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02/12/09 - NNHS Newsletter -
Abraham Lincoln's
200th Birthday
“Common looking people are the best in the
world:
that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.”
“I claim not to have controlled events, but
confess plainly that events have controlled me.” |
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“If
I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this
shop might as well be closed for any other business.
I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep
doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right,
what's said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings me out
wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.”
-
Abraham Lincoln
(12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865) |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's theme is
supposed to repeat every year, barring technical difficulties.....
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/02-12-05-NNHS-Lincolns-Birthday.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/02-12-07-NNHS-Lincolns-198th-Birthday.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/02-12-08-NNHS-Lincolns-199th-Birthday.html
HOMEWORK:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/AbrahamLincoln/
http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/alincoln.html
http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/index.html
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln.html - COOL!
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Jon Pearl ('57)!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to 
Carla Fine Cripps ('65) of
Australia!
Happy Valentine Birthday
to
Jimmy Parker ('62) of VA
AND My Niece,
Renee Dick Romulus (Booker T.
Washington HS - '80) of Northern VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
18 -
The late
Bill
Sawyer ('57) (deceased 05/16/06)
AND
Brooks Bloxom ('64) of NC;
19 -
Bobby Norris ('62) of VA
AND
Linda Lane Lane ('64) of VA
AND
Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
From Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 02/11/09 - "Class of 1964 reunion
committee meeting on Feb 10, 2009":
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Oh, LOOKY!
I'm becoming blinder by the day, but I think I can still make out the faces
(please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Thanks so much, Cookie!
I've added it to your Reunion
Planning Page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Nelson Groom,
Faith Strickland Groom, Dave Spriggs, Sandi Williams Patrick,
Sue Miller Dearnley, Ray Staton, Cookie Phillips Tyndall, and Linda Lane
Lane |
From Jackie Belote Ward ('63) of VA -
02/11/09 - "Email":
Please change my email address to
__________________.
Thanks,
Jackie Ward
Certainly, I did just
that! Thanks, Jackie!
And speaking of
email addies.....
From
Me
('65) of IL - 02/11/09 - "Please change my email, too!":
Several of y'all (and you know who you are!) have
in the past sent mail to me at
cluckmeat@nc.rr.com. Since my recent move back to
Illinois, THIS ADDY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, NO WAY, NO HOW!!!
So if you'll
just switch that to cluckmeat@yahoo.com
or thecluckmeat@yahoo.com or
NNHS65@yahoo.com or
NNHS65@gmail.com or any of the five others
to which you may be privy, I won't miss your mailings, and we'll all be happy!
Thanks!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 02/11/09 - "light stuff":
Apparently I tend to brag too much about my
home state of Ohio. One day I told a long-suffering friend, "You know, the
first man in powered flight was from Ohio. The first man to orbit the earth
was from Ohio. And the first man on the moon was from Ohio."
"Sounds like a lot of people are trying to get out of Ohio," he observed.
****************************
One evening, two girlfriends and I went to a
nightclub, only to find the place packed with young people. At 40, we felt
old, but before we could make a dignified exit, a tall, handsome man
approached us.
"Perhaps we were being a little hasty in leaving," I thought.
Then with a big smile, the man extended his hand to one of my friends and
said, "Hello. Remember me? You were my first grade teacher."
****************************
I'm dyslexic, and attended a conference about the disorder with a friend. The
speakers asked us to share a personal experience with the group. I told them
stress aggravates my condition, in which I reverse words and letters when I'm
tense.
When I finished speaking, my friend leaned over and whispered to me, "Now I
know why you named your daughter Hannah."
****************************
Jill was discussing the various aspects and possible outcome of the
Insurance policy with the man at the Insurance Agency.
During the discussion, she asked, "Suppose I take the life insurance for my
husband today and tomorrow he dies? What will I get?"
The agent eyed her suspiciously and replied, "Probably 20 to life."
****************************
One morning while a locksmith had come to change the locks in my house, I
realized I had to run a few errands. I turned to him, a sweet older man, and
said I was heading out. As I got to the front door, I noticed my sad-faced dog
staring at me from the living room. "I love you, sweet boy," I said. "Now you
be good. Okay?"
From the other room I heard a voice answer, "Okay."
****************************
Heading off to college at the age of 40, I was a bit self-conscious about
my advancing years. One morning I complained to my husband that I was the
oldest student in my class. "Even the professor is younger than I am," I said.
"Yeah," he said optimistically, "but look at it from my point of view. At my
age I never thought I would be fooling around with a college girl again!"
****************************
Hygiene is in the eye of the beholder, I've decided. One lunchtime I
watched the woman in the sandwich shop spreading mayonnaise on my bread, and
noticed part of her grubby work shirt was dragging across it. "Excuse me," I
ventured, "your sleeve is in the mayo."
"No problem," she reassured me. "I need to wash it anyway."
****************************
My children had succeeded in driving their mother crazy. So complete was
their success that I found myself uttering these unthinkable words: "Honey,
you need to get out. Go ahead, call a friend and escape for a while. I'll take
care of these---things."
With that, she was out the door in 2.5 minutes. She called me on her cell
shortly thereafter, "Hi, Honey. What time would you like me home?"
"Anytime," I said. "Just have fun."
"OK," she said excitedly. "See you Sunday."
****************************
My husband and I had been trying to have a third child for a while.
Unfortunately, the day I was to take a home pregnancy test, he was called out
of town on business. I had told our young daughters about the test, and they
were excited. We decided if it was positive, we would buy a baby outfit to
surprise their father when he got home. The three of us stood in the bathroom
eagerly waiting for the telltale line to appear.
When it did not, my thoughtful seven-year-old gave me a hug. "It's okay, Mom,"
she said. "The next time Daddy goes out of town, you can try to get pregnant
again."
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"A tabloid published a picture of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps at a party
taking a huge hit from a bong. I think there's an important lesson to be
learned here: Kids, never share your pot with someone who has the lung
capacity of a dolphin."
- Conan O'Brien
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"According to Blender magazine, the average person spends three years of
their life in the bathroom. Do you know what's really pathetic? If it turned
out those were the best years of your life."
- Jay Leno
GIGGLES! Thanks, Shari!
From Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC -
02/11/09 - "Inflammatory breast cancer - PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO and forward it
...":
Carol,
I can only hope that no one is offended by this and will pass it on to others
that need to know. You guys, pass it to your wife, your sisters,
sisters-in-law, and any other female that you care about ! As you can see it
hits all ages, so it is important to inform your daughters, nieces and their
friends. It is also known by the name Paget's Disease. Perhaps you have heard
of that. Take this to heart and check and double check ! It won't hurt you if
you check everyday, it can and will kill you if you don't !
Sepi aka Dimples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s9_UrVtc6c
We've run this video
several times before, and if anyone has
been offended by it, they surely did not let me know. The intention of showing
it is obviously clear, so I hope no one will misconstrue our objectives.
Thanks so much,
Dimples!
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA -
02/11/09 - "TIME TO LAUNCH THE NNHS 64/45 REUNION PAGE":
See the
(four) attached documents.
For your
convenience, I have saved them in HTML format. Let me know if that is a
problem, and I will send them in MS WORD.
The 40 year
reunion page scheme worked well, so I see no reason to change it. Just
clone the architecture.
Once you
have the page up, I will send some photos of the Marriott.
Please feel
free to publish any or all documents in a newsletter and/or link to them
on the site.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks, David!
The
HTML format was great (MS WORD causes me
MAJOR
problems, as I've never upgraded to the
latest version)!
This is about half done; I'll finish it ASAP:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64-survey.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64-ATTENDING.html
From Wayne Vest ('67) of GA - 02/12/09 -
"it was me":
I WAS THE LUCKY
ONE (who made Hit #81,500 yesterday). WAYNE VEST, CLASS OF 67.
NNHS WAS THE BEST TIME EVER!
FAVORITE COLOR
(BLUE)
COOL BEANS!!!
It's SO rare when anyone
actually "'fesses up" to making these hits!
Thanks so much for letting me know, Wayne - and congratulations!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/page-hits.html
From Wayne Vest ('67) of GA - 02/12/09
(six minutes later)
- "JUST ME":
NO GIFT NEEDED,
JUST PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PART OF NNHS .
THANKS. WAYNE
WILD GIGGLES!!! TOO LATE!
You already sent me your address!
Of course, I AM notoriously slow.....
I was going to scan in your senior
portrait, but then I noticed I already had your junior picture, and as I said,
I'm a confirmed slacker. Although --- I did such an abysmal job of
scanning THIS one, I may have to repent in spite of my lazy intentions out of
sheer embarrassment.....
Thanks again, Wayne!
From
http://www.selfgrowthtest.com
- 02/11/09 - "The Prescription for Stress":
Prescriptions for Stress
By Catherine Gonick, Feb. 6, 2009
It's no secret. America is in the midst of
one of the most stressful times in its history. High gas prices, stock market
instability, and rising costs of everything from phone bills to electric to food
-- all of these factors contribute to increased stress. And with growing stress
levels come various health concerns related to how a person handles that stress.
In addition to physical aches and pains, stress creates mental and emotional
problems which can, and do, lead to sickness in the body.
With winter approaching, licensed chiropractor Dr. Richard A. Huntoon of
Advanced Alternative Medicine Center advises Americans that now is the time to
plan ahead to take care of their wellbeing during these times of high stress.
Dr. Huntoon offers a free weekly health class and is a contributor on current
issues in alternative healthcare to a variety of media. Listeners can hear Doc
Rick on the Joe Daily Show on 92.1 Litefm.
Dr. Huntoon recommends the following six easy things stressed people can do to
assist their bodies in handling stress more effectively and maintaining a high
level of health.
Drink more water -- As stress levels increase, the
body burns more water in an effort to manage the stress. Drinking more water on
a regular basis will eliminate the often unseen effects of dehydration on the
body.
Find an outlet for stress -- Exercise has been
shown to be a great outlet. Focused physical activity helps keep the body
functioning in a balanced fashion. Do some sort of aerobic activity for a
minimum of 40 minutes, four times a week. For those who can't find the time,
they're already too stressed.
Do some writing or journaling -- Jotting down
feelings will help people understand what they are thinking and what is
stressing them. By expressing stress through writing, a person gains clarity.
Many times, it will help to see the stress for what it is -- an illusion -- and
help lose it then and there.
Get proper amounts of sleep -- Using sleep aid
drugs is not a good method as they create other imbalances within the body. Many
times writing will help a person fall asleep more easily. Avoid watching the
news, as this fills head with all the negativity of the world and can increase
stress, making it harder to fall asleep.
Consider your diet -- Eating foods of higher
quality helps the brain to be more efficient. Avoid processed foods, such as
fast food, as these obstruct the body's balance.
Take the time to get looked at regularly -- Visit a
professional who can help develop a plan to deal with stress. Getting regular
treatment helps to relieve anxiety. Managing the effects of stress on the
physical body, and discussing what is going on mentally and emotionally, will go
a long way toward eliminating negative effects. Eliminating stress and
therefore, its negative effects, will allow life to move forward in a healthier
fashion.
For the thousands of people for whom stress is a problem, time must be taken to
develop a plan to deal with it. Economic stress and its many ramifications are
not likely to subside soon. For a person suffering from stress, taking the time
to help him or her self on a regular basis is the most important thing one can
do.
Author's Bio
Dr. Richard Huntoon is a licensed chiropractor
with offices at Advanced Alternative Medicine Center, 320 Robinson Avenue,
Newburgh, NY 12550 (www.spineboy.com),
where he offers a free weekly health class on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Dr.
Huntoon also talks about health care on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning
and Tuesdays through Fridays in the evenings on 92.1 Lite FM, a Clear Channel
radio station. He can be reached at 845.561.BACK (2225), or by email at
docrick@spineboy.com.
FINALLY:
From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 02/11/09 - "I have a question...":
This is cute!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from
diarrhea....does that mean that one out of five enjoys it?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Why do croutons come in
airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If people from Poland are
called Poles, then why aren't people from Holland called Holes?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If it's true that we are
here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If Fed Ex and UPS were to
merge, would they call it Fed UP? ?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
What hair colour do they put on the driver's licenses of bald
men?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I thought about how mothers feed their babies with tiny little
spoons and forks, so I wondered what do Chinese mothers use. Toothpicks?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Why do they put pictures of
criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do, write to them? Why
don't they
just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen can look for them
while they deliver the mail?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Is it true that
you never really learn to swear until you learn to drive?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Lord, please keep Your arm around my shoulders and Your hand over
my mouth. Amen
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
MORE GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
REUNION ALERTS:
1. The Class of 1969 is
planning its 40-Year Reunion - which will be open to ALL NNHS Alumni! If
you're a member of the Class of '69 and have not received an email from Jean
Baker Howell, she needs your email address. Please contact her at
hokie13mom@cox.net.
DATES TO
REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, April 23, 24, and 25,
2009 - The Class of 1954 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. For details,
contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at
hdsdds@aol.com -
CLASS OF 1954
2.
Friday and Saturday, October 10 and
11, 2009 - The Class of 1964 will hold its 45-Year Reunion. For details,
see:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html -
CLASS OF 1964
Y'all take care of each other!
TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll
Always Have
Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Julia Ward Howe
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored,
He has loosed the fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnish`d rows of steel,
"As ye deal with my contemners, So with you my grace shall deal;"
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
"Battle Hymn of
the Republic" midi courtesy of
http://www.divtune.com/dtmid.htm#06
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thank you so much, Dave! This rendition has exactly the period flavor I
had hoped against hope to capture.
"Battle Hymn of
the Republic" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/bathymn.html
also
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thanks again, Dave!
First Lincoln
Image courtesy of
http://www.kylincoln.org/photo/khsimages.htm -
02/12/09
Second Lincoln Image courtesy of
http://www.fadedgiant.net/html/lincoln_abraham_photograph.htm
- 02/12/09
Flag Divider Bar clip art courtesy of
http://www.cowboyclipart.net/patriotism/dividers.asp
- 02/09/05
and re-saved 02/12/09
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South Pacific
during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!
Booker T. Washington logo courtesy
of
http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=18567
- 09/25/07
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
Animated
Laughter clip art courtesy of
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of
http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
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