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This was shot not long before WW2 (1939-1945, for the lazy bastards that didn't join in until very late after most of the work had been done i.e. 1942). My dad is maybe two years old in this pic, although it's possible he's not even that old. He hasn't changed much. He's seventy years old now.
My great aunt Rose - to the right - never married. She lived with three of her sisters, one of whom married quite late in life (even less common back then than it is now). Rose Emmy and Ria ran a haberdashery in Leeds for much of their lives, and were rather good seamstresses. Ria had rickets and was alwaysa very skinny tiny woman, who had terribly bowed legs as a result of the illness.
I seemed to be Rose's favorite, and she would take me into Leeds market whenever we went to visit the maiden sisters. She would buy one of those old fashioned ice creams, with the really tasty crunchy dark cornets (do they still make those, as opposed to the flavourless pale ones). She would drag me around the market and into various shops, and every single one of the proprieters knew her by her first name. t was a very different world to the one we now occupy (for Americans: I don't mean 'occupy' as in taking over other people's countries for oil and to make cronies richer) .
Great aunt Rose was a bit of a religious zealot, in a big bold Irish Catholic kind of a way. But she was generous and kind and had a lot of love for all.
When I was six she introduced the notion of that I might some day honour the family be becoming a Catholic priest.
My response was 'but I have no interest in kiddy-fiddling'.
Not really, but it would have been brilliant if I had.
26 by 26 group - Challenge #2 Photograph an image which exemplifies the essence of altruistic behavior.
— Steve McCurry
We can give our time, our money, give other material help like food, we can give away our organs when we no longer need them, but there are also people who give away their organs (part of their liver or one of their kidneys) while they are still alive. It does happen often between relatives, but there are also anonymous live donors who donate these, they are called Samaritan donors.The kidney bean in focus here exemplifies these donors who are certainly selfless and sacrifising a lot in their help to others.
Photos courtesy of Missouri City
from left, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Fire Chief Russell Sander, Mayor Allen Owen, Congressmen Al Green and Pete Olson and Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald joined together for the 10-year anniversary.
Missouri City partnered with Stafford recently to pay tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and to honor the selfless firefighters, police officers and military personnel who defended the nation on and after that fateful day.
During the solemn commemoration on Protector's Plaza at Public Safety Headquarters, about 100 people gathered on a clear Sunday morning to salute the fallen, show their support for the cities' Fire and Police Departments and to hear Patriot Day remarks from local, state and national officials. Fire trucks from Missouri City and Stafford extended their ladders to form a platform that displayed Old Glory high above the crowd as a reminder of how the nation came together 10 years ago when terrorists hijacked four U.S. planes-two were crashed into the World Trade Center towers, one into a Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., and heroic passengers and crew took control of the fourth plane crashing it into a Pennsylvania field and preventing an attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
The Missouri City Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors as a firefighter rang a bell to mark the sacrifice of firefighters who rushed into the Twin Towers to save those trapped inside the burning structures.
Fire Chief Russell Sander shared the significance of ringing the bell: "The tolling of the bell is a long tradition. When a firefighter was killed in the line of duty, a special signal would be tapped out-five measured dashes, pause, five measured dashes, followed by another pause, and five measured dashes. All the station houses in the area could hear the sign of honor and respect for firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice."
Sander also recognized the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 and emphasized the dedication of the profession: "We aspire to come to the aid of others when no one else will. A word that is often used in the fire service is honor. It means respect or esteem. Today we gather to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that horrible day."
Mayor Allen Owen read a proclamation honoring the nearly 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001. He told the audience: "It's fitting that we are here this morning at this plaza and standing here at a statue called the protector because that's exactly what many of those people who lost their lives were doing that day. Not taking their own lives into consideration but trying to save as many people as they could by rushing into the burning buildings into harm's way."
State Rep. Ron Reynolds also read a proclamation from the State Legislature, and presented a flag that had been flown over the Texas Capitol in Austin to Mayor Owen and Fire Chief Russell Sander and Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald. "This is in memory of those who gave their lives-firefighters, police officers, emergency medical responders-and those ordinary citizens such as you who gave a little extra and made an extraordinary sacrifice for our country to come together," Reynolds told the audience.
Congressman Al Green told the supporters that everyone is given "a watch" on this Earth. He went on to explain that the passengers on flight 93 overtook the hijackers when it was "their watch", and added "a nation will be eternally grateful" for their actions.
Congressman Pete Olson recounted the day 10 years ago when he was driving to work at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where he worked for former U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm. According to Olson, he, like many others, didn't realize the nation was under attack until he heard about the second plane that crashed into the second tower in New York. Olson also paid tribute to the passengers onboard Flight 93.
"When their plane got hijacked, they went 'Texan'," he said. "They tried to storm the cockpit and nobody knew what went on in there, but we do know the plane did not make it to its destination, the U.S. Capitol."
And, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald reminded the supporters about how the nation came together on 9/11. "For just one day, set aside your differences, set aside the squabbles, and substitute that for the sense of patriotism we all knew on that fateful day in September, 2001. Ten years later, we have gotten back to normal but that's the same normal that makes us one, that same normal that makes us a great nation."
After a 21-gun salute, the Honor Guard retired the colors.
In a separate commemoration later in day, about 150 people turned out for a ceremony held by the Missouri City VFW Post 4010 & Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Motorcycle Group Unit 1. The organization's tribute honored the firefighters, police officers, military personnel and citizens who sacrificed their lives to protect the nation ten years ago. They also paid tribute to military personnel who have served overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Dulles High School JROTC presented the colors, Mayor Allen Owen presented the VFW Post with a City Proclamation and State Rep. Ron Reynolds presented a State Proclamation to recognize the firefighters, police officers and others who gave their lives in the terrorist attacks. Congressman Pete Olson, Chief Joel Fitzgerald and Chief Russell Sander also addressed the assembly of veterans and their families, public safety officials and residents in attendance.
Oil paints on paper
In my personal artwork, I have often tried to depict my experiences with OCD.
This faceless painting is one such attempt of showing how it can feel like OCD has erased one's identity. The sacrifice of satisfying compulsions can leave individuals unable to do the things they love, and it can take time to take back control, and learn to distinguish between what we enjoy, and what we do simply to silence OCD's voice.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
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Traveled over to Ritan to visit an Egyptian restaurant called Sultana, which I learned upon arrival has closed and become a nail salon. Knowing this is always a good possibility in Beijing (where entire blocks disappear overnight), Desert Rose was my back-up plan.
Hot day, air-conditioned indoor tables at a premium, so I selflessly chose to sit outside (under the cool shaded doorway) as a solo diner. They also gently urged that I do this. :)
Jumble of chairs stacked up and piled in corner but otherwise fairly pleasant exterior.
Hookahs available. Not hookers, hookahs.
Had to tell looming boy waiter to go away after he handed me the menu.
Brought out cloth napkin with large grease spot on it, but artfully placed the plate on top of the spot to hide it, which made me smile.
Salty yogurt drink (Auiran?) truly awful, but I may just not be used to that taste.
Some Arabic? pop music belting out from somewhere, not at the restaurant itself but may be serving the neighborhood generally. It stopped fairly quickly.
Huge puffed bread (Ekmek?), kind of like a giant pita bread with sesame seeds. Hot and fresh out of the oven and large enough to feed small family.
Prices generally look high, not a super cheap place. Eight kabob special for 380, doesn't that seem pricey?
I got beef doner with rice (58) ... bit fatty but that's what makes it good; eggplant salad (30) ... bit bland, and the giant puffed bread (15) ... subtle flavor but good for sopping things up. And that horrid yogurt drink (12) which I left untouched after a few sips. Had to get bottle of water (7) instead.
Glad I sat outside because I bet the interior decor left little to be desired, maybe some stereotypical Turkish knick-knacks tossed on a shelf? A miniature scimitar perhaps?
Not-so-friendly waitress busy looking at her cellphone, even with *me* nearby, that's bad.
Other waitress friendlier, yacked a bit, she was some ethnic minority, probably Uighur.
Owner / boss gave friendly nod hello.
Doors open, I see occasional fly inside, no biggie.
Skinny Turkish guy with two gold front teeth brought the bread and eggplant.
Doner took longer to come out than expected, I had to "cui" it, then came right out.
No service charge (wondered if they'd tack one on).
Plenty of shifty looking Turks as customers so must be "authentic." They look tough and ... untrustworthy. They're probably the sweetest guys in the world once you get to know 'em, but I'd rather not.
"Fapiao ... tomorrow" ... Always hate that.
Cash only, no credit cards ... another major strike.
Boss had rigged up some major surveillance system, he had every corner of the place covered (incl kitchen) and could monitor from behind the counter. Made me wonder.
122 kuai (US$19.20)
i'm baaaaaack!!! after a month of traveling!!
God has truly changed my life in the past month, and not in a wishy-washy kind of "retreat high" kind of way. He's put a desire in my heart to draw nearer to Him and to let Him be my Everything instead of just one of many facets of my life.
i feel like I've had the wish to do that for the past year, if not two years. What i've lacked is the conviction, boldness, selflessness, and, ultimately, readiness to do so. I wasn't yet ready to let everything go. i liked the idea of "taking up my cross and going with Jesus", but that was all it was- a beautiful, beautiful idea. i thought it'd be okay for me to just go on living for my own benefit and pleasure- not in a BAD way, mind you; just...a lukewarm way. Revelation 3:16 says, "So, because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of My mouth." That verse scared me. i didnt want to think too much about it. i thought in my mind, "i pray. i go on mission trips. i worship. i LEAD worship. i know Scripture. i can discuss Scripture intelligently. i pray for others. i fellowship with peers in Christ. i love God.."...etc. but the fact of the matter was, even though all these things and more were true, i had not yet surrendered my all to God and His plans for me. i had kept some of everything reserved for myself. i did it mostly because i had a VERY hard time trusting that God's plans for me were bigger than my dreams, that they were GOOD plans (to prosper me and not to destroy me - Jeremiah 29:11), and that He would not let the gifts He had given to me go stale (that He would use them for His glory). However, in keeping my hands white-knuckled on the steering wheel of my life, i was denying myself the peace, comfort, rest, and UNENDING blessings that come with surrendering all and letting God take over (<---more details on how God revealed this to me in Haiti with the Haiti pictures - for now it's just gonna be camp). So, that was that. i had been going through a really disillusioning social experience right before camp (especially disillusioning because i had just gotten home from Haiti). i prayed for extra time at camp to spend delving deep into the Word and spend time conversing with God, so that i could get out of the oppressive place i was in and continue being grown spiritually. Instead, He came crashing in and pierced my heart during Sanctus Real's concert on the second night- unexpected, raw, overwhelming, beautiful. I had been praying for a LONG time for a "fire in my heart" like Jeremiah describes in Jeremiah 20:7-9 - a fire for God and spreading His word that absolutely cannot be held in - even in the face of hardship and persecution. i believe that very well may have been it. tears started streaming down my face, and i decided that that was it. that there was no more turning back. i could no longer be a pillar of salt, frozen stiff looking fondly back at a sinful past, making no further advancement. God has set each of us apart for His purposes. though there'll be pain in ridicule, hardship, loneliness, and perhaps even persecution, we are priveleged to experience the ocean-deep comfort and grace and love that is ours in Jesus Christ. We are also priveleged to know that our futures, whatever they may bring, have been ordained, directed, used, and seen as GOOD by the Creator of the Universe and Lover of every broken soul. what a blessing and a comfort. it kind of reminds me of a lyric from a Paper Route song-"if people say i've changed, that's all right; can i be healed?". and once we're healed, we are free from the chains of doubt and our pasts and social conformity and our fears and even our expectations. We are free. what a glorious, beautiful thing.
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(^^^^^ my apologies if this doesnt make complete and total sense; it is currently very late and i'm typing all this on sleepy-brain.)
and here come the Camp Electric 2011 pictures!
the first concert was Sunday night, with Kutless up first and tobyMac second!! odd, because Toby and the Diverse City Band usually perform the last night of camp. but, God orchestrates everything perfectly, and looking back, it was all so amazing (for multiple reasons!), that i wouldnt have had it any other way.
i decided i'd do these before the Haiti pictures because there's less of the Haiti pictures, and because there's a bit of a longer story attached to most of the Haiti pictures, while these generally don't have one (except for this one, i guess!)
one out of many.....LEGGO!!!!
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
LAFD Event - 100218
Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: Alex Gillman
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The joy of having good friends, sharing the same dreams and aspirations. ~Selflessness~
"Old times, Good times"
This was shot while these school girls were running and is not so clear. The genuine smiles and joy make me forget the pain. I hope to endure through this hard times. I have been staying away for a while now but I will slowly catch up with your streams, my friends.
ODC2 - Our Daily Challenge - Signs of Our Humanity - Humanity is mankind, the characteristics that describe and make us human. The challenge is to tell the story without the main character. Capture a sense of humanity but, No people allowed.......None!.........have fun!
Sitting pondering about this subject and wondering how one portrayed Our Humanity without people I started to think about the organisations based on humanitarian principles. The main one that came to mind was Doctors Without Borders, medical personnel that are willing to voluntarily assist those in crisis around the world!
So I checked their website to read up more about them and their amazing work. You can read it too at www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Totally based on humanitarian principles and selfless assistance to anyone in desperate need, world-wide. The organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
My selfless quest continues! Granada is one of the last bastions of free tapas and, apparently, has over 500 bars - possibly urban legend, but I'll accept that figure for now! Herewith continues my attempt to visit and photograph every single bar & cafe.
This is Cisco y Tierra. Not particularly fancy, but they do a nice line in trad tapas - particularly sharp Manchego and a great range of cured meats. By the way, I sampled that Manchego - yum.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders Col. Mary Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco recognized the community's outstanding volunteers during the Sept. 30 Community Information Briefing.
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
USAGI RABBIT
These shy, but adorable creatures are symbols of good luck and selflessness. According to the Japanese, the craters and dark spots on the moon actually form an image of a rabbit who is pounding mochi (rice cakes). In the story “The Legend of the Moon Rabbit,” a rabbit, a fox, and a monkey were gathered under a full moon and resolved to practice virtue and do good deeds for the entire day to give thanks. In the evening a traveller came by and asked for food and, since the trio were resolved to perform good deeds, they offered to gather food for the traveller. The monkey gathered fruit from the trees while the fox pilfered various foods from other animals. The rabbit, however, had nothing but grass to offer, so it selflessly threw itself into a fire so that the traveller could eat its meat. The rabbit, however, was not harmed by the flames and the traveller revealed himself to be Taishakuten, the ruler of the sky. In recognition of the rabbit’s selflessness Taishakuten engraved the image of the rabbit onto the moon. Today, pounding of the mochi dough is usually done around the time of the harvest moon and mochi are eaten to celebrate the bountiful wealth of the year’s rice crop. The rabbit is also the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac.
The rabbit patterned kimono featured here is a yukata; an informal, unlined, cotton kimono that is worn only during the summer. Yukata are mostly worn to and from the bathhouse and to attend street festivals.
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
LAFD Event - 100218
Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: Alex Gillman
Connect with us: LAFD.ORG | News | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Twitter: @LAFD @LAFDtalk
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
Geeky fun time! A paladin is the heroic white knight of fantasy and folklore; he is noble, brave, pious, selfless and determined.
This paladin charm is multi-purpose; it has a cell phone strap attached so it can be connected to anything with a small hole of some sort, but that strap can be removed so that it can clip to a zipper, keyring, or anything that can be clipped to.
The charm is made from silver-toned metal cube letter beads, a pewter knight-on-horse charm, blue enameled copper wire (this makes the cell phone charm stiff), and two blue and white bevelled frosted glass beads. At the end is a lobster clasp connecting to the cell phone strap.
The entire charm is about 6" (15.2 cm) long from end of the cell phone strap to bottom of the horse, but from the top of the lobster clasp to the horse's feet it's 4" (10.2 cm) long. (Just counting the beaded and knight part, it's 3 1/2" [8.9 cm].)
Persimmon Dinner," in Memory of Norman Bethune" ...and healers around the world who selflessly devote their lives to the health and happiness of others...
Organized by the Peace Plus One - World Sustainability Project, World Sustainability Organization.
In attendance:
Tiffany, Paul, Xue Mei, Sophia, Jason, Tony, Ivy, Tanna, Luke, Echo, Vicky, Grace, Stephanie, Frederick, Alina, Eric, Philip, Mr. Li and staff of the Vegan Hut restaurant in Beijing.
The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets was established with the university in 1876. The Corps strives to develop the values of HONOR, COURAGE, INTEGRITY, DISCIPLINE and SELFLESS SERVICE in its young leaders. The originators of many on-campus traditions and a reminder of the university's distinct military history, the Corps is proudly called the "Keepers of the Spirit."
This monument is a generous gift from Linda & Dennis H. Clark '68
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is the largest, oldest and most visible student organization and leadership training program at Texas A&M University. The Corps develops well-educated leaders of character who embody the values of honor, courage, integrity, discipline and selfless service. They are academically successful, highly sought-after and prepared for global leadership challenges of the future.
The Corps, one of the largest uniformed bodies of students in the nation, provides hands-on leadership experience, enhances a world-class education from Texas A&M, and directly involves cadets in the traditions that make Aggieland so different from all other schools.
Since its beginnings, Texas A&M University’s Corps of Cadets has transformed wet-behind-the-ears students into well-rounded adults who have a heart for service. World War II proved the Corps’ role in producing servant leaders with over 20,000 Aggies serving, more than 950 of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco recognize Volunteers of the Month during the Oct. 28 Community Information Exchange at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne.
Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit.
The pelican is a Christian symbol of selflessness, sacrifice, and charity. Christ Lutheran Church in Webster Groves, Missouri.
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your consuming Love and set my heart free to Love generously and to Serve selflessly. Fill me with Gratitude for all you have done for me, and increase my Faith and Loyalty to you who are My All, My Strength, and My Life"
dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/2016/oct2.htm
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Following the Son...
Blessings,
Sharon 🌻
God's Beauty In Nature is calling us into a deeper relationship with Him...
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On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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International Karma Yoga Day
Sunday 11 September 2011
So what is the big idea here? Well for starters, the practice of selfless service is just as much a part of Yoga as what we do on the sticky mat; however, when the word Yoga is mentioned it immediately conjures up images of people folding like pretzels. While asana practice does produce irrefutable health benefits and helps the mind to focus, one of the main aims of the postures is to allow the body to sit for longer periods of meditation. While meditation produces irrefutable health benefits and contributes to inner peace, it is only through sharing that peace and love with the world that we truly experience joy.
It occured to us here at KYI that maybe there are more people than just our small crew that would like a means to selflessly serve others though Yoga-inspired excursions. If even one person from each Yoga center in the United States dedicated a week of his or her time to serving others, just think of the lives that could be touched!
www.karmayogainternational.org/
www.international-karma-yoga-day.org
En Chile, Santiago
Tohru Honda (本田 透 Honda Tōru?), aged 16–17, is an orphaned high school student who, at the start of the story, begins living with Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo Sohma in exchange for housekeeping. She loves to cook, describes herself as an excellent housekeeper, and has an after-school job as an office janitor to pay her tuition fees to avoid being a burden on her grandfather. She is depicted as polite, optimistic, extremely kind, and selfless; several other characters, including Kyo, Rin, and Hanajima, tell her she needs to look out for herself and not shoulder everyone else's burdens. In the original Japanese, Tohru habitually speaks formally (see Honorific speech in Japanese), but not always correctly, a habit she picked up from her father, Katsuya, after he died when she was three, as a way of replacing him in her mother's eyes. Tohru's mother, Kyoko, raised her alone until she died in a car accident shortly after Tohru entered high school, a few months before the start of the story. Tohru repeatedly calls Kyoko the most important person in her life and treasures her photograph; when she falls in love with Kyo she feels guilty of being "unfaithful" to her mother's memory.
In the first half of the series, as Tohru learns about the zodiac curse and its effects on those she loves, she becomes distressed, and when she learns that the dangerous Akito is the "god" of the zodiac, she resolves to break the curse. Only later does she admit that she wants to free Kyo most of all. Despite setbacks, both external and personal, Tohru stubbornly persists in her goal and eventually frees Kyo and her friends. In the last chapter, she is moving with Kyo to another city so he can continue his martial arts training, and in the final pages it is shown that they had a son and a granddaughter.
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Katsuya Honda (本田 勝也 Honda Katsuya?) is the late father of Tohru Honda and husband of Kyoko Honda. He appears only in the manga in flashbacks. Katsuya habitually spoke formally (see Honorific speech in Japanese) as a way of distancing himself from the world, a habit that, according to his father, Tohru later adopted. He met Kyoko as a student teacher at her middle school and recognized that her rebellious behavior was as much protection as his own polite manners; in turn, Kyoko initially described his manners as "fake polite". Despite their eight-year difference in age (he was 21, she was 13), they fell in love; he helped her set aside her gangster lifestyle and they married after she finished middle school. Three years after Tohru was born, Katsuya died of pneumonia while on a business trip.
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Kyoko Honda (本田 今日子 Honda Kyōko?), her maiden name Kyoko Katsunuma, is the late mother of Tohru Honda, appearing only in flashbacks and photographs treasured by Tohru. In middle school, Kyoko was the leader of an all-female Bōsōzoku gang called Red Butterfly Suicide Squad, the name coming from how a motorcycle's tail-lights supposedly look like a red butterfly at night. She told Kyo Sohma she was ignored and rejected by her parents, and fell in love with a student teacher named Katsuya Honda who stood up for her when her parents disowned her after a gang fight. Katsuya and Kyoko married after she left middle school and had a daughter, Tohru, and Kyoko learned how to work through difficulties together with Katsuya. She was devastated by her husband's death and nearly killed herself before remembering her three-year-old daughter needed her. Because of her experiences, Kyoko raised Tohru to believe that everyone needs to feel needed, and helped Arisa Uotani leave her own gang. Tohru calls Kyoko the most important person in her life, and repeats bits of her mother's emotional wisdom throughout the series. Kyoko died a few months before the start of the series when she was struck by a car. Kyo was present at the accident but could not save her without revealing his curse, and heard her last words as "I'll never forgive you." In chapter 135, a flashback of her final moments shows that she held no ill will toward Tohru or Kyo and was in fact trying to say "I'll never forgive you if you don't keep your promise to protect Tohru"—an act of charging Kyo to protect Tohru.
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Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
Selfless Art -- could solve many issues that really are IMPOSSIBLE to solve. Once you engage in the praise of other person - not yourself - you are in a process of growth and not self-absorbed isolation with its obvious side-effects of getting less growth that could only come from the outside source.