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I have an aunt who has lived a very long and wonderful life. She is 91 years young. Unfortunately, she recently suffered what they believe is a combination stroke and heart attack and is now in hospice care. They don’t believe she will be with us much longer.

She is one of a passing generation… those who were born during the depression of the 1930’s and World War II. She was married to an army career officer and traveled all over the world during the 50’s and 60’s. Such adventures. A few years ago we (the younger generation) were smart enough to record her thoughts on her early years: the history of the family that she knew, what kind of world she lived in. We drove her crazy asking so many questions. Her answers are invaluable to us now.

If you are in the fortunate position to still have members of your family who lived a generation back, try to capture their past, either in video or audio recordings. It’s worth the time for once they have passed, those memories will be gone forever.

Just a thought.

As we in the Northern Hemisphere move into the heat of summer, it’s worth paying more attention to the sun. Warm weather encourages a lot of outside activities. Protection against damaging UV rays is becoming increasingly important. Here is a great article guaranteed to help.

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Ward Off the Sunrays With Sun Protective Clothing and UV Protective Clothing
Author: Vikram kuamr

The sun is getting fiercer and hotter everyday. The whole family needs protection from its harmful ultraviolet rays. To ensure sun protection for the family the whole day sun protective clothing was created. A refreshingly new weave structure woven into the fabric may produce sun protective features. Nozone has gone one notch better. It is producing chlorine-resistant swim fabrics and technical leisure fabrics.

Nozone is aware of the damaging effects of sun’s rays. The harsh reality is the sun penetrating ultraviolet rays can cause cancer. It can prematurely cause wrinkles and age spots as well as other diseases specifically affecting the skin. But we cannot do away with the sun. It gives life here on earth. Instead man has outsmarted the sun by weaving UV protective clothing.

You can never avoid the sun. The next best thing to do is put on sun protective clothing. Nozone has a wide array of selection for whatever activity to thwart the adverse effects of the sun. Whether you want to go swimming, just walking around, playing golf, traveling and other outdoor activities, you can be sure of a shield from the dreaded UV rays.

The UV protective clothing became popular as an option or adjunct to sunscreen lotions and sun block creams. Unlike the sunscreen lotions the protective clothing can protect you from the sun the whole day. Sun block creams can do so for certain number of hours. Then you have to do retouch.

The time when the sun is most harsh is around 10 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. Avoid the stinging rays at all cost.

• Wear clothing with a high UPF factor.
• Hide your arms, legs and wear hats to cover your eyes.
• The squinting of the eyes can cause wrinkling around it. Even on cloudy skies the sun can still burn your skin. So take heed.
• Get all the necessary protection you can for you and your family. Being forewarned is half the battle won.

Children should be the first ones to get the right protection. Too much sun exposure at a young age can lead to a high risk of skin cancer or other sun related diseases in adulthood. Babies’ skin should not be touched by sunscreen lotion since the lotion can contain harsh chemicals. Sun protective clothing would do well for very young and delicate skin.

Nozone is the trusted name when it comes to UV protective clothing. The firm has a galore of clothing to protect you and your family from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. They are woven fashionably with varied colors to choose from. It is comfortable to wear and provides ease of movement for the whole family to enjoy.

Never before has sun protective clothing been maximized to its optimal performance. Only Nozone has the capability and dedication to offer superb UV protective clothing to stop the abuse of active kids from the sun’s scorching heat.

There is really no alternative to getting the right protection for you and your family from skin diseases brought about exposure to the sun. You need sun protection clothing to get on.

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Recently in searching for a great fitness article for this blog I came across the following information that I think my readers would find valuable. Too many unscrupulous marketeers are taking advantage of the boomer’s need to begin or maintain a healthy fitness program. It’s important to evaluate what you find against what is truly worthwhile. Read and evaluate.

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Find Good Health and Fitness Proof
Author: Rob Ryan Author | Source
With Health and fitness being the most searched category on the web, it’s obvious people are concerned about the way the look and feel. Problem with this is, every marketer, supplement manufacturer, big pharma and every concievable diet and fitness plan imaginable is pulling out all the stops to capitalize on the huge demand with endless, worthless crap that only their irresponsible criminal minds could conjure up.

Not only are most of these weight loss pills and supplements worthless but they can actually have a reverse effect or just a temporary positive result. This then sends the health and fitness seeker out spending even more of their hard earned money on more worthless crap and the cycle just continues until you give up.

If someone is serious about losing weight or wanting to get stronger and healthier, or get tone and build muscle they need to seek out sound advice and products from people that not only can prove their claims but practice what they preach. Scientific proof and research plus visual facts should play a big role in your decisions regarding your health and well-being.

Generally, a program that is going to actually work is also going to require some work on your part regardless if it’s to lose weight or get tone and fit. It all depends on how bad you want it. Apparently, millions bnelieve they can get it in a pill. Another term for this health decision is called laziness that only money can buy.

If you have finally made a commitment to get on the road to a healthy lifestyle and want to be in premium shape and condition up into your fifties and beyond, you can actually find good programs and diets on the internet created by experts in their field that can not only back it up with scientific research but visual proof. Don’t ever be fooled by extravagant claims that have no merit or can’t be believed since the diet or fitness creator isn’t adopting these claims themselves.

Consistency in good eating habits and exercise are the keys to longevity and these two components have kept many in excellent health and condition all the way into their senior years. With all the new research out there it’s prudent to adjust your diets and exercise habits to reap maximum results.

Since everyones health and fitness goals vary due to bodytype and genetic makeup or on how long you have let yourself go, the choices should start with losing the weight and then shaping your body with strength training and muscle building. Good sound programs are available to fit everyones needs and can be found with some research of your own and don’t be fooled that it’s only a simple pill or supplement, it’s a way of life.

Visit Six Top Systems to get fit and stay fit.

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For more information on fitness, visit the site of another contributing author: Kathy Ekdahl, CSCS, ACE Certified Personal Trainer at Personal Best Personal Training

Author: Joanna Garzilli

Do you believe in Soul Mates or have you lost hope?

Are you someone who believes:

A) I’m never going to meet my soul mate

B) I used to believe in soul mates until I had a string of frustrating relationships

C) I’m not meeting anyone I like at all!

Please do not give up if you relate to any or all of the above comments. Believe me, I know, I’ve been there and it hurts. The good news is you can attract a soul mate. It’s not too late!

Would you like to know about the different type of soul mate relationships that exist? Why they exist? How to create the best relationships for yourself?

Remember you have FREE WILL.

Here are 3 tips to ensure you call in the right mate and that you make you’re present relationships the best they can be.

1) Treat Yourself with Love

Some people think this means they will become self absorbed and selfish. Then they feel guilty and self criticism kicks in. Oh the voice of that inner critic is so very quiet. Deadly subtle at times, they don’t even notice it. Can you relate?

When was the last time you took really good care of yourself?

My recommendations:

a) Book a lovely spa treatment
b) Arrange a hike with a friend in the fresh air
c) Have some quality time with your best friend (turn your cell phone off and be fully present)

Why do any of the above suggestions?

Because they get you in touch with your soul. When you’re connected to your soul desires this leads to;

2) Listen to Your Soul and You’ll Meet Your Ideal Mate

You have to know what you want. If you’re not clear about who you wish to spend your days with, you’re not going to get what you want. Get quiet and listen inside.

When you love yourself, take good care of yourself, you develop a sense of inner peace. This allows you to be specific about how you wish to spend your time and who you want to hang out with.

3) You Have to Believe Your Soul Mate Exists

You’ve done steps 1 and 2 and hopefully your soul is sensing the potential of a special soul mate. This is when the self sabotage is likely to kick in.

“I’ll never meet someone tall, dark and handsome. If I do, there’s got to be a snag. He’ll leave me, be unfaithful. I’ll get bored”.

The little self-sabotaging voice goes on and on until it wears down your positive expectations. What’s the outcome? You don’t meet anyone or you end up disappointed.

Be optimistic. Even if it feels weird. Look in the mirror and appreciate your beauty. SMILE : )

There is a soul mate out there just for you.

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The Church of the Future and the Feminine Face/Experience of God: Vatican Censure, as reported on May 30th in the press. (Read the Press Release on our Spirit Page.)

Reported to midlifejourney.com by Christine Phoenix Green.

This is a very disturbing mandate…what about the situations of sexual scandal in the Church by male priests???? ( Really, not the norm, but a very by-now-familiar scenario), which only in recent years has been dealt with honestly and appropriately and did not, I believe, demand excommunication, but merely a reshuffling and re-location at worst, and eventual re-habilitation at best.

Is the desire of certain women to SERVE in the political/spiritual capacity as Celebrants, Guides, Counselors and Leaders in the Catholic/Christian establishment so grievious a misdemenour (“sin?”) as to incur the swift and exact penalty of “excommunication?” I have a simple solution.

Of course, women can’t be priests…”priests” is a masculine form. What about the path of the Priestess, which is older than patriarchal religions and yet just might be the healing balm necessary to bring the necessary balance to a form of religious community that has been too long suffering with the one-sided masculine domination and control of the teachings and message of Jesus. He was very much one to honor, and depend ON the participation, spiritual gifts, financial support, hospitality and wisdom of Women.

Imagine a parish being led by a team of Priest and Priestess, or one or the other, equally. Please read this one of many press releases published on May 31, 2008 in regards to this issue.

Christine Phoenix-Green, of the Music and Mystery School in Charlestown, RI has been a Master Teacher in Piano for over thirty years, and is a spiritual director/metaphysical practitioner specializing in dreams and inner guidance, astrological consultations, Insight tarot and herbal wisdom. She may be contacted at cphoenixrising@earthlink.net