FFS — “Back in the Day”

June 13, 2009

Today was a beautiful day in June. The skies were blue with temperatures in the 70s. I think what made the day particularly special for me was the opportunity to spend time with students of The Family Foundation School, a boarding school for troubled teen girls and boys at the location where The Family Foundation […]

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B-Iris- Star Ship Enterprise (44)

June 8, 2009

B-Iris- Star Ship Enterprise (44) Originally uploaded by Mikea44646 Planted in the Fall of 2007 – my “Starship Enterprise” Iris Plants have blossomed. What is significant about this plant is the story of why I planted them. As you may have guessed, Star Trek reference in the name of this particular species of plant (if […]

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Strength through Weakness

June 1, 2009

Father Ralph Pfau – (Father John Doe to those of us familier with the “Golden Books” & Tapes) – told the story below at an AA retreat some 50 years ago.  At the therapeutic boarding school where I work, FJD’s writings and talks have been part of the core living skills and program curriculum for over 30 years. Rather then paraphrasing […]

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Sunshine, Music & SERVICE – Memorial Day in Hancock

May 30, 2009

Happy Memorial Day – (Week) – Last Weekend was the Memorial Day celebration Spring Festival here in Hancock New York. What a great time we had. The Hancock Partners with the help of community members created an opportunity for sharing and honoring our men and woman in uniform. Here we see students from the local […]

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Chicks in a Tub – Wow!

May 27, 2009

I’m not sure what is more fun Playing with chicks in the tub or posting about it. Click this link => dscn22102

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26 new Arrivals!

May 27, 2009

My sister is Wild about Chickens! Maybe there is something contagious in the idea – I’m not sure but now my wife and I have 26 Chicks brooding in the laundry room. 

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Look its Bambi – Close and personal!

May 27, 2009

– Here we see one of the fawns from the post below along with the shadows of the two students who took the picture.

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A Deer Family on the Soccer Field

May 27, 2009

Doe and two fawns on Soccer Field at the Family Foundation School Hancock NY At the therapeutic boarding school just up the road, students will reply to the question “How are we doing today?” with the  answer  – “Bright eyed and bushy tailed!”   Well here is a picture of a Doe and her two fawns […]

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Hancock NY – 2009 SPRING FESTIVAL

May 23, 2009

 The 2009 SPRING FESTIVAL sponsored as a project of the Hancock Partners is underway! Great times for all.  Among the many events throughout the weekend, students from theFamily Foundation School, a Therapeutic Boarding Schoolin Hancock NY, will be performing.  “The Harvest & Spring Festivals, begun in 2005, have proved very successful and have grown in size […]

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Synchronicity: Facebook, Third Day, and Carl Jung

May 22, 2009

“I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.” (Dalai Lama) I was looking up the spelling and meaning of “Synchronicity” because I wanted to Tweet about experiancing it. As I googled – the moment became more pronounced.   Synchronicity is an expression for “Meaningful Coincidence”.  I value these moments […]

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