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«« A BLUE ANGEL »»

A Blue Angel,
illuminates our path,
and the hard rock of the stairs,
are as ermine,
on our walks ...

All the way is light,
soft as snow,
but burning
quivering,
taking our bodies,
when snared
I'm by your side.

But rather,
mminha loved you,
spears perfumed water,
for my aching body.
The day is done,
the night was beautiful ...
Not given by Dawn ...

Morpheus comes again!
Pack my beloved.
Numbs your body and mine.

Serra-Mother, Starry Night
Joaquim Oliveira Words stay alive

"I am" Lightdancer Abrba-Nepal

"You are not anchored"
I hear...feel this voice deep within
anxiety is creeping in
How?
If only I found the way of how to achieve what I set out to do

then there it is...the answer comes from within

"Turn silent ... back to basics
sit in silence...take a walk in the cold
don't do/decide on anything other then feeling
feel from the inside out
feel your mind turn silent
soon you stretch into knowing
the next/first/immediate step to take"

How To Talk to People Who Are In Wheelchairs

(This post was first published August 2nd of last year, when few people were following me. I thought I would repost and update it today, with a picture.)

One of the things I notice when I am in my #wheelchair  is that many adults have difficulty knowing exactly what to say or how to act with someone who is in a wheelchair. Sometimes I notice inadvertent, side-glances; people who don't glance directly at me, but will furtively look at me and then look away, as though they're afraid of being caught staring.

I think that it is important to note that while you may be curious, some good general tips are as follows.  

Tip 1. If you are curious and want to look at my wheelchair, please openly look at me, as you would look at any other able-bodied adult, and make eye contact. This is much less hurtful to me than when people pretend to be looking at something else while sneaking side-glances at me and my wheelchair.

I think I know why they do this; it is an ingrained cultural concept that we should not stare at others who are different. However, doing that kind of thing makes me feel like I am some kind of bizarre person, and increases my feeling of isolation.

People often have a natural desire to look at a wheelchair. It's ok. A wheelchair is something out of the ordinary. However, it is immensely more painful to me if you give me a couple of sidelong glances and then move on without ever saying hello or acknowledging me. You don't have to talk to me, but please do nod or smile as you would do to a normal person. It restores my feeling of humanity and equality.

Tip 2. If you have questions, ask, in a polite and respectful manner. I am usually very happy to answer questions about my condition or why I am in a wheelchair. I know I make people curious, especially because I am young. Many people don't understand my disease, lupus, and want to know why I am in a wheelchair, especially when I don't have a visible cast or broken bone. Politely asking is not offensive; ignoring and staring covertly is.

Tip 3. If you have small children, and they ask you something like, "Mamma, why is that girl in a wheelchair?" The best way to respond is probably to say something like "I don't know; let's ask her." I have heard parents hush children up with a "Stop it, that question isn't appropriate," or they may say, "We don't ask people those sorts of things. It's rude." Children have a natural curiosity about the way the world functions. They want to know. And by allowing them to approach and talk to me, you are increasing their tolerance and acceptance for people with disabilities. Plus, the majority of people in wheelchairs are happy to interact with curious children. They ask the questions that the majority of adults are thinking, but are afraid to ask.

Tip 4. When talking to me, don't feel you need to kneel down or get on my level to talk with me face to face. While I understand that some people do that, thinking that it allows them to better make eye contact with me, but on the whole, it comes across as condescending. I know I'm in a wheelchair and I know that you're going to be looking down at me. Although I am 5'11'' when I stand up, in the wheelchair, I'm very short. And that's ok. Just talk to me as you'd talk to me if I stood up and was facing you. We're still on the same conversational level even if you tower above me. At the same time, don't hug a wheelchair user if you're just meeting them for the same time, unless you would hug a casual acquaintance in the same situation; make sure to treat those in a wheelchair with the same respect for physical distance you'd treat those who were able bodied. 

Tip 5. Offering help to a wheelchair user in obvious distress is ok.  For example, yesterday my motorized wheelchair went slightly off the road and got stuck in a patch of mud; I couldn't get it out of the mud without someone's help. Sometimes people walk on by, and look sympathetic, but aren't sure what to say for fear of offense. A kind, "can I help you?" or "Can I be of any assistance?" can sometimes be greatly appreciated. At the same time, if the wheelchair user says 'no, I'm fine," it's best to respect his/her preference. 

Tip 6. Not everyone in a wheelchair is paralyzed. But people usually assume that is why you would use one. Illness and frailty often make wheelchair use necessary, and it can be just as necessary as for those who cannot move their limbs at all. The reason I use a wheelchair is because of a neurocardiogenic syncopy issue, which is a miscommunication between my brain and my heart. I pass out when I stand for periods of time which can be as short as 30 seconds long. I know this is difficult to understand, but think of it in terms of computers: I blue-screen if I stand too long. 

Tip 7. Dogs sometimes freak out when they see people in wheelchairs. Even normally well behaved dogs. This is due to the fact that dogs' minds don't work like our own; they don't see a person sitting in a chair with wheels; they see a strange creature, half human, half wheelchair hybrid. So be prepared that your normally calm dog who's not used to seeing wheelchairs may turn suddenly upset when they see a person using one. Steady, calm your dog, and rein them in. It's not a training failure on your part; it's natural dog behavior and a part of how they perceive the world. If your dog will regularly come into contact with people who are in wheelchairs (for example, a neighbor or relative) it would be wise to train them to get used to a wheelchair. They see the world differently than we do. My dog, Sirius, is fully trained to adjust to the wheelchair. I've attached a picture of him and me interacting while I use my motorized wheelchair. 

If you have further questions about this, feel free to leave them in the comments- or reshare. I'm sure other folk who live and work in wheelchairs may have other feedback to add. The point I'm trying to express is etiquette; and these are the thoughts that often go through my mind when navigating stores, museums, or when I'm out in public. 

BTW, I am not, and cannot be a spokesperson for all wheelchair users. We are all unique and we all have our own preferences, as do all individuals. These are some generalities, and some are specific to me, but some other people who use wheelchairs or who are disabled may feel differently. This is why it is important to ask each person how they feel and what they would prefer. 

The reason I speak up with these tips is because I suspect a majority of them are across the board true for many disabled populations; we often get ignored rather than asked what we would like, because people are many times afraid to speak to us openly. Don't be afraid of offense. Discussing disability increases understanding and tolerance. 

The Verve Pipe-The Freshman

The Verve Pipe is an American rock band from East Lansing, Michigan. It was formed in 1992 by Brian and Brad Vander Ark, Brian Stout and Donny Brown. Abrba-Nepal 2012

Woman Admits to Poisoning Boyfriend With Visine Drops

A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman could spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting to police that she repeatedly poisoned her boyfriend with Visine eye drops for more than three years in a bid for his attention.

Vickie Jo Mills of Ayr Township, Pa., was arrested Thursday and charged with 10 counts of aggravated assault, 10 counts of simple assault and 10 counts of reckless endangerment after she told authorities she slipped Visine eye drops into the drinking water of her boyfriend, 45-year-old Thurman Edgar Nesbitt III.

Mills, who has a child with Nesbitt, told Pennsylvania State Police she put Visine drops, medicinally used to "get the red out" of eyes, into his drinking water 10 to 12 times since June 2009.

Nesbitt had been sick for years with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and blood pressure and breathing problems, according to police. His doctor, Dr. Harry Johnston, alerted authorities in after detecting traces of tetrahydrozoline, a chemical found in eye drops, in Nesbitt's blood tests.

A follow up test at the police station showed Nesbitt had 49 nanograms per milliliter of tetrahydrozoline in his system, categorized by medical experts as "an extremely high level, according to the Record Herald newspaper.

Mills, according to an affidavit, "never meant to kill him [Nesbitt], only wanted him to pay more attention to her."

Mills is currently free on $75,000 bail. She appeared in Fulton County Court on Monday but was granted a continuance request made by her defense team. She will next appear in court on Sept. 17.

The 30 charges filed against her carry a maximum combined sentence of 240 years in jail and more than $300,000 in fines, according to the judge in the case, Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott.

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Source:  Katie Kindelan
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/woman-admits-poisoning-boyfriend-visine-drops-150328306--abc-news-topstories.html

Gift from Nature Abrba-Nepal

Mountain in Nepal

Abrba-Nepal listing the major mountain of Nepal for promoting the beauty and its variety to the rest of the world.

Mountain/Peak	metres	feet	Section	notes
Mount Everest	8,848	29,029	Khumbu Mahalangur	Earth's highest from sea level
Kangchenjunga	8,586	28,169	Northern Kangchenjunga	3rd highest on Earth
Lhotse	8,516	27,940	Everest Group	4th highest
Makalu	8,462	27,762	Makalu Mahalangur	5th highest
Cho Oyu	8,201	26,906	Khumbu Mahalangur	6th highest
Dhaulagiri I	8,167	26,795	Dhaulagiri	7th highest
Manaslu	8,156	26,759	Mansiri	8th highest
Annapurna I	8,091	26,545	Annapurna	10th highest
Gyachung Kang	7,952	26,089	Khumbu Mahalangur	between Everest and Cho Oyu
Himalchuli	7,893	25,896	Mansiri	18th highest
Ngadi Chuli	7,871	25,823	Mansiri	First ascent 1970
Nuptse	7,861	25,791	Everest Group	319 metres prominence from Lhotse
Jannu	7,710	25,295	Kumbhakarna Kangchenjunga
Jongsong Peak	7,462	24,482	Janak	#57 in the world
Yangra	7,422	24,350	Ganesh
Kabru	7,412	24,318	Singalila Kangchenjunga
Chamlang	7,321	24,019	Barun Mahalangur	#79 in the world
Langtang Lirung	7,227	23,711	Langtang	#99 in the world
Chamar	7,187	23,579	Sringi	First ascent 1953
Pumori	7,161	23,494	Khumbu Mahalangur	First ascent 1962
Nemjung	7,140	23,425		First ascent 1983
Gauri Sankar	7,134	23,406	Rolwaling	First ascent 1979
Tilicho Peak	7,134	23,406	Annapurna	First ascent 1979
Api	7,132	23,399	Yoka Pahar Gurans	First ascent 1960
Baruntse	7,129	23,389	Barun Mahalangur	First ascent 1954
Nilgiri	7,061	23,166	Nilgiri Annapurna	First ascent 1962
Saipal	7,031	23,068	Saipal Gurans
Machapuchare	6,993	22,943	Annapurna	Sacred mountain, unclimbed
Kang Guru	6,981	22,904	Larkya or Peri	2005 avalanche kills 18
Dorje Lakpa	6,966	22,854	Langtang
Ama Dablam	6,812	22,349	Barun Mahalangur	"Mother and her necklace"
Kangtega	6,782	22,251	Barun Mahalangur	First ascent 1963
Cho Polu	6,735	22,096	Barun Mahalangur	First ascent 1999
Num Ri	6,677	21,906	Barun Mahalangur	First ascent 2002
Khumbutse	6,640	21,785	Khumbu Mahalangur	First mountain west of Everest
Thamserku	6,623	21,729	Barun Mahalangur	First ascent 1964
Dragmarpo Ri	6,578	21,581	Langtang	Unclimbed
Taboche	6,542	21,463	Khumbu Mahalangur	First ascent 1974
Singu Chuli	6,501	21,329	Annapurna	Trekking peak
Mera Peak	6,476	21,247	Himalayas	Trekking peak
Hiunchuli	6,441	21,132	Annapurna	Trekking peak (difficult)
Cholatse	6,440	21,129	Khumbu Mahalangur	Connected to Taboche
Kusum Kangguru	6,367	20,889	Barun Mahalangur	Trekking peak (difficult)
Ombigaichan	6,340	20,801	Barun Mahalangur
Kongde Ri	6,187	20,299	Barun Mahalangur	Trekking peak (difficult)
Imja Tse	6,160	20,210	Khumbu Mahalangur	Also known as Island Peak. Popular trekking peak.
Lobuche	6,145	20,161	Khumbu Mahalangur	Trekking peak
Nirekha	6,069	19,911	Khumbu Mahalangur	Trekking peak (difficult)
Baden-Powell Peak	5,825	19,111	Jugal	Formerly known as Urkema Peak
Pokalde	5,806	19,049	Khumbu Mahalangur	Trekking peak (moderate)
Mount Khumbila	5,761	18,901	Mahalangur	Unclimbed
Tharpu Chuli	5,663	18,579	Annapurna	Trekking peak
Kala Patthar	5,545	18,192	Khumbu Mah	Popular hiking peak below Pumori
Yala Peak	5,520	18,110	Langtang

Nepal Not for Jogging

Beauty Never Ends its Propagation

Pokhara is situated in the northwestern corner of the Pokhara Valley, which is a widening of the Seti Gandaki valley that lies in the midland region (Pahad) of the Himalayas. In this region the mountains rise very quickly and within 30 km, the elevation rises from 1,000 m to over 7,500 m. As a result of this sharp rise in altitude the area of Pokhara has one of the highest precipitation rates in the country (3,350 mm/year or 131 inches/year in the valley to 5600 mm/year or 222 inches/year in Lumle). Even within the city there is a noticeable difference in rainfall between the south and the north of the city, the northern part of the city situated at the foothills of the mountains experiences proportionally higher amount of precipitation. The Seti Gandaki is the main river flowing through the city. The Seti Gandaki (White River) and its tributaries have created several gorges and canyons in and around the whole city which gives intriguingly long sections of terrace features to the city and surrounding areas. These long sections of terraces are interrupted by gorges which are hundreds of meters deep. The Seti gorge runs through the whole city from north to south and then west to east and at places these gorges are only a few metres wide. In the north and south, the canyons are wider.

In the south the city borders on Phewa Tal (4.4 km²) at an elevation of about 827 m above sea level, and Lumle at 1,740 m in the north of the city touches the base of the Annapurna mountain range. 3 eight-thousand meter tall peaks (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu) can be seen from the city. The Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) with an elevation of 6,993 m is the closest to the city. The porous underground of the Pokhara valley favours the formation of caves and several caves can be found within the city limits. In the south of the city, a tributary of the Seti flowing out of the Phewa Lake disappears at Patale Chhango (पाताले छाँगो, Nepali for Hell's Falls, also called Davis Falls, after someone who supposedly fell into the falls) into an underground gorge, to reappear 500 metres further south. To the south-east of Pokhara city is the municipality of Lekhnath, a recently established town in the Pokhara valley, home to Begnas Lake.

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