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Connection Gal By Ines Helm
Ines has a master’s degree in Aviation Safety and Human Factors from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and also holds a Private Pilots License and a Commercial Drivers License. She was born and raised in Germany and spent most of her career in the Transportation Industry. Currently living in West Allis raising two teenagers, Ines is looking for a new direction in her career. Her passion is bringing people together and uplifting women so they can find their true potential.
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DARE TO ACHIEVE “Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” (Margaret Mead).
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e have been saturated with bad news about the economy, the unemployment rate, the current job and real estate markets and the struggles to find jobs for many months now on a daily basis. The message often is: “be glad if you have a job, don’t ask for too much, keep your head down, your hope limited and ride out the storm.” But what if that is the absolute wrong way to go? What if we dare to hope big, to ask for everything, and to keep our heads up? At Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services (and there are many other wonderful community programs)
this is exactly what happens every day. Milwaukee Achiever offers Adult Literacy and Workforce Development Programs at several locations in the Milwaukee area, encouraging people from all walks of life and backgrounds to learn, to excel and to step up and make a difference. Funded by MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College), Milwaukee Achiever has been offering Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED preparation, English Language Learning (ELL), citizenship skills, computer literacy, workforce development and one-on-one tutoring for over 26 years. Between July 2008 and June 2009, approximately
1500 learners used Milwaukee Achiever to better their language skills, complete or step up their education, learn to speak English, be trained in computer skills and more. How is this possible? With a dedicated staff and a large number of volunteer tutors, all committed to change the face of literacy in Milwaukee. One out of every five Milwaukee residents is considered “functionally illiterate.” To improve literacy means to decrease crime and increase job safety, and increase the understanding of health issues, education, and income. Literacy and education are the great equalizers in our society. Once achieved, nobody can take them away or stop their ripple effect on the community around them. Milwaukee Achiever offers a safe and judgment free environment for learners and tutors. The majority of learners are from Hispanic and African American backgrounds, but the services are also utilized by European Caucasians, Africans, Asians, and others. Oneon-one sessions and small group tutoring are most popular and there are virtually no drop-outs. Currently there are approximately 260 tutors volunteering their time.
Until recently, the majority had a teaching background, having worked for the three institutions who founded the Program in 1983: Alverno College, Cardinal Stritch University, and Mount Mary College. Others came from Milwaukee Public School system. Lately, there has been an increase of college graduates and people who have lost their jobs during this economic crisis. What all of them have in common, and what Milwaukee Achiever is looking for in its tutors is flexibility, patience, a real interest in people and being willing to create a true partnership between learner and tutor. So the next time you find yourself tired of bad news regarding our current economic state, visit Milwaukee Achiever and discover thoughtful, committed citizens who are changing the world for the better, one learner at a time. Maybe you can become one of them. M Milwaukee Achiever Literary Services 1512 West Pierce Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 414.643.5108 www.MilwaukeeAchiever.org
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Spirituality Gal By Tammy Ann Winn, M.A. “Whatever is true and holy in the world’s religions is a reflection of the one divine light which enlightens the whole world.” – Elizabeth A. Johnson, referencing Nostra Aetate
Tammy Ann Winn works as a writer, recording artist, and fundraiser whose career has taken her around the world to continents such as Europe, Africa, and Australia. With a graduate degree in Religious Studies, Tammy’s theological interests encompass promoting global justice and peace through interreligious dialogue and nourishing the feminine soul life through well-rounded spirituality. Tammy lives in the Milwaukee area with her husband, Ben, and their daughter, Nadia.
The Art of Spiritual Direction
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or centuries, spiritual direction has existed in all major world religions as a means for one to awaken more fully to the work of the divine, within oneself and the world around them. Spiritual direction can be described as a process wherein a seeking individual meets with a skilled director to cultivate his or her ability to discern God’s presence. Although known by various terms (Spiritual Companion, Spiritual Mentor, Soul Friend, Guru, Spiritual Teacher, Spiritual Guide), a spiritual director’s role is to accompany one on his or her faith journey. A seasoned spiritual director in the Milwaukee area, Sister Dawn Capilupo, understands spiritual direction as “watching the movement of God.” She says, “At times, it’s being about the work of unlocking the heart. One’s capacity as a spiritual director allows one to create a reverent space for ‘fine tuning’—to see how grace is alive in the self and in the everyday events of life. A skilled director protects the sacred movement wherein the heart is revealed, the intellect is honored, and the spirit is invoked.” Spiritual direction “looks for divine life,” states S. Dawn, and “the goal is always union with the divine.”
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The pursuit of spiritual direction generally begins with a desire. S. Dawn explains that a person may come seeking to “reveal a deeper prayer life or some kind of discernment,” or they are “looking for answers to things that have happened to them.” She continues, “The goal is to respond to what it is they came for – working through grief, discerning the greater good, feeling empty when they pray, resources for their relational life, resolve feelings – it’s all about grace and the life of the spirit.” A typical schedule for spiritual direction is to have the client and director meet once a month for about an hour. The session itself can take on various formats, such as question-and-answer, sharing and reaction, or conversation. Prayer is often included as well, usually before or after the session. As for how long a client may partake in direction varies depending on one’s purpose for coming in the first place. Sometimes it is a time-bound discernment; for others it is a lifelong venture. The work of a spiritual director, like many helping professions, is a vocation. “People are drawn to the work because others often come to them for guidance,” S. Dawn shares. “You find yourself in reverent space with another person. It is a calling, an invitation that comes outside of yourself.” She believes those who are selected from the “midst of the people” often make the best directors. She adds that any spiritual director of integrity will have his or her own spiritual director as well. While spiritual direction is not a licensed practice, there are various options for training in this field. Many seminaries and Universities have programs; there are also institutes, such as the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, where S. Dawn attended (in addition to already having a MA in Franciscan Studies and Spirituality from Bonaventure University). Yet, S. Dawn cautions that training alone does not create a quality director, pointing out that a good director often has skills one cannot train for, such as the ability to read or intuit the heart of the person coming. When asked why she works as a spiritual director, S. Dawn’s answer is clear. “Because I’m a seeker myself. I am absolutely awed by how grace works in the human person. Every person is unique and how God works in an individual is unique….I have
a tremendous respect and reverence for that kind of mystery unfolding before me.” For those interested in finding a spiritual director to work with, start with personal referrals through people or institutions you trust. Meet with a potential director. Pay attention to how comfortable you are as well as if you feel understood, safe, and respected. As for compensation, in the Milwaukee area one can expect to pay $50-75 per session for a qualified director. Many directors, however, use a sliding scale based on the client’s needs. M Sister Dawn is a member of the Wheaton Franciscans (a community of Catholic nuns). In her ministry she welcomes people of all faith traditions. Feel free to contact her at 414-332-3557 for more information. Other resources regarding spiritual direction include: The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Inc. (www.shalem.org) and Spiritual Directors International (www.sdiworld.org).
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Trailblazer Gal Women in Business By Patricia Clason
Patricia Clason’s passion is guiding others to success through her work as a business coach, professional speaker, trainer, author, and entrepreneur since 1972, with a focus on emotional intelligence, ethics, and leadership. Her most recent book is Speaking of Success, co-authored with Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.
A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship. John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Patience Yields Blossoms in Business, Life and Your Garden
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hinking about planting some seeds this spring? Whether seeds for blooming business or a blossoming personal life, you may want to remember this story.
Wanting to fill his yard with the smell of lilacs, the man planted several bushes in his garden. After a few weeks, he was frustrated because they hadn’t blossomed and he pulled them up and replanted them in another part of the garden. “Perhaps they’ll get more sun here and then blossom,” he thought. A month later, they still hadn’t blossomed. So he pulled them up and replanted in another area of the garden, this time angrier than before. In the fall, the bushes still hadn’t blossomed so he pulled them out and threw them away!
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Immediate gratification. American society is programmed for it — a pill to take away the headache, a candy bar for instant energy, a credit card so you can buy what you want right now. We want what we want and we want it when we want it. We forget that the world is made of cycles and processes. The lilac bushes needed a season to settle into the earth and send down roots. Nature gives us the wonderful example of seeds needing to build root systems before they sprout above ground and grow into the plant they were meant to be. In your business or personal life, have you been pulling up the roots, replanting in what you thought might be sunnier spots, only to find that you aren’t getting the blossoms you yearn for? Perhaps it would be best if take the time to nurture a root system.
Get grounded. Explore through books and seminars the possibilities and potentials available to you. Make sure that you are not operating out of anxiousness, frustration, anger, stress or fatigue. The choices we make at emotional times are often not well processed through our “root system” and therefore don’t usually reflect Who We Were Meant To Be. Instead, those choices reflect the chaos of the storm going on around us. Allow the storm front to move through. Just notice the emotions, feel them at the moment. There is no need to take action other than to protect yourself, if necessary, from the elements that might be dangerous to you. When the storm has passed, the calm settles in. Review what has happened. Before making decisions to sprout into a new business, relationship, home, or whatever new directions you are choosing, remember that the Moso, a large Chinese bamboo, takes several years to build it’s root system before ever appearing above ground. However, it’s root system is so strong that it will grow to 60 to 75 feet tall in the five years following it’s appearance. The bamboo will grow to a strong and powerful eight inches in diameter. Gib Cooper is a bamboo gardner. He offers this saying for us to ponder.... The first year they sleep. The second year they creep. The third year they leap! When you approach a new beginning, you would do well to consider the wisdom of the Moso gardener. Take the time to plant and nurture the seeds of your new beginning, choose wisely the plant you wish to become, and watch as your power and strength grow in proportion to the root system you have developed. Give up immediate gratification for the long term pleasure, satisfaction, and strength of the moso forest! M Patricia Clason has given over 4,000 presentations internationally since 1975. Keynotes, workshops, spouse programs for associations, corporations and non-profits on ethics, time management, negotiations, conflict resolution, communication, team building, empowerment, entrepreneurship, excellence with elegance in the workplace. Every program is customized, blending practical, skillbuilding activities with humor-filled education. For information on Patricia’s presentations public seminars at the Center for Creative Learning in Glendale, WI, visit www.lightly.com.
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Education in Religion/Spirituality, Relationships and Psychology By Michelle Bersell, M.A., M.Ed. “When we authentically live, we authentically give and that is living life fully!” Michelle Bersell is a professional life coach and married mother of three children. As a professional life coach, Michelle assists individuals to live authentically in order to create their ideal life. She also is a speaker who inspires and motivates people to address blocks that inhibit people from living life to the fullest. Michelle holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology as well as a Masters in Education.
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The Rebirth of Spring: Learning to Lighten up Along with Nature
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he seasons represent a natural death and rebirth cycle in nature. As we near spring, we are coming into more light, which represents rebirth as we witness trees come alive with leaves, flowers blooming and longer daylight. What is interesting is how the seasons impact our overall well-being, especially throughout winter and early spring. Some people will gain weight, many experience an increased feeling of being lost and somewhat lonely and others simply hibernate. What is often not well understood is how our emotional, physical and spiritual well-being can benefit when we are in alignment with the energy of the seasons. What I mean is that we have a natural energetic pull that impacts how we eat, feel, socialize and grow as spiritual beings. We naturally feel tendencies to engage our lives in certain ways which gets reiterated through societal norms and celebrations such as New Year’s resolutions, spring cleaning, lazy days of summer and Thanksgiving feasts.
This Column is Devoted to: We all set out to live our best life yet we unconsciously limit ourselves from expressing ourselves fully. When we live authentically, we are given the direction we need to live our ideal life. As your mentality gal, I hope to offer deeper insight to the aspects of life that most challenge us. Through gaining a perspective that serves rather than limits us, we feel empowered to create the life we desire to live.
Although we are good with going along with these types of habits, we have gotten away from going with the natural ebb and flow of our emotional well-being. As nature goes through a death and rebirth cycle, we do the same on an emotional and/or spiritual level. If we are in flow with this cycle, we feel empowered. However, if we fight this natural tendency, we will struggle with how we feel. Let me explain. Winter is a natural time for us to go within and examine what is or is not working
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in our lives. It is a time for us to do our own emotional hibernation in which we tend to be less social and have a more inner focus that promotes self-examination. While it is dark (winter-early spring), we have the opportunity to dig around inside and see what is really going on within us. Through our self-examination, we work through what we desire to let go of so that we can feel more renewed toward life. Spring therefore is that time for us to feel freer and lighter which allows us to eventually relax into the dog days of summer. Summer’s relaxation nourishes us to have more assertion toward career as well as social endeavors come fall. Suzanne Monroe, a certified holistic health counselor, feels that paying attention to the seasons will also benefit our overall nutritional needs. According to Monroe, if we look at the foods that we tend to crave come winter, we are looking for warmer more comforting foods. However, when spring approaches we are likely to shift toward wanting lighter and crisper green foods. Monroe states, “Spring is an opportune time of transition that moves us away from the comfort foods we have had all winter long to detoxify our bodies from toxins that weigh us down both in our physical weight and energy.” Monroe offers the following suggestion. Think of a “cleanse” as a time to lighten up if only for two weeks by removing one of the following toxins. Monroe defines toxins as 1) sugar, 2) caffeine, 3) alcohol, 4) nicotine, and 5) chemicals (such as artificial ingredients). Monroe says, “Just removing one of these toxins for two weeks can
bring your body back to balance simply because it does not have to go through the work of processing the toxin anymore.” Spring, therefore, is more than just a season that represents the rebirth of nature. It is an opportune time to spring clean from the inside out. Emotional and nutritional toxins are calling us to support their release. This lightness supports us to feel freer to live our lives in a way that feels good to us in body, mind and spirit. M Live Well, Michelle References: For more information about Suzanne, visit www.reallifefood.com.
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Guru Gal Advice about Alternative Medicine and Healthcare By Dr. Jennette Cable
Jennette is a board certified traditional Naturopath with licenses in Music and Special Needs education, and currently training in Classical Homeopathy at the School of Homeopathy New York. Jennette owns/ manages “Creative Care Center” and “J.S. Cable Music Instruction”
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The Science behind Homeopathy
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omeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world today. It continues to gain momentum as sophisticated consumers become disenfranchised by the pharmaceutically driven system of conventional medicine. The word “homeopathy” is derived from the Greek words homoios (similar) and pathos (suffering or disease). It is based upon the premise of the Law of Similars, which in essence means that “like cures like.” Homeopathy was founded by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) who was distressed about bloodletting, leeching, purging, and other medical procedures of his day. While these procedures are no longer practiced in the 21st century, similar distress is felt by those who examine current healthcare statistics reporting rising incidences of drug-related handicaps or deaths. Classical homeopathy is a system of holistic medicine that treats the totality of whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This differs 14
This Column is Devoted to: Quality of life affects quality of health. Lifestyle choices therefore become health choices. Avoiding disease requires a focus on maintaining wellness, which depends on accurate information and quality education. As your Guru Gal I hope to provide topics for reflection that assist in moving us through positive lifestyle choices towards a state of holistic health and wellness, where healing comes from within. from allopathic (conventional) medicine, where one medicine is taken for a skin complaint, another for head pain, and yet another for depression. In the homeopathic model, disease is believed to arise from either inherent or developed weaknesses in the patient’s defense mechanisms. These weaknesses create a susceptibility to environmental toxins, bacteria, and psychological stressors. The higher an individual’s susceptibility, the greater the chance that disease could take hold. Homeopathy has been proven to work on both acute diseases (colds, bacterial infections) and chronic diseases (arthritis, heart disease, depression, anxiety, etc.). A carefully chosen homeopathic remedy supports the individual to lower susceptibility to disease. Classical homeopathy takes into account the person’s totality and one remedy aims to treat all symptoms. For example, the common cold produces a myriad of effects, subtly different in different people, even though caused by the same virus. Therefore, each case is assessed and analyzed to find the right remedy for each individual. The homeopathic principle of “like cures like” is actually observed in mainstream medicine, the most
notable example being that of vaccines. Homeopathy takes this concept a step further; if symptoms produce an effect similar to a bee’s sting, then diluted bee poison would be the homeopathic treatment, even though symptoms were not actually the result of being stung by a bee. Where pharmaceutical vaccines are toxic and often cause unpleasant side effects, homeopathy is analogous to an energetic vaccine that is extremely safe and non-toxic. Homeopathy utilizes extremely diluted agents that, in undiluted doses, produce symptoms in the healthy that are similar to those experienced by the suffering individual. A homeopathic remedy is a natural substance that has been “potentized” (diluted many times) and “succussed,” (vigorously shaken). The more dilute the substance is, the more effective it is in treating disease. A carefully chosen homeopathic remedy arises from a well taken homeopathic interview by a qualified classical homeopath. The typical homeopathic interview will last anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. A qualified classical homeopath has undergone specialized training in homeopathic medicine, is registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths (R.S.Hom.), and has been certified in classical homeopathy (CCH) by the Council for Homeopathic Certification. Homeopathy has been preferred to conventional medicine by many notable personalities, both here and abroad, including Mahatma Ghandi, John D. Rockefeller, Mark Twain, David Beckham, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and the entire Royal Family, including Queen Elizabeth herself. Perhaps you should give it a try, too! M
Recommended Reading Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley Homeopathy: An Introduction For Skeptics and Beginners by Richard Grossinger The Organon of the Medical Art by Samuel Hahnemann, MD The History of American Homeopathy by John S. Haller, Jr. The Science of Homeopathy by George Vithoulkas Websites www.homeopathy.org www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org www.homeopathy-cures.com www.1800homeopathy.com www.hpathy.com www.creativecarewellness. com
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By Stephanie Reynolds “A faith that cannot change me cannot save me.” - Charles Wesley
Randy Crump: The Miracle of a Changed Life
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Stephanie Reynolds credits her lifestyle of abstinence for providing her with the energy to operate Reynolds Write, a freelance commercial writing business, www.yourconcernedgal. com - a spiritual blog, and to cook various treats for family and friends. She is grateful to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for giving her the power to remain abstinent.
This column is devoted to everyone who is concerned enough by the obscene unwed birth rate of +/- 82% in Milwaukee’s black community to do something about it starting with their own personal choices.
ast February, Randy Crump served as the guest speaker at his church for the first time. That Sunday, even those rarely used front pews were packed with both sides of Randy’s family. He opened by saying, “It’s with great humility and an honor that I stand before you today to deliver the Good News. However, I know some of you are a little skeptical, especially my family. You’re wondering if this is the same wild kid that grew up on 13th & Walnut delivering the message this morning. I assure you, this is real.” ‘Wild’ was the best description for Randy as a child. He cussed habitually, called his Dad, “Frank”, and never did as he was told. He did things that left his adult body scared from multiple broken bones and untreated gashes. He was the kind of child that kept his mother on her knees in prayer.
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Randy suffered from a severe case of being too smart for his own good. Most of the members of his huge extended family
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harbored the unspoken fear that he would die young. Randy’s opening remarks revealed that he shared their belief. “Because of all the things I did and the tragedies I went through as a child, I thought I’d never see the age of 40. But after I had passed that age, I realized that there was something special about my life. I had had a mother and other family members that prayed for me.”
to them. Their 2 year, church sponsored, career and college exploration program is appropriately called Dream Chasing.
It took those prayers, hard work and help from their parents to get Randy and his girlfriend, Joann, through high school when they became unwed parents at 17. With the continued help of their parents, Randy and Joann were able to balance their commitment to each other and their child with their desire to finish college. They both graduated from challenging colleges in just 4 years: Randy from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Joann from Marquette University. They married during the summer when they were both sophomores and their son was 2 years old.
Asked what words of wisdom he wanted to convey, Randy immediately replied, “The real challenge is that kids need to stay focused on where they want to go in life. You’ve got to wait until you’re in a position to take care of family before you start one. You need to get your education done before you have all the obligations of being a parent.” From wild kid to wise man, we thank God for how He’s changed Randy Crump. M
Standing before his amazed but proud family last February, was not that wild kid, but the 53 year old husband of Joann and the proud father of Lafayette. Their son is now 33, married, the father of 3 girls and a lawyer. These days, Randy also carries the title of CEO of Prism Technical, a consulting firm he and Joann founded. In over 12 years of operation, they’ve helped minority-owned businesses to win nearly $450 million dollars in contracts on such projects as Miller Park, MPS Neighborhood Schools, Summerfest, and more. Randy and Joann have also taken on the mission of teaching teens to actively pursue their dreams rather than letting early, unwed parenthood ‘just happen’ 17
Wisdom Gal Women Over Age 55 by Dr. Maija Strelnieks
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nyone who has ever had a good friend would probably agree that friendships are invaluable. According to Webster’s Dictionary, invaluable is something precious and priceless, which aptly describes friendship. In her book, Toxic Friends, True Friends, Florence Isaacs refers to friends as a “lifeline”. Friendship is also described as an “interactive process” in the book Adult Friendship (Bleiszner and Adams). What characteristics make a friendship so valuable? And, what makes a friendship last? I interviewed a group of women writers over the age of fifty to find out. Patricia Ranger, Doris Cummins, Mildred Hoffman, Filomena Lea, Susan O’Brien, 18
Maddie Pritchard, and Lois Schmidt, all talked about trust. Trust appears to be the bedrock of enduring friendships because it allows for sharing of thoughts and feelings with the knowledge that they will remain with the friend and will not be shared with others. Along with trust, other important characteristics identified by the group included loyalty, sincerity, compassion, dependability, and sense of humor. Ranger pointed out that a good friend is always there for you and can laugh and cry with you, and the bond of friendship can survive the potentially negative effects of time and distance. For O’Brien, reciprocity between friends is also an important characteristic of friendship, because both
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individuals need to contribute to the friendship to make it strong and enduring. If one individual does all the giving and the other does all the taking, the friendship will suffer. Another interesting aspect of enduring friendships is the ability of good friends, despite long periods of separation, to pick up where they left off and carry
on as if no time had elapsed since they were last together. This strong testimonial to the timetranscending power of friendship was a recurrent theme throughout the interviews. Tackling the thorny issue of differences among friends, Cummins notes that friends need to be honest with each other about politics and religious beliefs and be willing to disagree. Cummins’ observations about the need to be honest about one’s own beliefs and the willingness to disagree point out that our friendships do not have to be limited by certain beliefs or affiliations. Hoffman expressed a similar view, noting that different friendships bring different things to our lives and can be a constant source of enrichment. In summary, trust, loyalty, sincerity, compassion,
dependability, reciprocity, and a sense of humor are among the qualities which we need to bring to a friendship to help it last a lifetime. I was reminded by Ranger of the Girl Scout song: “Make new friends, but keep the old; One is silver, the other gold.” References: Blieszner, Rosemary and Adams, Rebecca G. (1992). Adult friendship. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Isaacs, Florence. (1999). Toxic friends, true friends: How your friends can make or break your health, happiness, family, and career. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc.
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4th STREET FORUM 4th Street Forum is a nonpartisan program, which promotes public discussion of political and social issues that are of concern to our community. Each week, a panel of experts presents their views on a chosen topic and explores solutions with the audience and the 4th Street Forum moderator. Each forum is taped in front of a live studio audience for later broadcast on MPTV Channels 10/36. The audience can participate by asking questions of the panelists. The forums are free and open to the public. Attendees can bring their lunch or purchase it from Historic Turner Restaurant. Forums begin at noon on Thursdays at Milwaukee Turner Hall 1034 N. 4th St., Milwaukee, WI Podcasts of the programs are at www.4thStreetForum.org and many programs are webcast at www.wispolitics.com. All programs are available for checkout through the Milwaukee County Library System.
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Milwaukee Tango Dance Saturday, March 13 • 6PM-9PM Rotunda Come watch the beauty and excitement of the Argentine Tango performed by members of the Milwaukee Tango Community. Members will dance from 6pm until 9pm. The audience is encouraged to join in. Meet the Milwaukee Bucks High-Flying Dunk Team! THE RIM ROCKERS Saturday, March 13 • 1PM-2PM Rotunda See the Rim Rockers perform live in the Rotunda at Bayshore Town Center! Saturday, March 13; 1pm-2pm Following the performance, be sure to visit Boston Store’s handbag department and register for your chance to win a four-pack of tickets to the March 22 Milwaukee Bucks game against Atlanta. A $204 value. No purchase necessary to win. Void where prohibited. See a Boston Store sales associate for complete details. Brought to you by Boston Store, IZOD and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Tango Dancers and Free Lessons Saturday, March 13 Rotunda Free Beginner Dance Lesson 5:306:30pm Dance 6:30-9:00pm Dress Theme: “A bit 0’green” Rince Nia Irish Dance Performance Sunday, March 14 • 1PM & 2:30PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by watching a performance by Glendale’s own Rince Nia Academy of Irish Dance. Two performances held on Sunday, March 14 at 1:00PM and 2:30PM. Rince Nia Academy of Irish Dance is a family-owned school introducing students to Irish dance and culture. The academy provides an affordable, championship-caliber alternative for families in the Northshore and greater Milwaukee area, who seek a more intimate dance school setting for their child. For more information, visit www. rincenia.com. Rotunda International Sidewalk Astronomy Night Saturday, March 20 • 7:00 PM Outside Rotunda
Escape to Neverland with the Milwaukee Ballet Saturday, April 3 Rotunda Milwaukee Ballet invites you to “Escape to Neverland” on Saturday, April 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Bayshore Town Center Rotunda. Come dressed as your favorite fairy or a swashbuckling pirate, and watch a live ballet performance, take part in a magical craft and get pictures with beautiful dancers. Dance performances will occur at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Since this is a place where you never have to grow-up, encourage Mom or Dad to dress-up, too! Milwaukee Ballet’s world premiere of Peter Pan runs May 13-16 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.milwaukeeballet.org. Pinewood Derby Let’s Go Racing Sunday, April 11 • 12:30 PM Rotunda NASCAR’s season has started and so has the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby season. Similar to NASCAR, there are many Pinewood Derby races that end with a photo finish, crashes, and excitement from the crowd. Fans of racing are invited to watch boys from the North Shore/Brown Deer area race their cars in attempt to be crowned District Champs. The boys have put a lot of time and effort into making their cars fast, sleek, and eye-popping. Some of the cars can be considered a work of art and too pretty to risk damage, but don’t tell that to the boys. Award categories will include: fastest car, most original design, and most realistic paint job. Special thanks go to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Dave’s World for helping provide the trophies for the event. There is no cost to watch the event. Only boys from the Polaris District in Milwaukee County Council can race, but anyone can attend as spectators. Restore Your Digestive Function Naturally Workshop Tuesday, April 20 • 6:00 PM This workshop will review the digestive system and its function. You will learn the causes of digestive system dysfunction and learn natural solutions to a not-so-natural problem.
3400 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee, 53234, phone (414)382-6000 Website: http://www.alverno.edu/ March 12-April 9 Student Juried Art Exhibit, “Observations” Opening reception is Friday, March 12, from 5:30-8 p.m. For general gallery hours, please call the Alverno Art and Cultures Gallery at 414-3826149. March 13 Alverno Presents Wayne McGregor/ Random Dance “Entity,” at 8 p.m. in Pitman Theatre. Call the box office at 414-382-6044 for tickets or order online. Additional information about the performance. March 26 Alverno’s Research Center for Women and Girls and the International and Intercultural Center are offering a lecture and discussion from 4-5 p.m. on “Gender Issues in Latin American Countries, Achievements and Disparities.” March 27 Alverno’s Research Center for Women and Girls and the International and Intercultural Center are offering a roundtable discussion from 12 - 12:50 p.m. on “Gender Issues in Latin American Countries, Achievements and Disparities.” April 7-13 Grand Opening Celebration of the Alverno College Women and Girls Research Center. Guest presenters are Rachel Simmons, author of The New York Times bestseller “Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls” and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Sheryl Wu Dunn. April 10 Alverno Presents Zemog, El Gallo Bueno at 8 p.m. in Pitman Theatre. Call the box office at 414-382-6044 for tickets or order online. April 16-May 2 Graduate Exhibit Opening reception is Friday, April 16, from 4:30-8 p.m. For gallery hours, please call the Alverno Art and Cultures Gallery at 414-382-6149.
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THE ZONE Milwaukee, WI – OWN IT, GROW IT, DO IT! The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) encourages the people of Wisconsin to explore entrepreneurship, provide the tools to run more successful businesses, finance their ventures, and help them take control of their personal finances. WWBIC is offering business education and financial awareness classes to help you realize your potential and follow your dream. Yes We Can! To register or learn more about other WWBIC services, please contact Ryan Broderick at 414-263-5450 or visit our website at www.wwbic.com. WWBIC-Milwaukee • 2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive • Milwaukee, WI 53212 WWBIC Orientation Are you interested in starting a business or looking to expand your business and don’t know where to start? Attend WWBIC’s Orientation session and learn about WWBIC’s services which include business & financial education classes as well as ways of which to obtain financing through WWBIC’s loan program. Date: 3/23/2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM No Fee WWBIC-Milwaukee Business Finance Seminar - West Allis Learn about a variety of financing options and the steps necessary to apply for a loan. Participants will meet representatives from several traditional and alternative financing agencies to learn which program will best suit their business financing needs. Cost: No Fee Date: 3/25/2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: To Be Determined Marketing in a Tough Economy This hands-on workshop explores a wide range of marketing strategies and tips used to get the word out about your business, attract and retain new customers, operate in a competitive marketplace, and fuel business growth. Topics include: low-cost promotion ideas, the three steps of a cost-effective marketing plan, and how to obtain free publicity. Cost: $10 Date: 3/31/2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: WWBIC-Milwaukee 22
Fundamentals of Internet Marketing Learn the keys to building a successful Web marketing strategy. We’’ll discuss the primary ways that businesses generate qualified Website visits, focusing on search engine marketing. Also, we will review ways to improve your Website to convert more of your Web visits into leads and sales. Whether you already have an online strategy, or if you are just getting started, you will leave with actionable information to grow your business. Cost: $10 Date: 4/8/2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: WWBIC-Milwaukee Improving Your Cash Flow Learn how to develop and manage realistic revenue and expense projections for your business. Understand how various financial statements can be your most valuable business tool. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with projection worksheets. Cost: $10 Date: 4/15/2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Heartland Information Research Inc. 6434 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Budgeting for a Single Family Income Raising a family with a single income can be difficult. Learn from this workshop about different spending and savings strategies which can be used to help you and your family stretch your dollar. Cost: No Fee Date: 4/21/2010 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Martin Luther King Library (MLK) 310 W. Locust Street Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Erin Bode Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, 8:00 pm Vocalist Erin Bode has a beautiful, crystal clear voice that is too exquisite to miss. Her distinctive repertoire and crossover appeal evoking comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones have proven equally at home in grand venues or relaxed clubs. Judy Lewis Friday, March 26, 8:00 pm Pianist Judy Lewis has achieved international recognition as an interpreter of the jazz songbook, as well as an innovative composer and improviser. Currently based in Israel, Lewis tours throughout Europe and Asia. She has only recently returned to the U.S., performing at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York in 2008. Dave Bayles, drums Eric Hervey, bass guitar SUSAN EGAN Wednesday, April 21, 1:00 pm Tony-nominated as the original “Belle” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, critically acclaimed as Broadway’s longest-running “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret, and most recently “Millie” in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Susan Egan makes classics from composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwins, and Kander and Ebb come alive. VONDA SHEPARD Saturday, May 8, 8:00 pm Infusing her singer/songwriter style with splashes of powerful, stacked vocal parts, Vonda Shepard’s much anticipated new release From the Sun has a modern-day soul feel with solid piano playing and a bluesy voice driving each song. Audiences will remember Vonda as the resident performer in the FOX TV series Ally McBeal. Vonda showcases her talent with a variety of introspective originals and covers, ending with a big Ally dance party.
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March 16 Speaker: Alison Malmon, founder of Active Minds 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Change the way campus feels about mental health! Change the conversation and make an impact! Alison Malmon, the founder of Active Minds, will speak to the Carthage community at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in TWC 128 C. Topics include the mental health needs of college students, common (mis)perceptions and stereotypes about mental health and people with mental health disorders, why students don’t seek help, and how and why students should get involved in changing the conversation about mental health. Theatre Performance- One Day in the Season of Rain March 19 - March 20, 2010 March 25 - March 27, 2010 7:30p.m. Main Stage Performance Written by Mohan Rakesh New Translation by Aparna Dharwadker and Vinay Dharwadker Directed by Neil Scharnick As rain soaks the Indian countryside, local poet, Kalidasa has a difficult decision to make. He has been invited to claim the title of court poet- a title promising fame and glory. However, to accept this honor would mean leaving behind the village that bore him and the woman who inspires him. This newly retransalated play is both a touching love story and a modern imagining of the life and trials surrounding India’s greatest classical poet.. Dialogue, Spectacle, and Fabrications: Art Faculty Exhibition April 6 - May 15, 2010 H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art Opening Reception: April 8, 4:30-7:30 pm Diane Levesque, Kimberly Greene, Lisa Bigalke, Melanie Kehoss, Ross Moreno, Connie Wolf, Eric Johnson with Emeritus Professors Ed Kalke and Phil Powell, this exhibition demonstrates the expansive range of media, styles, techniques, and artistic philosophies of the art faculty. All established professional artists with numerous awards and highly accomplished exhibition records, the art faculty at Carthage is a marvelous mixture of distinguished artists who manage to balance their dedication to teaching art with their life-long commitment to exploring, creating and exhibiting their own work.
Theatre Performance- Rabbit Hole April 8 - April 10, 2010 7:30p.m. Second Stage Performance Written by David Lindsey-Abaire Directed by Dana Peters Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Music Theatre Showcase April 19 7:30p.m. H.F. Johnson Recital Hall Open to audiences Spring Family Weekend April 23 - April 25, 2010 Carthage invites families to campus April 23-25 for Spring Family Weekend. The three-day weekend is filled with activities to let families experience campus life through their students’ eyes. Attend classes, see magician David Hall, see a show staged by Carthage players, and cheer on the Red Men and Lady Reds at sporting events. The weekend concludes with Honors Convocation on Sunday. Carthage Theatre Presents: Sunday in the Park with George April 23 - May 1, 2010 7:30p.m. The Carthage Theatre Department stages “Sunday in the Park with George” April 23-25 in Wartburg Auditorium. Originally nominated for 10 Tony Awards and winning the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this Broadway musical was inspired by the painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte,” by Georges Seurat. This complex work revolves around a fictionalized Seurat immersed in single-minded concentration while painting the masterpiece. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine. Directed by Herschel Kruger Family Weekend Concert: Only Light, Only Love April 24 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m. A. F. Siebert Chapel The Carthage Women’s Ensemble, directed by Peter Dennee, and the Chamber Orchestra, directed by James Ripley and Darlene Rivest, join together to present “Only Light, Only Love.” The concert will be held at 3 p.m. in A. F. Siebert Chapel.
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Location: Carolines 414-221-9444 401 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee (a little south of the 3rd ward on the corner of 2nd and Florida) www.chicksingernight.com $8 cover • smoke free show!
Chick Singer Night w/Alaria Taylor! March 30, 2010 May 11, 2010 8:00pm doors open at 7:15pm
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