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We're back with another double recap episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand! This week, we're taking you coast to coast as we look back on two exciting Longhorn events that happened this past weekend: the Cherry Blossom Sale in Culpeper, Virginia and the B&C Spring Classic in New Cambria, Missouri.Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments from both events. Whether you attended one, both, or are just catching up from home, this episode gives you a quick and informative rundown of all the action.
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, Jaymie chats with Chase Vasut of the Longhorn Legacy Group and Shawn Pequignot, Farm Manager for G&G Longhorns, to give you an insider's look at the 2025 Cherry Blossom Sale & Futurity, happening April 19th in Culpeper, Virginia!
In episode 229 of the Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with the inspirational Kym Majors—mentor, caregiver, educator, and author of the upcoming book S.O.S. Stuck on Stupid. Kym's story is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and self-discovery. Raised in rural Virginia by a single, deaf mother, Kym's early life was shaped by challenge and courage. Her mother's strength and unwavering spirit deeply influenced Kym, instilling in her the values of hard work and compassion. Those same values later drove her to found CBA All-Star Cheerleading in Culpeper, Virginia—a cheerleading gym that nurtured youth from ages 3 to 18 for over two decades. More than just a coach, Kym became a mentor and guiding force in the lives of her athletes, teaching them to lead with character, perseverance, and self-belief. After a 28-year marriage ended in divorce, Kym made a bold decision to start fresh in Arizona. She moved west with her mother, who now lives with both deafness and dementia, and took on the role of full-time caregiver. In our conversation, Kym spoke candidly about the emotional toll caregiving can take and the importance of prioritizing self-care. She recounted how stress and overwork led to a health scare that forced her to reevaluate her life. With faith as her foundation, Kym began to focus on healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. That healing process became the inspiration behind her new book, S.O.S. Stuck on Stupid. In it, Kym shares not only her personal journey but also stories from others who found themselves trapped in cycles of poor decisions, regret, or emotional stagnation. Through transparency and humor, she challenges readers—especially women navigating major life transitions—to examine their own patterns, seek wise counsel, and surrender control to God. Her goal? To help others break free from limiting beliefs and move boldly into a new season of life. Kym's passion extends beyond writing. She plans to continue advocating for individuals living with dementia, particularly in the deaf community, and hopes to one day open a group home that provides dignified, specialized care. Her message is clear: even in our lowest moments, there is always purpose, and with God's grace, we can rewrite our story. You can follow Kym on Instagram and TikTok at @kymkan25 and on Facebook at Kym Kan. Her book S.O.S. Stuck on Stupid is expected to be released on April 21st on Amazon.
April13, 2025 AM - Debt Free Celebration (Raymond Culpeper) by Palace Media Services
In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael dives into the engaging and enriching world of 4-H in Warren County. Joining Janet is Emily Schultz, the Associate Extension Agent for Warren County, who's been a pivotal figure in the 4-H community for the past year. Reflecting on her first year, Emily shared the whirlwind of activities and opportunities that have kept her busy. The last year saw the addition of five new 4-H clubs and the initiation of novel in-school programs, all aimed at offering more avenues for youth engagement. The ongoing renovation of their office hasn't slowed them down, as Emily continues her work from home. For those unfamiliar with 4-H, it's a community for young people to explore diverse interests. Warren County's 4-H boasts seven community clubs and one in-school club covering a range of activities from livestock to photography and crafts, breaking the stereotype that 4-H is solely about farming. Emily emphasizes the program's versatility - there's something for everyone, from public speaking to talent shows. Children can join 4-H as Cloverbuds at the age of five, participating in age-specific activities that are fun and educational. Older members, ages nine and up, can engage in more specialized clubs, including shooting sports and horse clubs. A big draw for many parents is the cost – membership in 4-H is free, making it accessible to everyone. The program thrives on the dedication of its volunteers. With a robust team of 60-70 volunteers in Warren County, many bringing unique skills, the support is invaluable. There's always room for more willing hands – anyone interested in volunteering can reach out to Emily to find out how to get involved. 4-H clubs meet regularly for various activities, including community service, guest speakers, and hands-on learning experiences. The program's flexibility allows it to cater to a wide range of interests, ensuring that all kids find their “spark.” Emily reassures that even those without livestock can participate fully through educational projects and competitions. One of the highlights of 4-H is the range of camps available, from day camps to overnight stays at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Warren County. These camps offer incredible opportunities for kids to gain independence, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors. Kids can select from a variety of classes, ranging from archery and canoeing to arts and crafts and outdoor living skills. Parents interested in signing up their kids for the overnight camp can do so easily via the county's website or by contacting the local 4-H office. Camp fees are $400, which covers all activities, meals, and a camp t-shirt. Scholarships are also available to ensure that all children have the chance to participate. The upcoming camp, taking place from June 8th to 12th, promises an enriching and exciting experience for all attendees. Warren County shares it's overnight camp with neighboring localities: Culpeper, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Rappahannock Counties. As the conversation wraps up, it's clear that Warren County's 4-H program offers invaluable experiences for children. From fostering independence and leadership skills at camps to providing a wide range of clubs for diverse interests, 4-H is a cornerstone of the community. Emily Schultz's passion and dedication shine through as she encourages parents to explore the opportunities available and get their children involved. For more information, reach out to the local 4-H office or visit their official website listed below. Let your child's 4-H adventure begin! Camp Website and Registration Link: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/csrcw4hcamp/Home Warren County 4-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcewarrencounty4h Culpeper County 4-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culpepercounty4H Shenandoah County 4-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCounty4H Clarke County 4-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCounty4H Emily Shultz, Warren County Contact Information: eshultz@vt.edu 540-635-4549 Claudia Lefeve, Clarke County Contact Information: cmybarra@vt.edu 540-955-5164 Carol Nansel, Shenandoah County Contact Information: cnansel@vt.edu 540-459-6140 Cristy Mosley, Culpeper County Contact Information: nibblins@vt.edu 540-727-3435 Sharon Flippo, Rappahannock County Contact Information: sflippo05@vt.edu 540-675-3619
Ricky “Coolie” Gray, his nephew, Ray “Lucky” Dandridge, and Ashley Baskerville (Ricky's girlfriend) were cruising the streets of Richmond in Ricky's van during the mid-morning of January 1, 2006 "looking for a house to rob" when they ended up in the middle-class neighborhood of Woodland Heights. By the time they were caught, 7 people were dead, and one was beaten so badly, he'd never use his right arm again.SOURCES:1) Court Records2) House of Freaks Singer Murdered3) Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Stepfather didn't trust Gray4) Fox News: Jury Weighing Execution for Killer of Richmond Family Hears Testimony of Violence5) CBS6: Friday Morning Blog - Arlington Attack Testimony6) Death Penalty Information Center: Independent Pathologist Says Autopsy Reveals Problems With Virginia's Execution of Ricky Gray7) Richmond.com: Dandridge Gets Three Life Sentences8) CourtTV Crime Library: Tucker/Baskerville Family Murders--"She Never Really Had a Life..."9) inRich.com: Dandridge pleads guilty; sentenced to life without parole10) Fredericksburg.com: Culpeper indicts Gray Man convicted of Richmond murders charged in slaying of Sheryl Ann Embrey.11) StarExponent.com: Not guilty plea from convicted killer Gray12) TimesDispatch.com: Execution date set for Harvey family killer but appeal likely13) CBS6: Supreme Court will not hear appeal of Harvey family killer Ricky Gray13: CBS6: Richmond killer should not endure ‘chemical torture' lawyers argue14: CNN: Virginia executes convicted family killer Ricky Gray
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into motorcycle heated riding gear. Riding in cold weather can be uncomfortable without proper gear. Over the years, I've tested a range of heated gear—from budget to premium—and have real-world experience as a police motor officer and personal rider. In this guide, I'll walk you through heated gear options, share insights, and explain why Gerbing gear stands above the rest. 1. The Problem with Cheap Heated Gear White-Labeled & Generic Gear Many low-cost heated gear products, like Mobile Warming, are white-labeled items from platforms like Alibaba. These products appear across Amazon and eBay, rebranded and sold under different names. The Issue: Cheap materials lead to quick failure, poor battery performance, and safety concerns. Flimsy Batteries & Chargers Cheap heated gear often uses low-quality lithium-ion batteries. Problems include: Fire hazard concerns. Poor charge indication (no light or status). Chargers that break quickly. Batteries don't last and will have to be replaced often. Tip: Avoid relying on inexpensive gear for long-term riding needs. 2. Why Gerbing Sets the Standard Unmatched Quality & Reliability Gerbing heated gear is tested, durable, and built for serious riders. Their batteries, chargers, and construction far outperform budget brands. Gerbing 7V Soft Shell Vest Versatile & Stylish: Wearable on motorcycles, outdoor activities, or day-to-day tasks. Battery Performance: High: ~2 hours Medium: ~3-4 hours Design Note: Should fit snugly to maximize heat transfer. 3. My Favorite Heated Gear: Gerbing Heated Shirt The Gerbing heated shirt is my go-to for daily police motor duty and personal riding. Why I Love It: Thin material fits under any jacket. Versatile enough for any outdoor tasks. Battery Life: Up to 5 hours on low. Functionality: Easy controls with visible power indicators. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE 4. Battery-Powered vs. Plug-In Gear Battery-Powered Gear Pros: Portable and versatile for short trips or off-bike use. Cons: Limited runtime; requires carrying extra batteries. Plug-In Gear (Gerbing Heated Jacket Liner) Why Plug-In? Unlimited runtime while riding. Always in my saddlebag, ready for unexpected cold weather. Setup: Plugs into your bike's power system, offering a reliable heat source for long rides. Pro Tip: Use both for maximum versatility! 5. Heated Gloves, Pants, and Socks: Do You Need Them? For riders or bikes without fairings or heated seats, heated gloves, pants, and socks are invaluable. My Setup: Heated jacket liner. Heated grips. Saddlemen Heated Seat. This combination is sufficient for even freezing temperatures. 6. First Gear vs. Gerbing: A Comparison Key Differences Feature Gerbing First Gear Construction Wind-resistant nylon; ripstop shell Standard nylon Redundancy Backup manual controls Limited to lowest heat if remote fails Wireless Control Redundant options available No manual fallback Verdict: Gerbing's durability and redundancy give it the edge for serious riders. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! 7. Wireless Controllers for Convenience Manual in pocket controllers can be awkward on the road. Solution: Gerbing's wireless controller. I mount it with velcro on my bike's dash. Setup: The manual controller offers redundant and is needed to pair with the wireless remote 8. Wiring Your Bike for Heated Gear Option 1: Using OEM Accessory Plugs Newer Harleys (like my 2024 Street Glide) come with accessory plugs. Extension Needed: Use Gerbing's male-to-female extension to make connections accessible. Option 2: Direct Battery Connection Pigtail Setup: Attach Gerbing's pigtail connector to your battery terminals. Safety Tip: Choose the correct fuse size for your gear combination (see Gerbing's fuse chart/comes with your gear). 9. SAE Connections for Adventure Bikes Use an SAE-to-Gerbing adapter for bikes equipped with battery tender leads. This works seamlessly for adventure bikes like my KLR or any other bike for that matter. 10. Final Thoughts Heated gear transforms cold-weather riding, but quality matters. Gerbing delivers unmatched performance, durability, and comfort. Whether you prefer battery-powered or plug-in options, they have solutions for all riding styles. Benefits of Shopping Law Abiding Biker Store No sales tax (outside WA state). Free shipping on orders over $100. Expert customer support from riders who understand your needs. Explore Heated Gear Options Today Browse the Law Abiding Biker Store to find the best heated gear for your riding needs. 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Nicholas Culpeper was the son of an English clergyman, and he studied medicine at Cambridge University in the 17th century. When he began to practice, he gave plant medicines at minimal cost to his impoverished patients.
Let's, uh, improve our health with this compendium of questionable herbal advice from 1650. But first, the kind of sleep-inducing, self-congratulatory introduction in which only a 17th-century apothecary can excel. Delightful! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW Read “The Complete Herbal” at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49513 Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
In this episode of That Sounds Terrific, host Nick Koziol talks with Christopher Guzek and Christina Van Dewater from CareerEco Virtual Events about the future of virtual recruitment. Chris, CareerEco's General Manager, and Christina, Director of Operations, share their expertise on connecting job seekers with employers through innovative virtual platforms. They discuss how CareerEco is transforming talent acquisition for colleges, non-profits, and industry associations, with a focus on customer-centered support and streamlined event management. Join us to learn how CareerEco is reshaping the hiring process and creating meaningful career connections worldwide! About Christopher Guzek, General Manager, CareerEco Email: cguzek@infobase.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cguzek Chris Guzek has over 15 years of experience supporting, education, government for and non–profit companies in their mission of utilizing best in breed technology to achieve their goals. A graduate of James Madison University, Chris brings his years of experience and customer centric approach to the process and programs that make partners he and his teams support successful. As Infobase's General Manager for the CareerEco business, Chris will be responsible for ensuring CareerEco expands its current footprint in the career and admissions space providing best in breed technology to support the virtual recruitment goals for the current and future organizations CareerEco partners with. Focusing on retaining and expanding within not just the University space but also State and Local and Industry supporting Associations. When he's not ensuring CareerEco clients are successful, Chris spends his time raising 4 kids, 2 dogs, and 12 chickens with his wife in Culpeper, Virginia and can be found either in the mountains hiking or fly fishing. About Christina Van Dewater, Director of Operations, CareerEco Virtual Events Email: christina@careereco.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christina-van-dewater Christina has over 4 years of experience implementing virtual events with colleges & universities, associations, non-profit organizations, small and large companies, government agencies, school districts, and consortium groups to connect job seekers and prospective students with employers and college admissions teams. In her role, Christina oversees the customer support team and the product development life cycle. She also has over 5 years of experience working in Career Services in Higher Education and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Daemen University and a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, where she currently resides, with her husband and daughter. Connect and Follow CareerEco: Website: www.events.careereco.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careereco Instagram: www.instagram.com/careereco Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerecovirtualevents Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/careereco Twitter: twitter.com/CareerEco More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsoundsterrific/support
Send us a textJoin Molly and Jaymie as they go over the past weekend's G&G Fall Classic that was held this past weekend in Culpeper, VA. They'll also give an update on the latest NLFR results. www.hiredhandlive.com
Send us a textOn today's podcast Jaymie talks with Chase Vasut and Shawn Pequignot about this weekend's G&G Fall Classic Longhorn Sale & Futurity hosted by Ann Gravett with G&G Longhorns this weekend in Culpeper, VA. Friday, the 13th the Futurity is held and that evening there will be a dinner, an awards banquet and a presale party overlooking the beautiful mountains. Saturday at 11am ET, the sale begins. If you are unable to attend the event, bid on Hired Hand Live. www.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Alta DeRoo, MD, MBA, FACOG, DFASAM, joins host, Zach, to talk about her experience in the US Navy (USN) and her path to practicing OBGYN and addiction medicine. She discusses the intersection of general medicine or primary specialty practice and addiction and shares her perspectives on stigma related to addiction. Dr. DeRoo explains the potential challenges of transitioning from active duty to veteran status and how these can sometimes lead to substance use, addiction, or mental health issues. Finally, she shares what inspired (and continues to inspire) her sense of service and offers advice to the next generation of addiction medicine specialists. Dr. DeRoo's father was active-duty Navy when she was born on Midway Island in the South Pacific. A sense of service was branded in her character, and after earning a BA in psychology from Connecticut College, she joined the Navy and served for 24 years. She was selected for combat Naval Aviation and was among the first cohort of women to fly in combat. Dr. DeRoo was the first female in her community of the E2C Hawkeye, a carrier airborne early warning plane. (They have a short cameo in Top Gun, but you would not see Mav flying her plane.) After 8 years of aviation and over 40 combat missions, Dr. DeRoo was awarded a scholarship to attend medical school. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Medicine, she completed residency in OBGYN. She completed several missions, including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and 5 deployments on the USNS Mercy performing surgeries in Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and she was the mission commander of a Papua, New Guinea mission. Dr. DeRoo became very aware of the alcohol and drugs that sailors and soldiers used on deployment (for various reasons). Her father was also one of these sailors who eventually developed alcohol use disorder. From his stories and the stories of her shipmates and battle buddies, she became very interested in the science of addiction. Her Commanding Officer at the time allowed her to moonlight at a nearby methadone clinic, which was the beginning of her career in addiction medicine. Dr. DeRoo later became board certified in addiction medicine and practiced both OBGYN and addiction medicine. She retired from the USN to Culpeper, VA, where she started the county's first ever OBOT with their Community Services Board, started treating pregnant women with SUD, and incorporated this into a clinic in her town. Through aggressive naloxone distribution and OUD treatment, they were able to decrease their opioid overdose rate between 2016-2018. It was during this time Dr. DeRoo also became interested in the Virginia Chapter of ASAM. She served as secretary for two years, then president elect in 2020. The only thing that drew her away from serving as president in 2020 was a job opportunity that, to her, was a calling. She was asked to be the medical director of the Betty Ford Center and all California sites. She made dramatic changes there and was promoted to chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and their 16 sites across the US. During this time, she also earned an MBA from the University of Virginia and became a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM. Virginia Society of Addiction Medicine (VASAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Distinguished Fellows of ASAM (DFASAM) If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.
Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas sounds the alarm on how the Left is shaping our children's beliefs and how higher education is turning out activists instead of critical thinkers—all on the taxpayer's dime. He also speaks passionately about the importance of restoring traditional masculinity and the role strong families play in America's renewal. Tune in for a powerful conversation about defending our nation's future. Delegate Nick Freitas has been married to his high school sweetheart Tina Freitas since 1999. They have 3 children, Lillyana, Luke and Alexandria. Immediately following high school Nick joined the Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 25th Light Infantry Division as an Infantryman. After September 11th Nick volunteered for US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and eventually served 2 tours in Iraq as a Special Forces Weapons SGT and Special Forces Intelligence SGT. Honorably discharged in 2009, Nick moved his family to Virginia where he began working as an instructor and Program Manager. During that same time Nick moved to Culpeper and became involved with the local Republican unit. Nick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015 and is currently serves on the Finance, Courts of Justice, Public Safety and Education committees. He serves as the Sub Committee Chairman for the sub committees on Higher Education and the Public Safety subcommittee 1 where all firearms related legislation is heard.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wise and Foolish Women Subtitle: Book of Proverbs Speaker: Rev. George Lacy Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper Event: Sunday - AM Date: 8/18/2024 Bible: Proverbs 14:1 Length: 66 min.
Send us a Text Message.In this podcast I interviewed Kate Carrico and Kira Memery, two incredibly generous flower farmers in central Virginia. They are the faces behind Blooms4Good. Kate and Kira sell their flowers at local pop-up events with 100% of the proceeds going to the non-profits they support!!! Yes, you read that right. 100% of what they earn goes to the nonprofits they support! This 2024 growing season they are supporting the non-profits SAFE (a shelter for victims of domestic violence – based in Culpeper and serving the surrounding rural counties) and International Neighbors (helping refugee families get settled & connected in the Charlottesville area.) I have never met two more generous people. I'm in awe of the work they are doing and all the "good", awareness, change, fundraising and collaboration that has stemmed from their beautiful BLOOMS.In this episode they talk about how their organization, Blooms4Good, began, how it has changed their lives for the better, and their goals in the year to come. I can't wait to support them in the future and for YOU to hear their story and be inspired to do something good in your community. BIO: blooms4good blooms4good is a small but mighty squad of do-gooders, growing flowers in central Virginia to raise money and awareness for local non-profits. Kate and Kira met in the summer of 2023 – Kira had an established flower farm in Barboursville, VA and was looking for an outlet for her blooms while also wanting to do some good. Meanwhile, Kate had launched blooms4good the year prior – she was inspired by the potential her small Gordonsville flower farm could have in the community and decided to leverage her garden to raise money for local non-profits. Her first event was the fall of 2022. The blooms4good team hit the ground running in 2023, popping up at local vineyards and breweries – selling flower arrangements in vases donated by friends and family, filled with flowers grown with so much love – some blooms were even donated by other local growers! Kate and Kira covered all expenses so that every dollar could go to charity.This 2024 season, the blooms and generosity of flower lovers are primarily supporting International Neighbors (helping refugee families get settled & connected in the Charlottesville) and SAFE (a shelter for victims of domestic violence – based in Culpeper and serving the surrounding rural counties). The team also joins other charities as fundraising opportunities arise._____________________________________________________________________Instagram: @blooms4goodUpcoming events:9/7 Cville Pride FestivalFundraising for: Charlottesville Pride Community Network (cvillepride.org)9/14 Caboose Brewery Pop Up (Fairfax Location)Fundraising for: BellRinger · Gear Up: End Cancer
A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Resolution, Rejection, and Rebuke Subtitle: Gospel of Luke Speaker: Rev. George Lacy Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Luke 9:51-56 Length: 45 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ's Power Over Evil Subtitle: Gospel of Luke Speaker: Rev. George Lacy Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: Luke 9:37-45 Length: 47 min.
In Episode 441 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a quick roundup on attending the Culpeper Battlefields State Park dedication ceremony, receiving the revamped Field & Stream Magazine, and her thoughts on Rep. Steve Cohen's (D-TN) federal predator contest ban on public lands bill. SHOW NOTES Virginia State Parks Virginia Dept of Conservation and Recreation American Battlefield Trust: Culpeper Battlefields State Park is Here! The Future State Park at Culpeper Battlefields Welcome to Opening Day of the New F&S Print Journal! Meateater: CONGRESS CONSIDERS NATIONAL BAN ON HUNTING CONTESTS Cohen: Inhumane practice is neither wildlife management nor sport & Introduced Bill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
#fathersday #masculinity #men Listen to the full, uncensored episode for free on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/5725068/full-podcast-fatherhood-is-the-antidote-to-toxic-masculinity-nick-freitas-on-the-dr-j-show-ep Modern woke culture tells us that men and women are interchangeable, and all children really need is love. That type of thinking led to Obergefell, and the current transgender craze (think Dylan Mulvaney or Ellen Page). But children without both a mom and a dad struggle in school and in life, and the science backs that up. Kids need their own parents, and especially fathers. Fathers show their kids how to be both tough, and tender. And kids need both from their dads. Boys need to know how to act as men, and girls need to know what type of behavior to accept from their future husbands. Fathers teach them how to do that. Nick Freitas joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss fatherhood and masculinity for this special Father's Day edition of the Dr. J Show. Nick Freitas has been married to his high school sweet heart Tina Freitas since 1999. They have 3 children, Lillyana, Luke and Alexandria. Immediately following high school Nick joined the Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 25th Light Infantry Division as an Infantryman. After September 11th Nick volunteered for US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and eventually served 2 tours in Iraq as a Special Forces Weapons SGT and Special Forces Intelligence SGT. Honorably discharged in 2009, Nick moved his family to Virginia where he began working as an instructor and Program Manager. During that same time Nick moved to Culpeper and became involved with the local Republican unit. Nick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015. Nick hosts Making the Argument, which you can Cath on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5X47OmZs2vFhY13M68R3GKEf7pxh37j and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0PGCCatgQGZcatLmNSQ9oz?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree You can find the rest of his amazing videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas Visit Nick's website here: https://linktr.ee/NickFreitas Follow him on social media https://x.com/nickjfreitas https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0 https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/?hl=en Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Subscribe to our YouTube playlist: @RuthInstitute Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ Be a Happier Parent (Or Laugh Trying): https://ruthinstitute.org/product/be-a-happier-parent-or-laugh-trying/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips to Marry the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support
Mercury is stationing direct alongside the asteroids Orpheus & Eurydike. Join Gary as he explores this Myth and its potential for healing, illustrated in the historical examples of Culpeper and Rilke.
We talked with Chase Vasut and Shawn Pequignot, about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Sale. They gave some great insight into the 2024 sale and this year's spectacular futurity entries and sale lots. The weather looks like it's going to be great, so join us in person or online, April 19th & 20th in Culpeper, Virginia. www.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Tonight, we'll read from “The Complete Herbal” written by Nicholas Culpeper, published in 1653. Culpeper was an English botanist, herbalist, physician and astrologer. This episode first aired in April of 2021. Culpeper cataloged hundreds of outdoor medicinal herbs. He attempted to make medical treatments more accessible to lay persons by educating them about maintaining their health. Ultimately his ambition was to reform the system of medicine by questioning traditional methods and knowledge and exploring new solutions for ill health. The systematisation of the use of herbals by Culpeper was a key development in the evolution of modern pharmaceuticals, most of which originally had herbal origins. Culpeper's emphasis on reason rather than tradition is reflected in the introduction to his Complete Herbal. He was one of the best-known astrological botanists of his day, pairing the plants and diseases with planetary influences. Culpeper believed medicine was a public asset, not a commercial secret, and the prices physicians charged were far too high compared with the cheap and universal availability of nature's medicine. For this, he was considered a radical, and even accused of witchcraft. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The entire goal of Christianity is to become more like Jesus, and we do this through actively seeking Him. Culpeper campus pastor Aaron Judkins teaches us that when we cultivate a rhythm of searching for the face of God, we run directly into His loving presence.
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Hi, everybody. Kristin, Rich, and George talk about the losses of legendary comic artist Ramona Fradon and legendary comedian Richard Lewis. Plus we have some spoiler-filled thoughts on The Marvels and share some information regarding the upcoming CulpeperCon. And meet the Supreme Sage! THE MARVELS SPOILERS START AT 35:25 CulpeperCon 2nd Edition: Days Of Future Culpeper is taking place March 22-23, 2024 at Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA 22701. For more information visit https://www.culpepercon.org. Aging Together will be at CulpeperCon. They are an organization that serves five counties in northern Virginia. They promote age friendly communities that actively engage, value, and support older adults. The Supreme Sage is their superhero helping to combat, among other things, social isolation. The biggest superpower is wisdom and wisdom only comes with age. Visit their website at https://www.agingtogether.org. Thank you for listening. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Don't forget to #livetweet (we're still calling it that)! Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars are always appreciated. Stay safe out there. https://twitter.com/meanwhileatp https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp/ https://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast NOW ON BLUESKY SOCIAL AND SPOUTIBLE @MeanwhileATP Rodney (AKA Art Nerrd): https://twitter.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristingollhofer https://www.instagram.com/kristingollhofer Rich: https://twitter.com/doctorstaypuft NOW ON SPOUTIBLE @doctorstaypuft
This week we are learning about Nicholas Culpeper the herbalist and Astrologer I am using brief quotes from Graeme Tobyn's book Culpeper's Medicine, A Practice of Western Holistic Medicine * Amazon USA https://amzn.to/49QOz5b Amazon U.K.https://amzn.to/48vZzns Graeme Tobyn https://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/dr-graeme-tobyn Nicolas Culpeper natal (from Astrodatabank) Capricorn Asc, Sun Scorpio in 10th, Moon Gemini in 6th Note transiting OUTER planets : Uranus/Neptune and Pluto Approx Date he went to Cambridge University Approx Date his girlfriend died by being hit by lightening Takes over the Apothecary with Leadbeater when Drake dies Imprisoned but aquitted of witchcraft * Amazon afflicate links, I may earn a small commission and no extra cost to you if you click on these links
WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - LT. COL. JEFF SACKS - twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Army and a Republican running for the 7th District congressional seat in Virginia TOPIC: Sacks on his run for office and his rally today with Riley Gaines ABOUT VA-7 DISTRICT: Virginia's seventh congressional district is a United States congressional district in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The district is currently represented by Democrat Abigail Spanberger, first elected in 2018. She won reelection in 2020 and 2022. In November 2023 Spanberger announced that she would be retiring from the House in order to run for governor of Virginia. The district spans across much of Central and Northern Virginia including all of Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Greene County, Madison County, Fredericksburg, Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County, and the eastern half of Prince William County, and a small sliver of Albemarle County. WEBSITE: www.jeffsacksforcongress.com Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 4, 2024 / 7 AM Hour O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God Keeping His Word Subtitle: Book of Proverbs Speaker: Rev. George Lacy Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church, Culpeper Event: Sunday - AM Date: 8/6/2023 Bible: Proverbs 2:1-9 Length: 52 min.
The charges against Culpeper and Dereham were grave – accusations of treasonous affairs with the queen that threatened the very foundation of the Tudor monarchy. The evidence, combined with the political expediency of eliminating potential threats to the crown, led to their convictions for treason on 1 ...
Kelsey Carlson Settle is the driving force behind Green Roost, a Virginia boutique with a heartfelt mission to curate purposeful goods. She embodies the boutique's inspiring tagline - "a boutique featuring goods that are curated with our customers in mind. We aim to keep our boutique unique, eco-conscious, and socially responsible. Around here, we believe in gifting with purpose." At 37 years young and a dedicated mom, Kelsey brings a uniquely passionate perspective to the entrepreneurial landscape. She's more than a boutique owner; she's a gifted storyteller, an advocate for body positivity, and a champion of positive self-worth. What truly sets Kelsey apart is her unwavering commitment to her community. She has dedicated her time and energy to various local organizations, serving as the President of Culpeper Renaissance, Inc, the Vice Chairman of the Culpeper Wellness Foundation, and an Advisory Board member for the Free Clinic of Culpeper, among other roles. Kelsey's passion for volunteering reflects her dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those around her. With a customer base primarily comprised of women, many of whom share the journey of parenthood, Kelsey has mastered the art of reaching this diverse audience in an authentically relatable way. She understands their daily trials, triumphs, and dreams and strives to connect on a deep level. In the background of Kelsey's incredible journey is her husband, a lifelong Police Officer who now serves as the Chief of Police. Together, they embody a commitment to both their community and their family, inspiring others to follow their passions and make a difference in the world. Through her entrepreneurial voyage, Kelsey has become a true inspiration, showcasing how a boutique can be a catalyst for positive change and self-expression. She'll share her invaluable insights on building a socially responsible business, fostering connections, and infusing gifting with a profound sense of purpose. shopgreenroost.com
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 60th birthday of Big Kenny of the country-music duo Big & Rich. They spoke in 2019 when Big Kenny performed during the Congressional Baseball Game at Nats Park in Washington D.C., discussing his journey from Culpeper, Virginia to Nashville, Tennessee to record hits like “Comin' to Your City” and “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates the 60th birthday of Big Kenny of the country-music duo Big & Rich. They spoke in 2019 when Big Kenny performed during the Congressional Baseball Game at Nats Park in Washington D.C., discussing his journey from Culpeper, Virginia to Nashville, Tennessee to record hits like “Comin' to Your City” and “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's episode we're talking about this past weekends 2023 G&G Fall Classic in Culpeper, VA. Please join us in recapping everything from our weekend in Virginia.www.hiredhandlive.com
We talked with Chase Vasut from the Longhorn Legacy Group about the upcoming G&G Fall Classic. Chase gave some great insight into the sale with updated lot information, sale history and more. Join us and the rest of the Longhorn industry September 8-9th in Culpeper, VA.www.gandgtexaslonghorns.comwww.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Listener Maryanne wants to know, what's on my summer reading list? Altogether I have 96 books on my nightstand or in my wishlist, but the new herbal ones I currently have on hand include: The Male Herbalist by James Green, Live Longer Better by Joseph Dispenza, Wild Plants of Maine by Tom Seymour, Culpeper's Complete Herbal by Nicolas Culpeper, Eat the Weeds by Ben Charles Harris, The 40 Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speak, The Trauma Informed Herbalist by Elizabeth Guthrie, Menopause without Medicine by Linda Ojeda, The Mood Cure by Julie Ross, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Holistic Herbs for Pets by Elizabeth David, Modern Encyclopedia of Herbs by Joseph Kadans, Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech, The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown, Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss, Holistic Medicine and the Extracellular Matrix by Matthew Wood, Holy Herbs by Sudhir Ahluwalia, Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman, Herbal Therapeutics by David Winston, The New Natural Family Doctor by Andrew Stanway, The Complete Housewife by Eliza Smith, The Weed Cookbook by Adrienne Crowhurst, and Herbal Antivirals by Stephen Buhner.
Alison Bomber chose the name Words and Pictures for her blog and then later for Instagram because those are the two worlds she inhabits. She is a freelance creative working with both words and pictures. Alison's first creative career was as a text and voice coach in the theatre, specializing in Shakespeare. She is fascinated by the power of words, and how our voices shape our connection to the world. And she is passionate to the point of obsession about sharing the profound excitement of speaking Shakespeare. Alison started out as an actor and singer more than thirty years ago, and then shifted to become a text and voice coach. She worked full time for the Royal Shakespeare Company for nearly ten years, and is proud to be an Associate Artist of the RSC. Since going freelance, Alison continues to work with them regularly as well as with theatre companies around the world, including Theatre for a New Audience in New York and Song of the Goat Theatre in Poland. When Alison left the RSC more than a decade ago, a whole new creative form of expression opened up for her in mixed media, crafting and painting. Alison now works (alongside theatre projects) as a freelance artist and designer, in watercolour and mixed media, collage and assemblage, and she is extremely proud and honoured to design stamps for PaperArtsy. Her first stamp sets were words (of course!) - collections of quotes, gathered by theme. Alison's newer stamp plates combine her own botanical sketches with theatrical, historical and personal ephemera, and advice from Culpeper's herbal on the medicinal uses of the plants. The Pictures part of Alison is still very much about storytelling, about connection, and about communicating emotions and ideas. And she loves to combine words and imagery in her work. As she has continued to explore new skills and techniques, nature has become a more and more important part of her visual storytelling, as well as a vital part of her everyday life. Spending time in the natural world is a constant source of inspiration. Another link between the two creative paths, Words and Pictures, is Alison's passion for sharing the expertise she has developed in these two strands, teaching both one-to-one and in workshops and classes, both in person and online. You can find Alison on Instagram at @w0rdsandp1ctures and @b0hem1anh0me
Back in September of 2022, Matt, Six Questions Lentz, LBGs Chris Army and Tracy Baer and friends went down to Culpeper, Virginia to take a tour of Brandy Station battlefields with Clark "Bud" Hall and then record a show on Fleetwood Hill. Bud has led a remakable effort to preserve hundreds of acres of battlefield over the decades and it's truly an amazing place to visit. The grounds saw far more activity that just that famous cavalry battle on June 9, 1863. From the American Battlefield Trust: "Fought in the second week of June 1863, Brandy Station was the largest cavalry battle ever fought in North America. With momentum firmly in hand after his stunning victory at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee decided to launch a second Northern invasion. On June 3, the Army of Northern Virginia began the movement away from Fredericksburg. The first leg of the march took the Confederates to Culpeper Court House. From there, Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry division was to screen the infantry as the march continued to the Shenandoah Valley. Stuart's concentration, however, was detected by Union cavalry led by Alfred Pleasonton. Under the assumption that Stuart planned a raid around his right flank toward Washington, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, the commander of the Army of the Potomac, directed Pleasonton to cross the Rappahannock River and destroy the Confederate cavalry. Early on the morning of June 9, Pleasonton sent columns over the Rappahannock at Beverly Ford and Kelly's Ford. Following the crossing at Beverly Ford, the Union troopers truck Stuart's camp in the vicinity of a rail station on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, Brandy Station. The Confederates quickly rallied, and the Federals ran into stiff resistance at St. James Church and the Richard Cunningham farm. After moving over Kelly's Ford, the Union cavalry split up. One division headed for Brandy Station while the other made their way to Stevensburg. The arrival of blue troopers at Brandy Station threatened the rear of Stuart's position. Stuart countered by deftly shifting his brigades, and the two sides clashed in mounted combat on a long, low ridge that rose from the station called Fleetwood Hill. Correspondingly, Pleasonton's force at Stevensburg were stymied by Confederate horsemen. Unable to break through Stuart's position, Pleasonton abandoned the field after fourteen hours of fighting." This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patreon page. Patreon is the primary way to keep AG going. Unlike other Patreon accounts, we give you weekly content in exchange for your support. So... weekly episodes on Patreon PLUS the free stuff you listen to? Man, do we spoil you or what? So join our community at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
We talked with Chase Vasut from the Longhorn Legacy Group about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Sale. Chase gave some great insight into the sale with updated lot information, sale history and more. Join us and the rest of the Longhorn industry April 7-8th in Culpeper, VA.www.thelonghornlegacygroup.com/Cherry-Blossom-Salewww.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas, member of the Virginia House of Delegates (represent District 30 - Culpeper, Virginia), joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday to discuss the latest hot-button legislation being pushed through the Virginia General Assembly this session. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickForVA HB 1800 Higher educational institutions, public; transparency. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1800 HB 1803 Public elementary and secondary schools; certain opportunities for parental involvement. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1803 HB 2426 Public school pupils and parents; access to certain postsecondary information. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB2426 HB 1795 Abortion; born alive infant, treatment and care, penalty. * https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1795 Nick Freitas @NickForVA: Just had a Democrat Delegate get up and say that men shouldn't talk about abortion because it's a woman's issue. I wonder if she will be cancelled… https://twitter.com/NickForVA/status/1617947516959592448 HB 1894 High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; pregnant women. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1894 HB 2306 Immunizations; authority of the Commissioner of Health, religious tenets or practices, exception. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB2306 Freitas on guns: https://twitter.com/NickForVA/status/1620412390964858882 Bill: HB2432 Public School Students; self-identifying as gender different from biological sex; parental notification is introduced by Del. David LaRock. https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB2432 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII, from a letter she wrote to Thomas Culpeper. Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Catherine's words. You can read the full letter online at https://tudorhistory.org/letters/culpepperletter.html
Summary: In this episode, Dr. Peter brings together what we have been learning about receiving love in the story of Susanna Lead-in: There is something in us, as storytellers and as listeners to stories, that demands the redemptive act, that demands that what falls at least be offered the chance to be restored. The reader of today looks for this motion, and rightly so, but what he has forgotten is the cost of it. His sense of evil is diluted or lacking altogether, and so he has forgotten the price of restoration. When he reads a novel, he wants either his sense tormented or his spirits raised. He wants to be transported, instantly, either to mock damnation or a mock innocence.” Catholic Novelist Flannery O'Connor Intro. I have been doing a lot of podcast lecturing. Dense programming, lots of information. Like Episode 99. Not a bad thing. But I want you to really take in what I'm offering at a bones level. To possess it at the felt level, to be that familiar with it. Not just head knowledge. Whole self knowledge. So I am going back to another way of learning, one I haven't emphasized enough. Stories. Today, I am going to tell you a story. A story about receiving different kinds of love. Why? Here's why. In the words of Edward Miller tells us. “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world." Our primary tools for teaching and learning. And it's true. We teach our children in their earliest years through stories and experiences. Not through lectures. I am Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist, passionate Catholic, co-founder and president of Souls and Hearts and soulsandhearts.com, and I am very pleased to with you as your host and guide in this Interior Integration for Catholics podcast, episode 101 to be your storyteller, to tell you a story. This episode is titled A Story about Receiving Different Kinds of Love -- a story we can all related to. Prepping for the Story Ways to Listen Listen to the Story Listening to yourself as you listen to the Story. What is going on inside Listen to your own parts Can pause the audio Reflective space What are your noticing What are you resonating with in the story, what is impacting you.? What are you rejecting Parts -- Episode 71 A new and better way of understanding myself and others. Needs Primary Conditions for Secure Attachment Felt sense of safety and protection -- have to go through the valley of shame, fear, anger, grief Feeling seen, heard, known and understood -- have to tolerating being in relationship, being present. Feeling comforted, soothed and reassured Feeling cherished, treasured, delighted in Feeling the other has your best interests at heart Integrity Needs My need to exist and survive My need to matter My need to have agency My need to be good My need for mission and purpose in life Resistance to Being Loved from IIC 99 Limited vision and lack of imagination, leading to a refusal to be transformed by God We don't understand God's love The Costs of Being Loved by God Poor God images Poor Self images -- Shame Refusal to be vulnerable, to be exposed, to be revealed to God. Lack of courage. Anger at God -- rebellion Cautions -- could be evocative for you -- parts of you may really connect in various ways. I want you to take care of your self and your parts as you listen to the story. If you need a break, take a break. The Story -- Hero's Journey outline The Ordinary World Susanna -- 40 year old married mother of three -- Brown hair, warm brown eyes, and easy smile, she laughs at your jokes -- the kind of person that you immediately felt comfortable with. Open and engaging with other people, was well read, and could talk about your interests. Socially adept, she coordinated making meals for local women who had babies. Had a sense that she had suffered in her life and understood something about suffering. And that was true Life wasn't always easy for Susanna Grew up in Culpeper, VA, 75 miles west of Washington DC, oldest of four children, all girls. Named Susan. Mother -- quiet, introverted - an interior designer turned homemaker. Father -- extroverted, warm, gregarious high school teacher - taught algebra, geometry and trigonometry at Culpeper County High School -- great sense of humor, gratifying, and a pretty easy grader, students loved him and he really liked being a popular teacher. Strong sense that father had favorites among the daughters, and she wasn't one of them When Susan was age 16, her mother divorced her father -- his affairs, excessive drinking Mother devastated. Really wanted her daughter to understand. Susanna was cold. Read the divorce decree "Irreconcilable differences" And she was so angry At an emotional level, Susan repudiated both Mom and Dad. Not understanding, not wanting to understand. Decided to go by "Susanna" -- three reasons Devoted to the Chronicles of Narnia -- The last book of the series, The Last Battle. Aslan says "Susan is no longer a friend of Narnia." Given to nylons, lipstick, and party invitations -- she didn't seem serious any more. Susan was her given name -- she wanted different name, but not too different In the Bible, in Daniel chapter 13, Susanna was the beautiful, faithful wife of Joakim. She refused to be blackmailed into adultery by two respectable men of high stature in the community, two judges, who just happened to have also be voyeurs, peeping-Toms. Susanna preferred death by denunciation rather than compromise her moral principles, and was saved by a young boy, Daniel, whose clever cross-examination of the accusers revealed them to be liars. Susanna was a real heroine in her eyes, someone to be emulated. Shuttling back and forth between parents, who were drifting from the Faith. Mom pursued an annulment got it, and remarried the summer after Susanna's graduation from high school. Susanna refused to be in the bridal party, refused to go to the wedding. Like many teenagers in this position, Susan rebelled. But not by using alcohol, drugs or sex. Susan rebelled by becoming more Catholic -- Went to Christendom college, it was close, it was Catholic. She was determined to make a new life there. Leave the old life behind. Came home to see her parents as little as possible, focused on her sisters when she did come home. Very uncommunicative with Mom and Dad. Christendom is where she met Brett, who eventually became her husband. Mathematics major, got into computer programming. Very introverted, not very social. Not socially awkward, exactly, but not at all inclined to parties and large groups. Home based -- independent contractor. High income Fantasy Role playing Games. Children 16 year old Savannah, her oldest -- now driving and asserting her independence. 13 year old Trevor -- athlete, mechanically talented, liked woodworking 10 year old Micah -- still really cute and cuddly with Mom, starting to play volleyball and very into play dates with her friends. The Call to Adventure Had been a freelance writer, mostly for Catholic publications, small but dedicated following. Made a little money. Fr. Brownlee, the pastor asks her if she would consider being the assistant for ministry outreach at their suburban mega-parish. Part time position. Ray de la Cruz, the director for ministry outreach needed and assistant, just 10-15 hours per week, a lot of writing and some event planning, event management. Fr. Brownlee, the pastor, love to have you on board, consider it -- Office at the parish, near the parish grade school, close to her two youngest kids. A fit for her charisms. Refusing the Call to Adventure She has a comfortable life, deciding not to do it. Likes her home. Brett starting to have some odd heart problems. High blood pressure for years, stress of hitting deadlines. Not doing as well. Strange bodily symptoms, heart racing, no biological causes found. Sometimes off of work for a week at a time, income not so stable. Gnawing anxiety about that -- his father and grandfather had both died young. She wasn't confident that she could handle the family finances if he died or became incapacitated. Pushing it out of her mind. Conflict increasing at home, especially between Trevor and Brett. Need for human contact, writing getting lonely. Brett not very good company right now, irritable, sad. Maybe she does have something to offer. Kids are more independent now, very busy. Meeting the Mentor Ray, the director of ministry outreach -- really dynamic guy, lots of positive energy. Brought in six months ago to revitalize the ministry outreach and find ways to really reach people, bring them more alive in the Faith. Lots of initiatives across the different demographics of the parish. Just needed a little help. Susanna didn't know him well. But from her vantage point, she did appreciate how he motivated people, how he stayed on his message of getting people to pray, to spend time with the Lord. The Eucharistic Adoration chapel at the parish had been pretty moribund, but now it was lively, and teenagers from the youth groups were regularly taking hours in front of the Lord, even her daughter Savannah. Ray was direct, straight-talking and had just come from significant success as an assistant VP in a mid-size marketing firm, but now was looking for more meaning and purpose in his life. He was 38, had a few years in diocesan seminary, discerned out, and had never married. He was doing an amazing outreach with the Latino community in the parish as well. In the initial interview with Ray about the position, Susanna felt uplifted and supported. She sensed that Ray was interested in her life, her background. He discussed how he wanted to craft the position around the person -- around her -- capitalizing on her strengths, gifts, charisms, and not trying to fit her to some procrustean bed of a rigid position description. And he really wanted to make sure that the position, if she took it, fostered her spiritual life. "We have a start-up spirit here, not your same old parish corporate Catholicism" he said, laughing. He was a fan of Dynamic Catholic and Matthew Kelly, had his books handy, Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic was his favorite book, he told her. So much in there we can learn to put in practice here. Let me think about it. Give me two weeks. "OK, Susanna, you have two weeks. Take all the time you need. I'll be praying for you. Just don't forget about me, OK, get in back in touch when you are ready." If I am going to step back out in the world, I would want the position to support my spiritual life, foster my prayer life, help me toward holiness. I would want someone in my corner, Susanna thought. Someone who really had my back, someone that would advocate for me, some who understood me. I need that. If I start working outside our home again, I would need a supervisor who actually cares about me as a person not just what I can do for them. Then with just a little twinge, a feeling she couldn't quite identify, the next thought came. Someone like Ray. She corrected herself. Mr. De la Cruz. Crossing the Threshold Ten days later she came back to the parish offices met Ray and Fr. Brownlee in Ray's office and said, I'm in, but here's the caveat. I want to try it for 90 days, see how it goes -- family life, how this sits with Brett, it's been a long while since I've been working in the world. All right, Ray said, his face lighting up. Let's do this -- and no worries, Susanna, this parish isn't the world, You'll be working in the Church, not the world. Fr. Brownlee shook her hand and smiled. Have Martha onboard you with all the employment paperwork, she'll walk you through all that tedium. I will let you and Ray figure out the details about how to work together, I trust you both, I have to go, financial reports for the Archdiocese are waiting. You know how to reach me if you need something. God bless. Let's start with prayer, said Ray. And without waiting for her to answer, he prayed out loud, thanking God for the parish, for Fr. Brownlee, for the outreach work, the work of evangelization, for the beauty of the day, and for Susanna joining the staff, bringing all her gifts and talents and her whole being to the team. Then he made the sign of the cross. All right, Ray said again, let's shake on the deal. He held out his hand and she shook it, and felt a ripple of electricity surges up her arm as he gave her a quick squeeze before releasing. She felt excited, was she really happy? She hadn't sensed such an uplift in a long time. I must have gotten older than my years somehow, she thought to herself. She smiled warmly at him and he laughed again and asked "what's your schedule for today? Test, Allies, Enemies The next six month seemed like a whirlwind to Susanna. She absolutely embraced the parish work. Her confidence rose week by week. Ray was able to find just the right growing edges for her, to really stretch her but not overwhelm her. They read passages from Matthew Kelly's book "The Dream Manager" and brainstormed together about her professional development. Susanna did most of the planning for the eighth grade retreat, and her son Trevor said that all his friends at school thought it was the best retreat ever. Susanna connected with Martha, the parish administrative assistant and Sharon, the school principal, who also took an interest in her and appreciated her eating lunch with the students including Trevor and Micah on occasion. And she made a lot of mistakes, there was a steep learning curve for Susanna. Ray laughed them off with one or more of his inexhaustible supply of quotes. For the eighth grade graduation supper, Susanna caused great commotion with a caterer -- Susanna had made several errors in placing the order and then alienated the caterer in her frantic attempts to force everything to work out. Multiple different entrees had to be prepared in an emergency, the food quality suffered and worst of all, all Trevor's classmates knew it was Susanna's fault. The caterer complained about Susanna to the pastor and the auxiliary bishop. Susanna felt terrible, ashamed, and guilty. Ray wasn't fazed by it at all. He just quoted the business magnate Richard Branson who said "You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over." That was so refreshing for Susanna, who ever since her parents' divorce had been so focused on not making mistakes. She began to realize that she saw her parents' divorce as a huge mistake, she never wanted to make a mistake like that, and the best way to avoid making such a huge mistake was to make no mistakes at all. She began to feel more free, like the world was a little more spacious. At Ray's insistence, Susanna had dispensed with calling him Mr. De la Cruz after the first meeting. My name's Raimundo, but just call me Ray. Everyone does." And everyone did, even the school kids and the youth of the parish. Ray seemed to have unbounded energy and no end of creative ideas. He also took prayer seriously -- Early in the morning, Susanna would see him in the Adoration chapel. He invited her to pray with him before they met to discern and discuss plans. He inquired about her prayer life -- and let her know that he was continuing to pray for her, that she be a saint. He asked her to pray for him. And amazing things were happening in the parish. Ray was a dynamic motivational speaker, especially for the teenagers and the young adults, and he had a way of connecting with the men of the parish as well. He had a remarkable ability to remember names. Susanna found herself admiring him. She grew more and more curious about him, and what made him tick, where did he get all the energy and enthusiasm? He never seemed to have a bad day. He had the full support of the pastor and a lot of autonomy. Her daughters noticed that Mom was happier and busier. Her husband Brett seemed to be noncommittal about her working at the parish. But he was in his funk still, and Susanna began to wonder if he might be depressed. It was hard to know, he was so hard to reach in so many ways. Her own prayer life was growing -- the challenges she was facing encouraged her to pray. And now she had two teenagers, with their trials and their hormones to deal with. Trevor, now in high school, occasionally would ask "How's it going for you, Mom at work.? How's Ray?" Susanna found herself tongue-tied trying to explain what her work was like to Trevor. Susanna experienced some confusion and a vague sense of guilt about her marriage. She struggled with how to love Brett, who so needed space and whose love languages seemed so different from hers. He seemed even more uncomfortable with touch than in years past, with physical affection unless he had been drinking. She had a sense that he didn't fully approve of her working at the parish, but he would not come out and say what he thought. He was so indirect. Why could that man not support her in something that she found joy and purpose and meaning in? It troubled her. Very gradually, over time, Ray became even more casual and familiar in his conversation with Susanna. Sometimes he would call her "Susanita" and playfully refer to Susanna as his "guiding star" when she had a particularly creative idea. He had an amazing vocabulary in multiple languages. Once in a while, when he was in a particularly warm mood, he would refer to her with terms of affection in other languages -- querida, cara, carino, mon chéri. She asked him about that. He responded with a big smile and his arms open wide, I'm from Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, We talk like that there, they are just ways of expressing friendship and connection. And I consider you more than just my assistant. I think we are spiritual friends -- at least I hope we are. Like St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. But hey, if it bothers you, I won't use those words, I can just call you Susanna. No problem." "No, no it's ok, I kind of like it.." Great, said Ray. Susanna, I just want to be a Ray of sunshine in your life, and he laughed heartily at his own play on words. But those words stayed with Susanna and echoed in her memory. A Ray of sunshine in my life. Three weeks later, at the end of the day. Susanna stopped by Ray's office to drop off a file and saw him head down in his chair, shaking. "Ray?" "Ray, are you all right?" He took his hands from his face, eyes streaming with silent tears. "No." "I'm not all right." "I'm very not right." Susanna immediately pulled up a chair next to his, and instinctively she reached out to take his right hand in both of hers. "Ray, it's OK. Ray, what is it?" Ray's breathing was labored and his body shuddered. "I'm glad you're here, I am so glad you're here. Susanna. Just stay with me for a while. With his free hand he wiped tears from his eyes and looked at her. "Ray, what's wrong?" Ray broke off eye contact, looked over her head at the wall. "I can't tell you what's wrong, Susanna. I can't." "I'm so alone, I am so lonely." He looked at her again. "I can't tell you how lonesome I am." He looked down at their hands joined together -- "Do you know it's been four days since anyone has touched me?" And he sobbed silently, rocking back and forth in his chair looking so wounded, looking so broken, looking like a little lost, abandoned boy. Susanna's heart was so full of emotion, and she was acting on impulse. She disengaged her right hand and put her arm around his shoulders holding him with just enough pressure to slow his rocking down. Look at me, she said to him. He looked into her eyes. She said -- You are my Ray of Sunshine. Remember that." Then fear flooded through her and she ran out to her car without her coat or purse in a cold and dark mid-December mist. Her mind was reeling and she tried to recollect herself in the driver's seat. What had just happened? What was going on? She turned the key, the car started. I need some music she said, and turned on the radio. Savannah had tuned in last to an 80s station, and the DJ was saying, up next, Dan Fogelberg's top 10 hit from 1981, Same Auld Lang Syne. Met my old lover in the grocery store. The snow was falling Christmas Eve I stood behind her in the frozen foods. And I touched her on the sleeve. And then her tears flowed. And from deep within her, a very, very young voice was crying out over and over again "I want to go home." "I want to go home" as Dan sang on. Two minutes later the lyrics pierced her like a spear when Dan was singing She said she'd married her an architect, Who kept her warm and safe and dry, She would've liked to say she loved the man, But she didn't like to lie. Susanna clawed the driver's door open leaned over and threw up on the asphalt. She shut the radio off in the middle of the saxophone solo, slammed the transmission into reverse and spun her tires on the wet pavement backing out of there, away from the parish, away from Ray, away from anywhere, just to get away. I love Brett, Susanna insisted to herself, as she drove. I love my husband. I do. I am faithful to him. I love my husband. But another voice, low and soft, almost gentle, said, Yes, you do. Yes you do. But are you sure Brett is your husband? Of course Brett is my husband. We're married. We were married on October 10, we made vows to each other. "Yes, you did. You did. You made a vow. And Brett said the words too. Maybe Brett made a vow, if he was actually capable of making a vow. Maybe. But, Susanna, you know that Brett is on the spectrum don't you? What's the term Functioning autistic? He has been since he was little. Come now, listen to me. How often does he look at you? How well does he understand you, really? Or connect with you emotionally, relationally? What about how he shrinks from your touch so often? How he is so, so introverted? How he lives so much in a fantasy world in his role playing games with anonymous gamers from all over the world? Let's be honest, Susanna, about Brett, it's about time. And let's be honest about you, too. Why you wanted him for a husband. Did you want to love him out of charity -- really? How has that been going, you loving him? Isn't it true that what you really wanted was your own safety, security, his income? And isn't it true that you so desperately wanted to not depend on either of your parents, but you weren't ready to stand on your own two feet? Shut up, shut up, shut up. Susanna, Don't you know that you actually love Ray? Are you that blind? You have loved Ray for months now, but you still you won't admit it. Didn't you just prove that, holding hands with him, your arm around him? Your Ray of Sunshine. Shut up, shut up, shut up! I'm going crazy, Susanna thought. I am going round the bend. Could it be that Brett was too impaired to marry me? Could there be any truth to that? She remembered several Catholic friends and acquaintances who after their civil divorces had applied for declarations of nullity for their marriages from the Archdiocesan Tribunal. All of them were granted. That was a long evening back at home. Susanna told the kids and Brett she wasn't feeling well, skipped supper and went to bed where she lied awake in the darkness in the chaos of her thoughts. The next morning she was supposed to meet with Fr. Brownlee and Ray at 9:00-- she considered calling in sick, but she knew she would have to face Ray again at some point. She arrived at the conference room exactly at 9 -- she didn't want to be late, but she didn't want to be early. Ray was there, looking like his old self. He told her Fr. Brownlee is running a little late. Hey, Susanna, about yesterday -- I'm sorry about being a hot mess. I'm not usually like that, I know I probably made you uncomfortable. Susanna found herself saying, no, Ray, it's OK, really, I was glad to help, and taking in his smile. Thank you, Susanita. Thank you. We're OK? Yes, Ray, we're OK. OK. I just want to thank you for all you did for me. You can't possibly know how much you helped me. You were a gift from God, no really, a gift. I thank God for you. You were so attuned to just what I needed. Can I give you just a little hug, to thank you, my spiritual friend, my sister in Christ? It's hard for me to express everything that's in my heart for you just in words alone. And Susanna, speechless, gave the slightest of nods before being enfolded in Ray's arms. Her body felt electrified as he held her, she felt his body warm and firm and strong against hers, he was smiling down at her, just for those three seconds, and then felt the ache of longing as he let her go, saying, Thank you, mon cherie. Please don't tell anyone how you found me, yesterday. Let's keep that between us, please, I am still embarrassed by my weakness and vulnerability. And at that moment, before she could respond Fr. Brownlee's steps sounded in the corridor, and they separately quickly as they heard his customary hearty greeting, his Pax Vobiscum preceding him from the hallway. They sat down around the table and started with the business items of the day. After that, their hugs became more frequent and longer. They prayed together in the chapel. Sometimes, they furtively held hands, with God's approval, Ray said, as God's beloved children would and siblings who loved each other, Ray said. But they did hide it, because others wouldn't understand their relationship, as Ray said. They were having lunch in the break room of the parish center -- instead of at the school cafeteria -- Susanna asked Ray once more what he was crying that late afternoon -- if he felt up to talking about it. Ray said he was grieving. Grieving what? Grieving for himself. For his situation. Did you ever see the musical Man of la Mancha? When Don Quijote sang the Impossible Dream. She wasn't familiar with the song. They were alone -- so in a low voice, he sang the first few lines for her. To dream the impossible dreamTo fight the unbeatable foeTo bear with unbearable sorrowTo run where the brave dare not goTo right, the un-rightable wrongTo love pure and chaste from afar And this was why I was grieving -- I was grieving you. That all I could do in my love for you, all I could do was to love you, pure and chaste, from afar. We were never going to be close in the way I wanted, in the way I hoped you wanted, it was just going to be frustration and pain and sacrifice and suffering -- But you Susanna -- you showed me another way -- in that dark hour of despair, you reached out and touched me, took my hand, made it all right. You had the presence, you were so able to find a way I could not see for us to be together, for us to love each other and it be right and good. So now it's out there, Susanna Richards. I, Raimundo de la Cruz, your Ray of Sunshine, I love you. I will always love you. Whether you love me or not, I will always love you. Like in Wendell Berry's novel Jayber Crow -- How Jayber loved Mattie Chatham in the way he did, pure and chaste from afar, because Mattie was married to Troy. Jayber was more faithful and true to Mattie than Troy ever was. And Ray leaned back and held his arms wide and said. I love you this big much, mon cherie and laughed. You don't have to say anything Susanita, it's all right. I know this is a lot to take in. I'm OK with whatever your decide. I've decided for me. I've sorted it out on my end, I am at peace. I've made my commitment. I will devote my life to you, in love, in whatever way you permit, in whatever way you allow. I am all yours to take or to leave. You are my Dulcinea, my querida. And like a moth to the flame, Susanna was drawn in deeper and deeper. At the time, the her increasing enmeshment with Ray felt inexorable but later in the clarity of retrospect, she knew it wasn't. Eventually they had sex on a wrestling mat in storeroom by the school gym. So much shifted in both of them after that. For a few weeks after that, they tried to "make the relationship work". It didn't work. Two months after his initial conquest of her, Ray's quote eternal love end quote fizzled out. His idealized Dulcinea image of her faded, and he moved on, decided to leave his ministry position at the parish and moved to another state. Susanna also quit her job and entered into a deep depression, filled with shame and guilt. Brett and the kids were worried, they had never seen her like this. Who am I? She kept saying to herself. Who am I? She was walking downtown that Saturday afternoon on her way from the parking garage to the Catholic bookstore, to find a confirmation gift for her niece as she struggled with her identity. You know what you are, said the soft, silky voice. You know what you are. An adulterer. A whore. You are Susan. Not Susanna. Susanna was the one who resisted seduction, was willing to die rather than enter into adultery. Don't you remember? You are not her. Then hardest cut of all You are just like your father. You should die. Death will bring you release, Susan, do you know that? What do you have to live for now? To the be the adulterous wife of Brett who you don't love and who doesn't want you? To be the whore mother of your children, infecting them with your vice? Can't you be humble enough, even now, to know that they are better off without you? End it all now, Susanna. It would be so easy, there's nothing to it… Approach to the Inmost Cave and the Ordeal At that exact same time on Saturday afternoon, In the little coastal town of Barra Grande, halfway between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil, a 10 year old girl felt an inspiration to pray for whoever might be in most need right now, maybe a lady who was really sad, a lady who needed help. Her prayer went up to heaven like incense and Susanna did not throw herself into the traffic on that busy street, but made it to the Catholic bookstore, looking a little disheveled. The cashier noticed her as she came in and gave a faint smile and a halfhearted greeting-- she thought the lady did not look well, but at least she clearly was not one of the homeless people that had been so inconvenient lately. In her numbness and distress, dwelling on Who am I? Susanna noticed she was thirsty. Weird, to notice that right now. It made sense. She hadn't had anything to eat or drink all day. It doesn't matter. Nothing matters anymore. She walked up through the aisle on prayer, and a slim green volume caught her eye. Thirsting for Prayer. Fr. Jacques Phillipe. She reaches, takes it off the shelf. On page 20, she reads "Over and above our sins and failings, we discover that we are God's children. God loves us as we are, with an absolutely unconditional love and it is this love that gives us our deepest identity." Something moved within her. She flipped to page 22 and read: It is a deep aspiration of every man (and, still more, every woman!) to feel uniquely loved. Not loved in a general way, as one of a large group, but appreciated in our uniqueness. This is what the father's love brings about. Each of us can experience that in his eyes we are loved, chosen by God, in an extremely personal way. We often have the feeling that God loves us in a general way: he loves all men, I'm one of them, so he must take a bit of interest in me. But being loved in a " global" way, as one item in the collection, cannot satisfy us. And then to page 23 "Each of us is every right to say: "God loves me as he loves nobody else in the world!" God does not love two people in the same way because it is actually his love that creates her personality, a different personality for each." And then, for the first time in many months, the sobs came, racking, heaving sobs. This is who I am. This is who I am! This is who I am. A beloved daughter of God. The cashier heaved herself out of her chair and peered into the aisle. Ma'am? Are you OK? But received no answer from Susanna. The cashier shrugged and went back to her chair to work on her Sudoku puzzle. The store manager came over and asked the cashier in a low voice what was going on. She replied sardonically that he had a major clean up to tend to in aisle 4. Then Susanna was up on her feet and moving fast to the door. She stopped momentarily to ask the manager and cashier -- is there a Catholic church nearby? Yes, there's one two blocks north, just go right, and then straight up, can't miss it, Mass is in 50 minutes. Thank you, thank you and she hurried out -- Ah, do you want to pay for the book? I'm so sorry, I'm a bit beside myself. Susanna threw a $20 bill on the counter and ran out. At St. Patrick's Parish, the new pastor Fr. Jennings was eyeing James, the volunteer guitar player and song leader for the 5:00 PM Mass. James, who he he had inherited with the parish in the reassignment two weeks ago. James was in his mid-60s, with a grey ponytail, limited musical talent, and a overweening penchant for Marty Haugen tunes, the very ones that Fr. Jennings most despised. What James lacked in accurate pitch he made up for with increased volume. And James had not followed through on the music they had agreed on for last week's Mass, substituting songs that seemed to him as better to sing in the moment, ones the congregation was familiar with and loved. Much better than the dry hymns this new pup of a pastor wanted. Fr. Jennings told himself to remember that James was also a beloved son of God as he moved in for the confrontation. But at that moment, a woman burst into the church. Father, will you hear my confession? Yes, I would be glad to. And truth be told, Fr. Jennings appreciated a reprieve from the messy business of dealing with James. Forgive me father, for I have sinned. It's been six months or so since my last confession. And then it all poured out, twelve and a half minutes of heart rending sin and sorrow as Susanna's mascara completed its journey to her chin, borne by tears of both sorrow and joy. Her hatred for her parents, her pride, the adultery with Ray, it all came out. And as the priest gave the absolution, the Magdalene smiled. The Ordeal Susanna left the confessional with three things. A huge sense of relief, a strong sense of mission and a business card for a counselor in the city. The priest strongly recommended that she see this counselor Sandra, one whom he knew and trusted. With the suicidal crisis over for now, a whole new set of questions emerged. How should she tell Brett about Ray? Should she tell him at all? The priest had stressed the point that much of her struggle was in the natural realm - in her history, in her upbringing, and that all needed to be addressed. She needed some professional help. Susanna looked Sandra up. Sandra looked young, really young. She found another one, a Dr. Waldron, a psychologist in his late 60s nearing retirement and started therapy with him. . It didn't go well. She felt blamed and judged by this man who seems more interested in catechizing her than listening. It lasted two sessions and she fired him. She connected with Sandra and entered into deep work. She learned that everyone has parts within them -- constellations of feelings and thoughts and desires. Sometimes parts blend. She was able to connect with her managers A Good Girl Part who always wants her to do the right thing and grew exhausted and hopeless when she could not prevent the affair with Ray. An inner critic who tries to help her by riding her and cutting her down in the hope that she will be good enough to be loved A stuff-it-down manager who represses other parts out of a deep fear that they will overwhelm her A keep-it-safe avoiding part that steers clear of potential trouble and works to minimize the risk of being negatively evaluated by others. And over time she was able to connect with the exiled parts within her A part that wanted to be loved by her father, who so missed her father. She realized that this part's impulses and desires were fueling so much of her interactions with Ray, because this part saw so much of her father in Ray. The parts believed that if she were to win Ray's love, it would fill her father needs. Another exile that felt so much shame about not being able to keep her parents' marriage from falling apart, who felt responsible for the divorce. Her Good Girl part and her inner critic were both focused on silencing this part. This part just wanted to be able to go home to be loved by Mom and Dad. A part filled with rage toward her parents and who hated God for giving her those parents She discovered parts of her that hated her husband and parts of her that were fond of him. Both could be true. As parts gave her space, she was able to discover her innermost self -- her innermost self was able to emerge and begin to lead and guide her system, and innermost self with beautiful qualities. And as she became more integrated inside, her experience of herself began to make sense. For the first time. She realized the when she was tempted by the devil, the devil was trying to co-opt the most alienated parts of her, the one who would be most susceptible to his influence. Then if those parts could take over and drive her bus, great harm would result. It was painful work. She felt in her bones what Fr. Jacques Philippe wrote on page 19 of her book: The negative aspect has to do with her sin, our deep-seated wretchedness. We only know these things truthfully in the light of God. Face-to-face with him, there is no longer any possible room for lies; no invasion, no excuse, no mask. We are compelled to recognize who we are, with their wounds, our weaknesses, or inconsistencies, selfishness, hard-heartedness, secret complicity with evil, and all the rest. But with that work came a sense of peace and joy, of being loved by God and Mary in all her parts. A realization that all her parts were good. A knowing that her parents did not have to love her any more than they did. God the Father and Mary her Mother are her primary parents. Susanna was able to get in touch with Life-Giving Wounds to work through the impact of her parents' divorce in a retreat and in a local chapter. And she began to pray and related with God and Mary in a completely different way. Good girl: I don't have to give up Catholicism. I just have to give up my flawed understanding of Catholicism. The Rewards She feared Brett would be devastated when she told him. He seemed more relieved. Trevor had told Brett that he thought Mom and Ray had been having an affair. Trevor had heard rumors and seen some interactions that made him suspicious. That was a blow to Susanna, that the affair was not nearly so secret as she imagined. Brett and Susanna were able to find a marital therapist to begin to work on their marriage in a more focused way. Not easy, there were limitations. The Road Back She hates her husband and loves him. Lots of work with the children. Trevor's anger. A sense of Providence. Resurrection / Return Two years later -- she was knocking at the door of her childhood home in Culpeper. Her father answered, surprised to see her. It's good to see you -- will you come in? he asked. She smiled at him and said: It's good to see you too, Dad. And for the first time in more than a quarter century, she meant it. Take a minute. Feedback welcome What you thought Your own story -- send it to me -- crisis@soulsandhearts.com IIC 102 The Last podcast, episode 100 was a great success in spite of some real technical failure. We have a learning curve with our technology, and we know some of you were not able to join us. We have resolved those issues. We will be meeting on Wednesday, December 14 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern time to record and experiential exercise on parts getting the love that they need. Need to register, here is a link, can get the link from our weekly reflections in your email inbox or in our archive at soulsandhearts.com/blog. Imagine how Susanna's experience would have been different if she had known about parts before encountering Ray -- or before marrying Brett? 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902. Language reflects culture, so it's no surprise that giving thanks hundreds of years ago was different from giving thanks today. We have the fascinating history. Plus, since "Thanksgiving" is a gerund, we looked at all the interesting things you can do with gerunds in general.| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/thank-you-history/transcriptThe Thanksgiving history segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of the forthcoming book, "Like, Literally Dude," about all the speech habits we love to hate. You can find her at valeriefridland.com or on Twitter at @FridlandValerie.The gerund segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. You can find him on Facebook, on Twitter as @literalminded, and on his blog at literalminded.wordpress.com.| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card game. | Grammar Girl books. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475) or https://sayhi.chat/grammargirl| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Audio engineer: Nathan SemesEditor: Adam CecilAdvertising Operations Specialist: Morgan ChristiansonMarketing and Publicity Assistant: Davina TomlinDigital Operations Specialist: Holly HutchingsIntern: Kamryn Lacy| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.| Grammar Girl Social Media Links: YouTube. TikTok. Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon.References for the Thanksgiving history segment:Culpeper, Jonathan and Demmen, Jane. 2011. Nineteenth-century English politeness: Negative politeness, conventional indirect requests and the rise of the individual self. Journal of Historical Pragmatics, 12 (1/2). pp. 49-81.Jacobsson, M. 2002. Thank you and thanks in Early Modern English. ICAME Journal 26: 63-80.Taavitsainen, Irma, Jucker, Andreas H. 2010. Expressive speech acts and politeness in eighteenth century English. In: Hickey, R. (Ed.), Eighteenth Century English: Ideology and Change. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 159-181."thank, n.". OED Online. September 2022. Oxford University Press. "welcome, n.1, adj., and int." OED Online. September 2022. Oxford University Press
How did a maritime forest between the rivers Ashley and Cooper become the urban streetscape we call Charleston? The spark of this long transformation occurred in 1672, when South Carolina's Surveyor General drew a plan for a town on the verdant peninsula called Oyster Point. Although John Culpeper's “model” of the town was imperfectly inscribed on the forested landscape, the grid of streets and lots created 350 years ago framed the growth of Charleston and continue to shape the way residents and visitors experience the Palmetto City in the twenty-first century.
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