11/05/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Samhain
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This is another autumn event which repeats annually. This marks our fourth such observance. You'll find the reasons why - plus your homework assignments - here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/11-05-06-NNHS-Samhain.html *
http://www.nnhs65.com/11-05-07-NNHS-Samhain.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/11-05-08-NNHS-Samhain.html
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Happy Birthday tomorrow to Marion Timberlake Gitchel ('57) AND Maria Velma Vidales Scott ('57) AND Pam Smith Arnold ('65) of VA! 07 - Pam Larmer Traugott ('62) of VA;
08 - Lawson (Buddy) Sparrow ('53) of VA AND Woody Hudson ('57) AND Joe Madagan ('57) of FL AND David McCoy ('67) of VA;
09 - Hilton Henderson ('57) of NV and FL;
10 - The United States Marine Corps - 1775 AND Tamsie Warren Ellis ('57) AND David Wittan ('57) AND
Angie Ray Smith ('64) of VA AND Steve Pullen ('65) of VA;
12 - Barbara Womble Lawson (NNHS / Hampton HS) of VA AND Jean Pittman Priest ('64) of FL!
Many Happy Returns, One and All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
THIS DAY IN WWII:
November 5, 1942 - The Second Battle of El Alamein was won by the British in El Alamein, Egypt.
THIS DAY IN 1965:
Friday, November 5, 1965 - Kubrat, Prince of Panagiurishte, Duke of Saxony[1], was born in Madrid, Spain, the third son of Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria and his wife, Doña Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela.
Friday, November 5, 1965 - Patsy Blackard celebrated her 18th birthday.
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 08/05/10 - "Vote for Grace (REPEATED)":
Oh, Laura is your daughter, Norris! Well, that makes it all the more important! http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296
http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296
http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=2
Vote early, vote often (or at least cast your allotted daily vote)!!!
The Seasons in Life - this is so beautiful, it made me cry. the truth...
SO VERY TOUCHING I JUST HAD TO SHARE IT...
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/theseasonsoflife.htm
Thank you so much, Al! This is a very moving - and comforting - presentation!
From Mark Friedman ('65) of VA - 11/04/10 - "Clean the inside of your computer screen":
Clean the inside of your computer screen. Just so you keep up with the latest technology! You probably don't clean your computer screen very often and it is really hard to do the inside, so here is my present to you. Click on the word "here" above and wait for a few seconds and the inside of your screen will be cleaned for you!
http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf
Thanks, Mark - just what I need!
From http://www.SelfGrowth.com - 11/01/10 - "Self-Centeredness":
By Krystal Kuehn To be demanding isn't all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one's own way regardless of others' rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people are not concerned with what others want because they are mostly concerned with themselves. And they can be very insensitive and uncaring when it comes to getting what they want. Demanding people are often forceful in trying to get their way. They might use manipulation, threats, or any other means to get what they want. There is a controlling aspect in being overly demanding that actually leads to a lack of control. So the less control a demanding person feels in a situation or over someone, the more demanding they may become. Most people do not like to feel controlled or dominated. There is an old saying, "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was." Love requires that we give people freedom to be themselves, without any restrictions imposed upon them to meet our demands in our way. Demanding people feel entitled to what they believe are their rights. They have certain expectations of people, and they disregard their boundaries if they are in their way. They have a difficult time taking "no" for an answer because the goal is to get what they want. As you can imagine, most people are not comfortable being around a person who is overly demanding. Their selfishness communicates a total disregard for the needs and desires of others. It is the opposite of love which is selfless and giving. To be truly selfless is to enjoy giving others first place. Rather than demanding our own way, we can demonstrate love for others by considering their needs important and putting them above your own if possible. To be selfless is to put ours wants and desires aside sometimes and help others get ahead. It is to find true contentment and joy in considering what is in the best interest of someone else other than just ourselves. It is to seek their good. Selflessness also doesn't impose its own expectations and desires on someone else. It allows people the freedom to make their own choices. Selflessness respects others' decisions and loves them regardless of whether or not we agree. When selfless, we treat people properly and respect their boundaries. Selflessness is the essence of love. We cannot have love without selflessness. REFLECTION What comes to mind when you think of someone who is overly demanding? What do you do to get your way? Has anyone ever described you as controlling or bossy? Explain. Do you respect others' boundaries? Explain. How do you react when someone crosses your boundaries? What does it mean to be "selfless"? In what ways are you selfless? EMPOWERING THOUGHTS & AFFIRMATIONS The need to have our own way leads us to disregard the needs of others. I can be open-minded and respectful of the needs of others. I choose to be selfless and think of others' needs before my own today. Love is selfless, yet it invigorates the self. ~ Sue Atchley Ebaugh Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment. ~ Anthony Robbins Real love is when you become selfless and you are more concerned about your mate's or children's egos than your own. You're now a giver instead of a taker. ~Sylvester Stallone Taken from The 10 Keys to Happy & Loving Relationships Part 8 (Love is Not Demanding) by Krystal Kuehn, http://www.BeHappy4Life.com Copyright © 2006, 2010 Krystal Kuehn. All Rights Reserved. http://www.NewDayCounseling.org About the Author: Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a psychotherapist, author, teacher & musician. She is the cofounder of New Day Counseling, a family couples counseling and child therapy center, BeHappy4Life.com, an award-winning, self-help and inspirational site where you can find hundreds of free resources, insights & words of inspiration to change your life, and Baby-Poems.com where you can find beautiful baby poems, baby quotes, cute sayings & baby videos that will touch your heart & increase your joy & gratitude for the children you love & enjoy! Krystal is also author of several blogs: Give Thanks Journal, Be Your Best, Baby Poems blog and Words of Inspiration blog! Wait a minute! Is she seriously saying it's NOT all about me?!?
REUNION IMAGES:
CLASS OF 1965:
http://nnhs65.com/REUNION-IMAGES-2010-65.html
http://nnhs65.com/REUNION-IMAGES-2010-65-DLA.html
http://nnhs65.com/REUNION-IMAGES-2010-65-JEMR.html
http://nnhs65.com/REUNION-IMAGES-2010-65-CRBH.html
OOPS! Nuffin' new today!
CLASS OF 1964:
http://nnhs65.com/64-BIRTHDAY-1964-CRUISE-IMAGES.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DRAMATIC-WORKSHOP-STUDENTS.doc
Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.
2. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 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. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954
5. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971
http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 08/22/10
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 10/21/10
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Realms of the Haunting
"Realms of the Haunting" midi courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/9621/halwen1.htm - 11/04/06
Samhain Title Graphic clip art courtesy of http://www.nucleus.com/~darr/HOLYSMOKE.HTML - 11/04/06
Druid Sigel clip art courtesy of http://www.neopagan.net/ at the suggestion of Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 11/04/06 Thanks, Domi!
Animated Fire Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.worldfiredepartments.com/animations/lines.htm - 07/06/04
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
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!
Bad Surprise Smiley courtesy of http://picsdigger.com/image/a935ccd3/
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Embarrassed Smiley clip art courtesy of http://www.pdclipart.org/displayimage.php?album=108&pos=96 - 03/01/09
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