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12/05/08 - NNHS Newsletter
While by My Sheep
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"And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail,
thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among
women.
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what
manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said
unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou
shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son,
and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of
the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him
the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for
ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end."
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
The carol
featured in today's Newsletter
is also new to us this year. It's not exactly one of my top favorites, but
hearing it always makes me happy. As it is known by four names, I was
astonished that I didn't find forty-eleven exciting versions in both languages
on YouTube. Of those I did find, I preferred these two:
BONUS #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJx85LxcgH0 - While by My Sheep or How
Great Our Joy - Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
BONUS #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myV_tRl851Q - Echo Carol (German
CHRISTmas Carol) - organ solo
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Eugene Peters ('57) AND
Gene Peters ('57) AND
Melody Clendenin DeBerry
(Warwick HS - '66) of VA!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Frances Scheinman
Berkman ('57);
Happy Birthday this week to:
07 - 
Jay Styles ('68) of VA AND
Janice Pratt McGrew (Hampton HS - '67)
of VA AND
Tim Parsons ('73) of VA;
09 - Shirley Smith Langston ('57);
10 -
John Murden ('60) of VA AND
Glen Davenport ('63) of VA;
12 -
Mary Massey Lyle ('61) of NJ AND
Marcus C. Higgins ('65) of AZ AND
Tom Norris (Hampton HS - '73) AND
My #2 Daughter-in-Law,
Bethany Winona Harty
(Siuslaw HS, OR - '94) of OR!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
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From John Patterson ('59) of TN - 12/04/08 -
"Missile Defense":
Here's an interesting bit of news:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=313200098670482
No longer stuff from a Popular Science magazine, this
system could protect our country. I hope it soon undergoes testing under actual
combat simulated conditions so that (no one can) claim it as unproven.
My father was a NASA research scientist and I went with him fifty years to
lecture about lasers, a virtually unknown technology back then. There was a
demonstration where a laser was fired at a balloon from around sixty feet...it
exploded with a huge bang. The balloon was filled with hydrogen & oxygen and the
laser melted the surface of the balloon and ignited the gas mixture in about two
seconds. Very impressive...most people involuntarily jerked in their seats when
it blew up.
At that time our country was extremely worried about the Soviets missile
capabilities and the ICBM race was just beginning. The lecturer pointed out that
it was quite probable that the best anti-missile defense would turn out to be a
laser based system. I'm sure that scientist is now dead and gone, but his vision
is alive today.
John
WOWZERS
- that's a highly interesting - quite nearly mind-blowing - read, John -
thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA
- 12/04/08 - "Bubba's 21st birthday":
21st
Birthday
Bubba
had long heard the stories of an amazing family tradition.
It seems that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been
able to walk on
water on their 21st birthday. On that special day, they'd each walked
across the lake to the bar on the far side for their first legal drink.
So when Bubba's 21st birthday came a round, he and his pal Jim Bob took a
boat out to the middle of the lake, Bubba stepped out of the boat ... and
nearly drowned!
Jim Bob just barely managed to pull him to safety.
Furious and confused, Bubba went to see his grandmother.
'Grandma,' he asked, 'it's my 21st birthday, so why can't I walk 'cross
the lake like my pappy, his father, and his father before him?'
Granny looked deeply into Bubba's troubled eyes and said, 'Because
your father, your grandfather and your great grandfather were born in
January, when the lake is frozen, and you were born in July, you dumb
!@#'.
Thanks, Joyce!
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From
Glenn Dye
of TX - 12/04/08 - "Southern Ten Commandments":
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Ten Commandments
- Southern Style
Some people have trouble with
all those 'shall's' and 'shall not's' in the Bible. Folks aren't used to to
talking like that. So, in middle Tennessee they translated the 'King James' into
' Jackson County' language.....no joke (posted at Cross Trails Church in
Gainesboro, TN).
(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal
(7) No killin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff
Now that's
plain an' simple.
Takes out all the
guess work. Y'all have a nice day.
WILD GIGGLES!!!
It certainly brings it
into the vernacular, doesn't it?!?
Thanks, Glenn!
By the way, I tried to check
this through snopes.com just for the fun of it, but my repeated searches were
fruitless.
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From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 12/04/08 - "To brighten your day.":
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Hi, Carol:
Thought this might brighten your day. If you care to share it with the TYPHOON
Nation, it just might brighten the day for someone else as well.
We are experiencing some "Chamber of Commerce" weather this week.
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
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OHHHH,
how lovely - and how considerate of your Christmas cactus to actually bloom for
Christmas! We have
three, and they seem to regard themselves as "Holiday" cactus plants.
("We'll bloom whenever we're good and ready; we must be getting close to some
holiday or another...")
Thanks for sharing this, Adonis!
It certainly brightened my day, and I'm sure
quite a few others as well!
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From
http://www.selfgrowth.com - 12/03/08 - "Well-Structured Goals":
- Successful Goal Selection Avoids Self-Sabotage
By David Schaefer, Nov. 26, 2008
Successful goal selection stems from our
inner perceptions and the congruence of our actions. If what we want and how we
go about accomplishing our goals is incongruent, then we are likely to
experience a degree of self-sabotage.
In order for success to be achieved, one’s intentions and actions must be in
alignment when selecting and committing to a goal. It is important to take time
to consider if the results you desire will actually be processed effectively by
your goal choice.
Ask yourself these 3 questions when contemplating a goal:
Do I truly WANT what I think I want?
Do I earnestly BELIEVE that I can achieve my goal?
Do I deeply feel that I DESERVE to have what I want?
It is certainly better to be clear about your answers to the above questions
than to forge ahead and then have nagging doubts. Otherwise, you may become a
candidate for self-sabotage. So, how do you explore your true intentions so that
ultimately your actions will be in successful alignment?
The answer is to take a close look at your real intentions, your level of
belief, and your feelings about deserving the outcome. Let’s take a look at each
of these points.
Explore your real intentions. Why are you acting on this particular goal? Is it
actually your goal or the idea of another person? Is the goal 100% what you
want? Taking the time to consider this fundamental step is very important and
can mean the difference between success and disappointment.
Explore your level of belief. In addition to wanting the goal, do you truly
believe the goal is achievable? Do you believe down deep this is important
enough to you to go after it? Have you thought about the tools and resources you
will need for positive action? Can you commit yourself to what is necessary to
accomplish the results you want?
Explore your feelings about deserving the outcome. While this may seem strange,
if you do not completely feel that you are worthy of a successful outcome, all
the time and energy invested simply will not bring the goal to fruition.
If you want the goal and believe in it, but have any doubt whether you are
worthy of its success, figure out why you feel this way. Most likely, when
honestly addressed, you can resolve this issue and move forward.
It is absolutely wonderful when your intentions and actions are in alignment and
you know that you want a goal, believe in it, and deserve it. But, unless you
consciously deal with these basic elements, then it is possible to sabotage your
well-intended efforts.
In summary, a well-structured goal is essential to establish a clear path to a
desired outcome, but carefully selecting the right goal is perhaps even more
critical. That also means that the intent of the goal and the actions to
implement it must match. Pursuing a poorly conceived goal is paramount to
self-sabotage. Learning to make a successful goal selection is fundamental to
goal-setting.
Author's Bio
David Schaefer is a success coach and writes
on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. He offers a FREE
AUDIO CD about Breakthrough Success at
DiscoverMillionDollarDesire.com -- Also visit
DiscoverMillionDollarDesire.com/blog
© Copyright by SelfGrowth.com, Self Improvement Online, Inc.
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From the Daily Press - 12/04/08, 6:56
AM - "Top 10 Christmas songs":
Top 10 Christmas songs,
BY
MATTHEW CAHILL |
757-247-4730
"'Tis
the season," they say. However, "'twasn't the season," they say in the places
where the Christmas music started just after Halloween. There are always
people who will complain, but some are particularly fond of the holiday
carols. The crackpot music critics at the Daily Top 10 have compiled this list
of Christmas songs that won't make you sick - like drinking too much egg nog
will. Feel free to disagree or weigh in with your own choices in our comments
section and online poll.
1. Jingle Bell Rock -- There is something
rhythmically moving in the slow beat of this song. The catchy lyrics suggest
partying on a grand scale, reminding us of the joy and revelry that should
accompany the holidays.
2. Carol of the Bells -- Yes, the often-used
chorus of voices singing in a fast, soprano style makes the lyrics hard to
understand. However, the emotion, thought and wonder produced by the song are
very pervasive. If the singing is too much, check out Trans-Siberian
Orchestra's instrumental version, "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo (12/24)."
3. Feliz Navidad -- Well known, yes. Highly
repetitive, yes. A fun song? You bet. And it makes for an easy Spanish lesson
for kids, to boot.
4.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- Who doesn't remember the lyrics to
this song? Who doesn't remember the cute little adlibs that kids insert
between the verses? A play on words in the lyrics (or confusion) even created
another character in a book and animated special, Olive, the Other Reindeer.
5. Silent Night -- Of all the songs on this
lists, Silent Night is the most mellow. Its soothing tempo inspires reverence
for the story of Christmas. When given a quality performance, the song has
remarkable beauty and charm. Then there's the Stevie Nicks version.
6. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer -- Quite
macabre for a Christmas song. Despite its dark humor, the lyrics raise an
interesting question: if Grandma had drunk too much eggnog, why did she leave
to go get her medication? Alcohol and medicine normally isn't a safe mix.
7. Frosty the Snowman -- Granted, many of us get
tired of Christmas songs and even the holidays and winter in general. "Frosty
the Snowman" shows us that there is light at the end of the tunnel, when the
warm weather melts Frosty. However, we are reminded that he will be back again
next year.
8. Nuttin' for Christmas -- What's funny about
some versions of this novelty song is that though the "kid" singing it laments
his bad behavior, he laughs between the verses. Of course, perhaps we should
adjust the lyrics for the times, for some of us will get nothing for Christmas
because the economy "ain't been nuttin' but bad."
9. Here We Come A-Wassailing -- You know, it's
surprising that wassailing isn't more popular these days. It's a lot like
caroling except you bring a bowl or cup and demand a drink for your singing.
Persistence is the key. "We won't go until we've got one," the lyrics say.
10. I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In) -- An
appropriate song in the maritime area of Hampton Roads, though it is highly
unlikely that anyone will see three ships sailing on Christmas day. You might
see a couple of boats, but most ship crews will likely take that day off.
Oh,
WOW - we used that as a Newsletter theme
two years ago today!
:o)
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/12-05-06-NNHS-I-Saw-Three-Ships.html
Matt Cahill's Daily Top 10 comes out every
weekday. Coming Friday: Top 10 things to buy with a dollar.
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA
- 12/05/08 - "Mrs. Claus' Cookbook":
My contributions to the site are rarely epicurean.
However, a cousin sent me this link, which I thought was very nice compilation
of recipes for the holidays.
It's time again for the website that has
all those Christmas cookie recipes......just "click" on Mrs. Claus......
http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/
How delightful! Thanks, David!
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 12/05/08 - "And Speaking of Food...":
This is THE best
pecan pie recipe; I've been making it since 1967!
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Colonial Innkeepers
Pecan Pie
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3
beaten eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla |
1
cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup melted butter (NO margarine!)
1 cup whole pecans |
Beat eggs, add sugar, salt, and vanilla and beat lightly. Add
syrup and butter. Place pecans in bottom of unbaked crust; add
filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Mrs. P. L. Guynn, Norfolk County, Virginia
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If you'd like to
make your own pie crust, this one is superb (or you could "cheat" and buy a
pre-made one)!
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Margo's Foolproof Pie
Crust
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4
cups flour
1 3/4 cups shortening
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt |
1
Tbsp. vinegar
1 egg
1/2 cup water |
With a fork, mix together first four ingredients. In a separate
dish, beat remaining ingredients. Combine the two mixtures, stirring
with a fork until all ingredients are moistened. Then with hands mold
dough in a ball. Chill at least 15 minutes before rolling it into
desired shape. Dough can be left in the refrigerator up to three days,
and it can be frozen until ready to use. Makes two 9" double crust
pies and one 9" shell. Dough will remain soft in the refrigerator, and
can be taken out and rolled at once. No matter how much you handle
this dough (and you may beat it with your rolling pin if you like), it will
always be flaky, tender, and delicious.
- Margo E. Brown, Woman's Day, January, 1968
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From Mark Hutcherson ('66) of MD - 12/04/08 - "Busy woman":
A man was being tailgated by a stressed out
woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front
of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he
could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in
frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping
her cell phone and makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up
into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to
exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the
police station where she
was searched, finger printed, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door.
She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was
waiting with her personal effects.
He said, 'I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your
car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you,
and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do'
bumper sticker, the 'Choose
Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper
Sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk."
"Naturally... I assumed you had stolen
the car."
I'd
say she was justifiably busted;
there wasn't enough evidence to
convict her of being a Christian!
Thanks, Mark!
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From My Niece, Shari, of VA -
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/17/08 - "TWELVE WONDERFUL COMMANDMENTS" (#10 in
a Series of 12):
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HOLIDAY REUNION
NEWS:
The NNHS
Class of 1958 Gathering and Dinner
will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM
at Al Fresco Ristorante, 11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606.
CONTACT: Joe Drewry
(jwdvt@aol.com,
757-244-4443, ext 4)
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DATES TO
REMEMBER:
1
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Thursday, January 1, 2009,
11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson
Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News, VA -
OPEN TO ALL
WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955
2.
April 23, 24, & 25, 2009 - Class of 1954 will hold their 55th-Year Reunion. For
details contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at
hdsdds@aol.com -
CLASS OF 1954
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Y'all take care of each other!
TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll
Always Have
Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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The Echo Carol (Als
ich bei meinen Schafen wacht)
German Lyrics by Nach Friedrich
von Spee, veröffentlicht, 1625
Music: Traditional German melody,
arranged by Hugo Jüngst
(1853-1923)
1. Als ich bei meinen Schafen
wacht
Ein Engel mir die Botschaft bracht.
Refrain:
Des bin ich froh, bin ich froh,
Froh, froh, froh, o, o, o!
|: Benedicamus Domino. :|
2. Er sagt', es soll geboren sein
Zu Bethlehem ein Kindelein
Refrain:
3. Er sagt, das Kind läg da im Stall
Und soll die Welt erlösen all.
Refrain:
4. Als ich das Kind im Stall gesehn
Nicht wohl konnt ich von dannen gehn.
Refrain:
5. Das Kind zu mir sein' Äuglein wandt,
Mein Herz gab ich in seine Hand.
Refrain:
6. Demütig küßt' ich seine Fuß',
Davon mein Mund ward zuckersüß.
Refrain:
7. Als ich heimging, das Kind wollt' mit
Und wollt' von mir abweichen nit.
Refrain:
8. Das Kind legt' sich an meine Brust
Und macht' mir da all' Herzenslust
Refrain:
9. Den Schatz muß ich bewahren wohl,
So bleibt mein Herz der Freuden voll.
Refrain:
Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht',
Ein Engel mir die Botschaft bracht'.
Des bin ich froh ! Benedicamus Domino.
Er sprach: „Der Heiland Jesu Christ
Zu Bethlehem geboren ist !"
Des bin ich froh ! Benedicamus Domino.
„Das Kindlein liegt in einem Stall
Und will die Welt erlösen all !"
Des bin ich froh ! Benedicamus Domino.
Als ich zum Stalle trat hinein,
In Windeln lag das Kindelein.
Des bin ich froh ! Benedicamus Domino.
Das Kind zu mir die Äuglein wandt',
Mein Herz gab ich in seine Hand.
Des bin ich froh ! Benedicamus Domino.
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While by my sheep I watched at
night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright.
Refrain:
How great my joy! Great my joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
|: Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! :|
There shall be born, so he did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today.
Refrain:
There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all.
Refrain:
This gift of God I'll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill.
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"Echo Carol" midi (sequenced by Marc
Weimer) courtesy of
http://www.classicalmidiconnection.com/cmc/xmas.html - 11/05/08
"Als ich
bei meinen Schafen wacht"
German and English lyrics courtesy of
http://ingeb.org/Lieder/alsichbe.html
and
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/Christmas%20Carols.htm
- 12/04/08
Image
of James Jacques-Joseph Tissot's (1836 - 1902) Painting, "The Annunciation", courtesy
of
http://www.artmagick.com/pictures/picture.aspx?id=7480&name=the-annunciation
- 12/04/08
Shepherd
clip art used to form Divider Lines courtesy of
http://www.hzmre.com/holidays/adventtable.htm - 12/04/08
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ -
10/02/05
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of
http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm
- 07/07/06
Siuslaw High
School's Viking Logo clip art courtesy of
http://www.answers.com/topic/minnesotavikings-1000-png
- 12/27/07
Animated Rolling
on the Floor Laughing Boy courtesy of
http://www.animationfactory.com - 04/06/05
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of
http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Ringing Christmas Bell clip art (designed by Art Holden) courtesy
of
http://www.animationfactory.com
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12/08/05
Animated "NEW"
clip art courtesy of
http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
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