Tuesday
Nov. 18, 2008
Published for faculty and staff by the Luther College Public Information office
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COLLEGE OPERATIONS
Thanksgiving break hours
Dahl Centennial Union
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27: Closed
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 28-29: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-midnight
Welcome Center
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27: Closed
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 28-29: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Oneota Market
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 27-30: Closed
Cafeteria
Tuesday, Nov. 25:
Breakfast: 7-9:15 a.m.
Lunch: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26:
Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 27-28: Closed
Saturday, Nov. 29:
Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30
Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Marty’s
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 26-30: Closed
Book Shop
Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 25-26: 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 27-30: Closed
Mail Center/SPO
Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 25-26: 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 27-30: Closed
Security Assistance 24 Hours: 387-2111
Legends Fitness Center/Regent’s Center
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. (RC closes 4 p.m.)
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 27-30: Closed
Monday, Dec. 1: Open at 6 a.m.
Back by popular demand
Book Shop is selling Advent calendars with chocolate behind each window. At only $2.79, they will go fast.
Childrens Book Bargains
The Luther Book Shop is offering great deals on selected children’s book titles with prices ranging from $1 to $5.99. Sale continues while supplies last.
Book Shop Norwegian sweater promo
As the temperature lowers, so does the price of Luther’s Norwegian sweaters. Pullovers are now $75, available in small-XXL. Cardigans are $95, available in large or XL. Great gift for yourself or to give.
HR update: MGB on campus
Midwest Group Benefits will be on campus Monday, Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Peace Dining Room, and 4-5 p.m., in Mott, (Dahl Centennial Union) and Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3-4 p.m., in Mott to review changes to the health care plan and answer any questions regarding the flexible spending plan.
Facilities Services projects
Facilities Services is replacing some baseboard heat in the Cafeteria and adding some new ventilation boxes in the Dining Services offices. The display area will be changed outside of Bunche Lounge. Repairs on hail damage will be done at the CFA, Jenson and Valders. The parking lot north of Valders will be partially blocked off while work is done in Valders.
Upcoming faculty development dates
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: KATIE Lesson Module and Forums Best Practices, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: Teaching Discussion: Planning and Teaching a First-Year Seminar, 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesdays, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3: New Faculty Teaching Group, 12:15 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 20: IDEA Course Survey Workshop, 9:40 a.m.
• Thursdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4: New Faculty Teaching Group, 11 a.m.
See http://lis.luther.edu/learn for more information and to register.
Upcoming LIS training/instruction dates
• Tuesdays, Nov. 18, 25, and Dec. 2: Norse Mail, 8:30 a.m.
• Tuesdays, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2: Norse Calendar, 10 a.m.
See http://lis.luther.edu/learn for more information and to register.
Luther’s new e-mail system
All faculty and staff are to switch to Luther’s new e-mail system, Norse Mail, before Dec. 31. To make this easier, faculty and staff can now log into SquirrelMail (at http://webmail.luther.edu), and choose to migrate. Faculty and staff may still attend a training session and switch there (register at http://lis.luther.edu/learn) or contact the LIS Technology Help Desk. You can also request a session for your department. December is busy. Move today.
EVENTS
Chapel this week
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Siri Garnaas-Halvorson, Student-led Chapel, CRH
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Peter McLellan, Senior Chapel
Thursday, Nov. 20: Father Phil Gibbs
Join us for Shadow Block Break, 9:50-10:20 a.m. in the CFL lobby for refreshments and conversation.
Friday, Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Hymns and Readings, Chapel Choir, Luther Ringers
Monday, Nov. 24: Steve Holland
Theatre/dance performs ‘Square Stories’
Theatre/dance will present a stage adaptation of the series of “Square Stories” by Louis Jensen.
Remaining “Square Stories” performances are Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. in Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts. Tickets are available in the Box Office, free to the Luther community, $10 to public.
Philharmonia concert Nov. 18
Luther Philharmonia symphonic ensemble will present a concert Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission. Philharmonia is directed by Spencer Martin. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/phil1108
Philosophy Colloquium Nov. 19
The Philosophy Colloquium presents “Descartes’ Philosophical Rhetoric” by Matthew Simpson on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Olin 107.
NAA winter sports luncheon Nov. 19
Wednesday Nov. 19, the Norse Athletic Association will hold a winter sports luncheon in Peace Dining Room at noon. Cost is $5. All winter sport coaches will speak on their seasons to date, a great chance to get firsthand information on Norse athletics. Gifts made through NAA enable the athletic department to provide student-athletes with quality and memorable Luther experiences. RSVP to Mark Franzen, 387-1588 or <franma03>.
‘Eating in Place’ Nov. 20
Luther will host “Eating in Place: Telling the Story of Local Foods,” a reading by Robert Wolf, Monique Hooker, Wayne Wangsness, and Lynn Braem Tschumper Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., CFL Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Jones Professorship.
Jazz Band performance Nov. 21
The Luther Jazz Band under the direction of Tom Bourcier will perform a concert Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the CFL. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission.
The performance features contemporary arrangements of two classic Duke Ellington songs, “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Caravan” as well as “Some Skunk Funk” by Rand Becker, “Back to Basie” by Mike Pendowski and “Lullaby of Birdland” by George Shearing. Other modern jazz composers represented are bassist Charles Mingus and Miles Davis.
‘Reign’ dance performances Nov. 21-22
Theatre/dance presents “Reign,” an evening-length dance performance, Nov. 8-22. Remaining performances are Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
All performances are in Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts. Tickets are available in the Box Office, free to the Luther community, $10 to community members.
Asian Film Series presents ‘The Jar’
The Asian Film Series, co-sponsored by the MLL department and the WGST program, will present an Iranian film, “The Jar” (1992), from director Ebrahim Fprizesh Wedensday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in Olin 102.
The story takes place in a remote Iranian desert village. The children attend a one-room schoolhouse, and drink water from a large communal terracotta jar. One day a crack appears in the jar, and suddenly parent-child relationships, the teacher’s authority, and even the power structure within the village are thrown into question...It is a movie you will never forget.
‘Constructions of Masculinity’
“Constructions of Masculinity,” sponsored/organized by Women and Gender Studies group is Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. until noon in the Mott Room. Sessions include:
• David Reed-Maxfield: “Fatherhood and Masculinity: Perspectives from Two Stay-at-Home Dads”
• Pastor Michael Blair: “You Are the Man! Images of Masculinity from Scripture and Poetry”
• Haley Dieckhaus: “Transgender Identities and the Role of Masculinity”
• Lissa Skitolsky: “Kill My Father? The Oedipus Complex, Masculinity and the Nuclear Family”
• Jane Hawley: “The Production Process of Reign as Performance”
• Kaitlin Herring: “Concepts of Masculinity with the Media and Entertainment”
• Brian Caton: “Constructions of Masculinity in Pakistan’s Return to Democracy”
• Josh Korotko: “A Beginners Guide to Understanding Transgenderism”
• Jennie Hill: “Real Men Don’t Rape-Lessons from a Rape Prevention Educator”
Questions? Contact Novian Whitsitt <whitsino>.
Opera Workshop performances
Students in the Opera Workshop course, directed by Andrew Whitfield, assistant professor of music, will present “An American and Paris” on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall. The program will feature scenes from “Carmen,” “La Bohème,” “Don Pasquale,” “Werther,” and “Kiss Me, Cole,” an original revue of the music of Cole Porter written by the students who will perform it. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/opera1108
Free brown bag luncheon
The campus community is invited to attend a free brown bag luncheon sponsored by Oneota Co-op. The free meal and presentation will be Monday, Nov. 24 from 12-1 p.m. in the Farwell Lounge. Anne Blocker will speak about “Engineering your food choices.” RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 20 to Ryan Vinzanty, <vinzry01>.
COMMUNITY
Position opening
Upward Bound has started its search for summer 2009 staff. Applications can be found on the Upward Bound website at http://upwardbound.luther.edu. College students must have completed at least their sophomore year as of May 2009. Faculty are welcome to apply for the whole summer or to work a portion of the summer. Contact the Upward Bound office, 387-1136.
Congratulations
To Marcia Bullerman and family on the birth of her grandchild, Isaac Matthew. Her son Matt and daughter-in-law Heather had a baby boy Saturday, Nov. 15.
ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS
Kim Powell has been named to the Middle East and North Africa Fulbright Review Committee based on her previous Fulbright Award work. The committee is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting Fulbright Scholars for 2009-10.
Luther College Upward Bound Director Phyllis Gray and Assistant Director Scott Zierath attended the Mid-American Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MAEOPP) conference and received Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) training Nov. 7-12. The goal of CAS Standards is to help Upward Bound become a more efficient and effective program, and for the UB staff to help other programs on campus conduct their own self-assessments so they, too, can become more efficient and effective.
Erin Green ’10, Stephen Nielsen ’10, Kristen Skaar ’09 and Rachel Vagts attended the second annual Habitat for Humanity National Youth Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Nov. 7-9. Luther College Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter received a $2,000 matching grant from State Farm Insurance. The funds will be donated to Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity to support construction of simple, decent and affordable housing in Winneshiek County.
Rolf Erdahl and Carrie Vecchione received a Jerome Composers Commissioning Grant from the American Composers Forum for a new work they premiered last summer at the International Double Reed Society Conference in Provo, Utah. The Duo also present educational programs and residencies linking music and children’s literature as “Pages of Music with Rolf and Carrie.” They are Roster Artists with Young Audiences of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Arts Board, and Partnering Artists with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s CONNECT and Duluth-Superior Symphony’s “Music to You” programs.
Vecchione/Erdahl Duo CD out
The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, Carrie Vecchione, oboe/English horn, and Rolf Erdahl, double bass, Lutheran Summer Music faculty, has just released the debut recording, “It Takes Two…” on Centaur Records. The compositions are original works for oboe/bass duo written since 1997, all but one written expressly for the Duo. The recording is available from Qualiton.com, CentaurRecords.com and iTunes. The recording was produced by Howard Scott, legendary inventor of the LP, and Grammy-winning producer of numerous solo, symphonic, and Broadway original cast recordings.
SPORTS RESULTS/SCHEDULE
Women’s cross country will make a third consecutive trip to the NCAA III National Championships following a second-place finish at the Central Regional Nov. 15. Luther’s top five runners all earned all-region honors by placing in the top-35. Janet Dobyns finished sixth, Elise Bennett, 13th, Becky Eckerman, 22nd, Flannery Cerbin 23rd and Katie Dolan 31st. Dobyns became only the second runner in Luther history to earn all-region honors four times. This honor was the second for Bennett and Cerbin, the first for Eckerman and Dolan.
Men’s cross country placed seventh at the Central Regional meet. David McKay captured the Central Region individual title, finishing nearly six seconds ahead of the runner-up. With the honor, McKay became only the second runner in Luther history to earn all-region honors for a third time during his career. McKay, a 2007 All-American, will be making his third consecutive trip to the national finale.
Wrestling, ranked no. 6, defeated UW-Platteville, 17-15, and lost to no. 22 St. Johns, 18-19, and no. 7 North Central, 15-16, Nov. 15 at the Lakeland Duals.
Football lost to Loras Nov. 15, 29-34. The Norse finished the season 4-4 in conference play, 5-5 overall.
Women’s swimming and diving placed second at the St. John’s University Invitational Nov. 15. Erin Mykleby established a new school record in the 200 backstroke, 2:11.95, one week ago she set a new mark for the 100 backstroke, 1:01.48. Addison Choi won the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:10.08. Choi and Mykleby were also members of the 400 freestyle relay that placed first in 3:39.97, with Amy Schneider and Rachel Bruns.
Men’s swimming and diving won the St. John’s University Invitational title by at 108.5-point margin. Cameron Webb led the Norse with three first place finishes, 200 freestyle, 1:45.14, 50 freestyle, 21.90 and 100 freestyle, 47.20, as well as led the first place 400 freestyle relay, 3:15.83 with teammates Spencer Stephens, Taylor Nelson and Spencer Robbins. Michael Pettengill finished first in the 100 breaststroke, 59.82, and the 200 breaststroke, 2:13. 49.
IIAC All-Conference Soccer teams were announced Nov. 15. For the men’s team, Adam Pyzdrowski was named to the first team, David Keller, second team, and Jake Kessler was named honorable mention. For the women’s team, Anna Grinde, Dani Meirick and Sara Walters were named to the first team, Emily Ironside and Ashley Meirick were named to the second team, and Paige Ofstedahl was named honorable mention.
MISCELLANEOUS
Peace Prize Forum Scholars program
The Nobel Peace Prize Forum consortium sponsors the Peace Prize Forum Scholars Program. Students from each of the five Norwegian Lutheran colleges that make up the consortium will be selected as scholars and awarded a summer travel seminar experience designed to deepen their understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy and human rights. Application deadline is Dec. 1. Complete information is available from the Dean’s Office, Union 262, e-mail <brandtja>.
Happy Joe’s coupons available in HR
There are Happy Joe’s coupons available in Human Resources, Main 25. Stop by to pick one up.
New baby items needed
Luther Students for Life asks that you donate new baby items for area mothers and families. We will be located outside of the Decorah Fareway and Quillin’s Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. These items will be distributed to the Stork’s Nest, which promotes healthy births and families in the community by encouraging medical care and educational opportunities for pregnant women and new parents. Contact Michelle Sawyer <sawymi02>.
OFF CAMPUS EVENTS
Fair Trade coffee documentary Nov. 18
Six students traveled to Guatemala to witness first hand the effects fair trade coffee has on the small farmers. Their work was then edited by a former Decorah High School student, David Slifka, and turned into the documentary Somos de Café (“We Are Coffee”).
The documentary will be shown in DPL’s second floor Mezzanine Gallery at 7 p.m. Tues. Nov. 18. Following the showing, a panel of Decorah residents who have visited Guatemala will discuss the issues raised by the documentary. Free and open to the public.
National caregivers month event
Decorah Public Library and NorthLand Agency on Aging are jointly hosting nationally acclaimed professional speaker, author and nurse LeAnn Thieman at the library Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 7-8 p.m. in recognition of National Caregivers’ Month. Thieman will give a free presentation “How to Write and Publish Your Signature Story,” followed by a book signing.
ArtHaus adult open studio
ArtHaus launches adult open studio nights. Drawing with teaching artist Rachelle Branum will be Thursdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $8/person, all materials will be provided as well as instruction. Bring an existing drawing, or explore the studio lesson of the night. Anyone with any previous drawing experience welcome, call ahead to reserve your spot. For more information call ArtHaus, 382-5440.
Barnetimen Nov. 20
Vesterheim Museum invites all pre-school-aged children and their parents or caregivers to Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) Thursday, Nov. 20, 10-11 a.m. The program is free and will be held in the museum’s Amdal-Odland Heritage Center, 523 W. Water St.
This month, Clark Goltz will present the program “Popping Into a Harvest” and he will read the story “Popcorn” by Frank Asch. Barnetimen is held the third Thursday of each month from September through April.
Alfheim Fantasy Book Group Nov. 20
Copies of George MacDonald’s classic title Phantastes are currently available for check-out at the front desk of Decorah Public Library. The Alfheim Fantasy book group will host a discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 on the second floor of the library. Open to the public.
Winneshiek County Democrats meeting
The Winneshiek County Democrats will meet Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Oaks Restaurant at 7 p.m. The agenda includes reviewing the election and campaigns and planning for the coming year. Note the date change.
Join the group for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Oaks. For information call Barb Ettleson, 382-1469. To join the mailing list contact Barb Dale at 382-4693.
New England style contra dance
Join Bill Deutsch and Western Home String Band for a New England style contra dance, Saturday, Nov. 22. No partner or experience is necessary; all dances are based on a few basic moves and each dance is taught. The next dance will not be until March. Admission $7. Dance is located at the Community Building at the fairgrounds in Decorah. Instruction for new dancers at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8 p.m.
SSE Thanksgiving Celebration
Seed Savers Heritage Farm is celebrating thanksgiving and showing their appreciation for the support from the community with a thanksgiving celebration Saturday, Nov. 22, 1-4 p.m. at the Seed Savers Exchange.
Sample Three Sisters stew and attend a Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie demonstration. Enjoy a photo display, a gift basket drawing, 10 percent off sale, and all in-store seed packets 50 percent off. Winneshiek Wildberry Winery and Peaks Orchard will also be present. See http://www.seedsavers.org for more information.
‘Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving’
The Northern Lights Womens Chorale “Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving” concert is Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m., Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St.
Guest soloist is David Judisch, guest instrumentalists include Luther students Jennifer Bauman, oboe, Jennifer Fischer, violin, Felix Malpica, drummer, and Mya Scarlato, trumpet. Pastor Marion Pruitt- efferson will accompany the chorale on organ and flute.
A free will offering will be accepted. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments follow in the Social Hall.
Poetry Writers’ Group Nov. 24
The Northeast Iowa Poetry Writers’ Group invites anyone interested in writing poetry to join them on Monday, Nov. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., at Decorah Public Library’s second floor Mezzanine Gallery.
Festival of Trees Nov. 20-24
Support the Winneshiek Medical Center by attending the Festival of Trees at The Oaks Steak House, Nov. 20-24. Proceeds from the event will support two fetal/maternal monitoring systems. In addition to a silent auction, a raffle will be held for winner’s choice of an E-Z-GO Golf Cart, a 42-inch flat screen TV or a Nintendo Wii. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Doug Nelson at the Development Office, 387-1515.
Nov. 20: Dessert Among the Trees
Nov. 21: Santa’s North Pole Theater
Nov. 22-23: General admission
Nov. 24: Holiday Gathering
Winneshiek youth wrestling club
The Winneshiek Wrestling Club will begin practices Nov. 24-25. WWC is open to all area youth in grades 1-6. Practices are held at Decorah High School wrestling room: first/second graders practice Mondays, 6-7 p.m., third/fourth graders on Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. and fifth/sixth graders on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Registration fee is $35 and practices go through March. Registration forms may be picked up at the first practice. For more information contact DHS head wrestling coach Jeff Freidhof, 382-3643 ext. 151, 382-4160 or jfreidhof@decorah.k12.ia.us.
Operation Christmas Child
Stricken by poverty, war and disasters, there are children who have lost hope and feel forgotten. Packing a simple standard-size shoebox with toys and gifts brings hope and love that endures forever. Your hand-packed gift will be delivered directly to a boy or girl in need.
Collection site is Rejuvenation Studio, 211 1/2 E. Water St., Nov. 18-24: Tuesday-Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Contact is Kara Zahasky, kara.webuildchampions@gmail.com or 419-0875. Information on preparing packages at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for Operation Christmas Cheer collection. E-mail kara.webuildchampions@gmail.com, with your contact information if you are able to help take in donations at the collection site. Christmas music and cider will be provided for volunteers. Volunteers needed:
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 20, 5-8 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 22, 1-5 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 23, noon-4 p.m.
Strong people needed to help load the cartons of shoeboxes into truck Monday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-noon.
Part-time organist sought
Decorah First United Methodist seeks an organist to provide worship music upon the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month and special services. The organist will work closely with the director of music and reports to the minister. This 12-month position begins ASAP. Submit a letter of interest and resume to First UMC, 302 W. Broadway, Decorah, Iowa or decorahrev@msn.com.
UNCLASSIFIED ADS
Experienced babysitter available: I am a 15-year-old girl who really enjoys kids. I have taken the babysitting course offered at the Winneshiek Hospital, and have assisted with childcare during the Nurturing Program for the past five years. I am available on weekends, and during school breaks. Contact <davismar> or 387-1192.
For sale: Whole or half lamb, call Barb at 382-4899.
Wanted: MacBook. Contact Leigh at leighwheaton@gmail.com.
For sale: 25-inch Sylvania TV. Great picture. Dimensions: 25x21x21 inches. $30. Call (507) 884-9864 or e-mail <olsolu03>.
For sale: Drop leaf occasional/coffee table. Pine. Round, 32-inch diameter with sides up, 25 inches high. In excellent condition. $85. Contact the Refsals, <refsalha> or 382-9383.
For sale: Couch with two built-in recliners, good condition; 21-inch electric stove. Call 419-2517.
For sale: Homemade peanut brittle, made-to-order from family recipe. Comes in seasonal packaging-perfect to give as gifts-or to treat yourself. Contact Julie, 387-1865 or <shocju01> to order or for more information.
EDITORIAL COMMENT
Emergency preparedness tip
Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Review emergency action steps with all family members:
• Check the scene and the victim
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number posted by the telephone
• Care for the victim
Help your children learn more about emergencies by visiting Red Cross’ “Masters of Disaster.” More: http://www.dhs.gov/xcitizens/editorial_0711.shtm
Wellness tip of the week
Do something for someone else: I’m no psychiatrist, but I always feel better after I’ve helped someone else.
• Read a book to someone who can’t
• Offer to take your neighbor’s dog for a walk
• Bring supper for a home-bound person in your neighborhood, and stay to chat
• Call someone you miss
• Write a letter to someone you love
• Take a friend to lunch, and listen
• Volunteer
• Make a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child
Sustainability tip
Heat-treat your house, part one: Temperatures are dropping, get your house ready to stay warm efficiently:
Heat without turning up the thermostat: The human body is essentially a walking heat factory, so why not harvest your own natural resource? For each degree you lower your thermostat over a regular eight-hour stretch in the winter heating season, energy costs drop by about one percent. So turn down your thermostat at night, or throw on another layer of clothes.
Insulate your attic: According to the Alliance to Save Energy, households with less than six-seven inches of insulation in the attic generally benefit from adding 6-10 additional inches.
More at: http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/
And finally…
You can’t wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time.
-Patricia Schroeder, politician and activist