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News fOR The ResideNTs Of OlmOs PaRk
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decembeR 2009vOl. 1, issue 2
Olmos Park Walk
What: 5/10km noncompetitive walk on campus and in Monte Vista -10km walk in Olmos Park and alamo heights with a check point at Barney Smith’s toilet Seat Museum.
Start: trinity University’s Bell athletic Center off Stadium Drive on lower campus.
When: January 9, 2010
tiMe: Start window - any time from 8am to noon
Why : to promote health and fitness for the whole family, pet welcome on a leash, both walks stroller friendly, wheel chairs may have difficulty.
COSt: $3 for the iVV credit, no cost for noncredit walkers
Donations accepted to help defray expenses.
For further information contact: www. randolphroadrunners.info Or [email protected]
Watering in the WinterBy Calvin R. Finch, Ph.D.
there is considerable debate whether our lawns and landscape plants need to be irrigated during the winter time. it’s not a simple question to answer.
in a normal San antonio winter, temperatures are cool, rains are common, and there’s limited plant growth. Under such conditions, irrigation isn’t crucial for well-adapted, established plants in good health.
the problem is that our weather patterns are erratic and we often have severe dry periods coupled with higher-than-normal temperatures. this is when a reasonable winter irrigation regime is essential to individual plant survival.
SO What’S reaSOnaBLe? here’S My aDViCe.
• irrigate plants such as winter annuals and vegetables that are actively growing when the soil surface dries. (Mulch helps reduce water needs.)
• if there's no measurable rain: irrigate St. augustine grass every three weeks; Bermuda, buffalo and/or zoysia grass every month; and healthy, established shrubs such as hollies, viburnums and pittosporum once a month.
• Stressed shrubs and trees, including plants that are less than two years old and those planted in challenging situations such as parking lots or construction sites, should be watered every two weeks.
When irrigating shrubs and trees that are not established, water at the base as the feeder roots are still in the root ball.
Calvin r. Finch is the project director of regional initiatives and special projects for San antonio Water System.
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“A True TexAs InspIrATIon”Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall
and Denver Moore at the core of Same Kind of Different as Me, a true story written
by ron hall and Denver Moore, are the relationships that ron and Denver have with each other, their friends, ron’s spouse and children, nature, the environment in which they were raised (especially Denver) and most importantly, God.
Denver, an illiterate and homeless african american man from Louisiana has suffered at the hands of many throughout his life but through it all become a true messenger for God. the book begins with Denver recounting his heartbreaking life—from the back breaking work of picking cotton to seeing the people he loved most in the world disappear. the book so graphically reveals the gut wrenching life of a boy who wants for almost nothing, but is treated terribly.
ron is a self-made millionaire whose heart was open to being guided by God, at the hands of his wife Deborah. Deborah—a person so filled with faith—heard God speak to her and conveyed these very specific and detailed visions to ron (including seeing Denver’s face even though they had not met him yet) and together, they became an integral part of a community of homeless people in Forth Worth, texas. and this is where ron’s and Denver’s lives intersected and forever changed.
the writing is relatable and each personality (the book alternates between ron’s and Denver’s voices) is clearly unique and endearing. For example ron, who worked on this grandpa’s farm during summers writes of the land, “…the land is miserable, cursed with soil that may well be the original inspiration for cement.”
the book addresses a question that all of us have asked, “Why did God let that happen?” it challenges faith in a very personal way. the book also encourages each of us to believe that God has a purpose for us, even if it isn’t clear at this moment.
Same Kind of Different as Me demonstrates that the human spirit is fragile while at the same time immensely strong. it shows how trust, prayer and unconditional love can bring out amazing change and a life long friendship.
the book ended with a wonderful reminder, “…everybody’s different…We’re all just regular folks walkin down the road God done set in front of us…this earth ain’t no final restin’ place. So in a way, we is all homeless—just workin our way toward home.”
Feel free to comment on this review, your thoughts on the book or suggest a book for me to review on my blog: http://brittsbuzz.blogspot.com.
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Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor LautnerDirected by: Chris Weitz (“The Golden Compass”)
Written by: Melissa Rosenberg (“Twilight”)
it would be easy enough to dismiss “new Moon,” the latest vampire romance of the newly dubbed “twilight Saga,” as easily digestible hokum, but you have to at least give author Stephenie Meyer credit for finding a niche in the horror genre no one else imagined. Whether or not you’re a fan of skinny pale vampires with waxed hair, Meyer has created a brand name that has impacted pop culture tremendously over the last four years.
But as millions of twihards swarm into theaters donning their “team edward” and “team Jacob” tees, most if not all go in with terrible cases of tunnel vision. Find someone with an unhealthy obsession for the “twilight Saga” and you’ll find a devoted fan no matter how deficient the movie actually is. For anyone with a more discerning eye, it’s much easier to pinpoint all the flaws that make “new Moon” an average gothic fairy tale aimed at girly-girls not old enough to watch “true Blood” yet.
in “new Moon,” Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is starting her senior year in high school and still dating edward Cullen (rob Pattinson), the hottest blood-sucker on campus. as their relationship continues to develop, Bella can’t stop thinking of the impending future that awaits them. Someday Bella will be an old woman while the immortal edward will forever be the hunky vampire she fell in love with.
the only solution Bella has is for edward to turn her into a vampire so they can be together for eternity (talk about commitment!). edward, however, isn’t enthusiastic on the idea of turning his lady love into a monster. after an unfortunate paper cut incident at
Grade: CTwilight Series: New Moon
Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds comfort for her broken heart by spending time with Jacob (Taylor Lauter) in “New Moon.”
Bella’s birthday party (a subtle tribute to Bela Lugosi’s “Dracula” most twihards won’t notice), the sullen Cullen decides that Bella would be much safer if he and his family left Forks, Washington never to return.
Waiting in the wings to comfort Bella during her montage of depression is the always shirtless Jacob Black (taylor Lautner), a native american tween who Bella turns to once edward is gone. the love triangle becomes more complex when Bella finds out Jacob has been hiding a secret from her the entire time they’ve spent together – he’s a werewolf…and he hates vampires.
it all sounds kind of silly reading it as it probably did for Meyer when she wrote it and when screenwriter Melissa rosenberg adapted it. the script is definitely not one of the finer features of “new Moon.” Like it predecessor, the stale dialogue spewed out by the leads can’t be ignored. When edward tells Bella “you give me everything just by breathing,” you’ll wonder who else in the world other than Pattinson could get away with delivering such a tacky one-liner to a girl without getting laughed at.
Besides the questionable choices in romanticism, rosenberg places entirely too much emphasis on things we already know. edward and Bella are star-crossed lovers, so why reference “romeo and Juliet” again and again? While it’s in Meyers’ original text, it’s a cliché choice to have included in a film already inundated with enough hamminess to fill the next two films in the series 10 times over.
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tips for teaching Children about table Manners Submitted by Rebecca Beavers
teaching your children table manners may sound old fashioned, but it never goes out of style. having good manners shows your respect for other people, and it’s more than saying “please” and “thank you.” it’s about helping your children develop habits and behaviors that will help them relate to adults and other children in a positive way. “to make your family mealtime time special and relaxing, slow down, sit and talk with your children and expect good behavior. you will be pleasantly surprised at how much easier and enjoyable it will become,” said Dr. Mary Zurn, vice president of education for Primrose Schools. “this is important because children with good manners often find it easier to make friends and get along with others at school and at home.”
dr. Zurn offers five table manners tips to get parents started:1. Start early: Don’t wait until you think your child is “old enough” to
learn polite behavior. Just as children learn to crawl before they learn to walk, they also learn manners in stages. even infants watch parents for rules of expected behavior. Very young children can learn to sign key phrases such as “please” or “thank you” and then transition to the spoken words around age two. By age three, children should be able to stay seated at mealtime if you sit down with them.
2. Give specific feedback: Children learn best when they receive specific feedback about their behavior which is far more effective than generic praise. For example, instead of saying, “Good job,” you can say, “i’m so glad you set the table.”
3. encourage polite conversation: Children as young as two can learn to engage in polite conversation at the dinner table with the right kind of guidance. as you are at the table eating together, show them how to take turns listening, talking, and asking questions.
4. Set a good example: Make sure your words and actions match. Children watch parents all the time for behavior clues. For example, if you want your child to eat broccoli because it’s a healthy food choice, you will need to let them see you enjoy eating it as well.
5. Create a routine: Children learn best from consistency because it helps them know what to expect. Start with the repetition of a few simple steps such as putting a napkin in your lap when you sit down. Create a routine that is easy for them to repeat and remember. For more tips from Dr. Zurn and a list of book suggestions on teaching your children table manners, visit www.Dr.ZandMe.com.
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