Thursday, December 11, 2008

Rianna's Going to New York!


Yet another victory for Columbus. Rianna has been selected for a chance to be the cover for Carol Alt's new book Model's Inc.

You can read more over at Left Hand Louie's (the proud father) blog. Congratulations Rianna!!
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The Water Tour.

I need an approximate head count for how many people are planning on attending. THERE WILL BE HANDOUTS!

Here is the deal - The tour will be at 950 Maple Ave at 6:30ish. We can meet at The Kurth about 6:15 and caravan over (so we don't get lost in the heavy Columbus traffic) or you can go right to the Water Place.

Depending how long this takes afterword DJ and I are going to the Visitor Center for a free art exhibit by Will Gillmore and then to the Kurth. All are invited to all events. The art exhibit is from 6 to 8?
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Depression and Suicide around Christmas.

It seems this time of year newspapers and television start to come out with articles and news about how this time of year makes people depressed and suicides numbers are high.

Odd - when you look at the facts this time of year is actually the LOWEST time of the year for depression and suicides. In a study over the last 10 years, early spring and late fall are the times people get depressed. Christmas time, ODDLY, is when most people are actually the cheeriest and suicide rates are at their very lowest.

Yet another myth that seems to have taken hold and is perpetuated by the media.
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On this day in 1941 spare tires were outlawed because of the shortage of rubber due to WWII.

Also in 1941 Germany declared war on the United States.

In 1972 man landed on the moon for the last time. After searching and once again finding no cheese America decided that the moon trips were fruitful.

Boll Weevil Honored

On December 11, 1919, the citizens of Enterprise, Alabama erected a monument to the boll weevil, the pest that devastated their fields but forced residents to end their dependence on cotton and to pursue mixed farming and manufacturing.

The infestation led to the introduction of the peanut—an alternative crop popularized by the Tuskegee Institute's George Washington Carver. Peanut cultivation not only returned vital nutrients to soils depleted by cotton cultivation, but also proved a successful cash crop for local farmers.

King Cotton

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And remember - If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t either.

Have a Thursday
Rod

13 comments:

  1. Oh Boy, always so full of information, Rod. :)

    Big huge congrattos to Rianna! Woot! We are all proud of you. Enjoy your trip.

    I'm gonna miss the fun on Friday, but y'all have a good time, and stay safe. ;)

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  2. "And remember - If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t either."

    Thats funny! :)

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  3. Congrats Rianna! I think you should take Rod with you to New York! Just kidding.

    Interesting about the suicide rate at Christmas. I always heard it was higher at this time as well. Good to know it's not.

    My most recent wish child has designed the ornament for the MACC Fund. The MACC Fund is a great organization where they fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders. Montana's wish was a horse. Here is the link for info on how to purchase an ornament, if you so wish.

    http://www.maccfund.org/news/index.cfm

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  4. Great Blog!!!
    Happy Thursday!!

    Congrat's to Rianna!!!

    Count 2 for me, I hope.if Cableman gets done on time.

    No Suicide here!! Love Christmas to much.LOL!!

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  5. CONGRATS TO RIANNA!!!!! Way to go! This is so exciting!!!!

    I am going to be at the Water thing! So count me in! I'll meet you guys at the Kurth..and either caravan or follow. I don't know Columbus too well. I think Robbi will be coming with me.

    Sad times around Christmas...I keep hearing about that on the news. Maculay Kulkins sister died today. Got hit by a car. That's very sad.

    See you guys tomorrow!

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  6. Hi all,
    Did any of you happen to read the Bolger interview at JDR????
    Here's the link...

    http://johnnydeppreads.com/index.php?showtopic=6833

    Jenny, I know you're a huge fan, and I was going to email you the link, but couldn't do so...hope you find it here....

    I love the peacock story...there are no coincidences...JMB was meant to be in this great film with JD!

    Best to all, and enjoy your field trip!
    Peg

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  7. Thanks Peg!

    I've had a very busy day today, so I was just able to come on now and read the blog :P

    Now it's off to bed

    <3

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  8. Ugh, I'm later than you Jenny! Looong day.....

    Heading for bed, but I am planning on the water works tour!

    Nitey nite!

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  9. Many who are prone to depression feel very bad around the holidays but I think hold on so as not to leave their loved ones with that kind of anniversary over the holidays.

    There are so many suicides in the Spring because many expect they will feel better come Spring and when they don't they loose hope and their battle to stay alive.

    (or so I've heard...)

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  10. Opening reception for Will Gilmore's paintings is from 6-8 tonight at the West James Gallery, 116 W James. He's done some beautiful landscapes of areas around Columbus. The paintings will hang until January 12th if you don't get a chance to come tonight.
    Yea Rianna!!!!

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  11. If you have a Facebook account, there is now a JMB page and a group soon to follow, endorsed by JMB. We want to get him as many friends as possible so if you are on facebook.. friend JMB!!!

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  12. You're welcome Jenny! And thanks Rachel for the FB info...

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  13. Rianna's Going to New York!......


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