Friday, January 4, 2008
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![]() ![]() LeprosyIdentified primarily by the skin lesions it causes, leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, peripheral nerves in the hands and feet, and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. Because of the deformities associated with it, leprosy has been one of the most feared diseases since biblical times. Contrary to popular belief, however, the leprosy mentioned in the Old Testament is likely an entirely different ailment than the one known today. Is leprosy treatable? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Cinco de Mayo (1862)Cinco de Mayo, the "Fifth of May," is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected victory over invading French troops at the Battle of Puebla. It is widely observed in Mexico and the US, particularly as a celebration of Mexican culture. However, it is distinct from Mexico's Independence Day, which is held annually on September 16 and commemorates Mexico's independence from Spanish rule in 1810. What became of the French after the Battle of Puebla? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Elizabeth Cochrane, AKA Nellie Bly (1864)Cochrane was a pioneering female journalist who wrote under the pseudonym Nellie Bly. She wrote investigative articles on topics such as the plight of female factory workers, and as a young woman worked as a foreign correspondent in Mexico. She later feigned insanity to gain access to an asylum and wrote an exposé that prompted much-needed reforms. In 1889, she circumnavigated the globe in 72 days, besting the fictional feat conceived by Jules Verne. What famous figure did she meet on the way? More... Discuss |
quondam discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Belonging to some prior time. |
Synonyms: | erstwhile, one-time, sometime, former, old |
Usage: | The employers' associations, that had helped the captains of industry to tear and rend labor, were now torn and rent by their quondam allies. |
![]() ![]() Richard le Gallienne (1866-1947) Discuss |
4 comments:
Good video, Patty, very thought provoking...EZ
Hey Patty.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
For the record, I believe that people who know how to work with hair are in the category of healers. One of my best Christmas gifts was discovering this itty bitty one-woman salon in walking distance of my house. The stylist even moonlights as a spiritual counselor. Like you, she seems to find her work to be her play. How lucky for clients!
May 2008 be really good to you...
Thank you for visiting, San. You always have the nicest things to say. I work with many older clients and some who have gone through Chemotherapy. It is very gratifying to make people feel better about themselves. I also have clients who grow their hair out and then let me cut it off to donate to Locks of Love.
Patty,
Another beautiful post. Keep up the great work. ou are a thoughtful and inspiring friend.
Jack
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