Thursday, August 21, 2014

Family Heritage, History, and Time Travel!

It is getting to be that time of year again... festivals, history, family...all colide to make one wish there was time travel in the way of Claire (Outlander by Diana Gabaldon).

I love this series (both in book and tv series by STARZ) because of the well written way it was done. The author, Diana Gabaldon is a wonderful writer...and with my heritage of Scots occurring on both sides of my family tree, I felt a more personal connection to it as well. I never liked history in school. But reading this series was a fabulous way to enjoy history in another way.

Speaking of History and heritage, the ScotsFest in Tulsa, Oklahoma is back for the weekend of September 19-21, 2014! This is a great place to connect with your history and heritage of the highlands as well.

September is always so busy for me. I always plan on attending the festival and always seem to miss the weekend it occurs. :( I am hoping this year will be different.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Public Service Announcement/Fundraisers For a Cause

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Soy candles are sold by some of the gentleman for $17 each (they can be burned in a scentsy pot/burner as well -so I am told.)
The candles fundraiser doesn't seem to be listed on their site....but a phone # was left when the two young men came buy selling so that future interest could be called in: 918-689-3250.
You may ask why I am posting this here on my blog. This is my PSA for the end of summer. (PSA being "Public Service Announcement")
I believe in giving back to the community and in helping those who are trying to help themselves.
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Don't take my word for anything here...CHECK IT OUT for yourself. All the information for doing that is provided here. If you believe in the cause, contact them and support the cause, either by purchasing some candles (which make great gifts and the holidays are coming around soon) or by donating if that is what you wish.
This blog post was NOT requested. As far as I know, no one at Calvary Baptist Ministries even knows about it's existence. This is just a PSA for a worthy cause....people helping people. We don't need a disaster to help others in need. The world is dim and grey before night falls with the next disaster as it is...so... shed a little light. Help someone. (and helping someone doesn't have to be here or through this post or through this ministry even.) Helping others in need is a good deed worth doing and I hope those who read this will agree. Some times, helping others is as simple as spreading the word of the need so that it gets more support. Sometimes helping is a donation or a purchase that supports a good cause. Whatever form you choose...Best wishes to all....God Bless You!