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Join Montana 4-H as they welcome the Western Region Leaders’ Forum (WRLF) to Billings in March 2014. Agents, staff and volunteers are hard at work planning a conference that will help you to “Discover the Past . Present . Possibilities of 4-H”. Participants will enjoy a first class conference facility and hotel accommodations, national speakers, local entertainment and over 60 informational workshops.
WRLF is an exciting time to network with peers from across the region sharing ideas and building relationships to carry 4-H into the future.
All meals except state’s night out are included in the registration fee.
Registration will be open November 1, 2013
Registration will be open November 1, 2013
All Sheridan County 4-H Leaders are encouraged to attend! There are even opportunities to receive funding through Council. If you are a Sheridan County 4-H Parent and have wondered if you might like to enroll as a 4-H Leader, this conference will also be a great opportunity for you to explore the idea of 4-H leadership and how you can get involved! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jerrica at the Extension Office. 674-2980
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Another 4-H year has begun! I wanted to take this opportunity to send a special THANK YOU to all of the volunteer leaders who put in so many hours during the last 4-H year with their clubs, projects and at the Fair. We do not recognize and thank our leaders enough. I am blessed to have worked with such a great people in the Sheridan County 4-H program these last few months. I am sad to say that my last day will be October 15. I encourage 4-H members and leaders to stay active in such great program. As you look further into your newsletter please mark your calendars for the 2010 Sheridan County Achievement Program. I strongly encourage 4-H members, leaders, parents and families to attend and celebrate the achievements that 4-H members and leaders have accomplished this past year. I hope you are enjoying the fall colors and the beautiful weather we have been having!
Happy Fall
Stephanie Stimpson, 4-H InternSheridan County 4-H
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Posted on October 2, 2013 by jlind7
Join Montana 4-H as they welcome the Western Region Leaders’ Forum (WRLF) to Billings in March 2014. Agents, staff and volunteers are hard at work planning a conference that will help you to “Discover the Past . Present . Possibilities of 4-H”. Participants will enjoy a first class conference facility and hotel accommodations, national speakers, local entertainment and over 60 informational workshops.
WRLF is an exciting time to network with peers from across the region sharing ideas and building relationships to carry 4-H into the future.
All meals except state’s night out are included in the registration fee.
Registration will be open November 1, 2013
Registration will be open November 1, 2013
All Sheridan County 4-H Leaders are encouraged to attend! There are even opportunities to receive funding through Council. If you are a Sheridan County 4-H Parent and have wondered if you might like to enroll as a 4-H Leader, this conference will also be a great opportunity for you to explore the idea of 4-H leadership and how you can get involved! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jerrica at the Extension Office. 674-2980
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Come celebrate the 2010 Sheridan County 4-H Achievement Program:
Annual achievement program will be held November 14 at 2:00 pm at the Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds. Come to support and see the achievements made by all of the Sheridan County 4-H members and leaders. The winners of interview judging, high point awards, herdsmanship and special awards will be announced at this time. Come cheer on your fellow 4-H members!
Centerpiece Challenge:
The Leaders’ Council will be hosting the third annual Centerpiece Challenge at the Achievement Program. The theme this year is “An Old Fashion 4-H Celebration in Sheridan County.” Your challenge is to create a centerpiece based on the theme “Old Fashion” and bring it to the Achievement Program. There will be an ice cream social this year so design a centerpiece that has to do with old fashion ice cream social. Use old fashion bandanas to spice up your centerpiece. Centerpieces will be used for decoration and will be sent home afterwards. So put your creativity to work!
Science Day:
The third annual National 4-H Youth Science Day is October 6. This is a nationwide event that all 4-H members around the United States will participate in. This year the experiment has to do with water quality. Sheridan County will participate in the National 4-H Youth Science Day on October 12 at 6:00 in the Extension Office. All 4-H members are encouraged to come and experiment. Please RSVP by October 11 so we have enough kits for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office.
National 4-H Conference:
Looking for a great opportunity to visit our nation’s capital and meet new friends from all across the country? If so, then National 4-H Conference is the place to be. National 4-H Conference is held April 2-April 7 2011 in Washington D.C. Participants assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development programs nationally and in their communities. This is a working conference where delegates prepare in advance, attend workshops, and develop recommendations during the conference.
To be eligible, you must be between 15-18 years old, completed at least three full years of 4-H work, and carrying a 4-H project. Delegates are selected through an application and interview process. Applications are due October 15, 2010 and contact the Extension Office if you are interested in applying. This is a great opportunity so do not pass it up! Please see the attached form for the application.
Community Food Drive:
The holidays are a perfect time to give back to your community. The Community Food Drive is becoming a tradition with 4-H members in Sheridan County. The Food Drive will be held November 20 from 10am to 1 pm at Warehouse Market, Albertsons, Wal-Mart and Safeway. We need at least one club at every store. There will be a meeting in front of the Court House on November 20 at 9:15 am for the club leaders who will receive material that will be handed out to shoppers in front of the stores. Everyone in Sheridan County is gathering on Wednesday, December 1 at 6:00 pm at the Fairgrounds Shop to bag all of the food collected. The following clubs will be at the following stores: Wyotana Grizzlies – Warehouse Market, Critters, Crafts & Cooking – Albertsons, Sheridan Livestock – Safeway. We are still looking for a club for Wal-Mart. If your club is not mentioned and you would like to participate please contact the Extension Office.
Superintendent Meeting Minutes:
The superintendents/ Fair meeting was called to order on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm. In attendance was Scott Hininger (Ag Educator), Stephanie Stimpson (4-H Intern), Nick Siddle (FFA), David Kane ( Beef), Lynn Latham (FFA), Brenda Caiola (Horse), Kellie Carroll (Poultry).
Sheridan County Fair 2011 will be July 30 – Aug 6. Scott brought up for discussion dirty lamb/pig pens. Ideas that were talked about were have the pens labeled with numbers, which would make it easier for superintendents to distinguish who was in what pen. Announce at Fair if pens are not clean by a certain date then, they will be charged $50. This is an issue that will be discussed with the Fair board. It will be brought up at another time.
With the Livestock Sale being on a Friday this year everyone seemed to like it better than on a Monday. Superintendents/ Fair Committee would like to have the Livestock Sale on a Friday next year Aug 5.
Kellie Carroll brought up that bathrooms that were tore down at the Fairgrounds would not be reinstalled. We would like to have Leaders or parents write letters to the Fair Board expressing that we would like to have bathrooms with showers put in the SE part of the Fairgrounds.
David brought up that he would like to have the beef stalls tilled and more sand bought in. He would also like to have a gate put in between the beef show ring and the wash racks.
There was also discussion about moving poultry to the round barn next year. Brenda brought up there needs to be a better air conditioning unit in the rabbit barn.
Meeting adjourned
Council Meeting Minutes:
Leaders’ Council meeting was called to order on September 27, 2010 by President Tana Stimpson. Minutes from the last meeting were not available. The treasurers report was read by Susie Terry. Thank you cards from members attending the State Fair were read by Tana, Susie and Carol French.
Old Business
The Carnival banner that is hung at the Best Western has been lost. Stephanie will do some checking for prices to buy a new banner. This will be further discussed at the next meeting.
New Business
Stephanie brought up that bathrooms will not be replaced that were tore down at the Fairgrounds. She asked that if Leaders or parents would write letters to the Fair Board asking if the bathrooms could be reinstalled.
For those that turned in their receipts for Showcase Showdown will be reimbursed $127.50 for their travel expense. A motion was made by Wendy Hope and Carol seconded that motion.
The annual Community Food Drive will be on November 20 from 10-1pm and there will be an inventory count at the Fairgrounds beginning at 1 pm. The bagging of the food will be on December 1 at 6 pm in the Fairgrounds shop.
The Achievement Program will be held on November 14th at 2 pm at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. There will be an ice cream social this year. It was decided that members would bring centerpieces for decoration and would take the centerpieces home afterwards. A theme for Achievement Program was not decided but will be decided at a later time.
Selections were made for Outstanding Leader, First Year Leader award and Hard Luck Award. Friend of 4-H was not decided on and will be decided on at a later time.
The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting will be held on November 1 at 5:30.
Leaders’ Council Meeting:
The next Leaders’ Council meeting has been scheduled for November 1st at 5:30 pm in the Extension Office. Final plans and awards for the Achievement Program will be discussed. The budget for the new year will be discussed along with electing officers. Leaders are also asked to bring ideas for how to improve the portfolios for next year. The Leaders’ Council mainly consists of volunteer leaders but meetings are open to any interested individuals such as members and parents. It is an opportunity to help guide the Sheridan County 4-H program.
Junior Leaders’ Club:
Next Junior Leaders’ Meeting is October 11 at 5:30 pm in the Extension Office. October marks the beginning of the new 4-H year so we will be making plans for the year to come including electing officers, setting goals and making plans. You do not want to miss this one! The Junior Leaders’ Club is open to any youth 13 years or older. Previous members are challenged to bring a friend. Let’s double our club!
State Fair Results:
Sorry if there were 4-H members that were left out of the State Fair results. Only some of the State Fair results have been posted. The State Fair results that were in the last news letter were ones that the Extension Office was aware of. As of now there have not been any new posting of the State Fair results. State Fair has a new program they are using for posting results and we have been told they do not know all the results will be posted. Sorry about the miscommunication. For any questions please call the Extension Office.
Western Youth Rabbit Show:
This fun show is open to all youth who would like to show pedigree and pet rabbits. There will be a youth showmanship contest, Breed ID contest and Judging Clinic contest. All events will take place Saturday, October 16 at 10:00 am at the Pennington County 4-H Building in Rapid City South Dakota.
ARBA standards will be followed and prizes will be awarded. Bring your Junior and Senior rabbits and plan to have fun! Sloppy Joes, chips and drinks will be available. There will be a potluck dessert, so plan on brining a pan or plate of your favorite desert to share. For more information please contact Cinda Jones, 605-673-3497 or e-mail sctttjns@live.com
National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf:
Colorado is inviting you to apply for the Catch-A-Calf Program sponsored by the upcoming National Western Stock Show. The National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program is a great program designed to promote youth development and understanding of the cattle feeding industry. This program can provide youth with an opportunity to be part of one of the best programs at the National Western Stock Show. Youth are encouraged to manage their projects from the mindset commercial cattle feeding.
Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, 2010 to apply, and also enrolled in 4-H at the time of application. Successful catchers must have adequate facilities available to house their steer as they are responsible for the care, feeding, and handling of their animal. For further details refer to the website: www.NationalWester.com/cac.
Applications are due to Dinah Peebles (2775 Hwy 50; P.O Box 20, 000-5028, Grand Junction, CO, 81502-5028) postmarked no later than December 1, 2010. Applications are available at the Extension Office or on the National Western Stock Show website. If you have any questions please call Dinah at 970-244-1837, or contact her at Dinah.Peebles@mesacounty.us.
Items in the Office to Pickup:
Katelyn Kayser, Cody Jolovich, Justin Hope, Alex Jelly, Mikalea Moore, Michaela Pena, Sam Haskett, Sierra Zowada, Olivia Boley, Madelene Anderson, Jackie Lewis, Shay Palmer, Mason Schroder and Brody Bard. These members have items or awards left in the Extension Office from County Fair, State Fair, County Shoot or State Shoot. Please some in and pick them up as soon as you can!
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
CROCODILE TEARS
I wrote on Facebook last night that I wanted to cry crocodile tears. I don't feel much better today. But I had several wonderful moments, which I will share (the crocodile tears are for a disappointment that I don't need to "feed" by blabbing here.)
For one thing, I met two new readers. Actually met them, in person. They came to the nursing home for other reasons, learned I was an author, and stayed to visit. On most days that would send me over the moon for a couple of days.
Then my son and granddaughter came to visit. I had a puzzle to put together with my granddaughter. She said, "I don't know how to do a puzzle--but proceeded to put it together.
Jaran (my son) sat behind me, his foot tapping my chair. I asked him if he was nervous. He said, no, he was always doing that. Son, son, have you inherited my restless legs syndrome?
When we finished the puzzle, Jordan asked I had any more. I said I had another puzzle I was saving for her brother because that was a little boy puzzle (24 pieces) and not a big girl puzzle (45 pieces) like the one we just finished. She must have liked me calling her a "big girl," because she asked me to get more big-girl puzzles. :)
And Dom won Project Runway, not the super-fashionable but ugly fashions by Alexandria (even though she is an inspiring, wonderful woman.)
And tonight I get to watch my beloved Broncos play on national TV.
So the weekend isn't all bad.
Visit with you next week.
For one thing, I met two new readers. Actually met them, in person. They came to the nursing home for other reasons, learned I was an author, and stayed to visit. On most days that would send me over the moon for a couple of days.
Then my son and granddaughter came to visit. I had a puzzle to put together with my granddaughter. She said, "I don't know how to do a puzzle--but proceeded to put it together.
Jaran (my son) sat behind me, his foot tapping my chair. I asked him if he was nervous. He said, no, he was always doing that. Son, son, have you inherited my restless legs syndrome?
When we finished the puzzle, Jordan asked I had any more. I said I had another puzzle I was saving for her brother because that was a little boy puzzle (24 pieces) and not a big girl puzzle (45 pieces) like the one we just finished. She must have liked me calling her a "big girl," because she asked me to get more big-girl puzzles. :)
And Dom won Project Runway, not the super-fashionable but ugly fashions by Alexandria (even though she is an inspiring, wonderful woman.)
And tonight I get to watch my beloved Broncos play on national TV.
So the weekend isn't all bad.
Visit with you next week.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
RACISM REARS ITS HEAD
I call one of my favorite people here at the nursing our Calling Bird. She is spunky and funny and sweet and we share a love of Jesus and hymns. Even today we sang "America, America, God shed His grace on thee!" at lunch.
Calling Bird is prone to loud, foul utterances when provoked. Her propensity to violent anger coupled with her deep love of the Lord and His grace is part of what I love about her. If I need living proof of God's love and grace, she is it.
But those angry words usually come out when she's giving voice to things that irritate all of us. It is an overblown response to a common irritant, something she might not have done before dementia set in.
It takes a lot for the Calling Bird to shock me. She did, though.
One day at lunch, she was exchanging barbs with one of the aides. Her final zing used the "N" word. If it makes any difference, the aide happened to be white.
That set me back on my heels. I spoke up immediately, telling her I didn't like it and reminding her of the reasons why. Sheepishly, she nodded her head, as if embarrassed.
The aide returned. He spoke to another employee. "You won't believe what she said."
The Calling Bird repeated her offensive remark--even louder than before. This time, at least two other people told her not to speak that way.
I see a certain amount of prejudice here. Seniors born before the baby boomers grew up in a time before the modern Civil Rights movement, into a former slave territory. The prejudice is soft-spoken. Why does so-and-so win so many Bingo games. That lady should sit at a table with those people.That kind of thing.
As a New Englander whose childhood hero was Martin Luther King, I rate myself fairly low on the scale of prejudice. Until a close friend pointed out an obviously prejudicial statement I made in one of my devotionals.
I described a former boss's materialistic attitude (he who has the most money is the most successful), contrasting it with what the Bible says. But in describing him, I called him "a New Age Jew" or something along those lines.
My friend said I was perpetuating a stereotype. "Would you saw a Baptist or a Catholic?"
Yes, I would.
But I thought about it. I wouldn't have said a Black or Asian or Latino or Italian. So I was making a critical remark against a specific race, as if his race made a difference in the attitude of his heart.
So the moral of my sad story is: racism pops up when we least expect it. When we aren't thinking about it all, not putting up the barriers our conscience has erected.
Calling Bird is prone to loud, foul utterances when provoked. Her propensity to violent anger coupled with her deep love of the Lord and His grace is part of what I love about her. If I need living proof of God's love and grace, she is it.
But those angry words usually come out when she's giving voice to things that irritate all of us. It is an overblown response to a common irritant, something she might not have done before dementia set in.
It takes a lot for the Calling Bird to shock me. She did, though.
One day at lunch, she was exchanging barbs with one of the aides. Her final zing used the "N" word. If it makes any difference, the aide happened to be white.
That set me back on my heels. I spoke up immediately, telling her I didn't like it and reminding her of the reasons why. Sheepishly, she nodded her head, as if embarrassed.
The aide returned. He spoke to another employee. "You won't believe what she said."
The Calling Bird repeated her offensive remark--even louder than before. This time, at least two other people told her not to speak that way.
I see a certain amount of prejudice here. Seniors born before the baby boomers grew up in a time before the modern Civil Rights movement, into a former slave territory. The prejudice is soft-spoken. Why does so-and-so win so many Bingo games. That lady should sit at a table with those people.That kind of thing.
As a New Englander whose childhood hero was Martin Luther King, I rate myself fairly low on the scale of prejudice. Until a close friend pointed out an obviously prejudicial statement I made in one of my devotionals.
I described a former boss's materialistic attitude (he who has the most money is the most successful), contrasting it with what the Bible says. But in describing him, I called him "a New Age Jew" or something along those lines.
My friend said I was perpetuating a stereotype. "Would you saw a Baptist or a Catholic?"
Yes, I would.
But I thought about it. I wouldn't have said a Black or Asian or Latino or Italian. So I was making a critical remark against a specific race, as if his race made a difference in the attitude of his heart.
So the moral of my sad story is: racism pops up when we least expect it. When we aren't thinking about it all, not putting up the barriers our conscience has erected.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
BEST OF SONGS ABOUT HEAVEN
Today I worshiped the Lord through song. One of the churches that comes regularly always brings red folders with the same fourteen hymns. All of them, except for Jesus Loves Me, speak of heaven. So, I thought, why not a list of some of my favorite songs about heaven? Here are the top dozen, for or less leading up to number 1.
1. Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. No wonder the king stood to his feet when he heard this classic for the first time. I have heard it and sung it as both soprano and alto. The words are based on different verses in the 19th chapter of Revelation.
2. I Can Only Imagine. I heard this first at church before I ever heard Mercy Me's version. Even so, I was instantly transported to heaven, kneeling at Jesus' feet, imagining my quadriplegic friend Vickie Baker dancing before the Lord.
3. No More Night. This song became popular during the 1980s. It captured my heart's cry for the perfection and end of trials that is heaven.
4. Homesick. Mercy Me's other song about heaven made me long for my loved ones who have gone before me. I want to join my family, to standard shoulder to shoulder with my grandmother, mother, and daughter.
5. Amazing Grace--For the eternal life awaiting me in heaven.
6. I've Got a Mansion--a favorite from childhood campfires that only grows more precious with age
7. Will There Be Any Stars in my Crown?--a reminder that I want to bring people along with me, to have crowns to lay at Jesus' feet.
8. On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand--I love folks hymns. I remember hearing this one for the first time on a television drama (can't remember which one). It wasn't in our church's hymnal, or most others that I've used, so I was a little surprised to see it in our 14-hymn red folder.
9. When We All Get to Heaven--always a popular favorite, sung with rousing enthusiasm.
10. Christ the Lord is Risen Today--which is more about the second resurrection than about heaven but I love the triumph. "Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! Alleluia!" The same theme is repeated in the chorus "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High."
11. Oh That Will Be Glory for Me--to look on His face. Amen!
12. When the Roll is Called up Yonder--a rousing affirmation of assurance in my salvation. I'll be there!
What are your favorite songs about heaven? Let's hum them together, joining in anticipation of the coming day.
1. Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. No wonder the king stood to his feet when he heard this classic for the first time. I have heard it and sung it as both soprano and alto. The words are based on different verses in the 19th chapter of Revelation.
2. I Can Only Imagine. I heard this first at church before I ever heard Mercy Me's version. Even so, I was instantly transported to heaven, kneeling at Jesus' feet, imagining my quadriplegic friend Vickie Baker dancing before the Lord.
3. No More Night. This song became popular during the 1980s. It captured my heart's cry for the perfection and end of trials that is heaven.
4. Homesick. Mercy Me's other song about heaven made me long for my loved ones who have gone before me. I want to join my family, to standard shoulder to shoulder with my grandmother, mother, and daughter.
5. Amazing Grace--For the eternal life awaiting me in heaven.
6. I've Got a Mansion--a favorite from childhood campfires that only grows more precious with age
7. Will There Be Any Stars in my Crown?--a reminder that I want to bring people along with me, to have crowns to lay at Jesus' feet.
8. On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand--I love folks hymns. I remember hearing this one for the first time on a television drama (can't remember which one). It wasn't in our church's hymnal, or most others that I've used, so I was a little surprised to see it in our 14-hymn red folder.
9. When We All Get to Heaven--always a popular favorite, sung with rousing enthusiasm.
10. Christ the Lord is Risen Today--which is more about the second resurrection than about heaven but I love the triumph. "Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! Alleluia!" The same theme is repeated in the chorus "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High."
11. Oh That Will Be Glory for Me--to look on His face. Amen!
12. When the Roll is Called up Yonder--a rousing affirmation of assurance in my salvation. I'll be there!
What are your favorite songs about heaven? Let's hum them together, joining in anticipation of the coming day.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
THE MYSTERY OF FORENSICS VS. PROFILING
I recently had a brilliant insight into mysteries (fictional).
I'm allowed to say brilliant. This is my blog, after all, and I've been an avid fan since I read Nancy Drew and Sherlock Holmes as a child and Hercule Poirot as a young adult I am an avid lover of mysteries. In a bookstore or library, I head for the shelves of mysteries. On television, mysteries form the core of my favorite dramas. Comedies, too, if you count shows like Monk and Psych.
So here it comes:
Sherlock Holmes is to Hercule Poirot as CSI is to Criminal Minds.
Holmes is the father of detective work, a master of deducing facts from physical clues. A century later, more or less, CSI broke new ground on television by detailing the scientific methods used by contemporary police forces to catch criminals.
Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie's other creation, Miss Marple, solved cases by a different method. Both would interrogate suspects. Poirot would put his "little gray cells" to work. Miss Marple would recognize "types," comparing suspects to people she knew in St. Mary's Mead.
Criminal Minds works a lot like Christie's characters. Their goal is to understand the psyche of the "unsub," determining what "type" of serial killer works that way. A St. Mary's Mead full of serial killers, if you will.
Sometimes a show has both. In Castle, for instance, best selling mystery author Rick Castle states, "I am highly paid to think like a bad guy." His insight into predicting a criminal's next steps make him a valuable asset. Kate Beckett, of course, is the hard-boiled, by the book, detective--looking for real clues.
Biology vs. psychology. Evidence vs. interviews. In today's judicial system, physical evidence carries more weight. It's not enough to know who committed a crime; the DA's have to prove it.
Do you cop shows on television? How would you classify your favorites? Hmm, here's a few. . .
Perception: Dr. Daniel Pierce is a schizophrenic university professor whose illness gives insight into crimes. Sounds a bit like profiling rather than forensics.
Rizzoli & Isles: Although the show is more about the relationship between two strong women, Dr. Isles is very much a evidence-first medical examiner.
Bones: Classic of forensics (Brennan) vs. profiling/people skills (Booth)
The Mentalist: Patrick Jayne's ability to "read" people made him successful as a fake psychic--and as a police consultant. Definitely profiling.
Oh, yes, mysteries that I read? That could take a chapter. :)
I'd love to hear your thoughts. . . how would you classify your favorite fictional detectives, in print or film?
P.S. I've been sick the last couple of weeks. I'm baaaack.
I'm allowed to say brilliant. This is my blog, after all, and I've been an avid fan since I read Nancy Drew and Sherlock Holmes as a child and Hercule Poirot as a young adult I am an avid lover of mysteries. In a bookstore or library, I head for the shelves of mysteries. On television, mysteries form the core of my favorite dramas. Comedies, too, if you count shows like Monk and Psych.
So here it comes:
Sherlock Holmes is to Hercule Poirot as CSI is to Criminal Minds.
Holmes is the father of detective work, a master of deducing facts from physical clues. A century later, more or less, CSI broke new ground on television by detailing the scientific methods used by contemporary police forces to catch criminals.
Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie's other creation, Miss Marple, solved cases by a different method. Both would interrogate suspects. Poirot would put his "little gray cells" to work. Miss Marple would recognize "types," comparing suspects to people she knew in St. Mary's Mead.
Criminal Minds works a lot like Christie's characters. Their goal is to understand the psyche of the "unsub," determining what "type" of serial killer works that way. A St. Mary's Mead full of serial killers, if you will.
Sometimes a show has both. In Castle, for instance, best selling mystery author Rick Castle states, "I am highly paid to think like a bad guy." His insight into predicting a criminal's next steps make him a valuable asset. Kate Beckett, of course, is the hard-boiled, by the book, detective--looking for real clues.
Biology vs. psychology. Evidence vs. interviews. In today's judicial system, physical evidence carries more weight. It's not enough to know who committed a crime; the DA's have to prove it.
Do you cop shows on television? How would you classify your favorites? Hmm, here's a few. . .
Perception: Dr. Daniel Pierce is a schizophrenic university professor whose illness gives insight into crimes. Sounds a bit like profiling rather than forensics.
Rizzoli & Isles: Although the show is more about the relationship between two strong women, Dr. Isles is very much a evidence-first medical examiner.
Bones: Classic of forensics (Brennan) vs. profiling/people skills (Booth)
The Mentalist: Patrick Jayne's ability to "read" people made him successful as a fake psychic--and as a police consultant. Definitely profiling.
Oh, yes, mysteries that I read? That could take a chapter. :)
I'd love to hear your thoughts. . . how would you classify your favorite fictional detectives, in print or film?
P.S. I've been sick the last couple of weeks. I'm baaaack.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
UH OH
I started trying to write a post for this week. A subject that excites me, even.
But . . . my mind doesn't want to wrap itself around the words and wrestle them to the page. I'm fighting a respiratory infection and I drainage-clogged, medicine-befuddled, and downright achy.
So I will give myself a pass this week, wish all my fellow ACFW-ers a blast at conference, and hopefully return better than ever last week.
But . . . my mind doesn't want to wrap itself around the words and wrestle them to the page. I'm fighting a respiratory infection and I drainage-clogged, medicine-befuddled, and downright achy.
So I will give myself a pass this week, wish all my fellow ACFW-ers a blast at conference, and hopefully return better than ever last week.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
MY HANDS, GOD'S HANDS
Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person. Don't tell your neighbor "Maybe some other time" or "Try me tomorrow" when the money's right there in your pocket. Proverbs 3:27-28. MSG
I'm a hugger. Are you? Workshops at my last employer included unwanted hugging as a form of "sexual harrassment," so I have learned to ask.
But, oh, how I long for that touch. No wonder the kisses of the man who stole my heart earlier this year tingled me from head to toe.
The nurses and aides, on a few rare, time-wasting occasions, have stayed with me. Massaging my aching legs and neck. Wiping sweat from my head and brow when night sweats rule. A hug.
And of course, there are other residents. No one has yet refused a hug when offered. The hugs are awkward; connecting with both of us in wheelchairs doesn't come easily. But both of us cling, almost with an air of desperation, hungry for that human touch.
On those occasions, my hands are very much God's hands and arms, hoping His love flows through me and wraps my friend.
A hug is the easiest way for me to help another person. Time doesn't come so easily. Nor does patience.
I chose a different dining room, so I wouldn't get stuck with a lady who repeats the same question every five minutes (reading a wall placque and asking what it means.) She's sweet, most of the time, just forgetful.
So yesterday, when she said, "I miss talking with you. We used to laugh about fun times we had."
Guilt slammed me. I should be willing to spend more time with her. The "money" needed--time--is right there on the wall, as the clock ticks away.
Who in your life that can benefit from your hands today?
Is there someone who only wants your time?
P.S. I got a new contract for three more Maple Notch books! Praise God with me.
I'm a hugger. Are you? Workshops at my last employer included unwanted hugging as a form of "sexual harrassment," so I have learned to ask.
But, oh, how I long for that touch. No wonder the kisses of the man who stole my heart earlier this year tingled me from head to toe.
The nurses and aides, on a few rare, time-wasting occasions, have stayed with me. Massaging my aching legs and neck. Wiping sweat from my head and brow when night sweats rule. A hug.
And of course, there are other residents. No one has yet refused a hug when offered. The hugs are awkward; connecting with both of us in wheelchairs doesn't come easily. But both of us cling, almost with an air of desperation, hungry for that human touch.
On those occasions, my hands are very much God's hands and arms, hoping His love flows through me and wraps my friend.
A hug is the easiest way for me to help another person. Time doesn't come so easily. Nor does patience.
I chose a different dining room, so I wouldn't get stuck with a lady who repeats the same question every five minutes (reading a wall placque and asking what it means.) She's sweet, most of the time, just forgetful.
So yesterday, when she said, "I miss talking with you. We used to laugh about fun times we had."
Guilt slammed me. I should be willing to spend more time with her. The "money" needed--time--is right there on the wall, as the clock ticks away.
Who in your life that can benefit from your hands today?
Is there someone who only wants your time?
P.S. I got a new contract for three more Maple Notch books! Praise God with me.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
COMPANIONS
After my bedrest for a pressure sore, I changed my routine. I stay in my room except for the noon meal and an occasional activity (when we have them). I get up later and return to bed (not to sleep) earlier. And I changed dining rooms, to spend my primary social time with people who can carry on a conversation. God reminded me that I can't encourage fellow residents if I don't spend time with them.
I'm getting more work done. I don't feel as isolated as I did when surrounded by residents with dementia.But, I'm missing my colorful friends. I need more stories of my songbirds and mutterers and other, newer friends.
This week I have eaten at different tables, getting to know different people. And rediscovered--
Friends. Companions. Kindred spirits.
The youngest member of our company (late twenties, but paralyzed) recently moved into the room next to mine. I am used to her loud voice and demanding spirit. However, she has been very quiet. She says she lays in bed, not watching television, just getting more and more depressed. I see her faults (and I'm sure she sees mine), but I'm in a position to be a friend. And that's what I offer. I love her. She loves me. She called me her mom, because her own mother refuses to visit.
I realized, when things don't go our way, or we don't like the latest rule, we both get angry. She projects her anger outward (and gets into trouble). I stuff it inward, and get depressed. But we both struggle with anger about our situation. I have been in shoes similar to hers. She cares for me, and in turn, I feel validated because she cherishes me.
Today I sat at a different table. A man I have never spoken with a great deal immediately started talking to me. "I knew, as soon as I met you, that you are a nice person. You never have a mean word to say against anyone else."
What a kind thing to say. I told him my first memory of him. At a Bingo game, he was on a winning streak. But because he can keep up with the numbers--because he is black--because he won about five times that day--vicious rumors started that he was cheating. I didn't tell him that. I'm sure he knows. But he laughed at the memory.
And then he shared Paul's testimony that he had learned to be content. He cheered me by not quoting the obvious verses from that same chapter--Philippians 3--that I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me and that God will supply all my needs. The secret lies not in what I have, but in my attitude about what I have.
Fellow travelers on the road to Somewhere.
I'm getting more work done. I don't feel as isolated as I did when surrounded by residents with dementia.But, I'm missing my colorful friends. I need more stories of my songbirds and mutterers and other, newer friends.
This week I have eaten at different tables, getting to know different people. And rediscovered--
Friends. Companions. Kindred spirits.
The youngest member of our company (late twenties, but paralyzed) recently moved into the room next to mine. I am used to her loud voice and demanding spirit. However, she has been very quiet. She says she lays in bed, not watching television, just getting more and more depressed. I see her faults (and I'm sure she sees mine), but I'm in a position to be a friend. And that's what I offer. I love her. She loves me. She called me her mom, because her own mother refuses to visit.
I realized, when things don't go our way, or we don't like the latest rule, we both get angry. She projects her anger outward (and gets into trouble). I stuff it inward, and get depressed. But we both struggle with anger about our situation. I have been in shoes similar to hers. She cares for me, and in turn, I feel validated because she cherishes me.
Today I sat at a different table. A man I have never spoken with a great deal immediately started talking to me. "I knew, as soon as I met you, that you are a nice person. You never have a mean word to say against anyone else."
What a kind thing to say. I told him my first memory of him. At a Bingo game, he was on a winning streak. But because he can keep up with the numbers--because he is black--because he won about five times that day--vicious rumors started that he was cheating. I didn't tell him that. I'm sure he knows. But he laughed at the memory.
And then he shared Paul's testimony that he had learned to be content. He cheered me by not quoting the obvious verses from that same chapter--Philippians 3--that I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me and that God will supply all my needs. The secret lies not in what I have, but in my attitude about what I have.
Fellow travelers on the road to Somewhere.
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- Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin lives in cowboy country—Oklahoma. Oklahoma has the benefit of being the home to her son, his wife, and their four beautiful children. Darlene loves music, needlework, reading and reality tv. She currently resides in a nursing home, which has become a place of blessing. Darlene is the author of twenty-five novels and novellas. She has also written around 250 devotionals and personal experience pieces for various publications, including her soon-to-release book, It Is Well with my Soul. For links to her books and other writing, check out the second page of the blog.
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