Published twice a year, is a peer-reviewed, online, open access, international journal that takes articles from all over the world. It is an official journal of "Pigmentary Disorders Society". The Pigment International (PINT) is specifically designed to provide dermatologists around the world with a regular, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of the research, diagnosis and management of pigmentary disorders. PINT publishes articles of general and practical interest in the field of pigmentary disorders, including molecular biology, genetics and various diseases of pigment cells. The journal strives to bring out the best research in the field of pigment cells and aims to advance the understanding and management of the pigmentary disorders. PINT is guided by a distinguished, international editorial board and emphasizes a global approach to continuing medical education for physicians and other providers of health care with a specific interest in problems regarding the pigmentary disorders of skin.
Authors submitting manuscripts to PINT do so on the understanding that the work has not been published previously, is not being considered for publication elsewhere, and has been read and approved by all authors. Further, submission of manuscripts means that authors automatically agree to sign a Copyright Form and upload it from its website area.
All articles must be submitted online through http://www.journalonweb.com/pigmentinternational.
Editorials: These are usually solicited, contributed by editorial board members, but unsolicited material may also be considered (approx. 1000 to 1200 words). A maximum of 12 references may be included. Editorials should normally not have tables and figures.
Reviews: The journal is particularly keen to publish concise, high-quality review articles with systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources. Review articles may be solicited by the Editor or may be submitted by authors for publication subject to peer review. The word count of the body text should not exceed 3000 words and should include an unstructured abstract (maximum 290 words) with key 3-5 words.
Original articles: This includes reports of trials, studies of diagnostic tests or surveys. Original articles must include a structured abstract of 250 words with 5 headings: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion with 3-5 key words. Body text of article should include an Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgement if any, References, legends to figures, and tables with a word count limit of 3000 words.Double blind controlled trials must follow the CONSORT statement and observational studies must follow the STROBE guidelines. The articles would not be considered without submission of a completed CONSORT or STROBE checklist. Registration of clinical trials is desirable. Permission from ethics committee/ Institutional Review Board (IRB) and statement of sources of support and conflict of interest are mandatory for all studies. IRB approval must be mentioned in the "methods" section of all manuscripts.
Short communication: Reports data on research projects that have progressed to a point where important preliminary observations should be disseminated. A "Summary and Significance" are required in the beginning of the article as "Abstract" of 250 words with 3-5 key words. It may be organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Communications will be processed for rapid publication within journal production schedules. The word limit is of 2000 and a maximum of three figures/tables/illustrations are permissible.
Case reports: Reports of extraordinary significance of a disease or a new disease are considered. Case reports must include an unstructured abstract (not more than 190 words) with 3-5 key words and should not exceed 1000 words of body text with up to 10 references. The article should be divided into Introduction, Case report(s), Discussion and References. Suitable figures and tables (maximum two) can be added.
1. An optimal clinical picture contributes to visual information that will be useful to other physicians.
2. The purpose of this section is to provide high quality images to illustrate an important clinical pigmentary disorder, which should be interesting and educational. Good images relevant to daily practice are welcome.
3. Most formats are acceptable, including JPEG (preferable), TIFF, BMP, GIF, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. The most important factor is that the images are clear (at least 1-4 MB in size) and of not less than 300 dpi.
4. A brief description regarding the patient history and the condition ,management must be provided. (around 500 words) A maximum of 2 latest references may be given. A maximum of three authors can be considered for this section.
At least two clinical images should be submitted, pre and post treatment, clearly indicating the change after treatment. Images must be in jpeg or jpg format, minimum 300 dpi.
The mechanism of action of the reported modality should be mentioned or logical explanation should be given.
The utility of newer technique in comparison to conventional treatment modality should either be evident by clinical response or should be explained in manuscript.
Letters to the editor: Letters to the Editor (Correspondence) may be in response to issues arising from recently published articles, or short, free-standing pieces expressing an opinion. These should be formatted in one continuous section, normally be no more than 750 words in length, may have up to 5 references and a maximum of three photographs. No abstract is required.
History: An article (up to 2500 words in length) on the history of pigmentary disorder, also a biographic account of a historic or noteworthy figure in dermatology. No abstract is required.
Perspective: An article of 500-1000 words length with 0- 5 references on matters of interest to readers may be submitted. The author may express his or her opinion without complete documentation. No abstract is required.
Focus: Short reviews (up to 1500 words) on instruments, equipment, drugs or procedures of pigmentary disorders may be submitted after consulting the editor on the selection of subject. No abstract is required.
Dermatological surgery: An article relating to the surgical aspects of treatment. Article types may include Review, Report or Case Report Format.
Spot the diagnosis: A classic clinical case with short history, examination, one to three good photographs and investigation findings (up to 150 words). It should be followed by the answer in the form of the diagnosis and a short review of the condition. Manuscripts submitted for this section could be authored by not more than four authors and could include up to 500 words excluding references. It could have up to 5 references.
Concept: It focuses discussion of a specific question, emerging problem, or a controversial topic. Concept is expected to provide a data-based view and is often solicited from few contributors to allow coverage from different expertise.
Dermoscopic images should not be more than two in number. Images should be labelled with coloured arrows and important features should be explained in legend.
Type of dermoscope, magnification and mode (polarised/non-polarised) should be mentioned.
Clinical and histopathologic images may be submitted wherever required.
Histopathology image should be rectangular. Magnification, stain should be mentioned.
Clinical image may be submitted wherever required.
To be submitted by Editorial Board.
A manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that it is being submitted to Pigment International (PINT) alone at that point in time and has not been published anywhere, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. The journal expects that authors would authorize one of them to correspond with the Journal for all matters related to the manuscript. All manuscripts received are duly acknowledged. On submission, editors review all submitted manuscripts initially for suitability for formal review. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific or technical flaws, or lack of a significant message are rejected before proceeding for formal peer-review. Manuscripts that are unlikely to be of interest to the Pigment International (PINT) readers are also liable to be rejected at this stage itself.
Manuscripts that are found suitable for publication in Pigment International (PINT) are sent to two or more expert reviewers. During submission, the contributor is requested to provide names of two or three qualified reviewers who have had experience in the subject of the submitted manuscript, but this is not mandatory. The reviewers should not be affiliated with the same institutes as the contributor/s. However, the selection of these reviewers is at the sole discretion of the editor. The journal follows a double-blind review process, wherein the reviewers and authors are unaware of each other's identity. Every manuscript is also assigned to a member of the editorial team, who based on the comments from the reviewers takes a final decision on the manuscript. The comments and suggestions (acceptance/ rejection/ amendments in manuscript) received from reviewers are conveyed to the corresponding author. If required, the author is requested to provide a point by point response to reviewers' comments and submit a revised version of the manuscript. This process is repeated till reviewers and editors are satisfied with the manuscript.
Manuscripts should be submitted using the online system, http://www.journalonweb.com/pigmentinternational. All communications will be made through the online system platform. All manuscripts received online are automatically acknowledged by e-mail which mentions tracking article number for future reference. Articles need not be sent by e-mail or post. Authors can check the status of their articles online and choose to receive automated e-mails at key stages of production. Please ensure that a complete e-mail address is provided when submitting the manuscript. The copyright form, covering letter and other documents mentioned should be uploaded as supplemental files at the time of submission.
After the editorial review, manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers without revealing the identity of the contributors. Names and e-mail addresses of one or two reviewers who have had some experience in the subject of the submitted manuscript but who are not affiliated to the same institute as the authors can be suggested at the time of manuscript submission. Authors will be informed about the reviewers' comments and acceptance or rejection of their manuscript. There are no charges for submission and publication of manuscripts, including colour images. Reprints are not free and should be requested in a reprint request form that will be sent with the acceptance letter.
Copyright form: It should be uploaded at the time of submission of article.
Accepted articles: Articles are accepted for publication after a full peer review process. But it will be yet to undergo copy editing, type setting, pagination and proof reading process. Proofs will be sent in due course of time before final publication.
Proofs: Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author via email and should be returned within 3 days of receipt to the Production Editor. Corrections received after that period may not be included. Significant textual alterations are unacceptable at proof stage without the written approval of the editor, and they are likely to result in the delay of publication. The editors reserve the customary right to style, to abridge the article to ensure clarity and conciseness and to decide the time of publication.
Manuscript text should be submitted in word (.doc or .docx) or rich text format (.rtf). The use of clear, concise English is encouraged for the preparation of the manuscript. Text should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point, 2.0 line spacing and with margins of at least 2.5 cm. To change paragraph in text, press ENTER. Do not indent the paragraph by pressing TAB. Do not type headings or any other text in ALL CAPITALS. Manuscripts should have a uniform style and should be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Manuscript in incorrect format may result in rejection. Do not use the software's facility for a header, footer or footnotes. Abbreviations must be defined when first used in the abstract and in the main text, as well as when first used in table and figure captions.
First page file: This document is the title page as per the following format: 1. Title of the article; 2. Short running title of not more than 90 characters; 3. Names of all contributors (first name, middle name initial, and surname in that sequence), highest academic degrees, and their professional affiliations; 4. Word count (text only, exclusive of title, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends); 5. Number of figures; 6. Number of tables; 7. Statement of conflict of interest; 8. Sources of support if any; 9. Address for correspondence - the name, address, phone numbers and email address of the corresponding contributor and 10. Acknowledgment if any. The corresponding author should promptly inform the editor of any change in e-mail id or mailing address.
Article file: This includes the main article manuscript without any identifying information about authors or their affiliations. The article file should have sections of Abstract, Key words, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, Illustrations (drawings only; do not embed the images in the text file as these have to submitted separately online) and Legends for illustrations in that order. For detailed information, please refer to the website or the current issue.
The covering letter can be added subsequently here or can be uploaded as a separate supplementary file.
Abstracts: Authors submitting original articles should note that structured abstracts are required. The structured abstract should adopt the format: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Review articles require abstracts but they need not be structured. Letters to the editor do not require abstracts. Abstracts should not contain citations to previously published work.
Tables and illustrations: Tables and illustrations should not be inserted in the appropriate place in the text but should be included at the end of the manuscript after references, each on a separate page. Sketches/flow diagrams should be included in the article file document (MS Word). Tables and illustrations should be referred to in text as follows: Table 1, Table 2, Fig. 1, Figs 2–4 consecutively in the order of their first citation in the text. The place at which the table or illustrations is to be inserted in the printed text should be indicated clearly in the manuscript. Each table and/or illustrations must have a self-explanatory legend.
Figures: All figures should be supplied in JPEG (preferably), TIFF, BMP, GIF, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, format and preferably of a size 1- 4 MB each. It should be uploaded online simultaneously as separate file at the time of submission of the manuscript. The figures should be referred to in text as follows: Fig. 1, Figs 2–4. Where a figure has more than one panel, each panel should be labelled in the top left-hand corner using lower case letters in parentheses, i.e., (a), (b), etc., and a brief description of each panel given in the figure legend. For clinical photographs, either the subjects must not be identifiable or their pictures must be accompanied by written permission to use the photograph. For histopathology photographs, please mention the magnification scale and the method of staining. Figures should be clear with high resolutions (resolution not less than 1200 X 2400 pixels, at least 1 MB in size, maximum of 4 MB each) and a minimum of 300 dpi. After acceptance of the manuscript, you will be contacted to provide print-quality figures if you have not already done so. Figure legends should be included in the article file after references.
References should follow the Vancouver system of references, outlined below, and should be cited in the text as consecutive, un-bracketed superscript numbers. Arrange the reference list in the sequence in which the references are first cited. Personal communications should not be cited in the reference list but may appear parenthetically in the text.
List the first six authors followed by et al. If six or fewer authors, please include all authors names. List the Surname, followed by the initials, for each author; the title of the paper; journal title (abbreviated according to the style of Index Medicus [ www.nlm.nih.gov ]; in case the journal is not listed in the Index Medicus, the full journal title should be given); year of publication; volume number; first and last page numbers. Please observe the interpunctuation most carefully.
Sehgal VN, Srivastava G, Dogra S. Tacrolimus in dermatology-pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, drug interactions, dosages, and side effects: part I. Skinmed. 2008; 7:27-30.
Covering letter and other documents: A covering letter stating the title of the paper and the following points should be submitted as supplemental file at the time of submission.
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Ethics committee / Institutional review board's permission:We also declare that the study was assessed and approved by the institutional ethics committee / institutional review board. A scanned copy of the letter of approval can be uploaded as supplemental file.
Prepare article file including tables and legends to photographs. Do not include author names or affiliations or correspondence address in any part of the article file.
Abstract: A structured abstract is required, which should be divided into sections with the subheadings, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Parija SC, Ravinder PT, Shariff M. Detection of hydatid antigen in the fluid samples from hydatid cysts by co-agglutination. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 1996; 90(3): 255–256.
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using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace Instantieri
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            List<MetodaExemplu> listaMea = new List<MetodaExemplu>();

            MetodaExemplu metodaMea = MetodaExemplu.InstantaNumePrenume("Deacon", "Mihai");
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            listaMea.Add(MetodaExemplu.InstantaNumeID("Popescu", 1));
            listaMea.Add(MetodaExemplu.InstantaNumePrenume("Florescu", "Gheorghe"));
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            {
                met.Afis();
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            Console.ReadKey();
        }
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'Agrarian Spirituality' of a Papua Amungme Tribe
goodmorningpapua.com –The Amungme tribe is one of the tribes living in the Papuan highlands. The Amungme tribe has a tradition of the shifting agriculture and hunting. They occupied several broad valleys in Mimika and Puncak Jaya districts between high mountains, namely the Tsinga valley, Hoeya valley, and Noema valley as well as small valleys such as the Bella, Alama, Aroanop, and Wa valleys.
Some of them live in the Beoga valley (called the Damal tribe, after the Dani tribe) as well as the lowlands in Agimuga and the city of Timika. Amungme consists of two words "among" means main and "mee" means human.
According to the legend, it is said that the Amungme people came from the Pagema (Baleim Valley) area of Wamena. This can be traced from the word Kurima, means a place for people to gather and Hitigima, means the place in which the ancestors of the Amungme people first established honey from reeds. The Amungme people have the belief that they are the eldest children of the eldest children of the human race, they live in the north and south of the central mountains which are always covered in snow, which in Amungme language is called Nemangkawi (white arrows).
The Amungme tribe considers that they are conquerors, rulers and inheritors of the Amungsa realm from the hands of Nagawan Into (God). The Amungme tribe has two languages, namely Amung-kal spoken by the people living in the south and Damal-kal for the tribes living in the north.
The Amungme tribe also has a symbolic language, namely Aro-a-kal. It is a symbol language that is most difficult to understand and communicate, as well as Tebo-a-kal, the language of symbols that is only spoken in a sacred-cinsidered place. In spirituality, the concepts of land, humans and the natural environment have an integral meaning in their daily life. Land is regarded as a figure of a mother who feeds, nurtures, educates and raises from infancy to old age and eventually dies.
Land with the environment as its habitat is regarded as a place for living, gardening, hunting and burying as well as a habitation for spirits and the spirits of ancestors so that there are several land locations such as caves, mountains, waterfalls and graves considered as sacred places. Magaboarat Negel Jombei-Peibei (ancestral land which they highly respect, their source of livelihood), such the Amungme tribe calls their ancestral land in which they live.
Some of the leadership types of the Amungme tribe, are Menagawan, Kalwang, Traditional Councils, Wem-wang, and Wem-mum. To become a leader are not determined by lineage. A leader can come into being naturally by the process of time, and social situation as well as the ecological environment influencing the traditional leadership behavior at the level of their own culture.
The first contact with the outside world occurred in 1936 when the Carstensz expedition led by Dr. Colijn cs, through a Catholic mission in 1954 led by Pastor Michael Cammerer assisted by a local resident named Moses Kilangin and the Dutch government, most of the Amungme people were moved to the coastal area, at Akimuga until now. The reason for the displacement was due to the process of spreading religion and the service to the Amungme community was not possible in the mountainous area.
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How incredible, to type in Journey 365 this evening. Another year is coming to a close. As I did at the end of my Year of Firsts, I'm concluding my Year of Journeys with a review.
On January 1, 2015 I began a journey that consisted of 365 daily journeys. I discovered that my word for the year came from the Old French word journee, which literally means the distance one can travel in a day. I was excited to see where my companions of curiosity, enchantment and soulfulness would lead me, and I was not disappointed. It was an extraordinary year.
One of my mentors, Lu Ann Cahn, who inspired my Year of Firsts, was an important part of the year. We met for the first time in January, when Lu Ann visited Joplin during her 30 Dares in 30 Cities Tour. We did a first together, preparing lunch for the homeless at a Joplin shelter. In June I flew to Philadelphia, my first time in that beautiful city, to stay with Lu Ann while attending the Philadelphia Writer's Conference. What an amazing experience, to associate with and learn from other writers. In September I had the privilege of spending the day with Lu Ann in Springfield, MO where she was the guest speaker at a conference there. I appreciated the friendship and advice that this lively woman offered.
I also had the opportunity this year to journey to Wichita, KS to hear another of my mentors speak. Elizabeth Gilbert has greatly influenced my life, through her online community and the book Eat, Pray, Love, and her newest release Big Magic. At her event, Liz recommended the book The Artist's Way, by Julia Campbell. This 12 week course, coupled with Big Magic, a book on living the creative life, has ignited my creative side.
My awakened creativity has been one of the most fun journeys this year. I've drawn more, discovered the joys of coloring as an adult, created vignettes in all kinds of interesting containers, gardened throughout the growing season, and of course, I've expressed my journeys and my growth through my writing. I am grateful for 730 days in a row of writing, an accomplishment I would have not believed possible three years ago.
I had adventures with family members, attending celebrations and events that ranged from talent contests to football games to concerts. I wandered around in my first corn field maze with Aubrey, London, Linda and Mom. With a group that included my sisters, nieces and grandson, I watched my favorite musical, The Phantom of the Opera, from the front row. Dayan made a Whovian of me and I have a deep appreciation for the Doctor Who series. I shopped and dined with each grandchild during the Christmas season. Throughout this year, they have touched my heart and expanded my thinking just by being who they are.
When I was given the symbol of the open door for 2015, I wondered. It came to represent adventure and opportunity, much as it did for Bilbo in the movie The Hobbit. For me, however, an open door has always been a symbol for passing through to the other side. I wondered if loss would be part of my journey this year, and it was. Six beautiful souls close to me departed this world during 2015, and journeyed onward without me for now. I said "see you again someday" to my cousin Mindy, to Aunt Annie and Aunt Jeannie, to Uncle Dale and long time family friend, Loretta. And I walked with Greg's dad, my second father, through the valley of the shadow of death until he slipped away and I could walk with him no more.
I miss each of these kind and loving people. And I know I'll be reunited with them at the right time. I have grieved, but I'm not without hope. I've created reminders in my home and garden of these lives. I treasure items that once belonged to them and I've repurposed some of those to function in new, creative ways. My garden has containers that were once theirs and there are flowers planted in their memories.
The most incredible journey this year was centered around my expanded awareness and consciousness. My perceptions about the way life and the Divine work opened my heart and developed my intuition. I adopted the mantra of staying open to everything and attached to nothing. This attitude freed me to travel through the year with deep peace and joy. I was led by curiosity to explore new places in my world and new places in my heart. I embraced my inner creative child and revisited my childhood with fresh understanding. She was a plucky girl, that little Cindy. She has much still to teach me. I value her.
I have seen this year that my journeys are guided by the Divine, through signs, synchronicities and life itself. As I stayed open, opportunities came, doors swung open, people appeared at the perfect time. I was led, invited, joined in the journey. Life kept presenting opportunities as well, to grow, expand, shift, love, offer and release. I began the process of decluttering, my house and my soul, so that I could journey lighter, less encumbered. I settled deeply into who I am.
I am grateful for my year of journeys, 365 of them! And I am excited about 2016. I compared my journey at the beginning of this year to Bilbo's, as he headed out through his front door on the greatest adventure of his life. Unlike Bilbo, I am not making the return trip, not just yet. I am about to embark on a new adventure. Join me!
What perfect timing it has been, to begin again in The Artist's Way this week. Chapter 8: Recovering a Sense of Strength explores making practical and immediate changes in my current life. I have been encouraged to examine ways in which I have settled for less than I desire in my creative life.
The perfection is that I traditionally use this final week in December to reflect on and release the past year, as I prepare to embrace the upcoming new year. One of the assignments in Chapter 8 was to put a name to my dream and write it down.
Next Julia instructed me to name one accomplishment that would signal the realization of that dream. On my emotional compass, this would signify true north.
As I am preparing to surrender to next year's journey, I appreciated this opportunity to become clear on the direction in which I'm heading.
So what does it mean to find my true north?
Knowing my true north lets me start exactly where I am, get oriented, and head out, moving in the right direction, using my internal compass as a guide. I can align myself with the Divine, make my desires known, and trust the guidance I receive.
I continued with the assignment, writing out long and short term accomplishment markers to guide me, now that I had my true north. These actions included sending out a query letter and book proposal and researching submission requirements for several magazines I'd like to submit articles to.
I recently finished Liz Gilbert's book, Big Magic, in which she shares her own true north. Toward the end of the book, Liz shares about having fierce trust and doing what you love to do, creatively, because success or failure, it is what you must do. She says do it for you. Not to help or inspire other people. Do this because it helps or inspires you, and then it cannot help but inspire others.
I am a writer. My creativity has roared back to life as a result of my year of firsts and my year of journeys. My desire to write was at the heart of both adventures. I write because I must. I write for me. I trust that what helps me, in turn helps others.
As I journey next year, I have my true north and the Divine to guide me. I have fierce trust, and people like Julia Campbell and Liz Gilbert who are shining examples to learn from. I am about to launch out, my heart open, knowing that the flow of life will take me exactly where I need to go, bring me exactly what I require, as I travel with clarity and purpose. It's going to be another extraordinary year of adventures.
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, offered this homey recipe this morning on her Facebook page. She called it Big Magic Chai, a homemade concoction she created that will cure everything!
I was intrigued! I love teas…Scottish tea, English tea, green tea, and I make my own blends of herbal teas. Nothing says comfort to me like a steaming cup of hot tea. I enjoy chai, however, I've never made it myself so I was excited to try the recipe.
Crushing cardamom pods for the chai.
This evening presented the perfect opportunity. The rain transitioned to snow and freezing rain today. The storm system finally moved on through, leaving cold temps behind. A cup of hot chai sounded wonderful.
About 8 – 10 pods of cardamom, crushed.
Bring it all to a boil, let it simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
Add 2 black tea bags. (If you like, you can throw a vanilla pod in there at this time, as well. If you want to go really nuts, throw a star anise in there, too. *But be careful. Star anise is the beets of spices — it takes over EVERYTHING.) *Liz's funny remark! I went a little nuts and threw in half a star anise.
Simmer again for about 5 minutes.
In the bottom of the biggest mug you've got, put a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a tablespoon of coconut oil.
Now fill your giant mug 3/4 of the way with hot strained chai liquid.
Heat up (or froth up) some milk or milk-like substance of your choice. Top off the mug with the hot milk, and stir.
The kitchen smelled wonderful as the tea was boiling. I happened to have all the ingredients on hand, except fresh ginger, so I substituted ground ginger. I buy cardamom pods and star anise at the health food store. Half a star anise was perfect and didn't "take over" the other flavors.
This chai was so flavorful. I think I've found my new nighttime drink. The recipe makes enough for one giant mug or two regular mugs. Not only does it taste great, but it's good for you. Liz's playful claim that it cures everything may be exaggerated, but not by much! The ingredients make this an anti-inflammatory drink that's good for easing colds & the flu, digestive troubles, and aches and pains in general. My stuffy head immediately cleared up, and I was warmed from the inside.
Liz Gilbert suggests drinking the chai down while reading a good novel, which is a brilliant idea. I enjoyed sipping on it while working on the assignments in The Artist's Way and writing out thoughts about the upcoming year. However it is enjoyed, Big Magic Chai is love in a cup, meant to be savored.
The rains continued today, after heavy downpours yesterday and overnight. With the excessive precipitation, area rivers and streams quickly over ran their banks, creating widespread flooding. It was a good day to remain indoors, and not just to avoid getting soaked. The Joplin Police Department asked citizens to remain at home and off of streets, to limit accidents and the risk of cars being swept off road by torrents of rushing waters.
I chose to stay at home today, effectively creating Pajama Day 2! During the busy days preceding Christmas, I temporarily stopped working through The Artist's Way book. Today I began the Morning Pages again, three pages of free writing, looked through past assignments, and read the next chapter.
I had a wonderful afternoon catching up and completing all unfinished tasks. Using Google, I found more images to save that will go onto my vision board for 2016. As I am growing and shifting, my vision board is shifting too. I look forward to bringing this source of inspiration together for the new year.
The process of looking for images that are in alignment with my desires brings clarity. I realized the board quit being a collection of goals for the year and has evolved into being a representation of who I am, at this moment in my journey. It is a yearly snapshot that captures me as adequately, or perhaps more so, than a photograph.
I understand the significance of seeing myself as a treasure, and treating myself that way. As I display one of my vintage pieces, and I could certainly be called vintage, I handle it carefully, but without fear, appreciating its beauty, creating interesting vignettes, finding new ways to work with the piece while honoring still the purpose for which it was created.
The same truths apply to me. I want to care for myself…physically, spiritually, emotionally…without fear, without envisioning a negative outcome for myself as I continue to journey. I am appreciating who I am, who I am becoming, honoring my past journey, for every moment has led to this one, while being open to growth and new ways of looking at the world and at life. I see the beauty of my heart and soul.
I created a design with the words written on a piece of paper. A single rose bud that I drew and then colored adorns the corner. I like the simplicity of it. I may color in the background, or leave it as it is. After I frame it, I'll hang the saying in my studio as a reminder of my willingness to recognize my value. And accepting and seeing my own value allows me to more readily see and accept the value of others. I see me, and treasure what I see. I am able to see you, and treasure what I see as well.
My intended journey today was to a galaxy far, far away. For the second time in three days I had planned to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Thursday my day became full and I made the decision to forgo the movie, so as not to create stress later as I scrambled to get everything done before Christmas. Today, the decision was made for me. All afternoon showings of the movie, on all screens, sold out.
One thing I've learned as I've journeyed these past two years is to go with the flow. If a first didn't work out last year, another always showed up to take its place. This year if the journey takes me down another path, I follow it, and I'm always grateful that I did. I'll see the new Star Wars movie another time. With thunderstorm after thunderstorm moving through the area, accompanied by heavy rainfall, I declared today pajama day.
That meant I had no where I had to be, other than within my cozy home. The Christmas tree and decorations are still up for me to enjoy. I have plenty of left overs, hot tea, snacks. From my favorite chair, swaddled in warm flannel and fleecy socks, I can watch the lightning through the window and hear the steady patter of rain and the rumbling boom of thunder.
I enjoyed reading in my new leather bound Tolkien dictionary, a Christmas gift from my grandson Dayan. I love the feel of the book in my hands and the detailed sketches on the pages. I looked up various characters, such as Aragorn, Arwen and Thorin Oakenshield and read about them. Then I opened the book at random and learned about the Noldor, the mightiest elves in Middle-earth from ancient times. The name Noldor means "knowledge", and these elves, above all others, desired to possess it.
A very lovely map of Middle-earth that includes the Undying Lands.
And I colored today, in The Time Chamber coloring book by Daria Song. My free time has been very limited the past two weeks and I have not been able to color. What a treat this afternoon, to open this beautiful book and try out another Christmas gift, from Greg…a new box of Staedtler colored pencils.
I've done fine with my inexpensive Crayola colored pencils. And, I've also wanted to try some of the other, more expensive brands of pencils available. I am loving these and the smooth way they lay color onto the page.
I had started this two page spread with my Crayola pencils and completed the girl in the basket with my new Staedtlers. I like the way the picture is turning out. I'll finish this project and start in Johanna Basford's newest book, Lost Ocean.
Taking a break from coloring, I re-read the first three chapters in The Surrender Experiment. My word for 2016 is "surrender" and Michael Singer's book inspires me to let go of attempting to control life and trust the life that is unfolding for me. I'm excited to enter into 2016 and I'll have more to share about the Year of Surrender in January.
Today's experience was the perfect reminder that the Divine gives me exactly what I need. I would have enjoyed the Star Wars movie, and I still will. But sitting in a crowded theater this afternoon wasn't what was best for me. How do I know? That's not what happened. What was perfect for me, after weeks of being busy, was a quiet, peaceful afternoon of down time, doing activities that I love, listening to the storms outside. I'm content and happy, and oh so comfy, as I enjoy Pajama Day.
What a beautiful Christmas Day! Sixty degree weather and ample sunshine didn't create traditional postcard-like Christmas scenes but I didn't mind the bright, breezy day. My daughter Adriel hosted the family for Christmas.
My tree last night after I completed gift wrapping.
As we gathered, gifts surrounded Adriel's tree. Extra tables and chairs were set up, Christmas dinner prepared, pies popped into the oven. Conversations, punctuated with laughter, shifted from kitchen to living room and back again, a continuous joyful murmur that flowed as people grouped here, then regrouped over there.
We had a great meal…sliced brisket, smoked chicken and an assortment of sides and salads. The younger kids grouped around a table in the kitchen while Dayan and the adults sat at tables in the dining area and living room.
After our meal, the children wasted no time in opening presents. That was a wild and fun commotion accompanied by the sound of paper ripping and the laughter of kids as they sorted out which packages were theirs. I was handing off presents to eager hands and didn't capture many of those moments with my phone camera.
Everyone received gifts. My mom, who stopped by later in the afternoon, gave gold coins to the kids and grandkids. And there was a wonderful assortment of toys, video and board games, art supplies, gift cards, books, specially crafted photos and items for the cooks in the family. It was fun to give…and to receive.
The best gift of all today was that all of my children, with their spouses and fiancé, and all five of my grandchildren were present! Because of busy schedules, it is rare for all of us to be able to gather together. Last Christmas, Adriel and her fiancé were out of town, and three of the grandchildren were not able to join us. I totally understand how complicated scheduling can be. Which makes it incredibly exciting when everyone can be present.
The make a silly face photo.
I finished Christmas Day with a special treat. Dayan and I watched the Doctor Who Christmas special tonight. I'm caught up in this series. The special was my first real time Doctor Who episode. "The Husbands of River Song" brought back a favorite reoccurring character from previous episodes, River Song, and Dayan and I enjoyed the show immensely. We loved the many references to past stories and the chemistry between the 12th Doctor and River.
We exchanged many happy looks and laughed, a lot, during the hour long special. And then as often happens during Doctor Who, the energy shifted and zapped my heart and tears filled my eyes. It was a beautifully done episode and I'm grateful for the opportunity to watch it on this special day, with Dayan.
Yes, what a beautiful day of celebrating and laughing, hugging and loving on each other. My heart is full tonight with gratitude and appreciation for these most precious gifts, my family members. I am blessed. I am honored to journey alongside each one, into the new year.
I tried a new recipe this evening, in between finishing up the grocery shopping for tomorrow's Christmas dinner and wrapping the last of the gifts. With candles lit inside, and outside on the front deck, music playing on my iPhone, and food prepped for tomorrow, I was in a festive mood.
Combine cream cheese, eggs, sugar & vanilla. Set aside.
Slice cookie dough from one roll into 1/4″ slices and arrange on bottom of greased 9×13 glass pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over dough. Top with slices of cookie dough from remaining roll. Bake at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate. Cut into bars before serving.
The tantalizing aroma of chocolate chip cookies baking filled the air as I tidied up the kitchen and put away baking supplies. I'll let the dessert cool and refrigerate overnight. We will try the bars tomorrow after Christmas dinner and I'll report back!
Now on to finishing up the last few tasks before gratefully crawling into bed. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and spending time with my family!
Today was one of those days that just flowed, and I flowed with it. It was a long day, with twists and turns and little delightful surprises that make me so appreciate my life and all the goodness in it.
My day began with a closing in another town, the final one for me in 2015. It's been a good year in real estate and I'm grateful for amazing clients and transactions. What a great way to close out the year, with a transaction between gracious buyers and sellers who worked well with me and each other. I appreciate the agent who sent these buyers to me as a referral. What an honor to take care of clients entrusted to me by a fellow realtor that I respect.
The rest of the day was filled with glimpses of beauty, such as Blanket Flowers still in bloom in my garden during this mild December. And moments of joy and fun.
Grandsons Dayan and Jonathan helped me make fudge this afternoon while we chatted about what's going on most recently in their lives. They made peanut butter and chocolate varieties while I supervised. Jonathan was the official taster of the finished product.
Granddaughter Aubrey got a play date this evening with her BFF/cousin London. The girls shared gifts, laughter, pizza and dances, while I had an opportunity to visit with my sister, mom and nephew. London's little sister Aralyn joined the older girls for playtime, and she busied herself between the big girls in the playroom and the adults visiting in the living room. Aralyn called me Yaya for the first time tonight, and liking that new sound, called out to me repeatedly with a smile on her sweet face.
When I took Aubrey home late in the evening, I saw Oliver and Joey, making the count 5/5 for grandchildren today. The boys were ready for bed, sweet and sleepy, and although they are eight and nine years old, I couldn't resist hugs and cuddles. We talked about Christmas and whispered I love you's before I headed home.
While making a pizza run earlier, for the little group gathered at my sister's house, I was stopped on a dark side street, waiting for traffic to clear. My eyes were drawn upwards, to a beautiful sight. The nearly full moon was emerging from a bank of puffy clouds illuminated by the reflected lunar glow. It stirred my heart. How magical, that sight. How mystical, and deeply meaningful, is this time of year.
I forgot about the cars whizzing by, completely captivated by the Christmas moon. I rolled my window down to take a picture, the fresh breeze stirring around me, lifting my hair, caressing my face. What a magnificent day, full of treasured connections. In that hushed night, the busy street now deserted, I felt the Divine present in that full and poignant moment, and I felt gratitude, peace and wonder.
My journey today took me to another state, and involved time spent with a dear person in the hospital. Walking with him through a challenging time is my honor and privilege. The story is his though, and not mine to share. I was present. And he is on a healing journey now.
Home after a long day that began at 3:30 am, I popped a Christmas movie into the tv/dvd player and gathered wrapping supplies. Before retiring, I wanted to get a few more gifts wrapped for Christmas.
Gift wrapping is common this time of year. However, for me it's more than sliding gifts into festive bags or covering a box with merry paper. It's a meditative act that I've practiced since my children were small.
As I wrap each gift, or tuck colorful tissue paper around it, I think about the person who will be receiving the present. I picture them, with their beautiful faces, their bright, shining souls, their eyes full of mirth. I surround that person with blessings, prayers, Love and Light. I imagine an amazing upcoming year for them.
As I write that person's name on the gift tag and affix it to the present, it is an "amen" a "may it be so" to all that I've been thinking for and about that loved one. And then I select a different person's gift and start the meditation again. It's a beautiful experience, one that I cherish. And I much prefer what this practice has evolved into, over feeling rushed and stressed about getting the gifts wrapped, as I once did.
Tonight I realized that as I create these Christmas packages, I am doing more than wrapping them in paper. I am wrapping them, and the recipients, in love. Further, I saw that being present with another today, sharing his journey, holding his hand, giving reassuring hugs and words, was actually another form of the same act. It was a full circle kind of day, wrapped in love from start to finish.


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Blumenauer, Wyden Express Concerns with Forest Service Proposed Logging Project in Crystal Springs Watershed
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today sent a letter to Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor Lisa Northrop, expressing concerns with a proposed logging project in the Crystal Springs watershed, which Congress has recognized as a valuable source of drinking water for thousands of Hood River residents.
The proposal has also caused deep concern among people who enjoy the area for hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching.
While the overarching purpose of the Polallie Cooper logging project is to address concerns of potential fire danger, certain logging and roadbuilding activities proposed appear to be prohibited by the protections Congress outlined for this important drinking watershed in the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. Ironically, full protection for the watershed has been delayed because the Forest Service has not yet completed the long-overdue Government Camp/Cooper Spur land exchange, which Congress made a prerequisite to protecting Crystal Springs. The House and Senate have recently held hearings on the Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act, legislation introduced by the Oregon lawmakers to expedite the Forest Service's completion of the land exchange.
In their letter today, Blumenauer and Wyden expressed their frustration that the Cooper Spur land exchange has not yet been finalized, delaying protection of the Crystal Springs Watershed, and noted their concerns that certain aspects of the Polallie Cooper project run contrary to Congress' direction for this important area. In addition, the lawmakers highlighted potential impacts of the project on the many highly valued recreation opportunities within the project area, which includes the well-used Dog River Trail and several hiking trails.
Included below is the full text of the letter.
Ms. Lisa Northrop, Supervisor
Mt. Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, OR 97055
Re: Polallie Cooper Draft Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Dear Supervisor Northrup,
We are writing to express our concerns about certain aspects of the Mt. Hood National Forest's recently proposed Polallie Cooper Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project.
As you are aware, when Congress passed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (PL 111-11, hereinafter "the 2009 Act"), Section 1205 designated the Crystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit ("Crystal Springs Unit"). This agreement was reached after many years of collaboration between the communities both in Government Camp and the Hood River Valley. Oregonians approached Congress with this agreement, which established the Crystal Springs Unit to "ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of the Crystal Springs watershed as a clean drinking water source for the residents of Hood River County, Oregon."
Specifically, the 2009 Act prohibits certain activities within the Crystal Springs Unit, including: "new road construction or renovation of existing non-System roads, except as necessary to protect public health and safety;" and "projects undertaken for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber," except for "activities relating to the harvest of merchantable products that are byproducts of activities conducted to further the purposes" of the Unit's designation. While the 2009 Act authorizes the Forest Service to conduct certain fuels reduction and forest health management treatments within the Unit, it emphasizes that these activities should focus on areas near existing structures and infrastructure, and other areas of the Unit "with priority given to activities that restore previously harvested stands."
We are concerned that the activities to be conducted under the proposed Polallie Cooper Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project may run contrary to the purposes and protections Congress outlined for the Crystal Springs Unit. As we understand it, the project proposes to treat a significant amount of the Crystal Springs Unit, including some units that are considered "recently unmanaged stands." Furthermore, it appears that more than 4.5 miles of roads would be constructed or reconstructed within the Unit. These activities raise significant questions as to the conformity of the project with the language of the 2009 Act. While we appreciate the importance of treating certain hazardous fuels and the communities' concerns of potential fire danger, we urge you to prioritize fuels treatments near existing development in areas that can be reached with the existing road system.
As you work to balance ecological and scenic protection of this area with wildfire risk mitigation, we ask you to consider that a large part of this project surrounds important recreation areas that are both highly visible and highly visited by hikers, mountain bikers, and river recreationists. The trails surrounding Highway 35 and the Wild and Scenic East Fork of the Hood River are important to the recreation community. A portion of this area, known as Tamanawas Falls, was included in legislation that was introduced in 2004 as part of a larger Wilderness bill. While it was not included in the 2009 Act, many advocates continue to work to protect the wilderness characteristics of the area.
As you also know, these provisions of the 2009 Act are contingent upon the Forest Service completing the pending Government Camp/Cooper Spur land trade with Mt. Hood Meadows. While the 2009 Act stated that the Forest Service was to complete that land trade within 16 months after passage of the 2009 Act, it has now been nearly seven years since President Obama signed the 2009 Act into law, and the Forest Service has yet to order the appraisals or release a draft environmental analysis for the exchange. Had the land exchange been completed within the timeframe laid out in the law, the Crystal Springs Unit would already be governed by certain provisions in the 2009 Act that guide the area's management.
We have repeatedly expressed our strong concern and disappointment that the Forest Service has been long delayed in finalizing the land trade which has impeded the exchange itself, but also the establishment of the Crystal Springs Unit.
We have heard concerns from many of our constituents about this project and request that the Forest Service take a thorough, closer look. We strongly encourage the agency to reconsider any portions of this project that impact the Crystal Springs Unit and the legislative intent for this area, along with the many highly valued recreational opportunities.
Thank you very much for your consideration.