Like a delicious, different twist to snack mix for your holiday parties? Lola Graves made some very addicting sweet and spicy mix. Here’s the recipe:
Lola’s Sweet and Spicy Mix Thanks Lola!
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 15, 2012
Lola’s Sweet and Spicy Mix
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 15, 2012
The Power of Encouragement – from Peggy
After the tragic news from Connecticut yesterday, Peggy Hamerly’s posting on Facebook was so meaningful. Many of you know Jim and Peggy as weekenders on Palomar. You might have friends to share her beautiful message with also:
The Power of Encouragement
by Peggy McCauley Hamerly on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7:05pm ·
I was trying to make sense of this tragic shooting in Connecticut today, but just can’t. We all feel so devastated and so powerless. I was praying for the families and a thought came to mind about something positive that we can each do every day that might prevent things like this. What if we made a point to speak words of encouragement and blessing into people’s lives every day – especially those who seem downtrodden or disenfranchised? Just a smile and a greeting can help some lonely person know that someone else noticed them and cared enough to acknowledge them.
We all encounter people like that every day. I remember one day when I got called to substitute at our alternative high school. It was filled with kids who mostly hated school, were labeled as “troubled,” and were discipline problems. My morning class was all boys, most of them way bigger and way taller than I was. My first inclination was to escape! But, being a mature adult :), I decided to take a deep breath, say a little prayer for wisdom, and take roll very slowly while I surveyed the class. This was not a group that I could order to sit down and be quiet. I let them find their seats and decided to have a little personal visit with each one. As I circulated around the room, I asked a lot of questions and did a lot of listening. When they told me how they hated school, I empathized with their feelings but encouraged them to just get through it. After about 20 minutes, every student was working quietly and the atmosphere in the room was decidedly different than it had been.
One boy was programming ring tones on his phone. When I sat down with him, I said, “You’re a musician, aren’t you?” He said, “Yeah. How did you know?” I asked him what he was supposed to be working on. He said, “English” and that he hated it. I asked him if he ever wrote songs. He perked up. He told me he wrote both lyrics and music. I told him that I was a songwriter too and pulled out a notebook to show him. I showed him a song that I had written at a time when I was having a lot of difficulty with one of my daughters. It was a mother’s prayer for her wayward daughter to come home. He started to tear up and pulled out his notebook. It was filled with songs and poems that he had written over several years. He wanted me to read the lyrics to a song that was a little boy’s cry for his mother, who had abandoned him at age 4, to come home, read him a story, and tuck him in for the night. As I read it, we both sat there and cried together. This boy who hated English was a writer! His grammar needed a little cleaning up, but he loved to write and was full of feelings and ideas that needed to be expressed. He said that he wanted to be a writer when he grew up. I told him that he was already a writer, encouraged him to keep writing, and to save that notebook forever, that it was a precious memento of his life.
When that day ended, every one of those tough kids said thank you when they left. They asked if I could come back the next day. Unfortunately, it was only a one-day assignment, but it will always be one of my most memorable days of teaching. It was just the power of a kind word of encouragement for each kid that defused all the initial tension and hostility in that room and turned it into a positive, productive day. Love and encouragement are powerful weapons in a dark world. Big electronic hugs to each of you on this sad day.
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 15, 2012
The Ghost of Christmas Present hails from Palomar!
One of our Mountain neighbors, David Ross, will be appearing as the Ghost of Christmas Present. He is in the Art Animates Life production of Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens being performed six times at Escondido’s Park Avenue Community Center.
A very special holiday treat! A faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, it features dancers, singers, music, and for the little ones, a surprise visit by Santa after the show.
There are two matinée shows, 4 p.m., Saturday Dec. 14 & 21, with donation-only pricing. There are four evening shows, 7 p.m., Dec. 14, 15, 21 & 22, priced at $7 adults, and $5 for children under 12 and seniors 60 and older. The Park Avenue Center is located at 210 East Park Ave., Escondido.
Click for ticket info and enjoy the show!
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 14, 2012
Roosters for Christmas?
That last rooster message got sent without the cute pic and info! Ah, computers! However, he is apparently spoken for but it prompted a message from the Carlyles saying they have two roosters that are free to a good home. They are about 6 months old now. One is all white and the other is orange with blue/black feathers in his tail. Simply give Robert and Anita a call and you can go pick up your new rooster! 76O 74two 1 eight9one
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 14, 2012
“We’re in this Life together” – from Jana
From: Jana Lucaccioni
Good News!!! Doggies have homes!
Almost 2 weeks to the day that I found them on the side of the road….they now both have been adopted and have homes. Unfortunately they were not able to go together, but at least they are safe and loved and have a home. They spent a week at the North County Animal Shelter (who could really use some Volunteers…esp. on Wednesdays) and were adopted from there.
I am grateful to all the people who “paid it forward” with emails, phone calls, prayers and holding the vision that they would find loving homes. I was truly touched by the out pouring of love and compassion and the desire to help from all of you and those you asked.
As a side note…through this chain of events and connection of emails…John received (via a friend) the most touching and wonderful story of gratitude and accomplishment from a lady he had helped years ago buy a home and how what he did set her on a path to build the most beautiful life for herself. She had lost touch with John but through this outreach of emails she was able to tell John how what he did was so important in her life and tell him how thankful she was. It brought tears to our eyes and expanded our hearts even more. We just never know how the things we do will touch and influence others lives!
A good ending to a sad beginning for these 2…and I hope this encourages and inspires you to stop the next time you see a dog(s) on the side of the road and lend a helping hand. We are all in this life together and it is only our love and compassion that defines who we are.
With Love and Gratitude, Jana
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 14, 2012
New Years Day Hike
Like to start the New Year off with a Hike in the State Park? Join your neighbors and bring your friends to this fun way to begin 2013. Click for the details and let’s take a hike!
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Hike for your New Year!
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 14, 2012
Reduced hours at Palomar PO – thoughts?
From: David Ross [mailto:editor@valleycenter.com]
The USPS has given Palomar Mountain residents a 30-day notice that the hours at the mountain post office will now be 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays, with the window closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday hours will remain the same: 8:30 a.m.–noon. This will be effective Jan. 26, 2013.
I’m wanting to get some comments from local residents about the new hours for an article I’m writing for The Roadrunner. Please contact me at the number below, or email me at editor@valleycenter.com if you want to comment about how the change will affect you, if at all.
Regards,
David Ross
Editor
Valley Roadrunner
760-749-1112
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“I can handle big news and little news. And if there’s no news, I’ll go out and bite a dog.”
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 13, 2012
Is it snowing? Here is a webcam for you:
Oh, it has tried to snow… just not quite cold enough to stick. Already had about 3 inches of rain in this storm. Maybe snow later tonight? Here is one of several webcams for you – thanks to Erik Thompson: http://palomarmountainwebcam.com/
Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 8, 2012
Earl Walls Service today and Video link
Today is the Celebration of Life for Earl Walls. Here is a lovely video of our dear friend.
You may also click for the most recent article from the UT. Able to join us today? Please try to car pool and allow extra time.
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Posted by: Bonnie Phelps | December 4, 2012
Dream Wedding and Palomar Insurance?
What does hosting a Dream Wedding at the Rose Parade and a great option for insurance on Palomar Mountain have in common? We have appreciated the service from Jereme Wilson, who provides for our homes and vehicles. Insurance can be hard to get and keep up here and he has been a pleasure to work with for us, and many of our clients.
Jereme is our local Farmers Insurance agent. Farmers is hosting a Dream Wedding on their Farmer’s Insurance Float in the Rose Parade. So, I thought this might be the perfect time to turn around his info, and pass on a fun wedding link:
Jereme Wilson
Farmers Insurance Agent
815 Mission Ave Ste 201
Oceanside, CA 92054-2862
Phone: 760-994-4819
CA Producer LIC #: 0F02834
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