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thePEBBLE - 12/24/05 - Seasons Greetings!
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A typical, obviously American, community. Two young people
given an opportunity for an a adventure with an attainable
financial reward. Their adventure into the inkonwn, not
restrained by dogmatic rules or community restraints, leads
them to resources that change no only the two adventurers'
attitudes, but attitudes of others.
The reader will either come away with a a feeling of
wonderment or question the writer's declared source, his
Maker, for the content.
I was not envious of the characters' adventures but enjoyed
the book as it refreshed the wonderment I had as a youth and
now as a practical adult, to "think outside the box" about
powers that are within us.
Jerry Harlton
Jerry Harlton was an executive assistant to the Right
Honourable Joe Clark, the former Prime Minister of Canada
It took me back to my youth and now inspires me to "think
outside the box".
The Saga Of Pinehill, The Adventure
This is a read you don't want to put down.
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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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Has cannibalism ever been practiced in America?
What strange disease was found to be linked to cannibalism?
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Where is "tornado alley"?
"Tornado alley," so named because severe tornados happen so
frequently there, covers the Great Plains area in the US,
between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachians. The warm,
humid air in that region, combined with the cooler, drier
elevations of the Rocky Mountains, causes wind shears that
spawn tornados.
What is anthropophagy?
It's another name for cannibalism, the eating of one's own
kind. "Cannibalism," by the way, is derived from the Spanish
word for the Caribs, a West Indian tribe that is believed to
have practiced cannibalism.
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1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2. TITLE ARTICLE - - -
Seasons Greetings!
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
Stress And How It Affects Your Physical Body
A Few Ideas To Enhance Your Fitness Level.
PART 9 of 9
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4. THE SAGA OF PINEHILL by Ken Darby
The event
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
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STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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Here's To Think On ...
with Ken Darby
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Seasons Greetings!
I swear Christmas has come early this year. Just take a look
- no snow. (Where I live we should have between 3 feet and 6 feet
at this time of year.)
Here at thePEBBLE we are mopping our brows in
thankfulness the year was a good one, successful, with some
new and different things.
Now, with Christmas, we are reminded of how nice it is to
have our families where we can all enjoy this wonderful
time of the year. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas it
is a nice time of year. Everyone is friendly, wishing you the
best of the season.
It has been our pleasure to serve you this year. And I hope to
do that through 2006, although I am under increasing pressure
from other areas of my life, to make some changes.
To those of you who so loyally read our newsletters and
participate with our advertisers I thank you and I wish upon
you all our blessings for a safe, merry and love filled Christmas.
I ask that you all enjoy your families. Nurture them and
keep them free from harm. Let them know there is a world
full of Moms and Dads who care (then go get them the best
presents you can).
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas. All the best!
Thanx
Ken
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To spend love, rather than anger, will undoubtedly
produce more of the results you want.
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - -
by Karin Henderson
Stress And How It Affects Your Physical Body
A Few Ideas To Enhance Your Fitness Level.
PART 9 of 9
We tend to dwell on our failures, but if you see them as
stepping stones, they loose their fear factor. Each activity
turns into an adventure. Consciously put aside your anger,
upsets, fears, resentments, etc. Let go of issues that hold you
back from feeling in control. Walk away by choice. Don't give
your power or decision-making abilities to anyone else. I
dislike the word "victim" very much. But it's a good quick word
to remind you that you can choose to be one or to act as if you
are in control. Let go of your feelings of hurt or failure. Be
objective. Don't take the lack of progress as a failure. See it
as something that didn't work. But recognize that the world
didn't come to an end when you didn't achieve this goal.
It's never too late to rebuild your power or to reclaim it. It's
YOUR POWER. Go for it! A few guarantees...I guarantee it will
not be easy to follow your heart, but it's doable. I guarantee
it will take time as all good things have to develop. I
guarantee you will love the new you that comes out of the
caterpillar mode transformed into a butterfly! When should you
start? Right now. It's a choice and it's a health-reclaiming
one. As you relax and feel good about yourself and your
abilities, so much hope and relaxation pours into your mind. You
will be flooded with eagerness and wisdom. So for the very last
time, feel what it is like to clench your teeth, clench your
fist and frown. Now put those away for good and enjoy the new,
relaxed you! How do you think your mind and heart and body will
react to a more relaxed and positive lifestyle? Do you agree
that it will allow your body's organs to work harmoniously and
efficiently for you day and night? Make a pact with yourself
that each time you pass a mirror...any mirror, you will always
say "hello" to your best friend...right there, in front of you,
smiling!
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
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THE SAGA OF PINEHILL
by Ken Darby
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Eloise Henry, age 18 when the story began
and David Wylie, age 20, were selected by a
stranger in town to take a dangerous trip,
together. The idea was that each was to take
only the clothes on their back and go
anywhere in the world where the stranger
took them. They were to be left there to find
their own way home. They had no money,
no identification, and no idea where they
were. If they arrived back home, there
would be a million dollars waiting in each
of their bank accounts
The story deals with their adventures along
and leads to the only way they could survive.
The story leads to many friends, many adventures
and many places.
The Saga Of Pinehill, The Adventure
is now in bookstores. A controversial and powerful story.
It will change your life. Go to
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your favorite bookstore. ISBN # 1-4137-4723-X
As you read enjoy. It continues . . . . . . .
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Kathy threw open the door and went running down the
steps. Well, sliding down, maybe rolling down the steps. She
was dressed in her pajamas, a long housecoat and slippers.
That was her pattern at the end of her day, and she would
wait for Hank to come home. That was their time of day.
When she saw car lights drive up she looked out the
window. It was a police car. They were dropping Hank off at
his home.
Kathy took off, threw open the door and went tearing
outside to hug Hank. At about the second step she lost her
footing and crashed into the nice soft snow at the bottom of
the steps. She disgracefully tried to get up. She had no
idea the snow was so slippery. Finally she was up and by
that time Hank came slipping and sliding up to get her.
Just as Hank got to her they reached out to one another
and both slipped. They were again down in the snow. This
time they were laughing and hugging and getting wet. They
realized the police were still there, so they put up their
hands and waved.
"Oh! I'm glad you're home. Are you all right? I saw you
on television. What happened?" She was all over him holding
him. "I was worried sick that it might be you. I don't know
what we would do around here without you. Don't do things
like that again."
Hank laughed. "I really tried not to do it this time,
honey!"
"I know. I know. I just love you so much. Let's go
inside."
Like a couple wounded ducks the tried getting to their
feet. Hank was able to reach the railing that came down the
side of the steps. It steadied him. He reached out to Kathy
and steadied her. Slowly they made their way into the house.
Both were soaking wet from the affair at the front step.
Inside, with the door closed, Hank took off his winter
coat and Kathy took off her housecoat. They let both those
pieces of clothing drop right where they were. They were
both wet. Then Hank came to Kathy, put his arms around her
and hugged her. "I have quite a story to tell you."
"Oh, I'm glad you're all right. Let's go get changed
into something dry and I'll get you a nice hot chocolate,
then you can tell me what happened. Where is the car? What
will we do without a car?"
"Slow down, honey. Something is happening. I have a
notion things will all work out."
They both went into the bedroom where they changed into
dry clothing. Hank went to sit in the living room where the
television was still on. There were still reporters at the
scene talking about the miracle that had just happened.
Kathy came in with hot chocolate and sat on the couch
beside him. She snuggled up to him and he put his arm around
her. "Thank you for this hot chocolate. It's really hitting
the spot."
"Honey, what happened?"
"I left work and found the roads were terrible. I almost
was thinking of going back and staying at the office. But
then I thought I can drive slow, I can make it home.
Everything was going well, too, until this car came up
behind me too fast. He swerved to go around me, got out of
control and came right back into my door. It was so slippery
I went out of control. I hit two cars ahead of me and
finally went up over the edge of the road. I hit the guard
rail, it snapped and the next thing I knew I was bouncing
and crashing down into the gully. It was funny. My air bag
deployed, then deflated. I was held by my seat belt but I
was still being tossed here and there. I banged my head on
the door window and split it open wide. There was blood
everywhere. I didn't think it was going to end. It seemed
like it was taking a week to get to the bottom."
"You don't look hurt. I didn't see any blood on you. You
said you were all right."
"I am, honey. I am."
"Tell me more."
"This is the neat part. I think I died, honey. I'm
serious. I went unconscious. I was ushered into a place
where there was a brilliant white light. I was suddenly
warm, comfortable and at peace. It was so wonderful I wanted
to stay. I seemed to recognize it as being dead. I told my
Maker I had lots to do yet but if this was my time, then so
be it. I don't know how long I was there, but honey, it was
so wonderful I really wanted to stay. Then I heard my name
being called. The voice said it was not my time, that I had
to come back. When I came to I was hanging, still, in my
seat belt, upside down."
"Are you sure about all this?"
"That's the point, Kathy. I am absolutely certain. It
has changed me somehow. Then the voice commanded me to get
out of the car, carefully. Someone grabbed my hand and
pulled and just as that happened the car fell further down
into the gully. I couldn't stand in all the wet snow, but
the hand held me steady. This person looked into my eyes and
suddenly I knew all was well. I didn't feel hurt. I looked
and I couldn't see any blood. I heard rescuers trying to get
down to me but they were foiled by the snow and an inverted
cliff. The person told me to tell them that I was okay, that
I was alone and to go back, that I would get out of here
another way. Then, suddenly, I was in the bush at the side
of the road on the opposite side of the gully from the
rescue team. The voice told me to go out and talk to them.
It said he had already spoken to you and told you I was
okay, that if you stayed here you would see me on TV. When
the police finished questioning me they drove me home and
here I am."
Then it happened.
The voice spoke once more. "I'm glad you are home safe
and sound. Merry Christmas to all of you."
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TOMORROW - - - The event
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
Canary: How did the inmate of a jail come to be called a
"canary"?
A person place in jail was called a "jail bird". because the
bars of a jail were similar to the bars of a bird's cage. He
was called a "canary" because at one time English convicts
sent to Australia arrived there dressed in yellow.
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
Your mental picture of yourself is the key to your
healthy development. You are the writer, director, and
star of either an Oscar-winning epic or a Grade B
movie. Who you see in your imagination will always rule
your world.
Denis Waitley
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HA! HA! HA!
It was the final examination for an introductory English
course at a university. Like many such freshman courses, it
was designed to weed out new students, having over 800
students in the class. The examination was two hours long,
and exam booklets were provided. The professor was very
strict and told the class that any exam that was not on his
desk in exactly two hours would not be accepted and the
student would fail.
Half an hour into the exam, a student came rushing in and
asked the professor for an exam booklet. "You're not going
to have time to finish this," the professor said, as he
handed the student a booklet. "Yes, I will," replied the
student. He then sat down and began writing.
After 2 hours, the professor called for the exams and the
students filed up and handed them in -- all except the late
student, who continued writing. Half an hour later, the last
student came up to the professor who was sitting at his desk
preparing for his next class. He attempted to put his exam
on the stack of exam booklets already there. "Oh, no you
don't! I'm not going to accept that. It's late."
The student looked incredulous and angry, "Do you know who I
am?" "No, as a matter of fact, I don't," replied the
professor with an air of sarcasm in his voice. "Are you sure
you don't know who I am?!" the student asked again. "No, and
I don't care," replied the professor with an air of
superiority.
"Good," replied the student, who quickly lifted the stack of
completed exams, stuffed his in the middle, and briskly
walked out of the room.
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