FRONT YARD OF THE MAIN HOUSE WITH SERVANT QUARTERS BY THE SIDE AT THE END OF THE LONG DRIVEWAY. SOME PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON THIS SITE, I DO NOT OWN. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO INTENTION IN INFRINGING ON YOUR COPYRIGHTS.
FRONT YARD OF THE MAIN HOUSE WITH SERVANT QUARTERS BY THE SIDE AT THE END OF THE LONG DRIVEWAY. SOME PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON THIS SITE, I DO NOT OWN. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO INTENTION IN INFRINGING ON YOUR COPYRIGHTS.
We have gone from the telephone with an operator for long–distance calls to video calls to anywhere in the world. We have gone from slides to YouTube, from vinyl records to online music, from handwritten letters to email and Whats App. From live matches on the radio, to black and white TV, color TV and then to 3D HD TV. We went to the Video store and now we watch Netflix.
We got to know the first computers, punch cards, floppy disks and now we have gigabytes and megabytes on our smartphones. We wore shorts throughout our childhood and then long trousers, Oxfords, flares, shell suits & blue jeans.. We dodged infantile paralysis, meningitis, polio, tuberculosis, swine flu and now COVID-19.
We rode skates, tricycles, bicycles, mopeds, petrol or diesel cars and now we drive hybrids or electric..Yes, we've been through a lot but what a great life we've had! They could describe us as "exennials," people who were born in that world of the fifties, who had an analog childhood and a digital adulthood.
We've kind of "Seen-It-All"! Our generation has literally lived through and witnessed more than any other in every dimension of life.. It is our generation that has literally adapted to "CHANGE."
A big round of applause to all the members of a very special generation, which will be UNIQUE!!!!
Captured by Japanese forces in Mindanao, he was ordered to swear loyalty to Japan but refused, staying true to the Filipino cause.
On May 2, 1942, he was executed in Malabang, Lanao del Sur, becoming a martyr. His face appears on the ₱1,000 bill, honoring his heroism.
Lastly, here are some THD News:
Monica Castro- New Employee- Concierge and Activities. Cydney will now have three new assistants in Activities. Two New Lady Drivers were hired. Agustin Gutierrez, Chef, just disappeared. I heard through the grapevine he was involuntarily terminated. Is this a case of escape goating? Another employee turnover. So there are 9 employee turnovers here at THD since my move last June, 2023. Just wondering, Something rotten in Denmark as Shakespeare would say.
Meanwhile here's a thank you note and reminder from THD Management. Are you happy with the 2-seating Scheduling. I like to hear from you!
Reiterating: THD has now 100% Occupancy! Congratulations to Leasing/Marketing.
The March Phone book has now 145 residents listed. One resident that I know is not listed in the Phone book, but I have friendly conversation with her once in a while during her way to Newton's. My Greeter's Program assignment is progressing well. I am very Happy with several Residents positive responses to my blogging activities. Waiting for the results of previous satisfaction survey?
From My travel Readings This Week. I was not surprised that Oakland, CA is in the list. There are two Portland Cities in the list. One is in Maine and the other is in Oregon. I have been to the two cities and I agree with the author's listing the two cities in the top six trendiest cities in the US currently. The city of Tucson, AZ was a topic of our meal time conversation the other day with a new resident ( BO) here at THD. I was appointed the Greeter of BO who was a resident of Tucson before his move here last week,
"People are attracted to certain cities for many reasons, from aesthetic appeal to a wide-range of culture, arts, and entertainment. Whether it’s well-established or up-and-coming, when a city ticks all the boxes it doesn’t take long for word to get around. The next time you’re looking for a fun new place to visit or maybe even a new place to live, you’ll want to consider one of these spots as you’ll quickly discover why they’ve become today’s trendiest cities in the U.S."
K.C. Dermody is the author of 'Best Travel Guide for First Time Visitors to Ireland' and hundreds of travel articles online and in print. Currently living in Baja, Mexico, she's traveled the world, visiting over 40 countries to date. When she's not writing, she might be found snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez, paddling among whales in Newfoundland, or exploring ancient sites in Greece.
Meanwhile, here are 12 things to always remember.
Lastly, Did you know that....
There were over 200 Filipinos that fought in the American Civil War (1861-1865), serving on both the Union and Confederate sides! Many were sailors from Spanish-controlled Philippines, working on Spanish galleons or whaling ships, who jumped ship or were recruited—especially in Louisiana, a major port city at the time. Some Filipinos ended up in the U.S. Navy, while others joined land regiments, fighting in famous battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Their stories remain largely hidden in history, but their contributions prove that Filipinos have been making an impact globally for centuries.
BREAKING: French President Emmanuel Macron steps into the boots that Donald Trump abandoned as leader of the free world and vows to defeat Russian aggression that “knows no bounds.”
The world desperately needs leadership like this right now. “I want to believe the US will stay by our side. But we have to be ready if that isn’t the case,” Macron said in a televised address.
“I’m speaking to you tonight because of the international situation and its consequences for Europe,” Macron said to the French people. “I know you are legitimately worried faced with the historic events that are shaking the world order.”
“The war in Ukraine, which has left almost one million dead and injured, continues with the same intensity,” he continued. “The US, our ally, has changed its position on this war, supporting Ukraine less and allowing doubt to linger on what will come next.”
Macron said that the world is becoming more “brutal” and has entered a “new era,” adding that “it would be madness to stay a spectator in this world of danger.”
He stated that France and all of Europe must stand together and help Ukraine “to resist until Ukraine can negotiate a peace with Russia that is solid for themselves and for all of us.”
Demonstrating a bravery that the American president so clearly lacks, Macron stated that peace cannot be obtained by “abandoning Ukraine.”
“Peace cannot be concluded at any price,” he said, taking an oblique jab at Trump’s rhetoric. “Who can believe today that Russia would stop at Ukraine?”
Macron also addressed the possibility of expanding nuclear deterrence to safeguard European nations.
"Our nuclear deterrent protects us: it's complete, sovereign, French through and through," said Macron.
“But, responding to the historic call of the future German Chancellor, I have decided to open the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent through our (nuclear) deterrence," he added.
“Europe’s future should not be decided in Washington or Moscow, and yes the threat from the east is returning. And the innocence of these 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall is over,” he continued.
Macron also addressed Trump’s disastrous tariff policy, calling it “incomprehensible, as much for the American economy as ours.”
In a time of American madness, it’s deeply encouraging to see that our allies are remaining sane.
The world's oldest bonsai tree is over 1,000 years old! This bonsai, known as Ficus retusa linn, is housed in the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Milan, Italy. Standing at 10 feet tall, it is a testament to daily dedication and meticulous care. It features dense aerial roots and a perfectly balanced form.
The Crespi Ficus was moved to Italy in 1986 after more than a decade of negotiations between its current and previous caretakers—just a brief moment in the life of this ancient tree. Not only is it believed to be the oldest bonsai in the world, but it is also planted in the largest bonsai pot ever made, which was crafted and fired as a single piece.
The Crespi Ficus is considered the crown jewel of a breathtaking collection of over 200 bonsai trees. Despite attempts by others to purchase bonsai from Crespi, this beloved tree remains, continuing to inspire visitors to the museum’s lush botanical gardens for years to come.
Daylight saving time (DST), also referred to as daylight saving(s), daylight savings time, daylight time (United States and Canada), or summer time (United Kingdom, European Union, and others), is the practice of advancing clocks to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The typical implementation of DST is to set clocks forward by one hour in spring or late winter, and to set clocks back by one hour to standard time in the autumn (or fall in North American English, hence the mnemonic: "spring forward and fall back".
Sun, Mar 9, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2, 2025
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William Willettindependently proposed DST in 1907 and advocated it tirelessly.
Proponents of DST generally argue that it saves energy, promotes outdoor leisure activity in the evening (in summer), and is therefore good for physical and psychological health, reduces traffic accidents, reduces crime or is good for business. Opponents argue the actual energy savings are inconclusive.
Although energy conservation goals still remain under certain conditions, energy usage patterns have greatly changed since then. In a publication from 2025, based on this change in consumption patterns, such as air conditioning systems, additional consumption is expected to occur more frequently during daylight saving time in the future. Electricity use is greatly affected by geography, climate, and economics, so the results of a study conducted in one place may not be relevant to another country or climate. Nevertheless, while overall electricity usage does not decrease, the evening peak demand is flattened, which in turn has a direct impact on generation costs.
Economic effects
It has been argued that clock shifts correlate with decreased economic efficiency and that in 2000, the daylight-saving effect implied an estimated one-day loss of $31 billion on US stock exchanges. Others have asserted that the observed results depend on methodology and disputed the findings, though the original authors have refuted points raised by disputers.
Effects on health
There are measurable adverse effects of clock-shifts on human health. It has been shown to disrupt human circadian rhythms, negatively affecting human health in the process, and that the yearly DST clock-shifts can increase health risks such as heart attacks and traffic accidents.
Effects on social relations
DST hurts prime-time television broadcast ratings, drive-ins and other theaters. Artificial outdoor lighting has a marginal and sometimes even contradictory influence on crime and fear of crime.
Later sunsets from DST are thought to affect behavior; for example, increasing participation in after-school sports programs or outdoor afternoon sports such as golf, and attendance at professional sporting events. Advocates of daylight saving time argue that having more hours of daylight between the end of a typical workday and evening induces people to consume other goods and services.
In 2022, a publication of three replicating studies of individuals, between individuals, and transecting societies, demonstrated that sleep loss affects the human motivation to help others, which in its fMRI findings is "associated with deactivation of key nodes within the social cognition brain network that facilitates prosociality." Furthermore, they detected, through analysis of over three million real-world charitable donations, that the loss of sleep inflicted by the transition to daylight saving time reduces altruistic giving compared to controls (being states not implementing DST). They conclude that the effects on civil society are "non-trivial".
Inconvenience
DST's clock shifts have the disadvantage of complexity. People must remember to change their clocks; this can be time-consuming, particularly for mechanical clocks that cannot be moved backward safely. People who work across time zone boundaries need to keep track of multiple DST rules, as not all locations observe DST or observe it the same way. The length of the calendar day becomes variable; it is no longer always 24 hours. Disruption to meetings, travel, broadcasts, billing systems, and records management is common, and can be expensive. During an autumn transition from 02:00 to 01:00, a clock shows local times from 01:00:00 through 01:59:59 twice, possibly leading to confusion.
Many farmers oppose DST, particularly dairy farmers as the milking patterns of their cows do not change with the time, and others whose hours are set by the sun. There is concern for schoolchildren who are out in the darkness during the morning due to late sunrises. For Details read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
THD has now 100% Occupancy!! WITH A LOT OF NEW RESIDENTS MOVING IN during the last 2 MONTHS, it is imperative that they should be welcome and made feel right at home with the help of the THD Greeter's Program.
The other day, I was assigned to be the Greeter of Bill Obenchain. This assignment reminded me of my posting on the Greeters Program here at THD several months ago. I am reposting it to remind other greeters of their responsibility as a Greeter. Jenny and Ted are in-charge of this program besides their job in Leasing/Marketing.
I believe that the Greeter's most important duty is to inform the new resident to complete the Vital of Life Packet that will include the resident health information and will help the 911 providers in case of emergency. This Packet should be included in the New Resident Brochure. It should be posted in the Refrigerator of each apartment for easy accessibility in case of a 911 emergency.
The general role of the Greeter is as follows:
Greeters’ role is to simply help the new resident adjust to their new life at THD. Be a point of contact for them should they need help with dining, transportation, activities, or navigating the THD property.
Invite them to a lunch/dinner/breakfast.
Invite them to THD social events or excursions.
Introduce them to other residents and hopefully new friendships develop organically.
Overall, the role of the greeter is just being friendly, welcoming, and supportive!
I have been a Greeter twice during the last 12 months. I enjoyed this activity very much. I was the Greeter of Jay Pollack and John and Carol Larimore.
