“The start of a new year is the traditional time
to take stock of our lives and see where
we are going, measured against the
backdrop of where we have been.”
-
Jeffrey R. Holland, January 13, 2009
(b. 03 Dec 1940)
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| 01/02/12 - NNHS Newsletter - Lest We Forget | ||
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“The start of a new year is the traditional time
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Jeffrey R. Holland, January 13, 2009 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's theme is being revisited from 2008.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCKY-By4HhY - Recessional - Leonard Warren
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn3ys-Sgsrs - Recessional - Nan Merriman - from "Smilin' Through", 1941
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVqtdNODTxA - Anzac Song - Kipling Recessional - Lest We Forget - Narelle Worboys
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recessional_%28poem%29:
"Recessional" is a poem by Rudyard Kipling, which he composed on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The poem, on the one hand, expresses pride in the British Empire, but, on the other, expresses an underlying sadness that the Empire might go the way of all previous empires. Kipling recognizes that boasting and jingoism – faults of which he was often accused – were inappropriate and vain in light of God's dominion over the world.
Kipling had previously composed his more famous poem "The White Man's Burden" for Victoria's jubilee, but replaced it with "Recessional". "Burden" was published two years later, altered to fit the theme of the American imperialist expansion after the Spanish-American War.[1]
In Australia[2] and New Zealand[3] "Recessional" is sung as a hymn on Anzac Day, to the tune "Melita" ("Eternal Father, Strong to Save").
The Anglican Church of Canada adopted "Recessional" as a hymn[4] and a unique musical version of the hymn is included in the 1985 hymnal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[5]
SEE: http://lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=80&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=80&searchsubseqend=ZZZ - ON THE TOP LEFT, CHOOSE "Words and Music" and push PLAY.
The words "Lest We Forget" form the refrain of "Recessional". The phrase offers a warning about the perils of hubris and the inevitable decline of imperial power.
The phrase later passed into common usage after World War I across the British Commonwealth especially, becoming linked with Remembrance Day observations; it came to be a plea not to forget past sacrifices, and was often found as the only wording on war memorials, or used as an epitaph.
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HOMEWORK:
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year's_resolution:
A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more lasting personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This goal must be reached by the next New Year. Keep in mind that this is a goal, not a wish and should be something that you as a person could strive for.
Quoting Frank Ra (author of the new year's resolution book "A course in happiness" [1]): "Resolutions are more sustainable when shared, both in terms of with whom you share the benefits of your resolution, and with whom you share the path of maintaining your resolution. Peer-support makes a difference in success rate with new year's resolutions". According to Gretchen Rubin (author of best-seller "The Happiness Project"): "You hit a goal, you achieve a goal. You keep a resolution".
This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. A New Year's Resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible. A key element to a New Year's Resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year, and new beginnings. People committing themselves to a new year's resolution plan to do so for the whole following year...
From http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/holidays/tp/resolutions.htm:
Okay, Sweetie-Pies! Care to share those resolutions with us???
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BONUSES:
If one of your
resolutions is to create more needlework projects [and really, if not,
why not?!? ],
here are four links to free patterns of all sorts which I think I
actually somehow did not share with you in the holiday pattern blitz of the last six or
seven weeks, plus one outrageous crochet pattern I simply could not
resist:CROCHET - http://priscillascrochet.net/freepatterns.html CRAZY
EXTRA BONUS -
http://craftdisasters.blogspot.com/2011/03/das-beardhat-revised.html
CROCHENIT - http://www.crochenit.net/free.html KNIT - http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/free_knitting_patterns.php CROSS STITCH - http://www.birdcrossstitch.com/ |
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday this week to:
04 - Norma Howell Morgan ('57) 
Bill Bost ('61) of NC;
05 -
Carolyn McCormick Holmes ('57)
Cammie Dick Gibson
('57)
AND
the late
Doc
Hudson (Warwick HS - '60) of VA
(d. 24 Apr 2010);
06 -
Harry Covert
('57) of Northern VA
AND
Steve Veazey ('60) of VA
AND
Diane Sandler Marcus ('69) of MD;
07 -
Jimmy Shires ('57) of VA
AND
Brucey Smith Slama ('57)
AND
Paige Smith Morahan ('57);
08 -
Mrs. Wilma Salmon Robinson
(Warwick HS - '51) of VA
AND
Dreamadon Dillon Skidmore ('57)
AND
Sonja Settles Allen ('57)
AND
Pat Branch Coltrane ('57);
09 - Joan Burcher Green ('57)
AND
Joe Dickson ('66) of VA!
| Many Happy Returns to
You All!
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
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January 02, 1941 - German bombing severely damaged the Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, WalesJanuary 02, 1942 - The Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces.January 02, 1942 - The Navy Airship Patrol Group 1 and Air Ship Squadron 12 were established in Lakehurst, NJ. January 02, 1942 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) convicted 33 members of a German spy ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne in the largest espionage case in United States history -- the Duquesne Spy Ring.January 02, 1945 - Nuremberg (in German, Nürnberg) was severely bombed by Allied forces. |
THIS DAY IN 1962:
| Tuesday, January 02, 1962 - Hmmm - apparently there were no notable events, births, or deaths this day. |
REMINDER:
From Bill Roady ('60) of VA -
10/0411 - "Breakfast Bunch Brunch":
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Our next Brunch... is the first Saturday in January, January 7, 2012, at 11am at the same place, Warwick Restaurant. After the January BRUNCH, we plan to meet quarterly the first Saturday of April, July and October as long as the interest holds up. Thanks,
Bill!
Hey, y'all! Ya gotta eat that day anyway, right?? It's an OPEN reunion, and just see how much fun: http://www.nnhs65.com/Breakfast-Bunch-Brunch-10-01-11.html "Please come join them for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose." Make your reservations now: Please RSVP to Bill Roady at duckbill1@verizon.net or call him at 757-595-0716. I just did. |
OVERSIGHT (or BLOOPER, if you will...):
From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 12/21/11 - "Winter Tidings":
Scél lém dúib
ut dixit Find hu Baiscne
1. Scél lém dúib
dordaid dam.
snigid gaim
ro faith sam.2. gáeth ard huar
ísel grian
gair a rrith
ruthach .i. tondgarach rían. .i. muir3. roruad rath .i. raithnech
ro cleth .i. ro cheil cruth.
ro gab gnath
giugrand guth.4. ro gab uacht
ete. én
aigre ré.
e. mo scle.scél lem duib
As Finn, descendent of Baíscni, said:
My tidings for you: the stag bells,
Winter snows, summer is gone.Wind high and cold, low the sun,
Short his course, sea running high.Deep-red the bracken, its shape all gone,
The wild-goose has raised his wonted cry.Cold has caught the wings of birds;
Season of ice - these are my tidings
OOPS!
I thought this was going to mysteriously turn into a song (?!?), so I saved it
for this week... Sorry, Domi - and thanks!
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From
Jack Nelson ('54) of Northern VA -
01/01/12, 12:02 PM
AND
Carol Moell Marcella
('56)
of VA -
01/01/12, 5:48 PM - "Walter
and Shirley Leyland":
Bill Campbell
('54 - of VA)
was perusing the Winter 2011 Issue of the William & Mary Alumni
Magazine, and he found the attached item related to Walter and
Shirley Leyland. Seems they have settled into their new place in
Williamsburg and are looking forward to hearing from their friends. If
you get a chance, why don't you drop Walt and Shirley an email, or
better yet, give them a call. They sound as if they would enjoy hearing
from us. Take care and have a blessed Happy New Year.Hi, Carol. Thanks, Carol Carol Marcella |
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COOL BEANS!
Thanks so much, Sweetie-Pies!
Walter's mother,
http://www.nnhs65.com/SITE-MAP.html |
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From Joan
Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA -
01/01/12 - "Happy 2012":
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There were probably many, many times this year when
Disturbed You,
Suck it up, Cupcake!!
Happy New Year. |
| WILD
GIGGLES!
Thanks, Joan - keep 'em comin'!
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From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH -
01/01/12 - "Why we get wasted on New Year’s":
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like this...
Why we get wasted on New
Year’s
Yeah, that would 'splain it,
Luzy! Thanks, Domi!
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From
Glenn Dye
('60) of TX -
01/01/12 - "My Friend":
| WE DON'T HAVE TOO MANY
FRIENDS...........JUST GOOD FRIENDS.....
A farmer had some puppies he
needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about
nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last
nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into
the eyes of a little boy..
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From My Husband, Paul Harty (Bardolph HS, IL - '61) of
NC - 01/01/12 - "Two friends in a restaurant":
| Dog-gone-it! This is cute
and funny too. Two dogs in a restaurant THIS HAS GOT TO BE A CLASSIC......................... This is so cleverly done, I didn't know which dog to watch!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=EVwlMVYqMu4&vq=medium#t=125  Thanks,
Dools!
This is great - those
dogs are so incredibly patient with their humans! |
From
Eva Ellis Madagan ('61) of FL -
12/20/11 - "Clever Ideas to Make Life Easier (#13 in a Series of 24)":
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Some of
these ideas are really good.
Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door.
EXCELLENT!
Thank you so much, Eva - I do love clever tips!
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MR. FOOD'S TOP FAVORITE
RECIPES OF 2011:|
4.
http://www.mrfood.com/Pie/Coconut-Cream-Pie-From-Mr-Food-TV-Show/ml/1 -
Coconut Cream Pie
- "A favorite diner dessert is luscious Coconut
Cream Pie. Why go out for it when you can make this scrumptious version so
easily at home?" 5. http://www.mrfood.com/Bread/Holiday-Corn-Bread-3960/ml/1 - Holiday Corn Bread - "The main reason everybody made corn bread years ago was that it was so easy to throw together. Well, it still is, and we can turn that same easy into holiday-fancy if we want!" Orange Bourbon Ham - "Our to-die-for easy homemade glaze that's brushed on to a bone-in smoked ham will make your holiday entertaining memorable. Our Test Kitchen's favorite recipe for Orange Bourbon Ham is so simple yet so elegant." |
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FINALLY: From http://www.ajokeaday.com - 01/01/12:
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| DATES TO REMEMBER: |
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1. Thursday, January 5, 2012 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch
gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House on
Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The
luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends in that
year, go visit with them. 2. Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 11:00 AM - The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a Breakfast Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard, (across from CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606. "Please come join them for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose." Please RSVP to Bill Roady at duckbill1@verizon.net or call him at 757-595-0716 so they have a head count. 3. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 4. Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6, 2012 - Class of 1962 - 50-Year Reunion - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. More information after the Holidays. Meetings are second Tuesday of each month. CONTACT: Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 10/22/11 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
Happy New Year, Everyone! Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe! Love to all, Carol |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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God of Our Fathers, Known of Old
Lyrics by
Rudyard Kipling
(30 Dec 1865 - 18 Jan 1936), 1897
Music -
"Folkingham" - by
Nahum Tate (1652 - 12 Aug 1715) and
Nicholas Brady (25 Oct 1659 - 20 May 1726), 1700 or 1708
The words were originally
written as the poem “Recessional,” and published in the London Times during
Queen Victoria’s
Jubilee celebration. They were also sung at Kipling’s
funeral.
That poem gave me more trouble than anything I ever wrote. I had promised the
Times a poem on the Jubilee, and when it became due I had written nothing
that satisfied me. The Times began to want that poem badly, and sent letter
after letter asking for it. I made more attempts, but no further progress.
Finally the Times began sending telegrams. So I shut myself in a room with the
determination to stay there until I had written a Jubilee poem. Sitting down
with all my previous attempts before me, I searched through the dozens of
sketches till at last I found just one line I liked. That was ‘Lest we
forget.’ Round these words ‘The Recessional’ was written.
Price, p. 34
God of our fathers, known of old,
Lord of our far flung battle line,
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!
The tumult and the shouting dies;
The captains and the kings depart:
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!
Far called, our navies melt away;
On dune and headland sinks the fire:
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!
If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe,
Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
Or lesser breeds without the Law—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!
For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard,
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding, calls not Thee to guard,
For frantic boast and foolish word—
Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord!
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"God of Our Fathers, Known of Old" (Folkingham) midi courtesy of http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/g/g228a.html - 01/01/07
"God of Our Fathers, Known of Old" lyrics and history courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/o/godofofa.htm - 01/01/08
Interactive
Music Player featuring Music by Latter-day Saint Composer Leroy J. Robertson
(1896-1971), 1948 courtesy
of
http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=
80&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=80&searchsubseqend=ZZZ - 01/01/08
Image of "New Year's
Resolutions"
courtesy of my #2
Daughter-in-Law,
Bethany Winona Harty (Siuslaw
HS, OR - '94) of OH - 01/01/08
Thanks, Bethany!
Image of Tape Measure used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://www.threadandmore.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=18 - 01/01/08
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Animated BOO-HOO
courtesy of Glenn Dye ('60) of TX - 08/28/09
Thanks, Glenn!
Animated
Dancing Snoopy courtesy of Billy Turner ('65) of TX - 11/26/08
Thanks, Billy Turner!
