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Oh My, Times Have Changed

Last night, as the credits scrolled on the television for the movie we watched...CRASH!

Did I mention we watched a suspense/thriller? I shouldn't watch this type of movie after dark as it is, so the loud BOOM and floor shaking didn't help the excitement.

All three of us instantly blamed the new kitten but she was in the living room with us. Upon entering the kitchen, the two shelves over the window had broken at the same time. When the shelves have away, the items they held bounced, flew, bobbled, and landed from one side if the kitchen to the other.

With the exception of the shelves, nothing broke. No one was in the kitchen at the time so no one was hurt. And Naomi is very thankful because she was climbing where she wasn't suppose to be.

As we picked up the items decorating the floor, stove top, and counters...we laughed. My first comment, "At least the large coffee maker didn't break." But then I noticed my Boom Box.

Okay, most if you just smiled and thought, "Boom Box, I haven't heard that in a long time." And then there is the percentage who are shaking their head because you don't know what I'm talking about. I included a picture above for those wishing to travel down memory lane and as an educational tool for the younger generation.

Not only is it huge, it's heavy. I'm guessing it's the culprit for our need to remodel the kitchen shelving. This beauty has detachable speakers, a CD player, a double cassette, and radio. How cool is that? It even had an antenna you have to extend up in order to find reception. Did I mention the knobs turn to find your station? No seek or search buttons on this relic.

All these options made it a fifteen pound, top of the line, music system. You are thinking that since it is still in our kitchen, all its features are stellar, right? Not so much, sadly. The CD player doesn't work, aluminum foil is wrapped on the broken antenna, and the static while listening to the radio was greater than the music or commentary. The cassettes both worked but the feature that triggered the second to start when the first finished, broke so I had to stand on the bench and push the button in all by myself. Can you believe it?

Why do I keep this memorabilia in the house? First and foremost, it works!! I listened to stations I knew came in clear, KLOVE is one if them. And I don't have many cassettes so My boom box only booms radio waves.

In the crash, one of the speakers came off and the wiring doesn't want to reattach. So do I toss the one speaker, reducing the weight and increasing the likelihood it doesn't break another shelf...or do I step up and join this generation?

Do you see that tiny, light weight, and shiny rectangle in front if my boom box? That my friends, is my I-Pod. One my daughter saved up for and bought herself, a few years ago. When she upgraded, she gave me her old one. It holds ALL my music, not just a CD and couple cassettes. It fits in my back pocket, weighs next to nothing, and can plug I to a small speaker that is louder than my beloved box. It shouldn't be a tough decision, yet it's one requiring thought. If we, as a society, continue to throw out our broken and outdated items, the landfills will overflow, but then there is the logical side, I could save a LOT of shelf space and use less energy with the I-Pod too. Due to the extent if non-working parts, I'll recycle the boom box this week.

I hope to remember how blessed we are and to appreciate the conveniences we have. Some ever so small, yet just as important. Things have changed, and continue to do so, but we don't have hyphae them all...right now. Each time I turned on my kitchen radio, I remembered memories of my childhood.

Recycling the radio doesn't eliminate the memories, just removes the trigger if youthful and fun times.
Then and now...
Now and then What thoughts are you left with after reading today's blog?

"Lifting the Curtain" A Book Synopsis

Disclaimer:  Please note, I am not suggesting this as a pro or con to the schools, government, or anyone else.  I haven't read this book yet but found the topic interesting in light of today's current educational discussions at the playground, water cooler, and family picnics.


This is a blog to share D.A. Russell's book, Lifting the Curtain. As you read the pre-written blog post I received (and pasted below for your reading), I hope you will keep an open mind and visit the attached links to make your decision on whether to read or not to read. 
Our educational system is a hot news topic these days; from student restrictions to CORE curriculum and other policies, it’s apparent there is a problem. Today I’m sharing information on a newly released book called Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education. The book offers us an impassioned look at education through the eyes of a teacher. You may win your own copy of Lifting the Curtain by entering the giveaway!

About the book: From outside, the solutions look deceptively easy—simply replace a handful of bad teachers, increase money spent on education, and upgrade buildings. But the real problems are far more severe than these easy targets, and far less costly to fix. To restore quality education in our urban schools, we must address the systemic failures. But what are the core issues?

In Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education, Russell clearly reveals the problems. Through a combination of surveys, statistics, and personal observations, he exposes the hidden bureaucracy, manipulation, and poor policies stunting our children’s education. He follows this with an eleven point solution geared to put the focus back onto the best interests of the children.

Written like a casual report, Russell makes a serious subject more palatable through the use of humor, personal anecdotes, and cartoon-like illustrations by a talented young artist. What really matters is the information—what is happening and what can we do about it.

Clarion Reviews said, “In Lifting the Curtain, Russell lends a passionate voice to the current conversation about the fate of our schools. It’s sure to spark spirited debate and discussion among teachers, parents, and principals.”

About the Author : D.A. Russell has spent the last ten years as a math teacher in one of the urban high schools used as an example in Lifting the Curtain. He is an honors graduate of Dartmouth College, and received his master’s degree from Simon School, where he was valedictorian of his class. Russell is a decorated Vietnam veteran. He has two children that he treasures, and four grandchildren. His son is a police officer who served in the US Army in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for valor. His daughter is a lawyer and his most passionate fan and honorary literary agent.

Russell has taught and coached children for decades. Few things are more important in his view than to cherish the children who are our real treasures in this world.

Title: Lifting the Curtain: The disgrace we call urban high school education
Author: D.A. Russell
Illustrated by Jessica Fitzpatrick
Genre: Non-Fiction
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Happy Anniversary NCMEC...30 Years of Making a Difference

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
New York Regional Office
275 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608-1042
Phone: 585-242-0900
Fax: 585-242-0717 NCMEC/New York/BuffaloSuite 210
610 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-1900
Phone: 716-842-6333
Fax: 716-842-6334
NCMEC/Capital region359 Ballston Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4723
Phone: 518-812-6833
Fax: 518-584-9863
Four Offices in New York State NCMEC/New York/Mohawk Valley
934 York Street
Utica, NY 13502-3930
Phone: 315-732-7233
Fax: 315-624-7134
Safety...Hope...Kids 1st    Is there a NCMEC office near you? If so, volunteers increase each office's ability to disseminate posters and bring the missing home.

A Poem to Inspire...How Does Your Stanza Read?

Life is a 
by Catherine Pulsifer, © 2012 To visit Catherine's Google page, click on the photo below. Sketch made for candlelight vigil in 1995, artist unknown Life is an opportunity, 
seize the day, live each day to the fullest. 
Life is not a project,
but a journey to be enjoyed.

Life is a gift, accept it, 
enjoy it, and be happy with it. 
Life is a challenge, 
but challenges can always be overcome.

Life is to be lived, 
not to be dreamed. 
Life is a wonder,
if you sit back and be thankful.

Life is a decision each of us makes, 
to be happy or sad. 
Life is a time
for new beginnings and endings.

Life is a balance, 
take time for play not just work. 
Life is a joy 
for those who are optimistic.

Life is a bundle of possibilities
if you just look for them. 
Life is a meant to do, 
not to regret. 

Life is no bed of roses 
but life is what you make it. Will you share your stanza 
if this poem was to continue?

TOP's Tuesday: More Than An Afternoon of Fun

While this summer has been much different than year's past, it's offered opportunities to stretch, grow, trust, and weather another storm.  We have choices in this life, to sit under an umbrella when the storms of life arrive ~ waiting for them to pass, or at least settle down..OR we can step out from the security and face the storm, devising a plan to survive storm, regardless of its length.

Psalm 23:4 opens with, "Even though I walk through the darkest of valleys,..." the key word, THROUGH! 

God never said we wouldn't face a valley or storm BUT, He does promise us comfort and freedom from fear. Psalm 23:4 continues with, "I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."  This coming Saturday is National Grief Awareness Day. As I work on my next book, a continuation to Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey , I thought National Grief Awareness Day, August 30th, would be a nice day and time to debut the cover and title. While I'm not as far with the writing as I'd planned for the summer, I am moving forward with expectations to release this next book within the next couple years.

As I write, edit, and revise this next book, I'll keep you updated each week on the TOP's Tuesday blog. If you have me speak at your church, women's organization, or event thought - you may learn something sooner. Be sure to visit the blog on Saturday to learn the title and see the draft cover and learn a little bit more about this new and upcoming book in the works. Are you ready to read what's next, after Where's Heidi?...I hope so.

A Book Review: “The Visionary” by Alyshia Hull

Photographic Collage by Alyshia Hull ~ Thank you Alyshia! I first “met” teen author, Alyshia Hull, via Facebook. Our first formal meeting was at the book release for Where’s Heidi? One Sister’s Journey . Miss Alyshia, with her mother, came to the River’s End Bookstore in Oswego on April third, so Alyshia could get a book, have it signed, and meet me. She is this tiny bundle of adorable energy. We posed for a picture with hopes of seeing each other again. Not only have we had the opportunity to see each other since this, we’ve done a book speech at the Mexico Public Library together along with another local author, Amy Quonce. We have enjoyed the Oswego County Fair’s Author’s Corner the past two years and crossed paths at different school events. We didn’t need to “hope” to see each other again; God continues to orchestrate ways for our paths to meet.
Alyshia is the author of two books. Her first, A Thousand Miles, is about an eighth grade girl’s struggles, adventures, and victory over learning disabilities and change. I enjoyed this book and could see some of my former students nestled within the covers of this fictional story. 

Getting to know Alyshia over the past year or so has heightened my love of this book and its deeper meaning. Alyshia’s heroin prevails in the end and so did she by seeking and obtaining publication of this book. A Young Adult book even an adult would enjoy reading. 
Miss Alyshia keeps herself very busy and released her second book this year. The Visionary. I must admit, it took me much longer to read this one. It still has her style and voice yet the topic slowed my reading down. Here is the storyline from the book jacket:

“Taylor Lee Parker, who once lost herself to the city of Bridge Port has found home again. But her new life in her old world doesn't remain peaceful for long. Her gift as a Visionary soon connects her with a seven year old child named Gracie Johnson. Taylor Visions the next chapter of Gracie’s life, and is shocked by the horror. Immediately Taylor rushes to save the young girl's destiny... but ends up finding herself along the way. Between love, horror and loyalty, Taylor is thrown through a whirl wind of emotions. Gracie's life now depends on Taylor's next decision. Will she succeed or loose it all in the process?”
It’s an intriguing teaser for the book, isn’t it? I think so and it also has one word in it that slowed my desire to read it right away, “visionary”. If you have read Where’s Heidi? One Sister’s Journey or heard me speak; you know I wrestled with the sin of seeking psychics instead of seeking God. I know Miss Alyshia personally, and adore her and it’s for this reason I made sure I read the book.

While this genre or subject is not one I read, once I was a few chapters in, I wanted to find out what was going to happen to Gracie and if the story would end well. I won’t tell you how the story ends but I’ll say this, once you reach a certain part towards the middle of the book, you can’t put it down. My husband, Ed, had to fill my coffee for me because I didn’t want to stop reading long enough to walk to the kitchen.

If you are a paranormal reader, you might enjoy a lighter read in your genre. Miss Alyshia writes with heart and tackles a difficult and sensitive subject using Gracie’s kidnapping to leave you hopeful at the end of the book. Alyshia also does a variety of book speeches at local libraries. So if you are looking for the Young Adult book to spur a young reader on or a teen author to come and speak at your school or library, connect with Alyshia Hull. She’s taught writing classes too. This girl is using her gift to write to encourage other young aspiring writers while investing in her community.
Thank you Miss Alyshia for another great book and addition to the literary world! Keep reaching for the stars ~ you are reaching them, one at a time. 

Keep inspiring and shaping lives. God’s gifted you to write and I pray you channel His love and gifting as you continue to encourage, inspire, and teach other kiddos to do the same. 

Miss Alyshia, thank you so much for the acknowledgement at the end of your book. It was a wonderful surprise and I’m honored to be mentioned in your book and it’s a joy to mentor you.

I’ll close with my favorite quote from the book:

“Taylor, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. I don’t care if you’re four years old or ninety-seven. If you have a gift, it’s there, no matter what…” From Alyshia Hull’s The Visionary

Thank you Alyshia Hull for reminding us, young or old, it is possibly to reach our goals if we strive to reach them and never give up!

"Run for the Border" 5k...August 23, 2014 TOMORROW!!

Run for the Border is a 5K to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis while raising funds to support research for this disease. 

The inspiration behind this run in beautiful Upstate New York. Rather than tell you about Carter Gates, let me share his words to you. 

"Hello, my name is Carter Gates. If you were to meet me, you would think I was just another typical 14-year-old boy, and I am. I love to play lacrosse, snowmobile, and train at Parisi Speed School. I am also living with Cystic Fibrosis. No one knew I had Cystic Fibrosis until I was 8 years old. Before being diagnosed, I was sick a lot, but no one could figure out why. I am doing better now that I have been diagnosed and I hope that never changes! My doctors have told me that the more active I am, the healthier I will stay. Playing lacrosse and working out at my speed school has been helping me to be bigger, faster, stronger, while making me feel more confident about myself. Sometimes..." 
To read the rest of Carter's note, visit the Run for the Border website.

If you'd like to print & complete registration form to bring with you, select "Download File" below [image error] run4border2014.pdf File Size: 494 kb File Type: pdf Download File REGISTRATION COST
Race Day $35.00

Race Director: David Vonholtz
info@runfortheborder5k.com
315-591-5121

 Run for the Border is an 
annual run to support 
cystic fibrosis research. 
The event is held in 
Mexico, NY and the 
run takes you 
toward the 
Texas border. Links You Will Want to Visit
Run for the Border Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/RunForTheBor...

Run for the Border Website
http://www.runfortheborder5k.com/cart...

To View the Course
http://www.runfortheborder5k.com/the-course.html
Registration and packet pickup will start at 7:30 at Mexico Elementary School. 
There is parking available at the corners of Academy and Liberty Streets in Mexico. 
The race will start at 9:00, see you there. You can still register the day of the event!!
Tomorrow ~ Starting at 7:30 a.m. 

Race at 9:00 a.m.
I'll see you there!

Happy Anniversary Ed...Love You!

Last month we celebrated my wonderful husband, Ed's, birthday with family and a friend. Ed had the day off so I invited his siblings over for an afternoon of cards, food, and much laughter. It was a great day, to say the least and we made memories and remembered family gatherings of years past. We went to church in the morning with the thread of rain hanging above us in the clouds yet according to the weather maps, "it would blow over". Well...it never blew over. In spite of the canopy tent and umbrellas we placed on the deck, we were moving the party inside.  Except for when it came time to cook, that is. Ed said, "Whose cooking? It's my birthday." I laughed, because it seems each time we plan a BBQ style gathering, it rains. No, it pours, and this wonderful man stands out in the back dodging hail, rain, and branches to cook on the grill. 

I was prepared, I grabbed my umbrella and went to the grill prepared to continue to enjoy this day, in spite of the damp weather.

Life is about choices. I chose to endure the storm so my hubby could enjoy time with his friend and family. It was a great day! One thing happened that hasn't happened, yet, while I was standing at the grill holding my umbrella...the birthday boy left the party on the deck (in the rain, lol) and came down to hold the umbrella for me. Isn't he the best!? I think so. I've never left the comfort of dryness to help him, he is such a gift.

We ended up standing down by the grill under the umbrella until the meat was finished, visiting with his buddies and family at the same time. They remained on the deck and in the house where is wasn't quite as wet but the laughter echoed all around. This is only one reason I love my husband so much. Another reason I love him, he is an idiot! But guess what, so am I. Most of you know my love to read and write, well, this is not my sweet's desire but when I started to read We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can aloud one evening last summer while sitting on the deck, he sat back and enjoyed this great book. You see, he married an idiot too, and at times, I'm the bigger idiot.

During his birthday party, he knew my distaste for standing in the rain to grill yet knew I did it because my love for him is greater than any storm life might bring into our lives. Ed, doesn't like parties (at all) but knows this is my heart's desire, to celebrate life and rejoice with those I love, so he let me throw him a "gathering with cake" (I didn't call it a party, lol). What did we learn - when we set aside our pride and our own agendas, much happiness follows. Twenty-one years later, we still love, and like each other. My aunt told me, if you can survive the first ten years, the rest are a piece of cake. We still kid about this today because we decided if we survived the first year of our marriage, we could and would survive anything. 

You see, within the first year of our marriage, my sister was abducted while working alone at the D & W Convenience Store in New Haven, New York. A couple of my great-aunts passed away, a cousin, and uncle...to name a few of the life events that were thrust at us. Each making us stronger, in the long run. Thankfully, Ed and I, each married and idiot. Only two idiots can survive such tragedies with smiles on their face and remain in love. The greatest thing we gained in our marriage, the Lord. It took a decade to get there but once we did, the roller coaster ride of emotions, grief, tragedy, and life still happen but our strength isn't our own...making life that much more enjoyable. James says it best...

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature"  and complete, 
not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, 
who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, 
because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 
Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. 
Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 
But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 
For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, 
having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life 
that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” 
For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 
but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 
Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, 
when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 
Every good and perfect gift is from above, 
coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, 
who does not change like shifting shadows.  
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, 
that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created.
James 12 - 18

Celebrating another year of survival, strength, love, and marriage!

Happy Anniversary to the best man, God could of blessed me with.

TOP'S Tuesday: HOPE for Heidi M Allen

Click here to read "A Letter to my Sister from May 2013" What is TOP's Tuesday all about? The first TOP's Tuesday posted back in 20__. There have been many a Tuesday since then - some highlighting upcoming speaking events and/or information about the release of Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey , or other books written by me, Lisa M Buske. Some of share a different aspect of WHO Heidi was, before she became of statistic and one of America's missing children.
This week's TOP's Tuesday, is a hodge podge of TOP's Tuesdays. By clicking on one of the blue links, you might learn the meaning behind TOPs Tuesday or share a table made by my parents to use when doing book signings or how we are all connected and the Heidi Allen Remembrance Garden. While something new and exciting slips my brain today, to revisit thoughts of the past leaves me reflecting and thankful. I hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane too, and take a moment to visit at least one or two of the previous TOP's Tuesday shared today. New Blog Ideas, Blog Tours, and Fun to come on the blog soon...
For today...REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE.

When are you the most reflective? A time of year or after an event?

Have you done the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge"?

"I might have had a tough break, 
but I have an awful lot to live for."
~Lou Gehrig


"He was a symbol of indestructibility 
- a Gibraltar in cleats."
- Columnist, Jim Murray
Up until this evening, I hadn't done the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge personally but have enjoyed watching my friends and family as they post their videos and "nominate" their friends. One thing I haven't learned by watching all these fun and energetic videos is this, what does ALS stand for? If everyone is pouring ice water over their heads for this cause, shouldn't the emphasis be on what ALS is so we can better raise awareness and funds to help those affected. I know after I watched a few videos, I found myself on Google hoping to learn more about ALS.

According to the ALS Association's website, "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed."  What is ALS? "I might have had a tough break, 
but I have an awful lot to live for."
~ Lou Gehrig One thing I learned rather quickely, ALS is also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease". This I had heard of, now I know the medical term. ALS, a disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. With more than a million ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Videos on Facebook - awareness is spreading, or is it?

While not everyone doing the ALS ice bucket challenge is referencing Lou Gehrig's Disease or the impact of this disease  on one's nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord...according to one article, awareness and fundraising is skyrocketing! This is awesome news and the purpose of the challenge.

Depending on what source you look at, there has been between $3 and $5.5 million dollars raise since the latter part of June because of the ice bucket challenge. This is wonderful.

I've seen friends having a "Ice Bucket Challenge" party, with everyone bringing their own bucket and ice to the party. They did a group challenge with everyone dumping their ice water over their head (with the exception of the videographer of course) In addition to dumping the water, they took up a collection to donate to ALS too. How fun is this?
So whether you've done the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or not, I hope this blog helpa you learn what ALS is, providea you with some helpful links to learn more, and encourages you to support ALS either monetarily or by increasing awareness. Regardless of which you choose, or if you do both, I hope those with ALS are encouraged by the outpouring of support for them through this initiative.

When I first wrote this blog, it read, "I haven't been nominated to do this challenge, although I've been asked, 'Lis, do you want to do the challenge. I'll nominate you.' by a friend. I told him 'No, thanks anyway.'" BUT, within the hours between writing this blog and posting it, my sister-in-law, Rose, nominated me and my husband's brother-in-law, Scott, and his cousin, Debbie, nominated him. So, instead of doing it as part of this blog ~ we did it as a couple because we were challenged. God has a sense of humor doesn't He? 

I'm thankful for the amazing friends and family I have in my life. I'm thankful for the health in my body and freedom from the intense pain patients affected by ALS live with on a daily basis. It is my absolute pleasure to be a tiny part of increasing awareness of ALS, aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease", and hopefully bring a smile to your face today. A special thanks to Mags for taping this for us. Video may take a moment to load...thanks for your patience. #wsite-video-container-825939334307406445{ background: url(//www.weebly.comhttp://www.lisambuske.com/uploads/4/7/9/2/4792487/img_55961_184.jpg); } #video-iframe-825939334307406445{ background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?1408135941); } #wsite-video-container-825939334307406445, #video-iframe-825939334307406445{ background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position:center; } @media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and ( min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and ( min-resolution: 192dpi), only screen and ( min-resolution: 2dppx) { #video-iframe-825939334307406445{ background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/@2x/play-icon.png?1408135941); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position:center; background-size: 70px 70px; } } To dump ice water over one's head might seem silly to some
BUT if one of the millions of videos posted increases 
awareness that eases the burden on a family 
or raises the money to find a cure...
it's worth every ice cube.

Thanks for joining in the mission to raise awareness by sharing this blog with someone that might not know what ALS is.