Cheating is fast becoming as common as pizza. This is however not an invitation to put on your paranoid slippers and start imagining that every man in sight (perhaps even one who is bedridden and can't get around without you) is cheating.
There are some fool-proof signs that will out a cheating spouse, and surprisingly, they are not the obvious ones you would be expecting. I mean, get real: how many husbands WOULD actually leave lipstick stains on their collars? So learn to look for the not-so-obvious like:
1. Incessant and Unjust complaints
If your husband suddenly starts finding fault with things he was perfectly okay with before, consider yourself put on notice because it means that there is now someone else in his life, new apparently, whose opinion he values enough to want to overturn all that was previously familiar and normal. Chances are, he will start wanting to change the little things like your shampoo, or your laundry detergent, or the way you arrange the scrambled eggs on the plate, or even the way you wax the floors and before you know it, he decides the little things are not enough, he wants to change his wife.
2. Instincts
For most of us, every time we ignore our instincts, we end up regretting it, and in truth, a woman's instincts are usually more accurate than she gives them credit for. If you suddenly start getting that feeling in the pit of your stomach that he is 'stepping out on you', you may want to start being more alert.
3. Body Language
There is a lot to be said for body language no matter how people may underrate them. A cheating husband will, at some level, feel guilt (unless of course he is a sociopath) and invariably, if you are good, you can virtually smell and SEE the guilt coming out of his pores. Of course, every cheat is also a liar (whoever heard of an honest cheat), so if you suspect cheating, then you have to be on your toes to catch him out in a lie. Clue, body language. It may not always be about holes in his story; sometimes, it's in the way he tells them. Studies have shown that not all liars avoid eye contact; in fact some go out of their way to make eye contact so you have to look for other clues.
4. Kissing
If your spouse has been lip-locked with someone else, invariably, his kissing style changes. It may be subtle or overt but once he has kissed the forbidden lips, the next time he touches lips with you, he unconsciously mimics the other woman's technique. This does not however suggest that he wouldn't kiss differently if say, he was punched on the lips by the friendly neighbourhood burglar while the latter was carting away family treasures, nor is this meant to suggest that 20 years down the line, he would kiss you the same way he did at your wedding ceremony. You can easily figure out where to draw the line being that you are a sensible woman.
5. Excessive explanations
Do you remember being a kid with an overeager imagination? When you were asked who had been in the cookie jar, you made up stories ranging from burglars to fairies in order to protect the real culprit, you; but when you were innocent of the 'theft', you simply said, "I don't know".
When a man has been unfaithful, a simple "How was work?" is likely to earn you incredible accounts of how he got delayed because his boss decided to do the rumba on the conference table.
6. Suspicion
An unfaithful spouse will suddenly, and for no obvious reason, become suspicious of you, accusing you of flirting with everyone from the mailman to the elderly gentleman next door. If he was previously not the unreasonably jealous type, then be alert because most cheats abide by the principle: an attack is the best defence. So while you are busy fending off his attacks, he may be quietly and happily cheating on the side.
7. He gives you unusually free rein with his gadgets
Most people check the phones and e-mails first if they suspect someone is cheating and so, most cheats have learnt to grow with the times. If he is being unusually non-possessive of his gadgets, then you may have cause for alarm because not only is he cheating, he is also consistently wiping off the evidence!!! It's like premeditated cheating!
8. Follow the money
Every cheating man wants to do right by his lady love so naturally, he resorts to gifts and trips. If you can follow his spending habits, you may have a shot at catching him at it.
Please note that there are exceptions to every rule, but if four or more of these signs are present, you may want to keep a closer eye on your man.
The worst thing you can do is confront a cheating husband before you have all the facts or evidence. Chances are, he will deny it and 'up' his cheating, daring you to catch him at his game - if you can!!!
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Running a Productive Home
"Somewhere along the line we stopped believing we could do anything. And if we don't have our dreams, we have nothing." Billy Bob Thornton as Charlie in the movie The Astronaut Farmer
It is said that 'A family that prays together, stay together.' But I have come to believe that 'A family that dreams together is inseparable.'
A family is a unit made up of individuals. In most cases there is a husband (the leader) and wife (the 'second-in-command') with children. It is a team were one is born into. Upsetting the functionality of a family leads to serious losses to its members.
A family does not exist, apart for a reason. It is important to find your purpose as a family. This may involve individual soul searching, identifying what you want as a family (vision), what you stand for (values) and what you are good at or have (resources). These things bring fulfillment into families.
Some of the most important issues in a family are integration, consultation and good leadership. The husband is by nature the leader and his role is to support and advance the cause of his team. He protects the members and stirs the course on behalf of the family. Being authoritative normally leads to down fall and subsequent loss of his most needed pride. On the other hand being docile and passive, creates even more problems. They say 'organisations (and families) fall on leadership.'
Vision
A family without a vision is of cause going nowhere. At the end members will start to seek purpose somewhere. Develop a vision. You may have to write it. A family vision is simply a dream or what you see yourself in 5, 10, 20 or 30 years. The vision can be broken down into sub-visions and goals covering specific area. If you want support, allow participation from each family member. Give feedback on progress. Track progress. Make everyone buy in to the vision.
One of the most inspiring movies I ever watched is 'The Astronaut Farmer.' I like in particular Charlie's father-in-law's words when he said, "I couldn't get my family to eat together. You have your family dreaming together." It was indeed a crazy dream! But the idea of Charlie, a farmer, making a rocket and managing to take it to space, despite opposition from banks, the community and even the government, is really amazing. This shows the power of a family with a single dream! Nothing can stop a family united in a dream!
Marriage
Marriage or the relationship between the parents dictates the stability of a family unit, and is to be valued as top priority. On long term basis, trust and honesty become more important than physical features of the couple. Once trust is broken, it's not easy to be restored. But it can! Be a person of integrity by keeping the words in the vows that you promised your spouse. Help each other to realise personal dreams. A successful family helps each member to realise his or her dream. Selfishness brings frustration to family members.
Values
Values go from top to bottom. The parents' values become the children's value. A study in schools in Pretoria East's the low density suburbs really shocked many. 82% of the children admitted that they have at least once seen their parent bribing someone. Above 50% said it happened more than once. These are the so called affluent suburbs where managers and leaders stay. These statistics say not just a lot but the truth, but about the current leadership. And this is the seed that has been sown to the children.
Changing and keeping values is not an easy task and is not a one day job. Never the less 'integrity starts at home'. The reason why our nations are in a mess is because there is no integrity at home. We are nice angles on Sundays and devils at home. We criticise leaders or relatives right in front of our children and expect the children to respect the same leaders and relatives we criticise. If you bad mouth your pastor or church in front of your children, how do you expect them to obey them? And it's even worse when parents fight in front of children.
I will not say anything further on this!!
Children
Children follow parents. They do not do what you say, but what you do. So forget about giving them a lot of lectures, 'just do it!' Remember every child is looking for a hero. If they do not find one in the home, they will look somewhere else. Be the model. Spend time with them. Kids do not really want toys, 'they want you.' Do not ignore them, otherwise they will find someone who does not ignore them, somewhere else. And it's gonna look bad if the bad guy next door gives your kids the attention they need. Kids obey people who give them attention. At the same time, kids need to be disciplined. It's surprisingly true that, actually they like it.
Create good memories for your children. I mean you would not want the kids to remember their father as the guy who watch TV all the time or never at home. If you do not teach your children, the TV will do it for you. Is this want you want?
Family Systems
Run the family finances using wise principles. Put up economic and social systems to handle your family as well as extend family. Introduce systems to run your finances and home economics. Have system to deal with friends and relative, systems to deal with health etc. If there is anything you are going to do a number of times, put systems in place. Agree on these systems and adjust them as you go.
Systems take you out of the constantly endless decision making processes. They save time because everyone knows how things are done. They ensure consistency and hence enforces fairness. Even if you are not around your spouse or kids will know what to do. Families with common vision and fixed systems have less arguments or conflicts or blaming. Normally the systems are made in a sober environment long before the critical situation come.
The systems should reflect your values, goals, environment and must be fair. Adjust the systems with time. Accept your limitation. With time the systems will define your culture and identity. As a family, if everyone does as he or she want, or by force, success is surely not coming your way!
Family Finances
Like a business, each family needs to manage finances well. Each family has an 'Income statement' or a budget. A budget is not just a planning tool but a system to control finances. The income statements show ALL your earnings and expenses or saving for a given period, in most cases per month. It is not wise to spend more than you earn, because you will have to borrowing. Aim to save and invest at least 10% of your income. Put it in secure funds or investments. Ask for advice from trusted experts or even study a bit on personal finance. A $10 text book on personal finance can save you a lot of money and change the course of your family finances. A budget normally has the following items;
1) Non-negotiable or fixed expenses: rent, taxes, insurance, food, transport, car and house payments, church or religious giving etc.
2) Retirement: Money set aside into pension fund etc.
3) Long-term savings: Money set aside for car purchases, major home fix-ups, or to pay down substantial debt loads.
4) Irregular expenses: major repair bills, new appliances, etc.
5) Fun money: Money set aside for entertainment or holiday purposes.
A family 'balance sheet' is increasingly becoming an important document. It is a statement of everything you own and your credits. It lists current assets such as cash in bank or investment accounts, long-term assets such as shares and real estate, current liabilities (what you owe) such as loan debt and mortgage debt due, or overdue, long-term liabilities such as mortgage and other loan debt. Securities and real estate values are listed at market value rather than at historical cost or cost basis. A Family's Net Worth is the difference between the family's total assets and total liabilities. This is normally used to measure how wealthy the family is.
Being wealth is not necessarily having big figures on your budget, but what is accumulated over time, by ensuring that expenses are less than income, as well as saving/investing the difference. Many families have huge budgets but little net worth because of over expenditure.
Have a great day!
For more information and articles visit It's My Footprint, http://www.itsmyfootprint.com.
It is said that 'A family that prays together, stay together.' But I have come to believe that 'A family that dreams together is inseparable.'
A family is a unit made up of individuals. In most cases there is a husband (the leader) and wife (the 'second-in-command') with children. It is a team were one is born into. Upsetting the functionality of a family leads to serious losses to its members.
A family does not exist, apart for a reason. It is important to find your purpose as a family. This may involve individual soul searching, identifying what you want as a family (vision), what you stand for (values) and what you are good at or have (resources). These things bring fulfillment into families.
Some of the most important issues in a family are integration, consultation and good leadership. The husband is by nature the leader and his role is to support and advance the cause of his team. He protects the members and stirs the course on behalf of the family. Being authoritative normally leads to down fall and subsequent loss of his most needed pride. On the other hand being docile and passive, creates even more problems. They say 'organisations (and families) fall on leadership.'
Vision
A family without a vision is of cause going nowhere. At the end members will start to seek purpose somewhere. Develop a vision. You may have to write it. A family vision is simply a dream or what you see yourself in 5, 10, 20 or 30 years. The vision can be broken down into sub-visions and goals covering specific area. If you want support, allow participation from each family member. Give feedback on progress. Track progress. Make everyone buy in to the vision.
One of the most inspiring movies I ever watched is 'The Astronaut Farmer.' I like in particular Charlie's father-in-law's words when he said, "I couldn't get my family to eat together. You have your family dreaming together." It was indeed a crazy dream! But the idea of Charlie, a farmer, making a rocket and managing to take it to space, despite opposition from banks, the community and even the government, is really amazing. This shows the power of a family with a single dream! Nothing can stop a family united in a dream!
Marriage
Marriage or the relationship between the parents dictates the stability of a family unit, and is to be valued as top priority. On long term basis, trust and honesty become more important than physical features of the couple. Once trust is broken, it's not easy to be restored. But it can! Be a person of integrity by keeping the words in the vows that you promised your spouse. Help each other to realise personal dreams. A successful family helps each member to realise his or her dream. Selfishness brings frustration to family members.
Values
Values go from top to bottom. The parents' values become the children's value. A study in schools in Pretoria East's the low density suburbs really shocked many. 82% of the children admitted that they have at least once seen their parent bribing someone. Above 50% said it happened more than once. These are the so called affluent suburbs where managers and leaders stay. These statistics say not just a lot but the truth, but about the current leadership. And this is the seed that has been sown to the children.
Changing and keeping values is not an easy task and is not a one day job. Never the less 'integrity starts at home'. The reason why our nations are in a mess is because there is no integrity at home. We are nice angles on Sundays and devils at home. We criticise leaders or relatives right in front of our children and expect the children to respect the same leaders and relatives we criticise. If you bad mouth your pastor or church in front of your children, how do you expect them to obey them? And it's even worse when parents fight in front of children.
I will not say anything further on this!!
Children
Children follow parents. They do not do what you say, but what you do. So forget about giving them a lot of lectures, 'just do it!' Remember every child is looking for a hero. If they do not find one in the home, they will look somewhere else. Be the model. Spend time with them. Kids do not really want toys, 'they want you.' Do not ignore them, otherwise they will find someone who does not ignore them, somewhere else. And it's gonna look bad if the bad guy next door gives your kids the attention they need. Kids obey people who give them attention. At the same time, kids need to be disciplined. It's surprisingly true that, actually they like it.
Create good memories for your children. I mean you would not want the kids to remember their father as the guy who watch TV all the time or never at home. If you do not teach your children, the TV will do it for you. Is this want you want?
Family Systems
Run the family finances using wise principles. Put up economic and social systems to handle your family as well as extend family. Introduce systems to run your finances and home economics. Have system to deal with friends and relative, systems to deal with health etc. If there is anything you are going to do a number of times, put systems in place. Agree on these systems and adjust them as you go.
Systems take you out of the constantly endless decision making processes. They save time because everyone knows how things are done. They ensure consistency and hence enforces fairness. Even if you are not around your spouse or kids will know what to do. Families with common vision and fixed systems have less arguments or conflicts or blaming. Normally the systems are made in a sober environment long before the critical situation come.
The systems should reflect your values, goals, environment and must be fair. Adjust the systems with time. Accept your limitation. With time the systems will define your culture and identity. As a family, if everyone does as he or she want, or by force, success is surely not coming your way!
Family Finances
Like a business, each family needs to manage finances well. Each family has an 'Income statement' or a budget. A budget is not just a planning tool but a system to control finances. The income statements show ALL your earnings and expenses or saving for a given period, in most cases per month. It is not wise to spend more than you earn, because you will have to borrowing. Aim to save and invest at least 10% of your income. Put it in secure funds or investments. Ask for advice from trusted experts or even study a bit on personal finance. A $10 text book on personal finance can save you a lot of money and change the course of your family finances. A budget normally has the following items;
1) Non-negotiable or fixed expenses: rent, taxes, insurance, food, transport, car and house payments, church or religious giving etc.
2) Retirement: Money set aside into pension fund etc.
3) Long-term savings: Money set aside for car purchases, major home fix-ups, or to pay down substantial debt loads.
4) Irregular expenses: major repair bills, new appliances, etc.
5) Fun money: Money set aside for entertainment or holiday purposes.
A family 'balance sheet' is increasingly becoming an important document. It is a statement of everything you own and your credits. It lists current assets such as cash in bank or investment accounts, long-term assets such as shares and real estate, current liabilities (what you owe) such as loan debt and mortgage debt due, or overdue, long-term liabilities such as mortgage and other loan debt. Securities and real estate values are listed at market value rather than at historical cost or cost basis. A Family's Net Worth is the difference between the family's total assets and total liabilities. This is normally used to measure how wealthy the family is.
Being wealth is not necessarily having big figures on your budget, but what is accumulated over time, by ensuring that expenses are less than income, as well as saving/investing the difference. Many families have huge budgets but little net worth because of over expenditure.
Have a great day!
For more information and articles visit It's My Footprint, http://www.itsmyfootprint.com.
Monday, 17 September 2012
Recipe for School Success: Read and Read Some More!
Every parent wants their child to be successful in school, but for some, despite best intentions, success seems elusive. Kids don't like the homework, the school lunch, the teacher, or their new-year excitement quickly fades. What makes one child more successful in school than another? There are many factors, to be sure, but if you pressed this former teacher and parent of two very enthused and happy students, I would have to say READING. Why? Because reading is a vehicle to so much knowledge, entertainment and skills. As a former high school English teacher, I rarely if ever encountered a strong writer who wasn't also a strong reader; I think this is because reading well-written material provides a model for writing. Math requires good reading skills for word problems. Families who read together have a template for life-long learning. So how to incorporate more reading into your home?
Here is my Reading Recipe for Success:
1. Read TO your kids. I started reading to my children when they were infants just home from the hospital, which had given us a picture book of bold black, white and red shapes that seemed to fascinate and stimulate my kids when they were babies. Soon after that, they enjoyed the board books that they could explore with their fingertips: fuzzy puppies to pet, buttons to press, etc. When they were big enough to follow a story, they enjoyed all the classics: Dr. Seuss, Where the Wild Things Are, Little Critter, etc.
2. Read WITH your kids. When their attention spans got a little longer, say around age 5 or 6, they began to enjoy easy-to-understand chapter books from such series as Junie B. Jones and Little House on the Prairie. When they could read to themselves, I still read to them. Why? Because they may be mature enough for complex plots and character development, but frustrated by new vocabulary or longer sentences. Although my daughter reads very well, certain books, like the Harry Potter series, would have discouraged her to read on her own because of the rich vocabulary, British idioms and complex sentences. By listening to me read it aloud, she got to hear the flow of the language, learn new words, and use her imagination to paint vivid scenes in her head. On her own, she could read the Roald Dahl books and The Name of This Book Is Secret series, and excellent one introduced to us by her teacher. My son has enjoyed Flat Stanley, Goosebumps and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. When he went through a reluctant reader phase, I resorted to the ace-in-the-hole for boys, Captain Underpants. Guaranteed to get any boy reading. Just be prepared for a LOT of potty humor around the house.
3. Read IN FRONT OF your kids. Even when they get too old to let you read to them, make sure your kids still see YOU reading. Even though they may not admit it anymore, you're still their biggest role model. Nagging them to read will mean nothing if you don't do it. Hardcover classic, pulp fiction paperback, New York Times, National Enquirer, laptop or Kindle, it doesn't matter - just model a lifelong love of reading. It also helps to tune in to what your kid or teen likes to read, and make that material available, as gifts, trips to the library or a Kindle. When I taught high school English, I would bring in the (high school appropriate) books that my husband and I had finished and leave them on a shelf for any students who wanted them. One eager young Sci-Fi fan made off with my husband's entire discarded collection of Star Wars novels. It was both amusing and very gratifying. Try feeding your kids' love of reading... you'll be glad you did.
What books have your kids enjoyed? Share in the comments!
Here is my Reading Recipe for Success:
1. Read TO your kids. I started reading to my children when they were infants just home from the hospital, which had given us a picture book of bold black, white and red shapes that seemed to fascinate and stimulate my kids when they were babies. Soon after that, they enjoyed the board books that they could explore with their fingertips: fuzzy puppies to pet, buttons to press, etc. When they were big enough to follow a story, they enjoyed all the classics: Dr. Seuss, Where the Wild Things Are, Little Critter, etc.
2. Read WITH your kids. When their attention spans got a little longer, say around age 5 or 6, they began to enjoy easy-to-understand chapter books from such series as Junie B. Jones and Little House on the Prairie. When they could read to themselves, I still read to them. Why? Because they may be mature enough for complex plots and character development, but frustrated by new vocabulary or longer sentences. Although my daughter reads very well, certain books, like the Harry Potter series, would have discouraged her to read on her own because of the rich vocabulary, British idioms and complex sentences. By listening to me read it aloud, she got to hear the flow of the language, learn new words, and use her imagination to paint vivid scenes in her head. On her own, she could read the Roald Dahl books and The Name of This Book Is Secret series, and excellent one introduced to us by her teacher. My son has enjoyed Flat Stanley, Goosebumps and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. When he went through a reluctant reader phase, I resorted to the ace-in-the-hole for boys, Captain Underpants. Guaranteed to get any boy reading. Just be prepared for a LOT of potty humor around the house.
3. Read IN FRONT OF your kids. Even when they get too old to let you read to them, make sure your kids still see YOU reading. Even though they may not admit it anymore, you're still their biggest role model. Nagging them to read will mean nothing if you don't do it. Hardcover classic, pulp fiction paperback, New York Times, National Enquirer, laptop or Kindle, it doesn't matter - just model a lifelong love of reading. It also helps to tune in to what your kid or teen likes to read, and make that material available, as gifts, trips to the library or a Kindle. When I taught high school English, I would bring in the (high school appropriate) books that my husband and I had finished and leave them on a shelf for any students who wanted them. One eager young Sci-Fi fan made off with my husband's entire discarded collection of Star Wars novels. It was both amusing and very gratifying. Try feeding your kids' love of reading... you'll be glad you did.
What books have your kids enjoyed? Share in the comments!
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
The Filipino Simple Family Lifestyle
Bicol zone is now at the top of tourist destinations nowadays, not simply because of the magnificent attractions or the eye-catching man made attractions, yet its all about the family lifestyle of people.Being a grown up in an average state of family lifestyle I can say I am unfortunate to live with so much luxuriant or material things, nevertheless I am honed in a simple and humble lifestyle, but I am happy enough that me and my family is blessed to gain a very wonderful and memorable experiences than anybody because love is rich within me and my family at home.
There is a message that tells people "Live A Simple Life" It's an easy to understand quote despite that significant for every family. Living in such a simple way is indeed a happy one you know why? Because in each and every simple and little thing we carry out can define the true concept of "happiness." It may sound "corny" for some people. But the simple fact nowadays I discovered that living a happy life is more essential unlike living a perfect life. The simple family lifestyle will provide a choice on how you enjoy life to the fullest.
At the time of my cousin's childhood years she learns to play an old or native Filipino game like the Patentero, this is a game usually played during the night particularly in full moon, at the midst of a breezy and relaxing nighttime, you will be able to hear screams of children's voice, it's exhausting however this game really is fun. There are times that her mother, father as well as brother and sister travel together having a family bonding, they play, eat and have the enjoyment with one another. A family condition of life are not going to hinder everybody to be deprive of being happy. They will be playing as a family in the large area rice field to play volleyball and in a rainy day. Are you aware that it's funnier when compared to the usual volleyball court or in the seaside type of volleyball, you will certainly not be able to measure the happiness and the challenge it brings. The challenge will be in getting rid of mud. This type of family lifestyle provides you the feeling of satisfaction.
Be sure to endure something totally new given that life is to short live life to the fullest and simple family lifestyle provides you will get you will never ever forget.
There is a message that tells people "Live A Simple Life" It's an easy to understand quote despite that significant for every family. Living in such a simple way is indeed a happy one you know why? Because in each and every simple and little thing we carry out can define the true concept of "happiness." It may sound "corny" for some people. But the simple fact nowadays I discovered that living a happy life is more essential unlike living a perfect life. The simple family lifestyle will provide a choice on how you enjoy life to the fullest.
At the time of my cousin's childhood years she learns to play an old or native Filipino game like the Patentero, this is a game usually played during the night particularly in full moon, at the midst of a breezy and relaxing nighttime, you will be able to hear screams of children's voice, it's exhausting however this game really is fun. There are times that her mother, father as well as brother and sister travel together having a family bonding, they play, eat and have the enjoyment with one another. A family condition of life are not going to hinder everybody to be deprive of being happy. They will be playing as a family in the large area rice field to play volleyball and in a rainy day. Are you aware that it's funnier when compared to the usual volleyball court or in the seaside type of volleyball, you will certainly not be able to measure the happiness and the challenge it brings. The challenge will be in getting rid of mud. This type of family lifestyle provides you the feeling of satisfaction.
Be sure to endure something totally new given that life is to short live life to the fullest and simple family lifestyle provides you will get you will never ever forget.
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial 7 Years Later
We all remember what happened in 2005 when television reports all over the world showed the devastation happening in Louisiana. Incredible winds during landfall of 125 mph hit the coast as the category 3 hurricane closed in.We were unprepared for such force of nature and too many lives were lost, actually it was the deadliest hurricane in the country and it seemed so unreal that this could happen in the United States. Crowded shelters, helicopters and the army, it was shocking to say the least.
The aftermath was as unreal especially in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana where the flooding was extensive, houses full of mud up to the ceiling. Houses still standing were often beyond recovery as an estimate of $81 billion dollars in damages was recorded. Teams of workers came together to reconstruct their neighborhoods and a strong camaraderie emerged. People who had lost everything walking strong hand in hand at rebuilding what an awesome sight.
All over the country donations poured in, people touched by the constant images and reminders of how fragile it all is. Animal rescues were so numerous, pets were shipped all over the United States to be adopted by family wanting to do their part.
On August 29th 2012 we will commemorate the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. After all those years now you would expect this to be all part of the past. But it is far from being behind us as we all learned so much from it that it's hard not to keep it on our minds. People of Louisiana have proven to be courageous and they stood strong and won't ever forget what united them that day.
Fleur-de-lis emblems are more popular than ever as it represent their French heritage and their love for their culture and their state. In French, fleur de lis means "lily flower". You can see it in almost every house on their walls, on forged fences designs, huge statues, tattoos, shirts and jewelry. It is the symbol that unites the people of Louisiana in a significant way, worn by celebrities as support following the event.
As painful as the memories of Hurricane Katrina's passing, people of Louisiana don't want to forget and they celebrate the event. Memorabilias are numerous and you can find a wide variety of them online created by artists from all around the world. An interesting one combines both the hurricane symbol & the fleur de lis symbol into one clear emblem Hurricane Katrina. It can be found as statues but mostly as jewelry. It is surely an eye-catcher and send s a message, a conversation starter for so many people who have been forced to move away from their old neighborhoods and can now associate with the symbol.
The aftermath was as unreal especially in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana where the flooding was extensive, houses full of mud up to the ceiling. Houses still standing were often beyond recovery as an estimate of $81 billion dollars in damages was recorded. Teams of workers came together to reconstruct their neighborhoods and a strong camaraderie emerged. People who had lost everything walking strong hand in hand at rebuilding what an awesome sight.
All over the country donations poured in, people touched by the constant images and reminders of how fragile it all is. Animal rescues were so numerous, pets were shipped all over the United States to be adopted by family wanting to do their part.
On August 29th 2012 we will commemorate the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. After all those years now you would expect this to be all part of the past. But it is far from being behind us as we all learned so much from it that it's hard not to keep it on our minds. People of Louisiana have proven to be courageous and they stood strong and won't ever forget what united them that day.
Fleur-de-lis emblems are more popular than ever as it represent their French heritage and their love for their culture and their state. In French, fleur de lis means "lily flower". You can see it in almost every house on their walls, on forged fences designs, huge statues, tattoos, shirts and jewelry. It is the symbol that unites the people of Louisiana in a significant way, worn by celebrities as support following the event.
As painful as the memories of Hurricane Katrina's passing, people of Louisiana don't want to forget and they celebrate the event. Memorabilias are numerous and you can find a wide variety of them online created by artists from all around the world. An interesting one combines both the hurricane symbol & the fleur de lis symbol into one clear emblem Hurricane Katrina. It can be found as statues but mostly as jewelry. It is surely an eye-catcher and send s a message, a conversation starter for so many people who have been forced to move away from their old neighborhoods and can now associate with the symbol.
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