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serenity-lattes · 2 years ago
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Where Stranger Things characters would actually live in Indiana.
If you’re actually from Indiana, this will make sense to you. I live within 40 minutes of where Hawkins supposedly is and these are my hot takes. 
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Hopper: It was mentioned that he was originally from “the big city” and honestly, I think it would be Fort Wayne. Lots of factories there and he just fits, I have no specific reasons. He would definitely avoid the north end, it would be too “metro” for him. 
Murray: South Bend. There is a specific demographic there and that’s where the conspiracy theories would reside. 
The Byers: South side Muncie. Will would be enamored with the children’s museum and there are loads of pretty sceneries for Jon to snap pictures of. Joyce would have her selection of small mom-n-pop shops to work at. 
The Wheelers: Bloomington. Higher class, college town. Nancy and Mike would have all the opportunities they could dream of in this hellscape of a state. 
Steve: Carmel. It’s ritzy and pretty centralized in the state. And holy shit it’s SO NICE but it’s round-about hell. There are no stoplights or stop signs, just round-abouts. I avoid it at all costs, but the Clay Terrace is fun to walk around and shop at. 
Robin: Northern Greenfield. It’s a suburb of Indy, but there’s a little part of the town that’s lower-middle class. Even though the houses are only 45k, they’re pretty decent.
El: Logansport. If you expect something “off” to go on in Indiana, it’ll be in freaking Logansport. When you’re not smelling the awful odors from Tyson’s factory, you get the interesting stories from the state hospital. I think she would be in the more rural part of town, but there are specific spots in the downtown I could picture her in. 
Dustin: Wabash. I know many people from this town and honestly, all the kids have talent. It’s smaller, but it has a Wal-Mart, and there is a great farmer’s market and music/theatre scene. 
The Munsons: Converse. It’s a really small town, but there are really neat places to visit (see Jefferson Street BBQ). But given the reasons above for Dustin, they could easily live there too. 
The Sinclairs: Southern Kokomo. Not the biggest town, not the smallest. It’s quite diverse. And the houses on this side of town are pretty nice! There are pretty ponds and an amazing Japanese steakhouse. HOWEVER!!! Please avoid the north-east end because it’s fucking scary. Every time I’m on that end of town, it’s guaranteed to result in hearing at least one set of “pop-pop-pops”. Give me a Demogorgon any day. 
The Hargrove-Mayfields: This would have been Neil’s plan to move. And what we know about Neil, he’s not a nice or accepting person in any capacity. Elwood, for sure. I’ve had dear friends run out of these because a specific “clan” of people reside there. However, once Billy and Max are old enough to leave, they head for Lafayette. It’s not California, but it’s a nice enough, big enough place to be. 
Bob Newby: He’s so quaint and pleasant, he would be from Jasper. There’s a nice train ride you can do on the weekends during the fall and I can picture him being one of the tour guides on it. 
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musicfren · 8 months ago
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Protests March 2nd (this Saturday). Mostly USA, some global
Albuquerque, New Mexico
11:00 a.m.
Tiguex Park
Sponsored by: SWC4P
Alfred, NY
3:00 p.m.
Corner of N Main St and Pine St.
Sponsored by: Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective
Angelica, NY
12:00 p.m.
Angelica Park Circle (37 Park Cir)
Sponsored by: Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective
Arequipa, Peru
2:00 p.m.
Plaza de Armas
Asheville, North Carolina
2:00 p.m.
Pack Square, N Pack Square
Sponsored by: PSL WNC, ANSWER Great Smoky Mountains, UNCA SDS, ETSU MSA, Unequolada
Atlanta, Georgia
1:00 p.m.
190 Marietta St NW (Intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Dr and Marietta St NW.)
Austin, Texas
1:00 p.m.
City Hall
Sponsored by: PSC and PYM
Baltimore, Maryland
2:00 p.m.
Baltimore City Hall
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation, Baltimore Artists Against Apartheid, Hospitality for Humanity, The Banner of the People, Teachers & Researchers United, People's Power Assembly
Belmont, NY
1:30 p.m.
Belmont Park Circle (7 Park Circle)
Sponsored by: Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective
Boston, Massachusetts
1:00 p.m.
Cambridge City Hall
Contact: ANSWER Boston -- 857-334-5084 · [email protected] 
Brainerd, Minnesota
1:00 p.m.
Intersection of Highways 210 and 371 -- Baxter, Minnesota (near Kohl's Department Store)
Sponsored by: Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace and Brainerd Lakes United Environmentalists (BACP-BLUE)
Boise, Idaho
4:00 p.m.
700 W Jefferson/Capitol Bldg
Sponsored by: Boise to Palestine
Burlington, Vermont
1:00 p.m.
622 Main St.
Calgary, Alberta
3:00 p.m.
Calgary City Hall
Sponsored by: Justice For Palestinians Calgary, Independent Jewish Voices, Calgary Palestinian Council
Caracas, Venezuela
9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: Comuna el Panel 21, Brigada Internacionalista Alexis Castillo, Fuerza Patriótica Alexis Vive, Alba Movimientos Venezuela
Charlotte, North Carolina
3:00 p.m.
First Ward Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation; Charlotte United for Palestine
Charlottesville, Virginia
4:00 p.m.
Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall
Sponsored by: SJP at PVCC
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
2:00 p.m.
West Side Park (400 W University)
Cincinnati, Ohio
3:00 p.m.
City Hall (801 Plum St)
Sponsored by: PSL SW Ohio, PAL Awda Ohio, Students for Justice in Palestine UC, Ceasefire Now Covington, Coalition for Community Safety
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
11:30 a.m.
2nd and Lincoln Hwy
Chester County Liberation Center
Columbus, Ohio
3:00 p.m.
Goodale Park
Sponsored by: PSL Columbus, ANSWER, SJP OSU, PLM-JUST
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
1:00 p.m.
Corner Brook Public Library (Courtyard)
Sponsored by: GCSU, CFS-NL
Cornwall, Ontario (Canada)
12:00 p.m.
691 Brookdale Avenue
Davis, California
1:00 p.m.
University of California Davis Memorial Union
Dayton, Ohio
12:00 p.m.
444 W 3rd St
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism & Liberation Southwest Ohio, Code Pink Miami Valley, Gem City Action, YS Uproar, S&F Volunteer Collective
Denver, Colorado
1:00 p.m.
400 Josephine St
Sponsored by: Colorado Palestine coalition, Denver PSL, Denver DSA, Denver Boulder JVP, DAWA, Denver SDS, Denver FRSO
Detroit, Michigan
2:00 p.m.
Hart Plaza
Sponsored by: USPCN, FRSO, SDS, SJP, PYM
Eastham, Massachusetts 
12:00 p.m.
In Front of the Windmill
Sponsored by: Cape Codders for Peace and Justice
Flagstaff, Arizona
6:00 p.m.
Heritage Square Downtown Flagstaff
Falmouth, Massachusetts 
1:00 p.m.
Falmouth Village Green
Sponsored by: Falmouth for Ceasefire Now
Havana, Cuba
8:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: Union of Young Communists, Women's Federation of Cuba
Fayetteville, Arkansas
12:00 p.m.
Wilson Park Gazebo
Sponsored by: Friends of Palestine NWA and Christian Voice for Peace
Fort Wayne, Indiana
2:00 p.m.
Allen County Courthouse
Fresno, California
4:00 p.m.
Blackstone & Nees Avenues
Sponsored by: Peace Fresno
Gainesville, Florida
1:00 p.m.
Corner of W University and NW 13th
Sponsored by: PSL
Geneseo, New York
1:00 p.m.
Corner of Main Street and Route 20A
Sponsored by: Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace, Chapter 23 Veterans for Peace
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2:00 p.m.
Monument Park
Sponsored by: Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids
Hamilton, Ontario
2:00 p.m.
Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross st
Houghton, NY
10:30 a.m.
9722 NY19
Sponsored by: Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective
Huntsville, Alabama
10:00 a.m.
Whitesburg Dr and Airport Rd
Sponsored by: North Alabama Peace Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
5:00 p.m.
Indiana State House East Steps
Sponsored by: ANSWER Indiana, Jewish Voice for Peace, Students for Justice in Palestine – Butler, PSL Indianapolis, the Middle Eastern Student Association at IUPUI
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 
1:00 p.m.
Cambridge City Hall
Joshua Tree, California
10:30 a.m.
Downtown Joshua Tree (Corner of 62 and Park Boulevard)
Sponsored by: Morongo Basin Resistance
Kansas City, Missouri
3:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Park, 47th Mill Creek Pkwy
Sponsored by: Al-HadafKC, Free Palestine KC, PSL MO
Kingman, Arizona
10:00 a.m.
120 W Andy Devine Ave (Meet at the Route 66 Sign)
Sponsored by: Alohaproj.com
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Sekretariat Solidariti Palestin
Lander, Wyoming 
8:00 a.m.
Centennial Park
Sponsored by: Fremont County for Ceasefire Now!
Las Cruces, New Mexico
11:00 a.m.
Downtown Plaza
Sponsored by: Las Cruces PSL, Telegram group, NMSU Students for Socialism
Las Vegas, Nevada
2:00 p.m.
3449 s Sammy Davis Jr dr
Sponsored by: Npl_palestine and fifthsunproject
Los Angeles, California
1:00 p.m.
Los Angeles City Hall (200 N Spring St)
Manchester, New Hampshire
4:00 p.m.
Manchester City Hall Plaza
Martinsburg, West Virginia
11:00 a.m.
Martinsburg Town Square
Sponsored by: PSL
Memphis, Tennessee 
1:00 p.m.
Corner of Ridgeway Road and Poplar Avenue
Sponsored by: Palestinian Association Community Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1:30 p.m.
Zillman Park (2168 Kinnickinnic Ave)
Sponsored by: PSL Milwaukee, Milwaukee 4 Palestine
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
10:30 a.m.
State Street at the Capitol
Sponsored by: Poor People's Campaign
Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
2:15 p.m.
Maffeo Sutton Park
Sponsored by: VIU Muslim Women Club
Nashville, Tennessee
4:00 p.m.
1 Public Square
Sponsored by: Inspire Youth Foundation supported by PSL Nashville
New Orleans, Louisiana
4:00 p.m.
Jackson Square
Sponsored by: New Orleans For Palestine, JVP New Orleans, PSL Louisiana
New Paltz, New York
12:30 p.m.
93 Main Street
Sponsored by: Women in Black
New York City, New York
1:00 p.m.
Washington Square Park
Sponsored by: Nodutdol, Black Alliance for Peace, No Tech for Apartheid, Audre Lorde Project, Ridgewood Tenants Union, Uptown 4 Palestine, DRUM NYC, Anakbayan, Bayan, Mamas 4 a Free Palestine, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Jews Against White Supremacy, Defend Democracy in Brazil, Al-Awda NY, NYC Dissenters, South Asian Left, Columbia University SJP, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, CUMC for Palestine, Black Men Build, UAW Labor for Palestine, Labor for Palestine, NYC City Workers for Palestine
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1:00 p.m.
Corner of Robinson and Hudson near the Skydance Bridge
Sponsored by: Oklahomans Against Occupation
Olean, NY
8:30 a.m.
Lincoln Park
Sponsored by: Cattaraugus-Allegany Liberation Collective
Peterborough, Ontario
4:00 p.m.
Confederation Square
Sponsored by: Nogojiwanong Palestine Solidarity
Pensacola, Florida
2:00 p.m.
Main and Reus St.
Sponsored by: PSL, Answer, Panhandle for Freedom and Justice in Palestine, Mobile for Palestine
Phoenix, Arizona
6:00 p.m.
Arizona State Capitol
Sponsored by: PSL
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation, ANSWER Philly, Philly Boricuas, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Jefferson University SJP, Philly Liberation Center, AMP Philadelphia, Philadelphians of Palestine, Black Alliance for Peace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11:00 a.m.
William S Moorehead Federal Building (1100 Liberty Ave)
Contact: ANSWER Pittsburgh -- [email protected]
Pompano Beach, Florida
1:00 p.m.
1641 NW 15th ST -- Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Sponsored by: Al-Awda, JVP, SJP @ FIU
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1:00 p.m.
Market Square
Sponsored by: Occupy Seacoast
Port Angeles, Washington
12:00 p.m.
Clallam County Courthouse at 4th & Lincoln St
Sponsored by: FSP, PSL
Portland, Maine
1:00 p.m.
Longfellow Square
Sponsored by: Maine Students for Palestine, Maine Coalition for Palestine
Portland, Oregon
1:00 p.m.
Lownsdale Square
Sponsored: Party for Socialism & Liberation, ANSWER, Oregon to Palestine Coalition, Portland DSA, Entifada PDX
Providence, Rhode Island
1:00 p.m.
World War 1 Memorial, Memorial Park, South Main st.
Sponsored by: PSL RI, Brown Grad labor Organization, JVP RI, Palestinian Feminist Collective, Falsteeni Diaspora United, SURJ RI, RI Antiwar committee 
Raleigh, North Carolina
3:00 p.m.
201 S Blount St Raleigh, NC 27601
Sponsored by: Refund Raleigh, Migrant Roots Media, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Muslims For Social Justice, Democratic Socialists of America, Muslim Women For, Jewish Voices for Peace, NC Green Party, Peoples Power Lab, NC Environmental Justice Network, PAX Christi Triangle NC
Richland, Washington
1:00 p.m.
John Dam Plaza
Sponsored: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Eastern Washington
Rochester, New York
1:00 p.m.
Rochester City Hall
Sponsored: FTP ROC, Coalition to End Apartheid, ROC DSA, JVP, U of R SJP, ROC Voices for Palestine
Salt Lake City, Utah
1:00 p.m.
Sugar House Park
Sponsored by: Palestinian Solidarity Association of Utah, PSL Salt Lake, Mecha de U Of U
San Antonio, Texas
2:00 p.m.
Municipal Plaza Building (114 W Commerce St.)
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
San Diego, California
ANSWER San Diego -- (619) 487-0977
San Juan, Puerto Rico
12:00 p.m.
El Morro
Sponsored by: Boricua Con Palestina
Santa Barbara, California
11:00 a.m.o
Pershing Park
Sponsored by: Central Coast Antiwar Coalition
San Francisco, California
2:00 p.m.
Harry Bridges Plaza
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, ANSWER Coalition, American Muslims for Palestine, US Palestinian Community Network, Muslim American Society, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Islamophobia Studies Center, Oakland Educators for Palestine, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Northern California Islamic Council, Jewish Voice for Peace Bay Area, Islamic Circle of North America, United Educators of San Francisco, Do No Harm Coalition, Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Workers World Party, Palestinian Feminist Collective, QUIT, Labor for Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Democratic Socialist of America - San Francisco, Union Nurses for Palestine, Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle, Democratic Socialists of America East Bay
Savannah, Georgia 
2:00 p.m.
Springfield City Hall and Senator Warren's Office
Sponsored by: Western MA Coalition for Palestine, Western MA Showing Up for Racial Justice, Northampton Abolition Now, Demilitarize Western MA, Amherst for Palestine, Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, Islamic Society of Western MA, Code Pink
Seattle, Washington
1:00 p.m.
Denny Park
Sponsored by: PYM, PSL, ANSWER, SPV Endorsers: Samidoun, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, South Asians Resisting Imperialism, SUPERUW, Falastiniyat, FGLL, Tacoma DSA, SU SJP, MSA UW, ASA UW, BAYAN, Somali Student Association, NOTA
Seoul, South Korea
3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: International Strategy Center
Spokane, Washington
Details TBA
Springfield, Massachusetts 
2:00 p.m.
Springfield City Hall and Senator Warren's Office
Sponsored by: Western MA Coalition for Palestine, Western MA Showing Up for Racial Justice, Northampton Abolition Now, Demilitarize Western MA, Amherst for Palestine, Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, Islamic Society of Western MA, Code Pink
Springfield, Missouri 
12:00 p.m.
Park Central Square
St. Louis, Missouri
2:00 p.m.
Kiener Plaza - 500 Chestnut St
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation, Voices of Palestine Network, American Muslims for Palestine
Syracuse, New York
1:00 p.m.
Clinton Square
Sponsored by: PSL - Syrcause
Tallahassee, Florida
12:00 p.m.
Sidewalks in front of Florida State Capitol Building
Sponsored by: Revolt Collective (rev0ltcollective on Instagram)
Taos, New Mexico
11:00 a.m.
Outreach/petitioning event, contact Suzie at 575-770-2629
Sponsored by: Taoseños for Peaceful and Livable Futures
Tillamook, Oregon
1:00 p.m.
1st and Main
Sponsored by: Racial and Social Equity Tillamook
Tri-Cities, Washington
Details TBA
Tokyo, Japan
2:00 p.m.
Shinjuku Station South Exit
Sponsored by: Palestinians of Japan
Toledo, Ohio
1:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Mall: Starting location is the corner of Sylvania and Talmadge
Sponsored by: American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and Toledo 4 Palestine (T4P)
Troy, New York
11:00 a.m.
3rd & Fulton
Sponsored by: Troy 4 Black Lives
Tucson, Arizona
5:00 p.m.
Catalina Park (941 N. Fourth Ave.)
Sponsored by: Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1:00 p.m.
Yale Ave and Admiral Place
Sponsored by: Oklahomans Against Occupation
Ventura, California
1:00 p.m.
Oxnard City Hall
Victorville, California
1:00 p.m.
9700 Seventh Ave.
Sponsored by: Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance
Wailuku/Kahulu
3:00 p.m.
March from Wailuku Safeway to Queen Kaahumanu Center
Sponsored by: Maui for Palestine, Hawaii for Palestine, Rise for Palestine, Citizens for Peace, Kauai for Palestine, Kona for Palestine
Washington, D.C.
1:00 p.m.
Israeli Embassy (3514 International Dr NW)
Sponsored by: PYM, MD2Palestine, ANSWER 
Waukegan, Illinois
1:00 p.m.
Jack Benny Plaza (corner of Genesee and Clayton)
Sponsored by: PSL Waukegan
Wellfleet, Massachusetts 
10:00 a.m.
Town Hall Lawn
Sponsored by: Cape Codders for Peace and Justice
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azgc8376 · 4 months ago
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kismetharborapps · 4 months ago
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ooc information
• name: sky
• preferred pronouns: she/her
• age: 23
• timezone: gmt
• activity level: 6/10
• triggers: n/a
• anything else?: n/a
character information
• name: robert reginald bowen
• faceclaim: jeremy irons
• gender & pronouns: cis male & he/him 
• age: 71
• birthday: 5/11/1953
• place of birth: williamsburg, virginia, usa
• occupation: retired major general (us army)
• neighborhood: downtown
• time since arriving in kismet harbor: since june 2024
• filling a wanted connection?: emily bowen’s husband
• biography: (tw: miscarriage)
— reggie was born on 11th may 1953 to robert and nanette bowen, and is their only child. when he was seven, he decided he wanted to be known as reginald (or more affectionately, reggie) to be distinguishable from his father. robert was a commanding, intimidating man, who was dedicated and loyal to the us army as well as dedicated and loyal to his wife. nanette was level-headed, generous, and very involved with her community, and was completely devoted to her husband. reggie learned valuable life lessons from the both. he was, however, quite lonely as a child and always wanted an older brother to play with.
— with his father being in the military, reggie moved around as a child: he was born in williamsburg, virginia, and lived there until he was 18 months old; then lived in charleston, south carolina, until he was 5; then in fort wayne, indiana, until he was 10; after that the family moved back to williamsburg permanently. reggie hated the instability and inconsistency. he made friends and then lost them, he hardly saw his father, and hated how lonely his mother seemed, but he was glad he and nanette had each other to rely on.
— despite a rocky start to his educational career, reggie would finish it on a high. he excelled in school and achieved top grades in all of his subjects. he was on the track and field team in high school and spent much of his downtime reading. he had been obsessed with military books from a very young age and had grown up knowing a lot about us military history, with most of the books being the ones his father owned or gifts from his parents. he also loved classic novels like david copperfield by charles dickens, the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald, and moby-dick by herman melville. he was also a very popular student, which was a turnaround from being the loner as a child, and dated a few girls during high school.
— as soon as he graduated, reggie enlisted for basic army training, spending 10 weeks at west point, new york, to complete it. it was tough- both mentally and physically- but his background in track was helpful for stamina, endurance, and strength. he made some good friends there, some one which he remained friends with for decades, and hoped he made his parents (his father in particular) proud.
— he met his future wife emily when she was 20 and he was 25. he was home on leave and was spending the day in the library- his favourite place as a teenager- and found emily sat alone by the window, the sun turning her hair gold, reading the great gatsby. without thinking, he approached her and commented on the book, then discovering it was favourite of them both. they talked for hours and over a short few weeks they fell in love. with emily’s father being a military man too, reggie wanted to impress him and prove he was the right kind of man for emily to marry. it didn’t take long and reggie also wanted to demonstrate to emily that he was loyal and would treat her with kindness and grace. he also proposed to her with a ring his mother had gifted to him for an occasion such as this one.
— not long after their intimate wedding, emily found out she was pregnant and reggie received word he was to be based in north carolina for a while. the move was stressful and a wild rollercoaster with the knowledge they were going to be parents. whilst reggie settled into his new job, emily was left alone for the first time in her life, which she found hard to cope with. at 16 weeks pregnant, she suffered a miscarriage. reggie was there for her as much as he could be, but work made him more distant than he would have liked. the little things mattered: him bringing her comfort right before bed, making her breakfast first thing in the morning, doing the chores, and so on. it was at this point when reggie wondered if staying in the army was the right thing to do and if he should quit, but that was a thought he mainly kept at the back of his mind.
— to make matters even more complicated, reggie was told almost a year later that he’d be based in savannah, georgia- yet another stressful move to a new place filled with new people. luckily, both reggie and emily settled in better in savannah than in north carolina, and a few months later, in november 1980, their son connor was conceived and he was born in july 1981. he was followed by nora in 1987 and bethany in 2002.
— after climbing the ranks to major general and serving in the us army for 26 years and having built up an impeccable reputation, reggie retired and moved the family to boston, massachusetts, in 1997. it was a city steeped in history and promised good educations for the children as well as many things to do as individuals and as a collective. reggie certainly saw himself staying until the end of his life and saw it as a great place to put down roots after things had been constantly changing for 26 years.
— connor was the first of the family to move to kismet harbour and eventually they all followed, but reggie was adamant about staying in boston. that was home now. nobody could reason or persuade him to move, not even with the expanding family being together in one beautiful town. reggie was, however, proud of all of his children and what they had made with their lives; them living on opposite coasts meant they could all be satisfied rather than happy. it did cause some friction, but reggie had always been so set in his ways and the older he got the less willing he was to compromise and change.
— emily visited reggie back in boston for valentine’s day in february 2024 and pleaded him to return to kismet harbour with her. like every time before, he told her no and she left disappointed. but between then and the present, something changed- either in the back of his mind or in his heart, he wasn’t sure. he longed for his wife and their children and finally felt like he was missing out as they were all moving forward with their lives and he was stagnant. he eventually decided to fly to kismet harbour to surprise emily and is now staying with her in her downtown apartment.
• other: other/primary acc: https://evelynrosewood.tumblr.com/ ; pinterest link: https://pin.it/63a6ywklP
• pets: n/a
• town activities: budding minds, chronicles crew
• draw of luck: no
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mattspinksjoyblog · 5 months ago
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It's About Life! | Thesis #4
“In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” - John 1:4
In this fourth thesis, I want to get at the heart of the reasons WHY. Why do we exist? For the Trinity! Yes, but why do they want us? Why did Jesus save us? Why did God put us on earth and give us families, and callings, and all creation to care for??? It is for LIFE!
And, the word “life” is worth contemplating. Jesus Christ himself says, “I AM the Life.” (John 14:6)
The word there for “life” is “zoe” in Greek. Thayer’s Greek definitions says that “zoe” means “of the absolute fulness, real and genuine existence, active and vigorous, blessed.”
This is much more than just existing! Of course Jesus causes us to BE, to exist, as well. But, OH, so much more than that! He causes us to truly LIVE!
And, THIS is the big point!!!
The.
Big.
Point. 😜😜😜
LIFE itself. Enjoyed to the full with Trinity and others!
I once was doing street evangelism in the downtown area of my home city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. And, as I began to share what I knew of the Gospel with a man, we got to the part where many of us would often say, “believe in Jesus and have everlasting life.” I began to share that with the man, and his immediate response was, “why would I want to keep living forever?” And, honestly, that thought had never crossed my mind at that point. I was mostly just repeating the evangelism formulas I had learned. But, I never forgot that encounter. That man helped me grow in the Gospel probably more than I had helped him!
I think much of the church today still doesn’t understand that Jesus doesn’t just give length of days, but QUALITY OF EXISTENCE!!!
“God made all things out of nothing through His own Word our Lord Jesus Christ; and of all these His earthly creatures He reserved especial mercy for the race of men. Upon them, therefore, upon men who, as animals, were essentially impermanent, He bestowed a grace which other creatures lacked -namely, the impress of His own Image, a share in the reasonable being of the very Word Himself, so that, reflecting Him and themselves becoming reasonable and expressing the Mind of God even as He does, though in limited degree, they might continue for ever IN THE BLESSED AND ONLY TRUE LIFE OF THE SAINTS IN PARADISE.” - Athanasius of Alexandria
This has always been about the full, beautiful, joyful, full of passion, love, and ecstatic existence in paradise, even in the here and now.
But, somehow Christians are known for sour faces, frowns, and gritting their teeth! We’ve missed it so many times!
Jesus would climb up the mountains, sail out on boats, walk on water! Jesus played with children, danced at weddings, loved his mother! Hebrews 1:9 says that Jesus was anointed with the oil of joy above all his companions! He enjoyed communion with Father & Holy Spirit! Surely, he was a man of sorrows too. But, the one thing that Jesus wasn’t was passionless and full of dry dead existence!
Also, Jesus did the hard work of suffering for the salvation of the world, SO THAT we could live in the freedom and blessing now. We don’t have to repeat what He did.
This in itself is a huge deal! We are not here to repeat what Jesus did.
Many Christians think that we are here to “die daily.” Because Jesus went to the cross, therefore we must go to the cross. No! Jesus did teach us to carry our cross and lay our lives down for others, but we need to understand this rightly. We need to be careful that this doesn’t become some sad, depressing burden. Jesus didn’t come to perpetuate death!
John 10:10, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have and life to the full!”
The way many Christians talk you’d think that God was here to kill them!
No! Galatians 2:20 says that we already died with Christ.
You don’t need to kill your old sinful flesh. Jesus already did that. You are a new creation now! Believe that and you will start feeling it!
We are not here to partner with a spirit of suicide, death, and suffering.
Jesus came that we would LIVE DAILY, not die daily. Look up the scripture passage that mentions “I die daily,” it’s not talking about death to self.
Our old selfish self did need to die. And, Jesus did that for us once and for all on the cross. Read Romans 6! Now, we are made new and here to enjoy what new creations enjoy, namely the holy pleasures of heavenly and earthly life!
Speaking of life, in order to enjoy that full life, we need to see that God is NOT a perfectionist! And, we are not here to perform! This is huge with most western Christians. We forget that God is not looking for a performance. The Law was never what God was looking for. God is about Grace.
I like what Robert Capon had to say about God not being a perfectionist…
“But all the while, there was one thing we most needed even from the start, and certainly will need from here on out into the New Jerusalem: the ability to take our freedom seriously and act on it, to live not in fear of mistakes but in the knowledge that no mistake can hold a candle to the love that draws us home. My repentance, accordingly, is not so much for my failings but for the two-bit attitude toward them by which I made them more sovereign than grace. Grace — the imperative to hear the music, not just listen for errors — makes all infirmities occasions of glory.” Robert Capon, from “Between Noon and Three”
Many times we have had pictures in our minds of this God who is always keeping track of our successes and failures, when Love keeps no record of wrongs!
The voice of the accuser has often become the voice of our Abba in our minds. But, Love just wants us to LIVE! We aren’t here for a performance review.
What if God was just so excited for his kids to be happy and enjoy their lives? What if any command He gave was just full of LIFE, and even when we don’t follow them, He’s still on our side supporting and cheering us on as we fall down and make mistakes. What if God was only pure Love, giving us pure Life???
I am highly encouraging the church to ponder this stuff, and pursue much more LIFE giving patterns of thought! Cheers! L’chaim! To Life!!!
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Thank you for this list 💙
Adding on additional upcoming protests being organized in the USA. I've copied the list from here:
San Francisco, CA
Saturday, October 14
12:00 p.m.
San Francisco Ferry Building -- Harry Bridges Plaza (Near Embarcadero BART)
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, U.S. Palestinian Community Network, ANSWER Coalition, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Workers World Party, Arab Resources and Organizing Center, Al-Awda, QUIT!, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Palestinian Feminist Collective, American Friends Service Committee, Art Forces, Teaching Palestine
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
Lafayette Square
Sponsored by: American Muslims for Palestine
Detroit/Dearborn, MI
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
5700 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, SAFE, WSU SJP, MSU SJP, OU SJP
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, October 14
12:30 p.m.
Israeli consulate (11766 Wilshire Blvd.)
Sacramento, CA
Saturday, October 14
12:00 p.m.
16th and J Street downtown
Sponsored by: Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights, ANSWER, DSA, PSL, Palestine America League, Students for Justice in Palestine at CSU Sacramento
Burlington, VT
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
City Hall Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Seattle, WA
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
Westlake
Sponsored by: Samidoun Seattle, JVP Seattle, SUPERUW, Beldaan, ANSWER, Falastiniyat, ILPS
Denver, CO
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Denver State Capitol
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Denver, Colorado Palestinian Coalition
Duluth, MN
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
MN Power Plaza (Lake Ave and Superior St)
Sponsored by: Northwoods Socialist Collective, Northland Grandmothers for Peace, CPUSA
Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St.)
Sponsored by: UC Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Association
Kansas City, MO
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Plaza Memorial Fountain
Sponsored by: AL-HADAF KC
Louisville, KY
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Big Four Bridge @ Waterfront Park
Sponsored by: PSL Louisville, Louisville Students for Justice in Palestine, CPUSA, Young Communist League, YDSA, IMT Louisville
Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Michigan and Ida B Wells Drive
Sponsored by: The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine
Houston, TX
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
901 Bagby St
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement
Nashville, TN
Saturday, October 14
4:30 p.m.
801 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St.)
Sponsored by: UC Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Association
Lancaster, PA
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Penn Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Minneapolis, MN
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis
Sponsored by: Anti-War Committee (Freedom Road Socialist Organization), American Muslims for Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, PSL Minneapolis
San Jose
Sunday, October 15
1:00 p.m.
Santana Row (Winchester & Stevens Creek)
Ithaca, NY
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Bernie Milton Pavilion/Ithaca Commons
Sponsored by: Ithaca Committe for Justice in Palestine-Jewish Voice for Peace (CJP_JVP), Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL-FLX), and others
Fort Wayne, IN
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
Allen County Courthouse Green
Sponsored by: Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, Universal Education Foundation, Islamic Center of Fort Wayne
Martinsburg, WV
Sunday, October 15
11:00 a.m.
Martinsburg Town Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Peoria, IL
Sunday, October 15
2:00 p.m.
Main & University
Turlock, CA
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
3100 Countryside Dr Suite 100
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Central Valley, Central Valley Black Indigenous People of Color Coalition
Austin, TX
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Texas state Capitol
Sponsored by: Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC) and PSL Austin
Dallas, TX
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
Akard Plaza (1500 Marilla St)
Sponsored by:Palestinian Youth Movement, Dalles Anti-war Committee, Muslim American Society, Students for Justice in Palestine, Dallas Palestine Coalition, Muslim Alliance for Black Lives
San Diego, CA
Sunday, October 15
2:00 p.m.
San Diego County Administration Building
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, SDSU Students for Justice in Palestine, UCSD Students for Justice in Palestine, American Muslims for Palestine SD, PSL SD
Spokane, WA
Monday, October 16
5:00 p.m.
Spokane City Hall
Sponsored by: PSL
Albany, NY
Monday, October 16
4:00 p.m.
Leo O'Brien Federal Building
Sponsored by: Palestinian Rights Committee (PRC)
Springfield, MO
Monday, October 16
6:00 p.m.
Park Central Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Columbia, SC
Tuesday, October 17
5:30 p.m.
South Carolina State House (1100 Gervais St)
Sponsored by: Students for Justice in Palestine at University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m.
Art Hill, Forest Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
St. Louis, MO
Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m.
Art Hill, Forest Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Anchorage, AK
Saturday, October 21
3:00 p.m.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial (Corner of L St. & 9th Ave)
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Anchorage
Israel has cut water, electricity and food to Palestinians in Gaza. They are buying 10.000 M16 rifles and plan to distribute to civilian settlers in the West Bank to hunt down Palestinians. They're bombing the only way out of Gaza through Egypt, after telling refugees to flee through it, and have threatened the Egyptian government in case they let aid trucks pass through. Entire families, generations, are being wiped out and left to wander the streets hoping they don't get bombed.
Palestinians are using their last minutes of battery to let the world know about their genocide and are being met with a wall of "What about Hamas? What about the beheaded babies? Killing children on either side is bad!" even though the propaganda claims have been debunked over and over again. How cruel is it to ask somebody to condemn themselves before their last words? Or before grieving the loss of their entire families? When there's no such disclaimer to Israelis even though their government has shown over and over genocidal intent? Like who are you even trying to appease? What will your wishy washy statement do against decades of zionist thought infiltrating evangelical and Jewish stablishmemts?
Take action. Israel will fall back if public opinion turns its tide. The UK fell back on its bloody decision to cut aid to Palestine under public scrutiny. The USAmerican empire spends $3.8 billion dollars annually solely on this proxy war while its people suffer under a progressively military regime as well. News outlets are canceling last minute on Palestinian speakers while letting Israelis tell lies unchecked. Palestinian refugees are being targeted in ICE establishments and mosques are already being hounded by the FBI. Europe, Canada and the US have banned pro-Palestine protests but people are still resisting. You have the chance to stop this from turning into repeat of the Iraq war.
I want to do something but there's hardly anything for me to do from Brasil besides spreading the word and not letting these testimonies fall on deaf ears. I'm asking you to do this same ant work from wherever you are.
Follow:
Eye On Palestine (instagram / twitter)
Mohammed El-Kurd (instagram / twitter)
Decolonize Palestine (website with a chronological explanation of the occupation and debunking myths)
Muhammad Shehada (twitter)
Plestia Alaqad (directly from Gaza. Many of her videos are interrupted by bombs)
If there's a protest in your city, please attend. Here's an international calendar of events:
Friday, October 13
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (US) – Fri Oct. 13, 3 pm, UNM Bookstore, University of New Mexico. Organized by Southwest Coalition for Palestine.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA (US) – Fri Oct 13, 6 pm, Sproul Hall (Vigil), University of California Berkeley. Organized by Bears for Palestine.
DOUAIS, FRANCE – Fri Oct 13, 6:30 pm, Place de’Armes.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Fri Oct 13, 5:30 pm, Brunnsparken. Organized by Palestinska samordningsgruppen Gothenburg.
GREENSBORO, NC (US) – Fri Oct. 13, 4 pm, Wendover Village, 4203 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC. Organized by Muslims for a Better NC.
LONDON, ENGLAND – Fri Oct 13, 5 pm, Keir Starmer’s Office, Crowndale Center, 218 Eversholt St, London. Organized by IJAN UK.
MEANJIN/BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct 13, 6 pm, King George Square.
MIAMI, FL (US) – Fri Oct 13, 4:30 pm, Bayfront Park. Organized by Troika Kollectiv.
NAPOLI, ITALY – Fri Oct 13, 4:30 pm, Piazza Garibaldi, Napoli. Organized by GPI and Centro Culturale Handala Ali.
NGUNNAWAL/CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct 13, 5:30 pm, Carema Place.
PERTH/BOORLOO, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct. 13, 5:30 pm, Murray Street Hall, Boorloo/Perth. Organized by Friends of Palestine WA.
PORTLAND, OREGON (US) – Fri Oct 13, 3 pm, 1200-1220 SW 5th Ave, Portland.
PORT RICHEY, FL (US) – Fri Oct 13, 7:30 am, Route 19 and Ridge Road, Port Richey. Sponsored by: Florida Peace Action Network; Partners for Palestine; CADSI
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Friday, Oct. 13, 7 pm, UP Main Campus, DSA Building opposite Thuto. Organized by PSC UP.
WITSWATERSRAND UNIVERSITY (SOUTH AFRICA) – Fri Oct 13, 1 pm, Great Hall Piazza, Flag demonstration. Organized by Wits PSC.
Saturday, October 14
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct. 14, 2 pm, St. Nichlas Square. Organized by Scottish PSC.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, Aotea Square, Queens St, 291-2997 Queen St. Organized by PSN Aotearoa.
DETROIT/DEARBORN, MICHIGAN (US) – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, Ford Woods Park, 5700 Greenfield Road. Organized by SAFE, PYM, SJP, Handala Coalition, more.
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct. 14, 2 pm, Place TBA. Organized by Scottish PSC.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct 14, 2 pm, Princes Street at Foot of the Mound. Organized by Scottish PSC.
FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Sat Oct 14, 3 pm Hauptwache, Frankfurt am Main. Sponsored by Palestina eV, Migrantifa Rhein-Main and more.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Sat. Oct 14, 2 pm, Buchanan Steps. Organized by Scottish PSC.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (US) – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, City Hall, 901 Bagby St. Organizd by PYM, PAC, USPCN, SJP and more.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Sat Oc 14, 12 pm, Church St. Organized by FRFI.
LONDON, ENGLAND – Sat Oct 14, 12 pm, BBC Portland Place, London. Organized by a broad coalition.
MILANO, ITALY – Sat. Oct 14, 3:30 pm, Piazza San Babila. Organized by Young Palestinians of Italy, UDAP, Palestinian Community, Association of Palestinians.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Sat Oct 14, 3 pm, Lake Eola at Robinson and Eola, Orland. Organized by Florida Palestine Network.
TORINO, ITALY – Sat. Oct. 14, 3 pm, Piazza Crispi. Organized by Progetto Palestina.
VALPARAISO, CHILE – Sat Oct 14, 6 pm, Plaza Victoria, Valparaiso. Organized by Comite Chileno de Solidaridad con Palestina.
WASHINGTON, DC (US) – Sat Oct 14, 1 pm, Lafayette Square. Organized by AMP.
Sunday, October 15
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Sun Oct 15, 2 pm, March from Dam Square to Jonas Daniel Meijer plein.
NAARM/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, State Library Victoria.
TARDANYA/ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, 2 pm, Parliament House.
AUSTIN, TEXAS (US) – Sun Oct 15, 3 pm, Texas Capitol. Organized by PSC ATX.
GADIGAL/SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, 1 pm, Sydney Town Hall.
SANTIAGO, CHILE -Sun Oct 15, 11 am, Plaza Dignidad, Santiago. Organized by Comite Chileno de Solidaridad con Palestina.
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Looking back on the fight to end Alzheimer's in 2023
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2023 was another momentous year in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Take a look back at some of the year's top stories – here in Indiana and across the country.  
January
The year got off to a great start as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early stage Alzheimer’s disease. It was the second disease-modifying drug to receive accelerated approval. 
February
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The Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day was held at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. Governor Eric Holcomb and several state legislators spoke to volunteers from across the state who came to make their voices heard in support of HB 1422 establishing a dementia care specialist program. The bill later passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
The care and support team kicked off a series of Community Forums, beginning in Lafayette. Additional Community Forums were held throughout the year in Columbus, Kokomo, and Indianapolis. These forums resulted in new program delivery and the addition of several support groups.
The family of Bruce Willis bravely shared that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. By speaking out, they have helped to raise awareness of the disease.
March
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Volunteer advocates from Indiana and across the country traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with members of Congress and advocate for policies to help those affected by Alzheimer’s. They also rallied for treatment access at the White House.
April
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter announced ALZ Equity for Indiana, a four-year initiative to reach underserved communities. It was made possible with a generous $1.2 million donation from Judy and Michael Harrington. The gift is the largest donation focused on diversity, equity and inclusion made to the Alzheimer’s Association and the largest single donation of any kind to the Greater Indiana Chapter.   
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The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) hosted the annual Community Leaders Gathering at the Indianapolis International Airport. Tamika Catchings, retired Indiana Fever player and WNBA champion, basketball hall of famer, four-time Olympic gold medalist, founder of the Catch the Stars Foundation, owner of Tea's Me Café, and IAA board member was the featured speaker. A former Lady Volunteer at the University of Tennessee, Catchings spoke about her coach, mentor and friend, the legendary Pat Summitt, who died of younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 64.
Funding for HB 1422 establishing a dementia care specialist program was added to the Indiana budget, marking the first time that dementia-specific funding has been included in the state budget.
June
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Building on the momentum of the White House rally earlier in the year, advocates across the country rallied for treatment access in their own communities. In Indiana, a rally was held on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.
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For the second year in a row, the Greater Indiana Chapter was a proud sponsor of the Indy Pride festival. Staff and volunteers also provided attendees with information about the impact of the disease on the LGBTQ+ community and resources to help.
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The Longest Day was held on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne landmarks went purple to mark the occasion. Participants raised funds and awareness on this day and throughout the year. By the end of the 2023 campaign, they raised a total of more than $397,000.
July  
In a momentous decision, the FDA granted traditional approval to Leqembi - making it the first traditional approval for an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease. While not a cure, the treatment can give people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s more time to maintain their independence and do the things they love.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also announced a plan to enable access to FDA traditionally approved Alzheimer’s treatments. The announcement came after extensive efforts by the Alzheimer’s Association, bipartisan members of Congress, state attorneys general, clinicians, and, most importantly, advocates from communities all across the country.
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The Greater Indiana Chapter was a proud sponsor of the Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair and provided information about the resources available to help those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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The 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands and online. Indiana-based Eli Lilly reported full Phase 3 data from the clinical trial of donanemab. The results showed that donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative known as the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. The initiative will improve the way dementia care is delivered.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett passed away. He and his family had announced his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2021, helping to raise awareness and inspiring all those affected by the disease. 
August
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The Greater Indiana Chapter partnered with The National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at Martin University to host the Public Health Summit Series: Alzheimer's Community Forum.
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The Alzheimer’s Association presented State Senator Vaneta Becker (R – Evansville) and State Representative Gregory Porter (D – Indianapolis) with Legislative Champion Awards for their work in making Indiana a more dementia-capable state.
September
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The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season kicked off in Greater Indiana and continued through October. Walks were held in East Central Indiana (Richmond), Lake County, Michiana, Heartland (Muncie/Anderson), Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Bloomington, Porter County, Fort Wayne, LaPorte County, Columbus, and Greater Lafayette. In all, more than 1,000 teams and 8,000 participants raised over $2 million.
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The Greater Indiana Chapter sponsored the 2023 Indiana Latino Expo. Staff and volunteers also provided information about resources offered in English and Spanish, including the 24/7 Helpline, which offers assistance through bilingual staff and an interpreter service that accommodates more than 200 languages.
October
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Kate Foley, Ph.D., a post-doctoral fellow at Indiana University, was named the inaugural Dr. Mel Perelman Fellow for Alzheimer's Research.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will cover PET imaging for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
November
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a milestone investment of $100 million in research initiatives in 2023 — the largest single-year investment since the organization was founded in 1980.
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The annual Indiana Life Sciences Summit focused on Indiana's role in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Greater Indiana Chapter board member Dr. Bruce Lamb was presented with the 2023 Watanabe Life Sciences Champion award.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away. Her family had bravely shared her dementia diagnosis in May. For decades, Ms. Carter worked to improve the health and wellbeing of family caregivers through the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.
December
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away. In a letter to the American people in 2018, she bravely shared her dementia diagnosis. She also played an important role in making Alzheimer’s the national priority it is today, driven by her own experience as a caregiver for her husband who had the disease.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year a success. If you’re interested in getting involved in the fight to end Alzheimer’s in 2024, visit alz.org/Indiana/volunteer and fill out our interest form.
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Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Wait it is a plane! If you are in Bloomington, look up at the sky around 1:15pm to see the 434 Air Refueling Wing fly over! They are celebrating 100 years! Airmen at the 434th Air Refueling Wing are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first refueling flight with flyovers all across the nation on Tuesday. The wing posted on Facebook that a Grissom KC-135R Stratotanker will launch around noon from the Fort Wayne International Airport, which is currently housing some of Grissom’s tankers as the base undergoes construction. Leaders note that residents may see the aircraft flying low along the following route: 12:19 p.m. - Notre Dame campus 12:27 p.m. - Indiana Dunes State Park 12:47 p.m. - Purdue campus 1:02 p.m. - Downtown Terre Haute 1:13 p.m. - Indiana University campus 1:15 p.m. - Lake Monroe 1:34 p.m. - Downtown Evansville 1:50 p.m. - Downtown Clarksville, KY 2:29 p.m. - Florence, KY 2:46 p.m. - Shelbyville Army National Guard Station 2:51 p.m. - Indianapolis Motor Speedway 3:04 p.m. - Downtown Kokomo 3:07 - Grissom ARB Airmen say the U.S. Air Force’s current aerial refueling capabilities give “unrivaled rapid global reach” for U.S. forces and allies through the mobility of its fleet of KC-46, KC-135 and KC-10 tankers. They say the aerial refueling increases the speed, range, lethality, flexibility, and versatility of the combat aircraft. They say the tankers also carry cargo and passengers, perform aeromedical evacuations, and allow for strategic deterrence for the United States. “In the continued pursuit of advanced capabilities and increased endurance, U.S. Army Air Service aviators pulled off the impossible on June 27, 1923. On that day, 1st Lt. Virgil Hine and 1st Lt. Frank W. Seifert, flying a DH-4B, passed gasoline through a hose to another DH-4B flying beneath it carrying Capt. Lowell H. Smith and 1st Lt. John P. Richter, accomplishing the first aerial refueling. One hundred years later, the United States Air Force celebrates these Airmen’s tenacity and innovative will that is still thriving in Airmen’s spirits today.” Grissom's Facebook post reads. ✈️
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aroundfortwayne · 2 years ago
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Parkview Health CEO Mike Packnett announces retirement
New Post has been published on https://aroundfortwayne.com/news/2022/10/13/parkview-health-ceo-mike-packnett-announces-retirement/
Parkview Health CEO Mike Packnett announces retirement
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Parkview Health Chief Executive Officer Mike Packnett has announced he will retire at the end of 2022, following more than 16 years as leader of the region’s largest employer.
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I used to want to move to the Pacific Northwest. Like I applied to college there and got accepted but stayed in Indiana because tuition/financial aid. I’ve visited lots of places and I even lived in Austria for a year (it was great and I loved it!) but... I ended up coming back home to do a certification and almost moved to St Louis and then didn’t (relationship fell apart) and the longer I’ve stayed in Fort Wayne the more I’m like... you know, we may not be the coolest, but I’m content. There’s enough stuff to do because it’s big enough but it’s also small enough that you don’t have to deal with some of the hassles of living somewhere truly big, like Chicago traffic. Also I looked at a job in Chicago in my field and it paid a bit more than my job here not in my field of study but when you factored the higher rent I would have had less money left for myself after housing if I took the job.
Also Fort Wayne/Allen County has a fantastic library system! We apparently have like, the greatest genealogy section in the US outside of like, Utah? If you’re into genealogy, which I’m not... But everything else in our library system is super fantastic! I worked at the downtown branch as a summer job during college and learned a lot.
Indiana has a lot of problems, but everywhere has its own problems. Like California may be very queer friendly and liberal but cost of living is astronomical and there’s drought like, always. Come to Indiana, you’ll save enough money on housing to go visit cool places instead of living somewhere cool and never having the time/money to do/see anything.
Your tattoos are SICK why are you in Indiana 🫠
honestly?
Indiana is a nice state to live in, I've not felt more at home anywhere else. My partner and I bought a house here 2 years ago, the cost of living is cheap/affordable, I live in a very queer-positive city, there's a lot to see and do here!
We have great restaurants, we're a very diverse city, we're centrally located to most of the other midwestern major metro areas (chicago/detroit/cincy/lexington/toledo), we've got pretty good public transport, we've got a huge queer community, we run and help support queer markets...
WHAT ELSE... Let me ask roach.
He says nice parks, great green spaces, a conservatory, a great zoo, great art events, we have a maker space, we even have an art museum that had an alphonse mucha exhibit a while back!
If you like a healthy blend of nature and city with a lot of queer diverse flavor thrown in, fort wayne is really the place to be.
EDIT: Oh yeah I forgot to say, we have some of the best and most comprehensive and easy-to-get medicaid (state health insurance) in the country.
It's how I got my top surgery covered with no cost to me :)
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Fright Night returns to downtown Fort Wayne Indiana
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The 13th annual Fright Night returns to downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
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