#Galt Mile

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Fort Lauderdale Beach Resorts and Condos along Las Olas Beach in Fort Lauderdale Florida Aerial View by David Oppenheimer Via Flickr: Fort Lauderdale Beach resorts and condos along Las Olas Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida aerial view - © 2024 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions aerial photography archives - performanceimpressions.com

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Alexander 'Sandy' Allan was born on February 26th 1780 on Fairlie Estate, Dundonald - one and a half miles west of the village of Gatehead. His family were related to The writer John Galt and our bard Robert Burns.

Young Sandy was apprenticed to a shoemaker in Kilmarnock. He worked ten hours per day, except Sundays. In 1800, when he was employed as a journeyman shoemaker near Galston, Sandy moved to Saltcoats, intent on learning to be a ship's carpenter, but gave it up to go to sea.

He was soon sailing as mate to Captain Wilson of Saltcoats. Within a few years, Captain Sandy Allan had served as Master and part-owner of several small ships trading out of Saltcoats.

During the Peninsular war, the 175 ton brigantine Hero, with Captain Allan as master, was chartered by the government to transport troops and goods to the continent to supply Wellington's army. By 1814, Sandy Allan had established a reputation as an excellent mariner and shrewd businessman.

A new ship was needed and on the 5 June 1819, the Jean sailed from Greenock for Quebec with Captain Sandy Allan as master. Within a few years, the name of the Allan family was synonymous with North Atlantic shipping and remained so for over 100 years. Under the direction of Sandy, the Allan line progressed from wooden sailing ships to iron-built steamships, from a one-man operation to a leading transatlantic company.

The Allan Line continued to expand throughout the second half of the 19th century until by 1884 it was the seventh-largest shipping line in the world and the largest privately owned. Captain Allan made his last trip as a ship's master in 1839. It was 20 years since his first Atlantic voyage in the Jean and he was almost 60 years of age. He went into semi-retirement but still took an active interest in the company.

Sandy died on 18th March, 1854, aged 74. In his progress from shoemaker to seaman, ship's mate to shipping magnate, he had made his fortune and established a dynasty. At the same time, he had done a great deal for Scotland's commercial interests and for the Clyde as a shipping centre.

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GALTx eNews: Lisa Is Looking For You!

Lisa, aka Fly Lisa Leslie, will celebrate her 10th birthday this December 24th. We would love for her birthday party to be in her forever home. 

Lisa is ready for retirement. She raced 163 races in Alabama and Florida from 2015 to 2017. She went on to raise three litters of puppies. When she joined GALT, she had a large, benign growth on her side that needed to be surgically removed. She also broke a toe on her left, hind paw and had to have the toe amputated. Gifts from kind supporters like you paid for her medical bills so that she could get well. She has now fully recovered from her surgeries and is patiently waiting for her forever family to find her!

Lisa is affectionate, loving, well behaved, and eager to please. She still plays with toys, runs zoomies, wags her tail even when lying down, and chatters to let you know she is a happy girl. Lisa will entertain you by rooting through her toy boxes to find just the perfect bone or toy for her at the moment. She loves soft beds but will happily sleep on a floor to be close to you. Lisa really enjoys her walks and will easily go for more than a mile with you. Despite her enthusiasm, Lisa knows to wait at the door rather than rushing out. She also gets excited about mealtimes and will do a little happy dance to encourage you to feed her more quickly. 

Lisa’s ideal home will not have cats, will come with a yard to run in, will include canine companions for company, and will be in a neighborhood suited for long walks. She also requests plenty of beds and toys. Does she sound like the perfect senior girl for you? Please let your adoption coordinator know or complete our online adoption application here. If you would like to support our senior hounds but are not currently in a position to adopt, please consider a gift to our Amanda and Emmet Golden Years Fund. Thank you!

8/24/23

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GO Boise Idaho-built MP40PH-3C 602 leads the second last morning GO train from Milton to Toronto past Bloor, mile 9 Galt Sub. December 20, 2010

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"FIVE FLEE REFORMATORY THREE RECAPTURED AT GALT," Toronto Star. June 30, 1934. Page 13. ---- Prisoners Hid Under Load of Burned Tins, in Escaping ---- FOUR TRIED BEFORE ---- Alderwood, June 30. - Concealing themselves under a load of burned tins being removed from the Incinerator at the Ontario Reformatory brick and tile plant, four prisoners and the driver of the wagón, a trusty, escaped late yesterday after- noon. Three men were recaptured today at Gait.

All five - Lawrence Burns, the teamster, Windsor: William Tracey, Peterboro; Frank Gedzura, Windsor: William Taras, Thorold, and Alfred Ertle, Brantford - were serving terms for theft and Burns was the only one without a previous escape on his record.

A wild flight over a large section of, western Ontario for the five prisoners ended in recapture of three of the youths after two cars of three stolen had been wrecked.

One capture was made at Galt, after police had chased the fugitives at 75 miles per hour across the city until they wrecked the car on Joseph St., narrowly escaping with their lives in snapping off a telegraph pole.

The two men caught outside Galt were on foot, travelling along the C.P.R. tracks southwest of the city. when seen and apprehended by a party of Galt, Guelph county and provincial police. They gave their names as Bill Tracy and Bill Terrance.

Stole Car at Islington From the story of the flight as told to Galt police by Lawrence Burns, 21, of Windsor, the first recaptured, all the party of five stayed together on foot until they stole a car at Islington. They travelled to Guelph, whence they abandoned the Islington car in favor of a roadster.

The Guelph car was reported stolen at 11.55 p.m., and Galt police were on the look-out. Sergt. Frank Cronin and P.C. Joe Bryne sighted the fugitives going past Galt and chased them into the city. Both fugitive and police cars traversed the city at a 75-mile per hour pace until the roadster slewed over the curb, smashed a pole and was wrecked in a vacant lot. The police caught Burns, but the other four men got away over the coal pile in Sutton's coal yard nearby.

There four then stole another auto. belonging to Oliver Chudney, Hespeler Rd., and made further escape in it until headed off.

The escape was discovered when the driverless refuse wagon was seen approaching from the garbage dump.

"The men had apparently been working on the scheme for some time." Superintendent D. R. Elliott told The Star. "It was well worked out and executed. We have had others attempt to escape in the same way, but they were detected by the pickets. This was cleverly done.

"We have a cart used to clean up around the yard," he said. "It draws refuse to a dump about half a mile from the buildings. On this occasion it was taking a load of burned-out cans from the incinerator. The four men apparently got into the wagon and lay flat on the bottom. The teamster must have covered them. They went out past the picket who did not see anything wrong.

"The teamster, Burns, was due for parade. We considered him trusty," the superintendent said. "He was serving three months determinate and six months indeterminate."

Official descriptions of the men are:

Tracey, five feet seven and one-half inches, 157 pounds, 26 years old. fair hair and blue eyes. He was serving two years determinate and two years indeterminate.

Frank Gedzura, 27, 135 pounds, five feet eight and one-half inches tall, was serving six months determinate and 24 months indeterminate for automobile theft. He has light brown hair and blue eyes.

William Taras, nineteen, five feet eight and one-half inches, 140 pounds, fair hair and blue eyes, was serving two years determinate and two years indeterminate for breaking and entering and theft.

Alfred Ertle, 28, five feet seven and one-half inches tall, 142 pounds, reddish hair and blue eyes, was serving two years for forgery and theft.

The latter four had also served terms at Kingston penitentiary for escaping from provincial institutions.

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Experience Coastal Living: Top Beach-Themed Vacation Rentals in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, with its sparkling blue waters, sandy shores, and vibrant beach culture, is the perfect destination for a beach-themed vacation. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious oceanfront villa or a cozy seaside cottage, Fort Lauderdale has a variety of beach-themed vacation rentals that offer stunning views and coastal decor. Here’s your guide to the top beach-themed vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable seaside retreat.

1. Unwind Staycations

Location: Various prime locations in Fort Lauderdale

Features:

Luxurious beach-themed rentals with elegant coastal decor.

Properties include private pools, spacious living areas, and direct beach access.

Close to Fort Lauderdale’s best attractions, shopping, and dining.

Why Choose Unwind Staycations: Unwind Staycations offers a range of top-notch vacation rentals designed to immerse you in the coastal lifestyle. Each property is thoughtfully decorated to reflect the beauty of the seaside, providing the perfect ambiance for a beach vacation. For more details, visit Unwind Staycations.

2. Ocean Breeze Villa

Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach

Features:

Spacious villa with panoramic ocean views.

Open floor plan with large windows to let in natural light.

Beach-themed decor with nautical touches and coastal colors.

Why Choose This Rental: Enjoy direct beach access and luxurious amenities in a beautifully decorated setting that captures the essence of coastal living.

3. Seaside Cottage

Location: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Features:

Cozy cottage just steps from the beach.

Charming coastal decor with a vintage beach vibe.

Private garden and outdoor seating area.

Why Choose This Rental: Perfect for couples or small families, this quaint cottage offers a relaxing beach escape with all the comforts of home.

4. Sunset Beach House

Location: Pompano Beach

Features:

Modern beach house with sleek coastal design.

Expansive deck with outdoor dining and lounge areas.

Private hot tub and direct beach access.

Why Choose This Rental: Ideal for larger groups, this beach house combines modern amenities with stunning coastal decor, making it perfect for a memorable beach vacation.

5. Coral Reef Condo

Location: Galt Ocean Mile

Features:

Stylish beachfront condo with contemporary coastal decor.

Floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking ocean views.

Access to building amenities such as a pool and fitness center.

Why Choose This Rental: Experience the best of both worlds with the convenience of a condo and the beauty of beachfront living, all wrapped in a stylish coastal theme.

Tips for Enjoying Your Beach-Themed Vacation

1. Embrace the Decor

The coastal decor in your rental is designed to enhance your beach experience. Enjoy the soothing colors, nautical accents, and beach-inspired artwork that create a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.

2. Explore the Local Area

Take advantage of your prime location by exploring nearby beaches, shops, and restaurants. Fort Lauderdale offers a variety of activities that cater to beach lovers, from water sports to beachfront dining.

3. Enjoy Outdoor Spaces

Many beach-themed rentals come with outdoor amenities such as patios, decks, and gardens. Spend time outside, whether it’s lounging by the pool, having a barbecue, or simply enjoying the ocean breeze.

4. Pack for the Beach

Bring beach essentials like sunscreen, hats, and beach towels to make the most of your time by the water. Many rentals also provide beach chairs and umbrellas for added convenience.

5. Unwind and Relax

A beach vacation is all about relaxation. Take the time to unwind, whether it’s by taking a leisurely walk on the beach, reading a book in a hammock, or soaking in a hot tub.

Conclusion

Fort Lauderdale’s beach-themed vacation rentals offer the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern luxury, providing an ideal setting for a relaxing and enjoyable seaside retreat. From luxurious villas to cozy cottages, there’s a rental to suit every taste and preference. Unwind Staycations, with its beautifully decorated properties and prime locations, stands out as a top choice for experiencing the best of coastal living in Fort Lauderdale.

Plan your beach-themed getaway today and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Fort Lauderdale’s stunning coastline. For a truly exceptional stay, consider booking with Unwind Staycations, where you can enjoy luxurious accommodations designed to make your beach vacation unforgettable.

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From Listings to Keys: Steps to Buying Homes for Sale in Cambridge, ON

Eyeing those sweet homes for sale in Cambridge Ontario? This amazing city is just west of Toronto and is an absolute gem for house hunters. Whether you're a first-time buyer or already own a home, finding your perfect Cambridge homes can feel like a big task. But don't worry, I've got your back with some effective tips!

#1 Get pre-approved for a mortgage

I know it's a total headache having to dig up bank statements, pay stubs, and all that fun stuff. But trust me, being pre-approved puts you miles ahead of those slackers who aren't. Sellers will take you way more seriously when they know you've got your ducks in a row financing-wise.

#2 Finding yourself a realtor

He or she should know Cambridge and its real estate market. I'm talking about a local expert who can give you the full details on all the different neighborhoods, school districts, commuter routes. This info is essential to carry your homebuying process smoothly. Don't just settle for some random agent or you might as well be flying blind.

#3 Neighborhooods

Speaking of neighborhoods, you've got to figure out which area vibes best with your lifestyle. Are you a suburban family looking for that classic picket fence home? Maybe check out areas like Fiddlestick or Shefford. If having a killer walkable downtown is more your thing, neighborhoods around the core like Downtown Galt or Preston Towne Centre could be perfect. Your realtor will help in showing homes for sale in Cambridge Ontario in perfect neighborhoods as per your needs.

Once you've figured out your must-have priorities, it's time to actually start previewing Cambridge homes. Don't be that person who walks into an open house completely unprepared though. Make a checklist of everything you're looking for and be ready to take notes like a bargainer. Chances are you'll be looking at a bunch of places and they'll start blending together faster than you think.

When you finally find The One, be prepared to move quickly. The Cambridge housing market is pretty competitive, so hesitating could mean missing out to another buyer. Having a pre-approval letter and realtor on your team gives you a major edge to act fast.

Buying one of those Cambridge homes can be great decision. They could be your golden ticket to a sweet life in Ontario's most underrated city. With some prep work and the right expert advice, buying your dream home in Cambridge ON doesn't have to be a total nightmare.

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Monks Wine & Liquor Cave | Galt Ocean Mile, North Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Guten Morgen Kingsburg,

Wir sind ca. 30 Miles vor Frenso und haben noch knapp 2,5 H bis San Francisco.

Leider habe ich technische Probleme mit dem Blog und kann gerade keine Bilder und Videos hoch laden, aber zumindest kann ich euch erstmal eine kleine Zusammenfassung von Gestern geben und werde später, aus SanFran, dann die Bilder dazu liefern.

Wir sind alle nach dem letzten Post, nach dem Superbowl, auch gleich eingeschlafen. Am Morgen galt es dann die doch etwas mehr gewordenen Souveniers und Klamotten in den Koffer zu bekommen……. Nunja, da werde ich gleich noch etwas weiter machen müssen, denn das hat noch nicht so gut geklappt :-)

Nach dem Frühstück und dem sehr langen Checkout, der knapp 1,5 Stunden gedauert hat, weil die die Rechnung nicht auf die Reihe bekommen haben, ging es dann gegen 10:30 Uhr los in Richtung San Francisco. Es gab 3 mögliche Routen und wir haben uns für die sehr schöne, aber deutlich längere entschieden. Wir sind hoch in Richtung Norden gefahren, um durch die Berge und durch das Death Valley zu fahren.

Ich kann euch sagen, diese Weite, die Berge, die Wüste…… Es war einfach eine traumhaft schöne Fahrt. Die Straßen nur gerade aus und das über 20, 30 Miles lang. Wir waren 3 mal auf ca. 1500 Meter Höhe, hatten Schnee am Straßenrand, bis wir dann am tiefsten Punkt des Death Valleys waren, bei -18 Metern. Es gab wilde Esel, Schildkröten, Sand, Steine, Savanne…. Ich muß sagen, es war sehr beeindruckend.

Wir sind insgesamt 8,5 Stunden gefahren und jetzt in einem kleinen Hotel am Freeway gelandet. Es gab gerade Frühstück und wir brechen dann bald nach San Francisco auf.

Ich werde euch wie gesagt von Gestern und dann auch von Heute die Bilder noch schicken.

Wir starten dann mal in den Tag und euch einen schönen restlichen Dienstag.

Grüße

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shoulders back, chin up

I scramble around my teenage bedroom, looking for something to wear. Clothes pile on the floor as I discard item after item, irritated I can’t find something flattering.

“Honey, are you in here?” My grandmother walks in, a bright smile matching her clear blue eyes.

I called her Grammie when I was younger, but when my sister Liv was born, she couldn’t say Grammie, so Grammie became Mimi.

“Are you almost ready?”

I turn to Mimi with tears in my eyes. She doesn’t know it, but body dysmorphia is drowning me in a shallow pool of vanity. I open my mouth and start crying.

She rushes over and embraces me. “What’s wrong? Is everything okay?”

 The child still in me is ready to tantrum. “No! I hate everything! None of these clothes fit. Everything makes me look fat! I hate myself!”

Mimi is quiet for a moment. Her face wears concern but shaded with understanding, not fear. She gently turns us, so our eyes meet in the mirror.

“I know I’ve told you this before, but I want to tell you again. Whenever you’re feeling anxious or insecure or self-loathing, just remember: shoulders back, chin up, and a smile on your face.”

*

I lived with Mimi for the first six years of my life. Despite the misfortune of an absent father, I was blessed to have her as a second parent. Every night, Mimi and I ate dinner together before she would sing or read me to sleep. She picked me up and dropped me off at school. She bought my first Hooked on Phonics and taught me to read. She took me to the park and the pool and the beach and to visit my mom bartending our local Chili’s. I think those were the happiest years—when it was just us three girls.

I was very attached to Mimi. We raced each other to her bed at night as I preferred to sleep with her. She always let me win and steal her spot on the left side, where I still sleep in my own bed. I cried every day when she took me to school. The teacher would put a small chair in front of the window, and I watched Mimi leave while the other kids started the day. I know she hated to be apart from me too because she visited during her lunch breaks. I’d press my face against the playground’s chain-linked fence, as close to her as possible, begging her to pick me up early. I felt safe with Mimi. She was my protector. She was the only form of stability I ever had.

When my mom and stepdad had Olivia, they got married, and we left Mimi to live in a new home with our new family. Liv and I still spent many weekends at Mimi’s new apartment in Galt Mile. She moved in with her boyfriend, Buzz, a transplant from a small town in Kentucky. He had a mythical and strange life just like an interdimensional traveler, spending most of his life in loud barrooms up to no good. Buzz calmed down by the time he met Mimi, ready to settle into the family he’d never had for himself.

Our sleepover routine was dancing to oldies, playing board games, and ordering pizza from the Italian restaurant downstairs. Liv and I slept on the pull-out couch, tasting the humid salt air on our tongues, watching Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter late into the night. When we woke, Buzz would make us pizza omelets with the leftovers and we’d walk across the street to Lauderdale Beach, sticky with sweat before baptizing ourselves in the Atlantic.

Buzz was the love Mimi waited for her whole life. He brought light and happiness back into her life after years of heartbreak. They traveled all over the world—ski trips in Austria and Aspen, cruises through the Caribbean, the winter Olympics in Utah. I’m sure neither of them expected those youthful joys later in life, and I grew up believing Mimi had finally found her soulmate. Later, I found out she hated skiing.

*

I stand in Mimi’s apartment, trying to disguise my impatience and discomfort. It’s a melting summer day just after my 31st birthday and, for some reason, Buzz won’t keep the AC below 78.

“She’s bad today,” he says before heading over to the pool.

I try to get her attention again. “Meem, I don’t think you’re going to need a hat inside. It’s too hot to eat outside right now.”

“I know, I know, but I like to have it just in case. Which one do you think is better?”

She tries on two straw hats. One round with a blue bow and the other duck-billed with a white bow. She looks through the mirror for my approval.

“Hmmm…I think the blue. It matches your pants!”

The same pants she’s worn the last three times I’ve seen her. The same shirt too. And shoes. They’re not dirty; she just refuses to wear anything but this one outfit.

She tries both on again. Looks in the mirror.

“Ugh…No, no no. Ugly! Ugly!!”

“What’s ugly? The hats?”

She turns around to face me, throwing everything on the table.

“No, me! I’m ugly!” She stomps into the corner, staring at the wall.

I don’t know what to say, but I understand exactly how she feels. I shatter thinking about the mental prison she lives in while having no idea she’s trapped. It’s a feeling I’m all too familiar with. I look around and spot a blue Tommy Bahama hat in the kitchen.

I place it on her head. “Don’t say that Mimi, you’re perfect. What about this? I think this is the one.”

She adjusts the hat, smiles and laughs with me. She looks like herself again.

“Oh okay…let’s get out of here. Do you have a car? By the way, where do you live?”

*

When I was 13, we moved from Broward County to Palm Beach. My parents decided after years of rentals that we would build a house where Mimi and Buzz could live with us. We later moved into “The Compound,” our dream home that was far from a dream. Our family had some of its darkest moments in that house, but we all wished for it back again after it was gone in the 2008 recession. Mimi and Buzz moved back east to Boynton, where they still live today.

Mimi knew how much I was struggling when we lived at The Compound, though we never spoken openly about it. One night, after I was assaulted, she rubbed my hair while I cried in her lap. Without saying a word to explain myself, she told me about the time she had been assaulted. When I finally asked for help with my eating disorder, she paid for my expensive inpatient treatment without hesitation. She intuitively understood what I needed, even when I didn’t. She always told me that I didn’t have to be defined by the bad things I’d been through.

I don’t remember exactly when we noticed something was wrong. It came on slow and malignant, a dark shadow clouding over her bright light. Mimi was forgetting things she normally remembered. She’d grown more irritable and paranoid. There were a few crisis points: when she got lost on the way home and the police had to find her, the first time she thought Buzz was a stranger breaking into her house, the night she called crying because she knew something was wrong with her mind but couldn’t explain it.

Even though she asked for help, we never got a proper medical diagnosis. Like all our other family issues, we waited and waited and let her decline without any intervention. Mom tried to take her to the doctor a few times but fearing Mimi’s wrath, never completed the testing. She never took any medication. Now, several years later, she’s a hollowed-out version of herself. There are still flashes of the real Mimi, but there is an undeniable emptiness about her. She lingers like the living dead, a ghost of her former being.

*

I arrive to find her on the porch, chain-smoking Capri Magenta 120s and sipping on a cold Coke for breakfast. Mimi sits in her rocking chair, a bowl of twelve lighters next to her ashtray, heels perched on a footstool, looking out to the cul-de-sac to see which neighbors are passing with no attempt to hide her nosiness.

She’s with it today.

I take her to BurgerFi because lately she’ll only eat a hamburger or tuna, limiting our lunch options. She can’t decide if she likes the food or not. She’s firm on the fries, which I agree are too burnt. Then within the same minute she tells that she loves the burger and it’s the worst thing she’s ever had in her life. I tell her we’ll go to Five Guys next time.

We get back in the car.

“So where are we going next?” She’s happy, chipper even. She doesn’t always want to continue our outings.

“Hmmm, well where would you like to go?”

“Oh, I don’t know…Just somewhere we can walk around and look at stuff.”

I drive around the mall, trying to find something tolerable for both of us.

“What about Dollar Tree? Bet you haven’t been there since everything only cost a dollar.”

“It’s not a dollar anymore?”

“Dollar twenty-five! Inflation!”

She laughs, hard. I feel good when I make her laugh.

We look at the silly, cheap Halloween and Christmas decorations out on display even earlier this year. I let myself wander and Mimi follows behind. I touch a few things here and there—a pack of stickers, a bottle of soap, a mini bag of Reese’s, a soft teddy bear. I turn around to make sure she’s not lollygagging too far. I find her with arms full of everything I touched.

“I want to buy these things for you! This is what you liked, right?”

I struggle to stay composed as we check out. She picks up the teddy bear from the cashier, gives it a kiss, and hands it to me.

“A little fuzzy friend for you. I love you.”

I simmer my emotions until I drop her off. But as soon as I’m alone, I sob. I hold the teddy bear to my chest and cry until I can’t breathe, until my throat swells shut, until my brain feels like it will leak from my ears. I’m not sure how, but she still feels the desire to provide for me, even if it’s just some silly things from Dollar Tree. Mimi is both here and there, caught between worlds. When I see her, I am sick with longing, though she hasn’t completely departed yet. At least she still intuits who I am to her.

*

Alzheimer’s and dementia are the cruelest diseases. The more open I am with people about this experience, the more I come to realize how common this devastation is. Mimi continues to devolve, remains homebound, barely remembers anything through the day. A few months ago, Mom asked me to become her caretaker in exchange for payments from her insurance while I continue to search for employment. It was better option than hiring a stranger, and now, I think there is a divine reason I’ve been positioned to care for her, as she cared for me.

It is impossible at times to carry the weight of her mental absence amid her continued physical presence. A violence rips through me when I see such distance behind her beautiful blue eyes, to witness the shadows in her mind as her conscious light slowly dims. Sometimes I can’t help myself from crying when I see her recognize who I am. The fog lifts, she holds my face, repeating how beautiful I am and how grown up I look. Despite the gray matter decline, Mimi is healthier than most 80-year-olds. She could easily live another 10 or 15 years.

I know she’ll never return to who she was. I try to avoid ruminating on what I should have done while she was lucid, but sometimes I fall into the void of what-ifs. What if I had asked her more about her life and her struggles? What if I been more open with her about my darkness? But dwelling on the past robs the present. Her body is still alive on this earth even if her mind is elsewhere. Taking our time together for granted would be foolish.

For now, I’m grateful she remembers who I am. When she sees me, she lights up with the same smile I’ve trusted my whole life. Her energy persists and I always find ways to bring it out. I know the inevitable outcome is that the dementia will get worse. She will continue deteriorating and eventually, she will forget me. Too often, I fear sharing my memories with the world. I wonder if there is a point in writing it all down. I tell myself no one will ever want to read my work. But as I watch Mimi forget her life, her experiences, her identity, suddenly something in my mind shifts. Maybe it is more important to remember than I thought.

*

It’s a bad day again. At noon the lights are off, and Mimi is still sleeping. She jumps as I wake her, cursing me for scaring her. She grudgingly gets up and isn’t pleased to see me. She’s not usually like this so I give her grace, offer to pick out her outfit, and ask if she’s hungry. She’s always hungry, and usually in a better mood after she eats.

We get in the car, ready to continue our never-ending quest for her favorite burger place. But when we get to Five Guys, she hesitates to get out.

She looks at me with a sour face, motioning to her stomach. “I don’t feel good.”

“What do you mean? Are you nauseous?”

“No, not like that…Not sick. It’s like…” She can’t find the words. Her mouth moves but nothing comes out. Tears line her eyes. She waves her hands, trying to conjure the cognition from thin air. I understand exactly what she means.

“Do you feel anxious? Like butterflies in your stomach but not in a good way?”

She looks at me with relief, nodding rapidly. “Yes…That! That’s what I’m feeling!”

“I understand, trust me.” I take her hand and look into those familiar blue eyes. “You know, someone once taught me a great trick for that.”

“Really? Does it help?”

“I think so! You can try and let me know.”

“Well, tell me!”

“Alright,” I pull open the sun visor mirror. “You have to do some movements, so I want you to see yourself. First, let’s fix your posture. Shoulders back.”

I move my shoulders back and stick my chest out. She mimics.

“Perfect! Now, chin up.” I tap my finger under her whiskery chin.

We both look in the reflection with our shoulder back, chins up.

“That’s it! Okay, now, finally, the most important part.”

“What’s that?”

“A smile on your face.”

I make an exaggerated smile at her in the mirror. She smiles back and laughs, hard.

“That’s it?”

“Yup…Those three things: shoulders back, chin up, and a smile on your face. Best anxiety cure there is.”

She beams at me with her chin up and her shoulders back. She looks like herself again.

“I love that! Thank you honey, I’m going to remember this one.”

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Makarius der Ägypter (der Ältere)

gefeiert am 19. Januar

Makarius der Ägypter (der Ältere) Einsiedler, Priester * um 300 in Ägypten † um 390 im Kloster Abu Makar in der Sketischen Wüste in Ägypten

Makarius stammte aus einem Ort im Nildelta in der Nähe des heutigen Kairo. Schon früh hatte er sich zurückgezogen und im Alter von etwa 30 Jahren eine Höhle in der Sketischen Wüste in Oberägypten bezogen, wo er 60 Jahre lang mit zwei Brüdern und mit Gott lebte und betete. Seine Vollkommenheit, sein Glaube und seine Weisheit sprachen sich herum, sein Verständnis, sein Mitgefühl und seine Milde waren sprichwörtlich. Seine Einsiedelei wurde Mittelpunkt hilf- und ratsuchender Menschen, auch viele Mönche suchten in seiner Nähe zu leben. Um ihnen zu entkommen, grub er eigenhändig einen verzweigten Stollen und eine Höhle, damit ihn niemand finde.

Viele Legenden ranken sich um Makarius' Leben.

Sein Bischof nötigte Makarius, Priester zu werden, weil das Licht nicht unter den Scheffel gehöre. Er wurde ein viel geachteter Prediger, galt als Wunderheiler und mit der Fähigkeit der Weissagung begabt. Das um 360 von ihm gegründete Kloster in der Sketischen Wüste zog bald schon über 4000 Mönche an. Einem Priester, der die Armenkasse des Bischofs stehlen wollte, drohte er schwere Krankheit an; der ließ sich nicht von seinem Vorhaben abbringen und erkrankte tatsächlich an Lepra. Als ein Besucher die Auferstehung Christi anzweifelte, erweckte Makarius einen Griechen namens Miles von den Toten. Eines Tages fand er in der Wüste den Schädel eines heidnischen Priesters: auf Makarius' Frage erzählte der ihm, dass die Menschen in der Hölle durch ein Gebet zu Gott Erleichterung bekommen könnten. Einer von einem lüsternen Mann in eine Stute verwandelten Frau gab er das menschliche Aussehen zurück.

Makarius lebte in einer Zeit, in der sich das Christentum einerseits stürmisch durch das ganze römische Reich ausdehnte, andererseits aber auch im beginnenden Mönchswesen eine geistige Vertiefung erlebte. Seine Regeln für das Mönchtum hatten Einfluss weit über Ägypten hinaus, er wurde schon zu Lebzeiten der Große genannt.

In der Überlieferung wurden die Nachrichten über Makarius zum Teil mit denen über andere gleichnamige Mönche vermischt. Die Tradition schreibt ihm 50 Homilien zu.

Die Koptische Kirche feiert am 3. Januar die Weihe der Kirche des nach Makarius benannten Klosters in der sketischen Wüste, des Klosters Abu Makar, durch Patriarch Benjamin von Alexandria und am 12. August die Rückführung der Reliquien dorthin zur Zeit von Michael V., dem 71. Patriarchen von Alexandria.

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Det er bare klokken tolv og i dag har allerede været så dårlig. Jeg ville ønske resten er bedre men det tror jeg ikke. Jeg vil bare gå hjem, gå i bad, spise noget og så gå tilbage i mit seng.

Jeg føler som om alting er forkert. Alle min familie, noget er galt. Alle jeg har ønskede hele mit liv var at have et familie som var normalt og jeg prøvede. Jeg har prøvet så meget og alle det gøre er at gøre tings endnu mere forkert.

Min mor bor 9 tusind miles væk, min far bor bare et femten minutter tur fra min universitet men vil ikke se eller tale med mig. min farmor måske skal aldrig køre hendes bil igen og måske skal har brug for en kørestol, min farfar og jeg er i et konstant skænderi over noget some helst. Min mors side af familien er igen i et skænderi og i går de stå i to på mins olde fars begravelse. Min fars familie konstant dømmer min mors, og omvendt.

Jeg hader alle de her. Jeg er træt, det er bare trættende. Og nu min far vil fortælle hele verden om hvor dårlig min mor er og jeg råbte til ham, og glemte det var hans vens begravelse i dag. Og hvad om hvis han gøre noget dumt på grund af mig, og fordi alt er igen galt. Og hvad om det er min skyld. jeg er bange og jeg hader det, hvorfor har ingenting været gode siden jeg var ti år gammel.

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- from the North Bay Nugget. April 25, 1934. Page 2.

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Protección de activos

¿Qué es la protección de activos?

Todo el mundo debe tener miedo de ser demandado con tantas demandas que se presentan hoy en día en todo el mundo. 

Usted podría pensar que nunca puede ser demandado.

¡Que equivocado esta! 

Primero echemos un vistazo a lo fácil que es ser demandado hoy en día.  Uno de los primeros peligros es verse implicado indirectamente en un pleito.  

Los peligros de la responsabilidad solidaria.

Se trata de un concepto jurídico por el que una persona puede ser demandada como segundo o tercer acusado sin haber estado directamente implicada en el daño original al demandante.

He aquí algunos ejemplos de cómo puede ser demandado por responsabilidad solidaria:

1.  Su socio comercial comete un robo, un fraude o una lesión personal en el transcurso de la realización del negocio.

2.  Su cónyuge es acusado de robo, fraude o una lesión personal y la demandante demanda a toda la comunidad conyugal (incluido usted).

3.  Usted presta asistencia a alguien que ha sido lesionado por otra persona y el demandante le demanda junto con la persona que realmente cometió la lesión.

4.  Un amigo o familiar toma prestado tu coche y tiene un accidente.  Como propietario del coche, te demandan junto con el conductor. 

5. Tu empresa es demandada por discriminación sexual cometida por uno de tus empleados y te nombran como demandado porque es tu empresa.

6.  Su sociedad de inversión inmobiliaria, empresa conjunta o empresa es demandada por el gobierno federal o estatal porque se descubren residuos tóxicos en la propiedad.

7. La Agencia Tributaria demanda a su sociedad, empresa conjunta o empresa por evasión fiscal.

Podría citar muchos más ejemplos.  Lo principal es que usted puede ser demandado y convertirse en responsable solidario de una lesión a alguien sin haber sido personalmente negligente.  Todo lo que se necesita es que usted haya estado relacionado de alguna manera.  Si usted se ve arrastrado a un juicio y los otros demandados carecen de bienes o de seguro, ¡puede acabar siendo responsable del importe total de la sentencia!

¿Qué pasa con el seguro?

Muchos abogados le recomiendan que contrate un seguro de al menos un millón de dólares para cada uno de sus negocios, casas, terrenos, coches, motos y barcos que posea. 

Esto le costará miles de dólares en primas cada año, dependiendo de la cuantía de la franquicia (que pagará al demandante) que esté dispuesto a pagar. 

Pero, ¿es realmente suficiente?

Pueden estar en juego millones de dólares.

Veamos la cuantía de algunas de estas sentencias judiciales.

Existe un libro titulado The Professional Asset Protection Manual, del abogado de Florida Mark Warda (Galt Press), en el que se enumeran algunas de las escandalosas sentencias dictadas recientemente por los jurados en Estados Unidos.

Por ejemplo:

84,5 millones de dólares por unos niños ahogados y con daños cerebrales en una piscina.

49 millones de dólares por un bebé que nació muerto.

41 millones de dólares por un diagnóstico erróneo de dolor abdominal.

5,87 millones por patrocinar una fiesta en la que un invitado provocó posteriormente un accidente de tráfico. 

986.000 dólares a una mujer que perdió sus "poderes psíquicos" tras un TAC.

300.000 dólares por abofetear dos veces en la cara a una hija.

75.000 dólares por rociar perfume a una persona sin permiso.

60.000 dólares por proferir insultos que causaron "angustia emocional".

He aquí otros ejemplos recientes:

12,7 millones de dólares por un error en la medicación administrada por una enfermera.

12 millones de dólares a un médico por no hacer un análisis de sangre para detectar un trastorno poco frecuente.

7 millones de dólares a un obrero que perdió una extremidad en una obra de construcción.

160.000 dólares a un empleado que fue "acosado" por sus compañeros.

No hay que olvidar la muy publicitada indemnización de 2,7 millones de dólares a Stella Liebeck (por las lesiones que sufrió al derramarse entre las piernas un café caliente de McDonald's mientras conducía).

Además de la indemnización judicial, debe pagar

miles de dólares a su abogado defensor.

No olvide las muchas horas que pasará reuniéndose con su abogado, respondiendo a las preguntas escritas (interrogatorios) del abogado del demandante, asistiendo a las declaraciones en las que el abogado del demandante le interrogará, asistiendo a las vistas judiciales (mociones) y al propio juicio.

Sume todo el tiempo y los gastos al estrés psicológico y físico que sufrirá.

Sólo porque estoy utilizando ejemplos de los Estados Unidos, los ciudadanos de Canadá, Europa, Rusia, América Central y del Sur, e incluso la China comunista están siendo demandados por lesiones similares.

¿Cómo puede protegerse?

La mejor solución es despojarse de todos los bienes y convertirse en lo que se conoce como "a prueba de juicios" entre los abogados litigantes de lesiones personales. 

La mayoría de los abogados no cobran honorarios directos a sus clientes por presentar una demanda por lesiones personales.  Esto se conoce como honorarios "contingentes".  Significa que el abogado no cobrará honorarios a menos que gane el juicio y pueda cobrar el importe de la sentencia. 

Antes de presentar una demanda, un abogado cuidadoso investigará la capacidad del demandado para pagar una sentencia judicial.  Si el demandado está "a prueba de juicios", es decir, no tiene seguro ni bienes que puedan embargarse para pagar una sentencia judicial, el abogado no querrá demandar a ese demandado.  Esto se debe a que el abogado gastará todo su tiempo y DINERO en un pleito sin ninguna esperanza de cobrar.

Entonces, ¿cómo puede usted hacerse a Prueba de Juicios?

Corporaciones offshore, fideicomisos y fundaciones de interes privado

Poseer una corporación establecida en su propio país puede proporcionar un poco de protección.  Sin embargo, una corporación doméstica también puede ser demandada.  Además, sus acciones en una corporación son activos en los que un acreedor puede embargar.

Sociedad offshore: Una solución mejor es crear una sociedad fuera de su país (offshore).  Una sociedad offshore puede poseer bienes inmuebles y vehículos en su país.  Para una protección aún mayor, cree diferentes sociedades offshore para que cada una de ellas sea propietaria de uno de sus activos principales.  Por ejemplo, una corporación es dueña de sus autos, otra es dueña de un bien inmueble, y otra es dueña de un bien inmueble diferente.  Como dice el viejo refrán: "No ponga todos sus huevos en la misma canasta". 

Por lo tanto, utilice Corporaciones Offshore para comprar sus casas, edificios de oficinas, apartamentos, condominios, terrenos en bruto y vehículos.  Las corporaciones luego se los rentan a usted.  Ahora usted ya no es el dueño de estos activos.  Son propiedad de Corporaciones Offshore.  Usted es simplemente un inquilino. 

Recuerde esto, es importante que firme un contrato de arrendamiento por escrito (preferiblemente ante Notario Público) para estas propiedades y que las registre debidamente con la agencia estatal o gubernamental correcta que le requiera hacerlo.  Por ejemplo, debe presentar un contrato de arrendamiento notarial en el que se describa adecuadamente el bien inmueble ante la oficina gubernamental del condado, estado o provincia que corresponda.   

Ahora ya tienes una prueba escrita de que no eres el propietario de los bienes inmuebles y vehículos que estás utilizando. 

Además, recuerde pagar siempre el alquiler.  Si tienes un contrato de alquiler por escrito que incumples negándote a pagar el alquiler, los tribunales pueden declararlo una farsa.  Todo el alquiler que pague será depositado en la cuenta bancaria extranjera de su Corporación Offshore.

En cuanto al DINERO EN EFECTIVO, deposite tanto dinero en la cuenta bancaria extranjera de la Corporación Offshore como pueda.  Estos activos en efectivo también estarán protegidos de cualquier juicio en su contra.

Una debilidad: Mientras que una Corporación Offshore puede legalmente poseer y alquilar sus activos de nuevo a usted, todavía hay una debilidad cuando se trata de Protección de Activos.  Las acciones de la corporación pueden estar a su nombre, o si están en una forma llamada "Acciones al Portador", todavía están bajo su control.  El IRS y las agencias tributarias de la mayoría de los países le exigen que revele cualquier titularidad en sociedades y cuentas bancarias extranjeras.  Además, un tribunal podría ordenar dicha revelación en un juicio.

Usted puede evitar esta debilidad teniendo todas las acciones de la Corporación Offshore en un Fideicomiso Offshore o una Fundación de Interés Privado.  Entonces usted puede decir honestamente al IRS, Ingresos y tribunales que usted no tiene propiedad en ninguna corporación extranjera o cuentas bancarias.

Importante: Antes de establecer Corporaciones Offshore y transferir activos a ellas, aquí hay un hecho más importante.  Usted debe transferir sus activos antes de meterse en problemas legales o exponerse a una demanda. 

Transferencia fraudulenta: Este es un término legal para alguien que trata de ocultar activos de los acreedores sabiendo que una demanda ha sido o será presentada en su contra.  Es un intento de ocultar activos ilegalmente.  Dichos activos no estarán protegidos de una sentencia judicial.  

Si los activos son transferidos antes de que ocurra cualquier acto que derive en una demanda, esos activos estarán protegidos.  En otras palabras, cree sus Corporaciones Offshore ahora y transfiera la propiedad de sus activos a ellas antes de meterse en problemas.

CONCLUSIÓN.

La Protección de Activos es necesaria en el mundo loco de demandas de hoy en día.

Mientras que los pasos que hemos resumido para usted arriba pueden parecer difíciles y complejos, realmente no lo son.  Esto se debe a que el uso de expertos que saben cómo establecer Corporaciones Offshore, Fideicomisos y/o Fundaciones de Interés Privado hará que esto sea fácil para usted.

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