Happy Thanksgiving

-I am so thankful for God's many blessings!
I pray blessings to all those sharing this day.
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VOTE!

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Make your vote count today for America! Our third presidential election in the 21st century. We have had now 44 presidents.
I'm Taking pride in my right to vote...
Women only finally earned the right to vote since August 26, 1920! This being done, During the the push of President Woodrow Wilson through the house and Senate.
Largely, Due to NWP, (National Women's Party) and Alice Paul and maybe Edith Wilson's on that final push! Needless to say, it had been ongoing for decades beginning with Susan B. Anthony.
Wyoming the only state in the 19th century recognizing women as equals. They did not join the union till this was allowed... Imagine...


Learn More About Each President
18th Century
1. George Washington 2. John Adams
19th Century
3. Thomas Jefferson 15. James Buchanan
4. James Madison 16. Abraham Lincoln
5. James Monroe 17. Andrew Johnson
6. John Quincy Adams 18. Ulysses S. Grant
7. Andrew Jackson 19. Rutherford B. Hayes
8. Martin Van Buren 20. James Garfield
9. William Henry Harrison 21. Chester A. Arthur
10. John Tyler 22. Grover Cleveland
11. James K. Polk 23. Benjamin Harrison
12. Zachary Taylor 24. Grover Cleveland
13. Millard Fillmore 25. William McKinley
14. Franklin Pierce
20th Century
26. Theodore Roosevelt 35. John F. Kennedy
27. William Howard Taft 36. Lyndon B. Johnson
28. Woodrow Wilson 37. Richard M. Nixon
29. Warren G. Harding 38. Gerald R. Ford
30. Calvin Coolidge 39. James Carter
31. Herbert Hoover 40. Ronald Reagan
32. Franklin D. Roosevelt 41. George H. W. Bush
33. Harry S. Truman 42. William J. Clinton
34. Dwight D. Eisenhower
21st Century
43. George W. Bush 44. Barack Obama

Take pride and Make your Vote Count!

Chicken Farming

On one of my earlier post, I stated our granddaughter was interested in raising chickens. Last May that was accomplished. Our Madalyn came painted her chicken coop and the chickens arrived... Then the learning and care began...
During the heat of summer, we sadly lost 3 of them. Rebecca restocked her with 3 fine species of pretty black and white speckled. Eggs began arriving and out of the 10 one hen, began to do a little cock a doodle do. It was weak at first but is much stronger now and has quite a beautiful red comb and dangle! Madalyn returned home when school started once again. We have continued to gather the 4 or 5 eggs a day. And enjoying our breakfast of fresh eggs.
Our grandson likes to check them out on his visits. Hudson truly does not care for the noise of the rooster. But he does add character to the little coop.
Anyone have tips on care and life of raising chickens during the winter months?
The days are getting shorter and cold is moving in...
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Blessings to everyone

Trick or greater are about and blessings to them all.
I enjoyed a few last night ....



How about you?
Those on the east coast after Hurricane Sandy,I send blessings and prayers - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Turkey Vultures

The turkey vulture looks obnoxious and scary ,but actually is a very successful raptor.
In fact, I actually look forward to his arrival each spring.
A migratory bird, who goes south only when they know winter is definitely approaching. They do not return till the cold is going to stay gone. That is why, I trust them to let me know spring has arrived!





This interesting bird does not kill for food. He only feeds that which has been recently killed by another. In my area, it seems to be by automobiles or misfortune to the animal. They do not carry disease or bacteria because of their strong stomach acid. Cleaning our landscape is their forte.
The nearing of the scary holiday of tricksters, I came to ponder about this bird once again. Mostly because, the last couple of days, they have been missing.... I believe they have headed South....For my skies, do not have any of these beautiful soaring birds about.
Today i decided to learn more about them and happened upon the website.. Vulturesociety.homestead.com
They have great facts on this protected bird.
Plus a fun, YouTube video for Halloween.
Curious to your thoughts on seeing this magnificent soaring bird.
How do you feel?


The above photo is from them
Also the graphic is from the graphic fairy website.

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Completed Project

Yah, I am finished and in time! Auction is this Wednesday at "Eyes Open Iowa,"!
Now to get it off in the mail...



Back side of purse...then lastly inside.


Here is the site for the auction. They will be having a conference with speakers and attendees from all over our state. The silent auction is a side treat for fun and to raise funds for this non-profit organization. Below is listed the mission and newsletter


http://www.eyesopeniowa.org/

Mission

Leading Iowa communities in advocacy, education and collaboration to ensure adolescent sexual health.



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Recent News

State & County Adolescent Sexual Health Fact Sheets
A first-of-its-kind statewide adolescent sexual health fact sheet is now available. Reporting on more than the negative sexual health outcomes commonly associated with teens, EyesOpenIowa’s new state fact sheet employs a holistic view of adolescent sexual health. The fact sheet reports key indicators that impact upon sexual development as well as more typical indicators of sexual [...]





2009 Iowa Teen Birth Statistics by County Released
The Center for Health Statistics at the Iowa Department of Human Services has released 2009 data on teen births in the state of Iowa. In 2009, there were 3448 births to teen mothers. Of these births, 56%, or 1948, were to mothers age 13-18. The remaining 1500 teen births were to 19 year olds. Louisa [...]





Calendar of Events

EyesOpenIowa would like you to join us for an Open House on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We have moved to a new location in West Des Moines - 4000 Westown Parkway, Suite 204 and would like to give you a tour. (We are housed in the Independent Insurance Agents Building). We'll have snacks and give-aways and you'll have a chance to visit with our staff and hear about what we have to offer.

We look forward to seeing you then!

National “Let’s Talk Month” 2012

It’s October and National “Let’s Talk Month”. This is an opportunity to focus on the importance of family communication about sexuality.

We know that parents/caregivers are still the most important sex educators of their children, so this month we encourage planning activities that will help parents/caregivers feel better prepared and effective in communicating with their children.

EyesOpenIowa also has a resource library of dvd’s, books, pamphlets, curriculum and other materials available to assist educators in communicating with parents and their children. Click here for more information.

2012 EyesOpenIowa's Annual Conference
Where:

Marriott West Des Moines
1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266



Driving Directions

When:
Thursday November 1, 2012 at 9:00 AM CDT
-to-
Friday November 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM CDT
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This is an exciting time in the field of teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent sexual health with teen birth rates at an all time low. Exciting but challenging as well - there are many more teens to reach and work to do.

Join EyesOpenIowa at our Annual Conference and Pre-conference November 1 & 2 to ignite, energize and engage your teens and families in your dynamic programming.

Nora Gelperin of Answer and Bill Taverner, two award winning, dynamic speakers will highlight the conference that includes workshops on topics from Breaking Barriers for LGBTQ Youth to Technology Tricks for Sexuality Education, Engaging Youth Through a Life Size Game.. and many more!

Get more information

Register Now!

I can't make it

My contact information is below if you have any questions.

Thank you and we hope to see you in November!

Sincerely,
Julie Stone, Outreach & Special Projects Coordinator
EyesOpenIowa:Your Connection to Adolescent Sexual Health
julie@eyesopeniowa.org
515-276-6788










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Crazy quilt purse...

Progress is being made after taking Time with visits from my sweet family.
My deadline is fast approaching as Kristin says, it is needed by Oct 31st.
Oh my, anyway I do believe, I will have to stop now on the embroidering. Time to start constructing it into the purse it will become...
Thanks Barb for the offer of pressing wish you could just do that. I have finger pressed and hope it will look even better after timtex interfacing.
So... Tomorrow on with the construction.
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