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December 2008 Christmas 2008
This year we are very aware of the global recession, and the credit crunch will be hitting a lot of people very hard indeed, it is impossible to read a newspaper and not see the bad things happening in the world and on our planet, so it may seem difficult for some to see how they can have a happy Christmas, certainly getting into debt is not the answer. Christmas has never been the time for excess of any kind although in my opinion over the years it has become an emotional commercial blackmail to spend, spend, spend, for me it is a spiritual time to remember light coming into the world when Jesus was born, a time for teaching children the meaning of Christmas and bringing joy to others. We all want to give our children, friends and the people around us the best gifts possible and in doing so we should remember that all that glitters is not gold.
familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/specialfeature/holiday_gifts_ms/ Gift ideas for the elderly aginggrandparents.suite101.com/article.cfm/gift_tips_for_less_active_seniors Excellent links here for volunteering www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/findjob/volunteer/articles/0,,636623_653063,00.html Volunteer therapists and befriending www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124614.php Please take a moment to give a big Christmas gift here that costs nothing and sign the petition for fairer payment for older carers. 
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November 2008 Kindness and Remembering
November may seem a dark and dismal month to look forward to but only if we believe it to be so, in spite of the chilling winds and rain the next few weeks have several things of interest, and we can forget for a while the global recession by making the most of what doesn’t cost anything, and by taking advantage of opportunities that in the past we may not have noticed, or thought we didn’t have time for. Taking a stroll to see the changing colours of autumn before winter sets in, even a stroll in the gentle rain can make grey skies beautiful. Walk a dog and see how they enjoy it so why not splash in a few puddles ourselves. Toasting muffins over an open fire used to be a favourite of mine and taking advantage of nights in maybe getting the family to play some board games like monopoly together, or reading the favourite book we thought we never had time for earlier.
Remember November as the days slip unwillingly Into winters cold embrace, Stroll the avenues of nature breathing in the last Of autumn’s grace, Bracing winds blow scudding clouds away though The sky is grey, While heavy rainfall brings the earthy scent of Fallen leaves decay, Storms though troubled in their chaos a harsh Winter they defy, Give way to cold submission knowing, to live First all must die, Persephone raises her wan face in the dark of Hades night, And sings a song of faithful love to hasten November’s flight, Build a fire to warm the heart take pleasure in This month’s gifts, November reminds us of changing seasons on Life’s path our spirit uplifts. By Pamela V Hall www.mythicarts.com/writing/Persephone.html
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October 2008 October 2008
October is here and the beautiful colours of the season surround us, it is a perfect time to enjoy the changing
countryside and appreciate Mother Nature in her autumn glory, and there is certainly plenty to do to keep us occupied
and entertained. We can still take advantage of the last few longer daylight hours before the clocks go back on the 25th
26th of October and British summer time ends. This is a cheerful month of celebrations, and interests and to begin with
I would like to tell you about the coming Pearly Kings and Queens harvest festival, and in case you do not know that much
about them I think you will be surprised to learn more about the true Londoners born within the sound of Bow Bells.
The real Cockneys with their fabulous sense of humour, the Pearly Kings and Queens and the wonderful charitable work
they do.
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September 2008 September 2008
For those women and men who have had, or are considering surgery that involves the use of polypropylene mesh it is important that everyone knows the facts that we are not being told about. Anyone who has had problems after surgery regarding this please get in touch with those who know what it is like to suffer greatly and are coming forward to address this and give help and support. Please
join this Support Group to read more on people suffering from this kind of surgery. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/medicalmesh/
Plus other links to read http://groups.myspace.com/tvtsurgery http://www.topix.com/forum/com/jnj/TTE0RAIRMP5EFC052
Spring may boast her flowery prime, Yet the vineyard's ruby treasures Brighten Autumn's sob'rer time. Thomas Moore http://www.nicholasrhea.co.uk/author/archives/00000012.html http://www.crewsnest.vispa.com/thanksgivingUK.htm http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/mabontheautumnequinox/a/AllAboutMabon.htm All things bright and beautiful
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August 2008 August 2008
In the month of July we have had a few hot sunny days in the UK when the sun has lifted our spirits, even when sometimes there are those who find the heat rather intolerable it tends to slow us down and give us time to relax and muse about things that concern us. The cheerful sunlight helps us to focus. Even though there maybe a lot of things in the news to depress us and one thing or another affects us in some way. To sit quietly and not allow depression to take hold, having done our best, and carrying on doing the best we can, step by step become aware that everything that seems complicated or unsolvable is an illusion, because for better or worse nothing stays the same, there is constant change.
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July 2008 July 2008
Everyone hopes that the weather in July will be fine and sunny.
It is the time for holidays and certainly the school holidays when many parents will be
thinking about various things to do to keep the children occupied, planning places of interest to go to where
they can be entertained, or even somewhere where all the family can enjoy something educational, even just staying
at home and doing something together, playing games, or making crafts there are lots of things to keep everyone amused
without sitting in front of the television, or using the computer. Taking advantage of time spent with the children
always improves family life rather than leaving the kids to amuse themselves. Planning in advance if possible is always
a good idea, making specific dates on the calendar as to what to do, or where to go and when, and there are good links
on the internet where everyone can gain inspiration, and not all the activities are expensive in fact some cost very
little if nothing at all.
www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec/publications/65things.pdf
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June 2008 June 2008
The beautiful month of June has arrived and what ever the weather we should have several days of glorious sunshine, some people will be basking in it and rubbing quantities of sun blocks and creams onto their bodies and face taking care of their skin and hair, or so they think. How ever it is important to check what we are using. Everyone who is interested in safe guarding their health and are keen to avoid ingesting poisons into their system are being careful as to what they eat and drink but it is not enough when you consider that nearly everything you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. The fact is most cosmetics are not properly tested. Only a few are tested adequately for toxicity. When you read the horrifying results that many of these cosmetics cause not only are we risking blindness due to a bacteria that can contaminate mascara, there are dyes used for colouring in cosmetics that can cause dermatitis and skin cancer, and even using talcum powder gives a greater risk of ovarian cancer, also just a few of the disorders that can be caused by taking a bubble bath are kidney infections, genital disorders, and respiratory disorders. The amount of poisonous chemicals that the majority of women are taking into their system is horrendous. There are Government regulations for what we eat and drink, but where are the regulations and labelling of the ingredients in cosmetics. http://www.naturalnews.com/016898.html
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May 2008 This month of May is an important time to draw attention to how our seasons are changing and for the need to work to protect our crops, climate, and the conservation of all things on our planet. Already the hawthorn has blossomed in April in the UK, and as yet we still do not know the effect that genetically modified crops, or the changing climate has on our wild life or on us. Over the centuries our lives have changed dramatically and it is up to us to protect and preserve our beautiful planet Earth. There is a difference between advancing the gifts of nature and meddling with them. “I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.” Elwyn Brookes White This month from May 18th to June 17th is national smile month in the UK and USA. The merry month of May is here to be enjoyed with much festivity and folklore traditions that have been with us for hundreds of years, some of which may seem strange, and at certain times in history have been considered to be heathen. However these traditions have survived and continue in villages all over the country in the UK. The month of May is named after the Roman and Greek Goddess Maia the Goddess of spring and is honoured on the 1st of May in the UK when the Maypole Dance is performed, and generally the crowning of the May Queen. The Maypole dance is a fertility rite symbolised by the pole. The 1st of May is the celebration of Beltane along with Samhain Beltane is one of the two most important rites for Pagans, at Beltane a fire is lit for the purposes of purification, and the May King belted with flowers, it is very interesting to read about in this article link http://www.widdershins.org/vol3iss1/b9704.htm There is along with the dancing the characters of Jack in the Green, and the Hobby Horse- or Obby Oss. Jack in the Green distinguishable as the man covered in fresh green foliage from head to toe, and Hobby Horse- Obby Oss the man dressed with a horse shaped head and curtained body. The Morris dancers can also be seen dressed in smocks decorated with ribbons and bells. The origin of Morris dancing has now been lost in the mists of time. The Puritans tore down the Maypoles and banned the dancing and celebrations but they began again after the restoration of Charles the second and have survived to this day. There are other celebrations taking place through out the month of May including the placing of garlands of flowers in boats to bless the fishing season, and the old custom of cheese rolling, the one who catches it is allowed to keep it. In Wishford Wiltshire the villagers collect large branches of oak from the forest and on returning brandish them chanting “Grovely, Govely and all Grovely” and carry a banner on which are the words Grovely, Grovely and all Grovely, Unity is Strength, afterwards there is a procession and fete, this is to celebrate their right granted in 1603 to collect wood from the Grovely forest. For many more of these folklore traditions and the dates they take place this month- click http://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/FolkloreYear-May.htm Welcome Maia Maestas to thee we give our praise, You cause the growing buds to flower and bring the Warmth of sunny days, Glorious Earth Goddess you spread you cloak of shades Of green, O’er fields, trees and forests your majesty is seen, Powerful your gracious hand brings forth the wealth Of nature’s spring, In the merry month of May with joy we dance and sing. Pamela V Hall Maiaw Genetically Modified Food Headline News
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Valentines Day FEBRUARY 2008 There are so many tragic things going on in our world today it is all too easy to believe that all is doom and gloom, this is not so for there are a lot of people in the world who care and who are doing their best to act, find answers, and give their time and prayers every day. We are now in the second month 2008 and although we cannot ignore the serious side of life it is important to remember that we should also relax and enjoy life for it is important for our health to do so. Valentine day arrives on February 14th and it has been celebrated as far back as Roman times, it is a wonderful day to think of those we love. In Roman times it was celebrated in honour of the Goddess Juno the queen of Roman Gods and Goddesses and the patron Goddess of women and marriage. The custom of young people then was to put all their names on a piece of folded paper, then each would pick one and become partners with the chosen named partner for the duration of the festival of Lupercalia which commenced on February 15th and sometimes they would fall in love which would then lead to marriage. At the time the Emperor Claudius who was named Claudius the cruel was engaged in a lot of unpopular, nasty and bloody campaigns, he also outlawed all marriages and engagements in Rome because he believed only single men made good soldiers as they had no family to consider.
St Valentines Day If you are giving a lovely gift why not choose something with a history behind it House of Francheska
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I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS 
It is strange to think that birthdays originated from Paganism and the celebration to the God Mithras who is the sun God worshiped in ancient times, this became more popular in the west when the God Mithras was worshiped by the Romans. The exact date of the birth of Jesus is not known but it was around 350 when it was first decided to choose a date for his birthday, it is recognised now to be the 25th of December and many of the traditions and symbols of Christmas are of Pagan origin, many countries celebrate Christmas with similar traditions and symbols sometimes practiced a little differently but with the same meaning, such as the custom of giving gifts which the Romans also did at the time of their celebration of Saturnalia, Santa Claus or Father Christmas was first recognised in the 15th century, and the Christmas tree was first brought to England by Prince Albert during the reign of Queen Victoria. The birth of Jesus is a wonderful time, his coming into the world was, and is a time of great joy, a time to remember who he is, and why he was born into the world, and the meaning of his life, to celebrate this with thanks and appreciation, with love, and generosity, celebrating it with a joy that will make him happy, and without any excesses that would displease him, remembering the loving family he was born into, and remembering our own. We all know that it is easy these days because of the increasing commercialism of Christmas to go to excess, but is this what Jesus would want for us to over eat, drink, or get into debt for gifts we cannot afford?. During the early 1940s there were no fairy lights, no tinsel, and very few decorations for a lot of people, it was regarded as a time for families to get together and make their own decorations, collecting silver and coloured paper, pretty pictures, and candies to decorate the tree, coloured and crepe papers to make paper chains, and there can be much pleasure in still doing that today, making a personal gift for someone is more appreciated than buying something they may never need or use. I n many homes people still celebrate Christmas the old fashioned way, in moderation putting the warmth of family around them on Christmas Eve with everyone helping to prepare things for the next days celebrations, maybe roasting chestnuts by an open fire, relaxing with a glass of mulled wine, or egg nog and getting together round the manger to sing carols in an ambience of anticipation, love and laughter, filling one of dads socks with little surprises rather than a shop bought stocking or sack to place at the end of the children’s beds as they sleep. There is much more commercialism now and it is easy to get caught up in the frenzy of Christmas shopping, in earlier days there was less availability, less choice and less worry that someone may get what they thought was a better present than someone else. Christmas is a time of love and generosity and there are those who can afford to give more than others, however there are ways to be generous that costs nothing, like offering to help and volunteer where it is needed, or inviting someone who is elderly or alone to share Christmas dinner with you, helping or walking a dog at your local animal shelter, or taking part in being helpful with Christmas preparations at your church, If it is possible to be able to afford something more, think about unusual and helpful gifts, if you are taking your children to a pantomime book an extra seat and take another child with you who would otherwise not be able to have the opportunity to go. There are many ideas to choose from, adopt an animal at the Zoo, or adopt an endangered species abroad, but please do not give animals as presents without the intention that the person you give the animal too is capable of caring for it for life. If you do find that you are unavoidably lonely through whatever circumstances remember there are others who will be feeling lonely too, although you maybe by yourself you are not alone, prepare now to endeavour to join in the festivities where and as much you can, and if that is not possible pamper or treat yourself for you are important and loved, give praise to Jesus for he was born into this world and showed us that. However you decide to celebrate Christmas this year please give generously and I wish you all the very best of Christmas cheer. If you have found any helpful information, or enjoyed browsing this website and want to give a Christmas present to us and the thousands of people who do visit us here, all of whom will be grateful. Please, young or old, with or without PhDs give a moment of your time to write a contribution, letter or comment on any subject mentioned on my contact me page and send it to me, it will cost you nothing and be much appreciated Contact Pamela
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Caring At Christmas 1 November 2007 About a year or so ago I decided to volunteer to work two hours twice a week at a shelter for the homeless which I carried on doing for a period of several months during which time I learned many things about the unfortunate people who end up in the homeless situation, it was an eye opener to understanding the many difficulties and different circumstances that lead people of all ages and from all walks of life to a life on the streets, among those that I met who were in dire need of help, both young and old were those with good education, some qualified with degrees, others from family break ups, loss of home and family through divorce, debt not of their making, and young confused people fending for themselves after leaving home. There are many reasons and many heartbreaking true stories behind their decline sometimes into drugs, alcohol, criminal activities, prostitution, and sleeping on the streets. When I arrived as a helper I was feeling a bit nervous as to what to expect, I soon found there was no need to be nervous of anything, the duties ranged from working in the kitchen, serving meals, clearing tables, bed making etc, all volunteers lend a hand in whatever needs to be done, I was made welcome by everyone and shown where everything was kept and what to do, I was very pleased to meet other wonderful volunteers both professional and none professional, and young students happy to give their time between studying and work, we all worked as a team and made our homeless guests comfortable, talking to them and giving them as much needed information and help as we could. I spoke to many of the homeless who I found were extremely grateful and helpful themselves, keeping tidy and helpful whilst there, a few others who had spent years in this life style may have become addicted to it but in spite of seeming hopelessness still inclined to help each other. I saw a man difficult to age possibly nearing eighty years old hardly able to move, covered in urine, cleaned, changed, put to bed, and cared for by other homeless strangers. No alcohol, or drugs are allowed, and no fights were allowed or occurred whist I was there as careful eyes are kept on everything by officials and volunteers, neither did I or any volunteers, some who had worked there for many years contract any diseases. This month thoughts will be turning to preparations for Christmas celebrations, there is little for the homeless to celebrate. There are centres for the homeless open at Christmas needing volunteers even just a couple of hours is a help, if anyone can spare those hours for what ever period of the year everyone will be very grateful, check out your local advice centre for details of where they are in need of help in your area. Please do not judge. Buy the Big Issue, and give a priceless gift this year, your time. Useful links Caring At Christmas Julian Trust for Homelessness Have Your Say on Carer's Allowance
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BAD ADDITIVES - 1 October 2007 Recently it was published in the press how bad additives in our food are detrimental to our children’s health and behaviour, because the FSA has decided that recent dramatic findings do not justify a complete ban on additives many parents will not be sure wether the advice should apply to their child, while those who try to avoid additives will find it impossible without an official ban, it is now known that additives cause hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder, over the past thirty years parents have been asking for help concerning the effects of additives on their children and were ignored, and now their concerns have been confirmed. The FSA has decided to pass on the responsibility to the EU and the European Food Safety Authority, and the EFSA has promised a safety review but it could be many years before EU states agree a common policy. Many people are worried about the way some people behave today, the increase in crime among the young, even the not so young the watchdogs chief scientist Andrew Page said “ there are many factors associated with hyper active behaviour in children, These are thought to include genetic factors, being born prematurely, environment, and upbringing” I t is now being considered for legal action to be taken against the government’s food watchdog for refusing to support a ban on harmful additives but after taking legal advice about supporting a ban they say manufacturers should decide for themselves on wether to remove additives, this is now challenged by health crusaders. The children’s Food Campaign, representing 170 health and consumer bodies, according to the European commission a country can suspend the use of additives where there is evidence of harm, some supermarkets are now taking action to ban additives, see this months latest news. There are indeed many factors to consider why many in society behave the way they do, and can we always know the future effects of additives, or genetically modified foods, or even how far scientists will go with regard to hybrid animal embryos, or the effects of what new drugs there will be in the future, what ever we take into our systems can possibly affect us physically and neurologicaly in a harmful way if there is not caution, and rapid action when necessary. We also have to consider the responsibility we have in the way we bring up our children and in what environment. Looking back over the past three generations I am sure parents bringing up children after world war two ended did not want them to do without or suffer and go through the things they went through during those terrible years, when as gradually things improved and everything became more available, food, clothes, toys etc all were readily available and given, perhaps more than should have been to compensate for the bad times creating a pattern for the next generation, and the generation after that, even rules became more relaxed, should any parent or anyone be blamed for perhaps loving too much by possibly spoiling their children unknowingly, everyone did what they thought was right at the time. Through relaxed discipline and the lack of teaching understanding of values, standards and principles become eroded, progress is caring about physical and emotional well being, what we put into our bodies and what values we put into our minds, what belief system we teach about right and wrong and how we should respect people and the very nature of our planet, and all things in it, is it not then we will have better leaders, less greed and more concern for our elderly and our children, shouldn’t we act speedily about all these things, rather than wait and bolt the door after the horse has flown.
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Do you remember the long gone days of the corner shop? When we could ask and get the exact quantity we asked for, tea and sugar wrapped in a square piece of paper twisted into a cornet shape? Was it realy that unhygienic, I do not remember there being the cancers and super bugs we have today, neither were there the layers of packaging that end up in our bins, mounds of rubbish causing great concern to councils and therefore us, and also littering our planet and adding to its destruction. Landfill sites are now full to the brim and little land left to find more space to put rubbish in. It was the practice of these small corner shop owners to give service with a smile and if necessary to deliver to our door, it was a pleasure to shop for groceries and even have a friendly chat with neighbours we met there, unlike the tense hustle and bustle of supermarket shopping. Neither was there the disgraceful waste of food we have now due to buy one get one free BOGOFS, which many of us are tempted to buy and don’t need that usually end up in the bin too while many in the world are starving, do we realy need these giants taking over land forcing out small business owners and tempting us and our children with food and goods we do not need, doesn’t this lead to greed and gluttony? If there are any super intelligent aliens out there in the universe and beyond no wonder they don’t want to know us, I am sure they respect intelligence and progress that is far more advanced than some of our misguided ideas of a progressive society and civilization, so what if we don’t get as much choice, some convenience foods could still be available, and even with less choice we do not remember ever going hungry because of it, there were less if any additives in the food we ate to keep it fresh, more vegetables were home grown and not contaminated with pesticides, what was wrong with the days of garden allotments that are now long gone, the vegetables grown there were fresh and the only pesticides available years ago was very often just soapy water. Remember the pig bins that were supplied where people could dispose of their left over food and slops that were then collected and sent to feed the pigs, nothing was wasted, progress is a fine thing if it is of benefit to ourselves and our children, however it is a pity more of us do not question more often to whose benefit it is, ours or the giants who make billions. Do we realy need so many magazines, a lot we do not asked for stuffed into newspapers all the more to litter our earth with, including the circulars pushed through our doors. Everyone is becoming more aware of our carbon footprint and willing to do their best, and all that I have said need not be depressing if we not only stop complaining and questioning how the pollution of our earth and ourselves came about and still continues, the fact is none of us should allow apathy to prevent us from doing something positive about it however small, for even a small thing makes a difference, it is true that evil prevails while good men do nothing.
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Everyone I know is more than tired of the junk that we receive in the mail and I would like to draw attention to the increasing number of elderly people who are being scammed by charlatans, fraudsters, and the lotteries promising these people that they have been chosen to win thousands of pounds, warnings about this have been published in the press and on television news programmes, but there are too many vulnerable elderly people and those with perhaps a compulsive disorder who are still being taken advantage of, we have heard of people being duped out of thousands of pounds and sometimes their life savings, this is not a small problem, and I personally know one elderly person with dementia who apart from losing their money to these vultures has collected, horded, and hidden huge bags of junk mail because of their obsession with it, they have been constantly harassed to send money to fake psychics, mediums, astrologers, witches, lotteries, etc. I appeal to everyone to destroy any mail they receive from these cruel avaricious confidence tricksters, sadly there are those with dementia or a compulsive disorder who are addicted to the evil untrue promises of these greedy charlatans and tricksters who rob vulnerable people of their hard earned money. Here in the UK there is the Mail Preference Service anyone can contact in order to reduce this junk mail, ( link below ) However although this reduces it this does not totally solve the problem because some junk mail is sent from countries abroad where their governments laws on the sending of junk mail differs from ours in the UK, it is a scandal that more is not done to stop it everywhere in the world. Please remember if you give any details about yourself to these abusers not only will you lose money you have sent them and for which you receive nothing, they will then sell your details on to other abusers using scam techniques, therefore making even more money out of you who they openly call mugs, you are then put on a mugs list. I also warn anyone with Power of Attorney that it is against the law here in UK to open or tamper with any junk mail that is addressed to the person you are caring for making it extremely difficult for both. Considering how many trees we lose to the detriment of our planet in order to print this vile stuff, and the amount of rubbish that is caused by it, and the misery it causes in vulnerable peoples lives, it is time it was taken seriously in all countries, we may not be able to prevent people being charlatans, fraudsters and confidence tricksters, but it should be possible to stop them issuing their despicable literature through the post, if you need help or advice there are two links you may find helpful, also for telephone nuisance calls. http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/mps_choosetype.html http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/
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YOUNG PEOPLE This is my experience about what I have found to be true about young people, particularly teenagers. When all my own four children left the nest to get married and after being a lone parent for quite some time I was suddenly alone in an empty house that no longer felt like a home, so I decided to put the empty space to some use as approved lodgings for who some people called problem teenagers, I must admit I was feeling nervous, but I soon realised when getting to know them and learning about their backgrounds and circumstances that the young people who came to stay with me were certainly not problem teenagers but teenagers with problems, and what young person does not have those, unfortunately some more than others. I had already gone through times with my own children when they had given me some sleepless nights, and every parent will know what I mean by that, now I do believe that these days there is definitely more pressure on young people than years ago, in spite of the many gadgets some have to keep them amused, the freer society we live in today has not in lots of ways helped them to have the incentive and motivation to apply themselves in building their future, because of the bad things that we read in the newspapers it can be too easy to judge that all are the same when the majority are good. I felt I had to bring this to notice briefly without going into detail as a reminder that young people need and should be encouraged, and given every opportunity to have their say and be listened to, they are the future of the human race and our planet, a frequent comment from many of the teenagers I spoke to was that they would have appreciated more discipline when they were younger, and others that they had too much to the point of terrible abuse, it is so important to find a balance in family, home, and education, I f you are a young person reading this and have any helpful suggestions or changes you would like to see in your area or elsewhere, in any country that would improve the lives of many of you please use my message board, and if you are an older person and have room in your heart and home plus the patience to help any anger and frustration these young people have to be channelled in a constructive way even if there are occasional disappointments because it is not easy, you will find the rewards are great. For further information on approved lodgings. www.thurrockfostering.gov.uk www.childmind.org.uk
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