Acorns to Oaktrees http://www.oaktrees.org/blog Neefer Sews, Crochets, Crafts, Swims, and Blathers about Kids and Her Stuggles with an Eating Disorder Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:08:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Help us pass the United States’ Stillbirth and SUID Prevention Education and Awareness Act (S1445/HR3212). http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7723 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7723#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:08:30 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7723 On August 24th, Laura Crandall, Program Director/ Co-founder/SUDC Parent, will be making another trip to Washington, DC to advocate for the United States’ Stillbirth and SUID Prevention Education and Awareness Act (S1445/HR3212). This bill would standardize investigations of all sudden unexpected pediatric deaths up to age 4, create a national registry for these tragedies, track risk factors, fund public health messages and provide grief support services for families affected. We know all too well how each of these pieces is vital to progress.

Laura Crandall is focused this month on getting the support of the following Senators who all sit on the U.S. Senate Heath committee. They will help determine if the bill moves out of committee onto it’s next step in order to become law. Can you please look at the list and if you live in one of the their states PLEASE fill out our quick and easy Advocacy Online Form now. It will generate an immediate email to them requesting they co-sponsor S1445. Emails from their constituents prior to my meeting with them would greatly help pave the way for success.

Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Judd Gregg (NH)
John McCain (AZ)
Tom Coburn, M.D. (OK)
Johnny Isakson (GA)
Lamar Alexander (TN)
Pat Roberts (KS)
Orrin G. Hatch (UT)
Richard Burr (NC)
Michael B. Enzi (WY)

In addition, please spread the link to our Advocacy Online Form far and wide to anyone you know in these states, as well as posting on your social networking sites. Thank you in advance!

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7723/feed 0 New Form: Setting Goals http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7427 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7427#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:31:45 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7427 I added a new form to the Eating Disorder Worksheets page. This one offers 10 steps to help you realize your goals. To be achievable, goals must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timebound (SMART). Steps for Goal Setting

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7427/feed 0 Mini Sewing Retreat http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7660 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7660#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:15:19 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7660 Mini Sewing Retreat @ Walnut Creek ASG Chapter Meeting
Walnut Creek / East Bay Chapter of the American Sewing Guild Invites you to attend.

When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9:30 am – 4:00 PM
Where: Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, 94521
What: Mini Sewing Retreat
Cost: $10 members/$20 non-members
Contact: Julianne Bramson
E-mail: walnutcreek@asg.org
URL: http://www.asgwalnutcreek.org/

Mini-Retreat – After the meeting portion is finished, attendees are invited and encouraged to stay for a day of sewing with sewing friends! A Mini-Retreat means you can bring any project you like – Sewing Friends means there are sure to be people to ooh and ahh over your triumphs and offer helpful advice when you get stuck.


Stay for a day of sewing! You can bring any project you like.

patternreview.com
stitcher’s guild
tribe.net
Contra Cost Times
danville weekly
The concordian – waiting on info
craigslist
Craftster- N Calif section
Alameda Sun lyeates@alamedasun.com :
Livermore independent facebook:

Penny Saver: www.pennysaverusa.com/

1190 AM: www.gospel1190.net/members/myevents.aspx
KDIA 1640 AM www.kdia.com/members/myevents.aspx?
KCBS www.kcbs.com/pages/10408.php
KEST www.kestradio.com/contacts.htm – asked if they have a calendar
KFRC kfrc.radio.com/2010/02/16/contact-kfrc/#contact-form-120
KFOG Community Events or Public Service Announcements sfopsa@cumulus.com
STAR 101.3 events.kgoradio.com/listings

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7660/feed 0 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7633 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7633#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:07:11 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7633

Results of your
Are You a Geek? Quiz

You scored a total of   18

You are pretty darned geeky

Based upon your responses to this quiz, you appear to be firmly entrenched in geekhood. Does this make you a nerd, a technophile, an expert in all this computer-related? Well, pretty much, yes. Friends and family likely come to you for answers to all sorts of questions technology and computer related. You are their tech idol.

But that’s really not surprising, now is it? You know mainstream technology references, and you know and are interested in keeping up on nerdy sorts of stuff. (Although we didn’t ask, we bet you’re probably a regular reader of /. too!)

But what does all of this mean??! Well, it means you’re firmly entrenched in the grasp of technology and it’s not letting go anytime soon! Take it easy, try and keep a balanced view of technology’s place in your life, and you should be able to lead a fairly normal life while slouched on your couch in front of your LCD widescreen.

S C O R E S

If you scored… Then…
30 & up
18 – 29
10 – 17
0 – 9		 Pure geek
Pretty geeky
Almost a geek
No geekness
This is not meant as a diagnosis tool!

If you are suffering from geek feelings which are causing you concern and interfere with your daily or technology functioning, you should seek immediate treatment from a trained mental health or social services professional within your community.

Back to our Geek Stuff…

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any use or misuse of this tool and we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, on the information provided here.

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7633/feed 0 Not so stupid quiz – Narcissistic Personality Quiz http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7627 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7627#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 03:17:16 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7627

Results of your Narcissistic Personality Quiz

Your Total: 12

Between 12 and 15 is average.
Celebrities often score closer to 18.
Narcissists score over 20.

Here’s how you rated on the seven component traits of narcissism:

Narcissistic Trait   Strength of Trait
Authority: 4.00  
Self-Sufficiency: 2.00  
Superiority: 1.00  
Exhibitionism: 4.00  
Exploitativeness: 0.00  
Vanity: 0.00  
Entitlement: 1.00  

Below you will find a brief interpretation of each narcissism trait and what yourscore relative to that trait may indicate about you.

Authority
Authority refers to a person’s leadership skills and power. People who score higher on authority like to be in charge and gain power, often for power’s sake alone.
Self-Sufficiency
This trait refers to how self-sufficient a person is, that is, how much you rely on others versus your own abilities to meet your needs in life.
Superiority
This trait refers to whether a person feels they are more superior than those around them.
Exhibitionism
This trait refers to a person’s need to be the center of attention, and willingness to ensure they are the center of attention (even at the expense of others’ needs). You score particularly high in exhibitionism, suggesting you have a higher need than most to be the center of attention in any group or gathering.
Exploitativeness
This trait refers to how willing you are to exploit others in order to meet your own needs or goals.
Vanity
This trait refers to a person’s vanity, or their belief in one’s own superior abilities and attractiveness compared to others.
Entitlement

This trait refers to the expectation and amount of entitlement a person has in their lives, that is, unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with one’s expectations. People who score higher on this trait generally have a greater expectation of entitlement, while those who score lower expect little from others or life.

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7627/feed 1 La palabra del día – adelgazar http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7625 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7625#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 03:25:15 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7625 Trato de adelgazar, pero es muy difícil para mí.

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7625/feed 0 My beautiful daughter & It’s a Small World (pix) http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7623 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7623#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 04:54:21 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7623 IMG_1149
Chunguita

I love this ride.

IMG_1138reflections in the waterfunky birdIMG_1143IMG_1144IMG_1145Adios Small WorldAdios Small World

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7623/feed 0 Magic Kingdom at Night http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7621 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7621#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 03:33:29 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7621 Daisy FigureheadMicky TomatoesMicky PumpkinSome sort of rat-thingHaving some fun

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7621/feed 0 Approaching the Magic Kingdom & my beautiful daughter http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7617 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7617#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 14:58:56 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7617 IMG_1119
The 2nd approach
Magic Kingdom @ night
IMG_1122
IMG_1123


]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7617/feed 0 Political Stereotypes (Stupid Quiz) http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7586 http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7586#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 05:15:34 +0000 Neefer http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/?p=7586 Your result for The Political Stereotype Test…

The Educated Liberal

Has to be Right about being Left

You get off on knowing more than everyone else and rubbing their faces in it. Even though on some level you should be applauded for being so well-informed, being a dick about it kind of outshines your eloquent diatribes against society. What’s more, despite your apparent intelligence and political awareness, you are doing absolutely nothing with these skills to make the world a better place. A genius who spends his life talking about what he’s gonna do is of significantly less use to the world than your garbage collector.

Advice: Stop talking about it to your dinner party guests and go campaigning.

Take The Political Stereotype Test at OkCupid

]]> http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/archives/7586/feed 0