Alex Haley of Roots

Alex Haley is the author of Roots. Did you know he sailed into Dalhousie New Brunswick? In the book It happened in New Brunswick by David Goss. I shall share some of what he wrote.

In August of 1988 Wharfinger Beezie Sullivan went to call on the captain of the Husky Vessel. Her job was to see that they treated the government property properly when they tied up at the wharf.. She remembered clearly the day that Alex Haley showed up on a ship that was loading paper for overseas markets from the huge town mill. It was customary she said to visit the captain on the ship to see if there was anything he needed while in port. On this occasion came a knock on the door and in walks in Alex Haley. “ I wonder if I can get a typewriter fixed while we’re docked “ he said to the captain. “ I know you” she said to Mister Haley and introduced herself. She told Mister Haley she could help him and went to see the typewriter. It was an old -fashioned one but she knew a man who could probably fix it. He came over and fixed the typewriter and never charged Alex Haley. Mister Haley liked the community so much that the following year he returned for a second helping of the hospitality of the villagers.Apparently Beezie said, Alex Haley served in the navy in WW11 maybe as a cook. After he became famous with his Roots book and TV show, he couldn’t get away from the news reporters ,or people who wanted him to be a speaker . He couldn’t even walk down the street without being recognized. So he would get on an ocean going vessel with his secretary Mister Simms so he could have solitude and write. While in Dalhousie he was taken on a tour of the village and tasted Salmon and Lobster. One of the residents gave him a whole salmon to put in the freezer on the ship. He autographed many books for the villagers. Once back on the ship he wrote to Sandy who had toured the village with him and to a Doreen: “ Dear Sandy and Doreen,Sandy will recall that visiting the airport, I used the chance to telephone my wife what a marvellous and unexpected pleasure I’d experienced in a town of which I never heard of called “ Dalhousie”. When I play it back in my mind my secretary Mister Simms and I were really given the red carpet treatment,eventually between yourself and Beezie. I want now to express to you directly that this past two days will stick with me and much more than some passing memory. You are, all whom I have met such unusual and warmly hospitable and generous people. Right now I am looking at my two jars of preserves! I truly look forward to returning next year on the Maria Gorthon and I will think of your family ( including two stray dogs and killer cat)many times before then.

Alex (Find the good and Praise it).

I would recommend this book by David Goss, there are lots of interesting stories in it.

I hope you enjoyed todays blog. And please stop by and see my genealogy products and more at

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* Genealogy = Family Trees= Ancestor= Where we come from.

　

My Appology Re Trying to find the right gift

I just had to send this out to all of you, I am sorry you received the same blog twice, not sure what happened . Sorry about that.
Allicor

Trying to find the right gift

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At some time or another have you ever tried to think of a gift to buy for someone and cannot come up with any ideas? This has happened to me many times. An elderly person has collected things all their lives, they have everything or most of them do.What can we give them? What about a new friend either online or that we met somewhere? What can we give them? We don't know what they like, or what they dislike. It is sometimes a very hard decision for us. I know for someone living where it is cold, hats and mittens or gloves are good gifts, but if there is no cold, then no need for mittens.As for clothes what are the styles they like? Well a funny tee shirt would solve many problems, especially for someone who loves humor.
For seniors or someone in the hospital, I think mugs and steins would be great gifts. And also great to give for Christmas or Birthdays.Since I have been creating in my store, I have come up with great ideas for gifts.
A photo of our family on mugs, on T-shirts too, and we must not forget nice greeting cards to go with the gift. Oh I know there are cards in the stores at a very cheap price but wouldn't you like to send that special person a card that is different?  Shopping online is easy, you can pay by credit card or paypal and you don't have to leave your home, the parcel comes right to your door. I have ordered some of my tee shirts, and some postcards and mugs which are beautiful. Yesterday I ordered some of my greeting cards to show my friends and family. If you would like to see my  products you can go to my website and click on each folder, be aware that there are more folders inside of the main folders in some. For example my greeting card folder has invitations,postcards,birthdays etc. Soon I am hoping to start sharing other store owner products in these blogs. In the meantime check out my gallery http://www.zazzle.com/allicor*
Remember now it is not to early to start your shopping.
Chow for now
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Trying to find the right gift

Mug URL

At some time or another have you ever tried to think of a gift to buy for someone and cannot come up with any ideas? This has happened to me many times. An elderly person has collected things all their lives, they have everything or most of them do.What can we give them? What about a new friend either online or that we met somewhere? What can we give them? We don't know what they like, or what they dislike. It is sometimes a very hard decision for us. I know for someone living where it is cold, hats and mittens or gloves are good gifts, but if there is no cold, then no need for mittens.As for clothes what are the styles they like? Well a funny tee shirt would solve many problems, especially for someone who loves humor.
For seniors or someone in the hospital, I think mugs and steins would be great gifts. And also great to give for Christmas or Birthdays.Since I have been creating in my store, I have come up with great ideas for gifts.
A photo of our family on mugs, on T-shirts too, and we must not forget nice greeting cards to go with the gift. Oh I know there are cards in the stores at a very cheap price but wouldn't you like to send that special person a card that is different?  Shopping online is easy, you can pay by credit card or paypal and you don't have to leave your home, the parcel comes right to your door. I have ordered some of my tee shirts, and some postcards and mugs which are beautiful. Yesterday I ordered some of my greeting cards to show my friends and family. If you would like to see my  products you can go to my website and click on each folder, be aware that there are more folders inside of the main folders in some. For example my greeting card folder has invitations,postcards,birthdays etc. Soon I am hoping to start sharing other store owner products in these blogs. In the meantime check out my gallery http://www.zazzle.com/allicor*
Remember now it is not to early to start your shopping.
Chow for now
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True Meaning of Christmas

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Well today I just want to stress how important it is to know that Christmas is not only for the material things, such as Christmas tree, presents,gatherings. It is also a time to remember why Christmas is celebrated for many people around the world. Christmas Day was set aside to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Don't get me wrong I love Christmas it is my most favorite holiday and I enjoy buying presents for my family. It makes me feel good, to see them open their gifts from me on Christmas morning. But it is also a good time to go to church. I used to love going to the midnight mass,but they changed that and many go to an earlier mass but nevertheless a visit to church on Christmas Eve is a very nice thing to  do. I also put up a manger every Christmas, it has its own corner in my room ,I feel that it is a very nice gesture on my part.  And today I created the greeting card above and a beautiful verse inside for anyone who wants to send it to friends and family. The image has baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and angels on it. I am proud of this product. Click on the url it will take you to the card and if you want to see more of my Christmas Cards go to my Christmas folder at http://www.zazzle.com/allicor*

Until next time

Chow

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Getting ideas

For everyone who is creating. Are you having a hard time coming up with ideas of what to add on your products? Well my ideas comes on the spurt of the moment many times. I am at the bingo a slogan comes to mind so I make a note of it. I am out driving , I see a pet  ,hmm this gives me an idea on something else. I keep trying to come up with something that is different. We don't want to create an identical store.  Everyone who shops or many who shop want's something that is not worn by everyone else. Take pictures of various things. One day I saw this duck family and  I snapped two or three photos and on one of the photos one of the ducks was spreading his wings and lifting his leg. That was a good shot so he or she is on one of my products.
Now my late husband had Alzheimers so I created a few things for Alzheimer patients which I personally think it is a great product for someone with the disease. I want to create more .
So if you hit a block and cannot think of anything, go for a walk, look around your house, take a drive ,and be sure to have your camera ready at all times. 
We are now seven following me, and many some are coming in to read and leave. I would really like to start featuring other stores along with mine here. My friend Rose (Sketchart 26) has a blog going that I intend on joining, as soon as this blog gets busier. She has a great idea  that helps promote our sites.  I will share all of this with you soon and I am sure you will all want to follow me by joining her blog.
Until next time, please spread the word about this blog to your friends so we can get this blog going in full force.
Have a great day
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Alzheimers Disease

What is Alzheimers? Who can get Alzheimers? Is it catching?  Well in my medical book here is what it says; Alzeimers's disease is a progressive disorder of the brain causing loss of memory or serious mental deterioration. Back then the medical book said little is known about the cause of the disorder but research shows that nerve endings in the cortex of the brain degenerate and disrupt the passage of electrochemical signals between the cells.Under the microscope  this area can be seen and they are called "plaques". Plus the nerve cells themselves develop abnormal fibers called "neurofibrillary tangles. The more placques and tangles the greater the disturbance in interlectual function and memory loss.  This disease isn't contagious but there are some cases that they follow in the family. For example I believe my husband grandmother had it ,she died in an asylum and we were told she was insane, and my late husband had Alzheimers and now his sister has it. They estimated that 2 to 3 percent of the population over 60 years of age will get it. Usually they detect Alzheimers by eliminating other illnesses have been ruled out such as brain tumors,strokes,infections,and alchoholism.What are the symptoms?  Well in my late husband's case, he was an electrician and a good one and usually in about 15 minutes he had a lamp repaired or a plug installed. I noticed it was taking him longer to do these things. And then his driving I noticed he was making mistakes instead of being on the right side of the road he would cross on the left side. 

Here are some of the signs that could be Alzheimers if your love ones has some of these see your family doctor . If the person had a good memory and now cannot remember appointment dates,forgets something he just heard, and if he or she repeats the same thing over and over. (this could be a sign).

Trouble concentrating, or trouble following a plan or recipe. (can be another sign).

Trouble trying to drive to a familiar location, or having a hard time doing a budget that he or she used to do with no problems. Not remembering the date or what day it is. (could be a sign) having a hard time to follow a conversation  or joining in and if they do they repeat over and over.Losing things or misplacing them and cannot find them.The moods of a person with Alzheimers can change they get depressed, scared,, suspicious, If you have some of these signs it doesn't necessary mean you have Alzheimers, because as we age we do have memory losses. I remember once my computer was right near my kitchen stove and I had put eggs on to boil and was concentrating so hard on my genealogy that Poof the water ran dry in my pot with my eggs. What a mess!. My husband had Alzheimers his progressed fast. This disease is so very hard on the caregivers as the disease progresses, so to all you caregivers out there I can say this " I have been there, I know what you are going through" Take time out for yourselves you need it, go for a coffee break or to see a neighbor or take in a movie. There is help out there ask for it. I took care of my husband at home, I have no regrets and  I would do it all over again if I had to.

Now I created a few things that I thought just might be helpful for an Alzheimers Patient. They wander off, they get lost, and they can be out of the house before you know it. I created a couple of tee shirts, hat , and buttons or badges which would be ideal. When you purchase them, change the phone number to the number where you or someone can be reached. If someone spots your love one they can contact the right persons. You can find these in my tee shirts, buttons, and hat folders, and also I created a nice donation card if you are just a reader and want to donate to Alzheimers Societies in your neighborhood, you can find this in my greeting card folder look in invitations  all at http://www.zazzle.com/allicor*

Thanks for reading this , I have been wanting to blog about Alzheimers for a very long time.

Chow for now

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