Monday, September 12, 2011
Hydroponic Lettuce
Just discovered the value of hydroponic lettuce. It lasts longer in the refrigerator than regular lettuce, which tends to freeze quickly. It seems that the hydroponic lettuce, which comes with its roots attached, also tastes quite fresh, even after a few days in the refrigerator.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Children's Book now on Youtube
About a year ago, I had written a children's book titled "King of Acornia" for a local writing contest. Our ten year old son enjoyed the pictures and the story immensely, but alas, it did not win.
Since then, the picture book has been languishing on the side, and recently I decided to resurrect it. I converted it from a pdf file into a movie, using some trial and error methods, I was able to upload it to Youtube.
Click here to watch King of Acornia
The story is about a squirrel who is a King of Acornia. The King of Acornia finds out through Harry the rabbit that the redhats are coming. They are developers that are cutting down the trees in the forest to develop the land. The king and his friends put their heads together to devise a plan to stop them. Will they win? Watch the video.
Since then, the picture book has been languishing on the side, and recently I decided to resurrect it. I converted it from a pdf file into a movie, using some trial and error methods, I was able to upload it to Youtube.
Click here to watch King of Acornia
The story is about a squirrel who is a King of Acornia. The King of Acornia finds out through Harry the rabbit that the redhats are coming. They are developers that are cutting down the trees in the forest to develop the land. The king and his friends put their heads together to devise a plan to stop them. Will they win? Watch the video.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Discernment's Path to Truth
Discernment's Path to Truth
To discern what is the truth or not
is a difficult task, particularly on the Internet.
Because something is written does not automatically make it true.
To discern requires research and problem solving.
To discern requires testing, as a scientists tests
His or her hypothesis, and obtains data,
And with precision, logs that data until
The truth is witnessed.
Discernment is the ability to see the lie and expose it
For what it is, a lie, even though it may be sugar-coated
With laughter and a promise or reward.
Discernment is missing from our society.
For if our society was a discerning one,
We would not have reached this miserable state of affairs
Financially, ethically, and politically
That our country appears to be approaching at a rapid rate.
Why can we not see the truth?
Financially, the US is bankrupt and spiraling downwards
Ethically, the morals taught to our children by the media
Does not appear to be challenged by the majority of the parents;
Politically, there are so many secrets upon secrets in our government, that any exposure will be questioned, and if
it is really the truth, where do we begin to let our radar discern it?
Truth lasts forever and has no wiggle room,
It is absolute and far-reaching when experienced,
Like a priori knowledge that never sways
The Truth is my friend, but an exacting friend.
To discern what is the truth or not
is a difficult task, particularly on the Internet.
Because something is written does not automatically make it true.
To discern requires research and problem solving.
To discern requires testing, as a scientists tests
His or her hypothesis, and obtains data,
And with precision, logs that data until
The truth is witnessed.
Discernment is the ability to see the lie and expose it
For what it is, a lie, even though it may be sugar-coated
With laughter and a promise or reward.
Discernment is missing from our society.
For if our society was a discerning one,
We would not have reached this miserable state of affairs
Financially, ethically, and politically
That our country appears to be approaching at a rapid rate.
Why can we not see the truth?
Financially, the US is bankrupt and spiraling downwards
Ethically, the morals taught to our children by the media
Does not appear to be challenged by the majority of the parents;
Politically, there are so many secrets upon secrets in our government, that any exposure will be questioned, and if
it is really the truth, where do we begin to let our radar discern it?
Truth lasts forever and has no wiggle room,
It is absolute and far-reaching when experienced,
Like a priori knowledge that never sways
The Truth is my friend, but an exacting friend.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Latest article on Cancer in Townsend Letter
It is my pleasure to announce that my husband Dr. Anthony Apostolides and I have just published our latest article on cancer in the journal Townsend Letter. The article is split in 3 parts, with Part 1 in the Aug/Sept 2011 cancer issue. It is also available online at
www.townsendletter.com
The article assesses 24 types of cancers during 1975-2007, with Part 1 looking at the first 10 cancers (in alphabetical order), and finds that in the majority of the cases, the cancer incidence and mortality rates are rising.
Please let others know about this important finding. Our US Cancer program is failing, and we need to do something about it.
Until next time.
Patty
www.townsendletter.com
The article assesses 24 types of cancers during 1975-2007, with Part 1 looking at the first 10 cancers (in alphabetical order), and finds that in the majority of the cases, the cancer incidence and mortality rates are rising.
Please let others know about this important finding. Our US Cancer program is failing, and we need to do something about it.
Until next time.
Patty
Saturday, August 27, 2011
New Greek Bookstore
I am pleased to announce that my books will be available online through Mr. Kostopoulos from The Greek Bookstore, an online bookstore that sells Greek books (written in Greek and in English)
Here is the link to that website:
http://www.thegreekbookstore.com/special-editions.html
Here is the link to that website:
http://www.thegreekbookstore.com/special-editions.html
Friday, July 29, 2011
Daughters of Penelope
A question came up the other day whether I was a member of the Daughters of Penelope. Yes, I am, and have been very proud to be a member for over 20 years now.
The Greek women's group (DOP) is an affiliate organization of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), and represents all the ideals and virtues that Penelope showed while waiting faithfully for the return of her husband Odysseus. Daughters of Penelope encompasses several chapters throughout the United States and has thousands of members, ranging from youth to women to great-grandmothers. They are also a philanthropic organization that has helped raise money for charity.
The younger version of this group is called Maids of Athena. They are also a very important and active group embodying all the virtues of Athena.
Below is their official website:
http://www.daughtersofpenelope.org
The Greek women's group (DOP) is an affiliate organization of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), and represents all the ideals and virtues that Penelope showed while waiting faithfully for the return of her husband Odysseus. Daughters of Penelope encompasses several chapters throughout the United States and has thousands of members, ranging from youth to women to great-grandmothers. They are also a philanthropic organization that has helped raise money for charity.
The younger version of this group is called Maids of Athena. They are also a very important and active group embodying all the virtues of Athena.
Below is their official website:
http://www.daughtersofpenelope.org
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
New Website
I recently had to upgrade my website www.pattyapostolides.com because it was having trouble uploading. I am just about finished with it and found it to be very easy to make.
In the past, I had to use HTML code to write all my webpages, but with the help of weebly.com site, I was able to connect my domain name (Netfirms) with their webpage making ability and voila! I have a completely made over website. I think this one is a much better one to navigate.
In the past, I had to use HTML code to write all my webpages, but with the help of weebly.com site, I was able to connect my domain name (Netfirms) with their webpage making ability and voila! I have a completely made over website. I think this one is a much better one to navigate.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Greek Poem - Hellas, My Hellas
Hellas, My Hellas
Hellas, Hellas, where have you gone?
Swept by the sea toward eternity?
From eternity you came and planted
Yourself squarely on the sea of life.
Do not leave now, oh no, my Hellas.
Born in Greece and married to a Greek,
I can't but help keep tabs on what is happening
To my beautiful country, Hellas.
Hellas, with its rich, ancient history that
Has been admired for so many years by all cultures,
For creating the Olympics, which continues even now.
Hellas, with its pristine beaches
Its thousands of beautiful, fresh islands,
With its hospitable people and friendly faces
With its donkeys, grape and olive orchards
There is more to you than the eye meets.
Remember it also for its Acropolis and Parthenon,
For its ancient artifacts and majestic statues
That have found their way to other countries.
Remember it for Socrates and his philosophy
For its mythology, its comedy and tragedy,
And the lessons learned from them -
Even its language infiltrates the sciences
Its political system copied for centuries.
How extensively you have been written about - Hellas,
And even Athena's replica is found in
The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee -
A reminder of the neoclassical period
in the early 1900s.
But now you have been forgotten, my country.
My lovely, sun drenched, country -
As foreigners focus on your debt and
Your mismanaged finances;
Corruption has always existed
But why the focus there - now?
Do not die away, but remain strong,
Fight for what you believe in -
Truth, beauty, strength, democracy, freedom
And let the spirit of Greece live on.
Hellas, my Hellas.
Patrida mou, Patrida mou.
by Patty Apostolides, 2011
Hellas, Hellas, where have you gone?
Swept by the sea toward eternity?
From eternity you came and planted
Yourself squarely on the sea of life.
Do not leave now, oh no, my Hellas.
Born in Greece and married to a Greek,
I can't but help keep tabs on what is happening
To my beautiful country, Hellas.
Hellas, with its rich, ancient history that
Has been admired for so many years by all cultures,
For creating the Olympics, which continues even now.
Hellas, with its pristine beaches
Its thousands of beautiful, fresh islands,
With its hospitable people and friendly faces
With its donkeys, grape and olive orchards
There is more to you than the eye meets.
Remember it also for its Acropolis and Parthenon,
For its ancient artifacts and majestic statues
That have found their way to other countries.
Remember it for Socrates and his philosophy
For its mythology, its comedy and tragedy,
And the lessons learned from them -
Even its language infiltrates the sciences
Its political system copied for centuries.
How extensively you have been written about - Hellas,
And even Athena's replica is found in
The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee -
A reminder of the neoclassical period
in the early 1900s.
But now you have been forgotten, my country.
My lovely, sun drenched, country -
As foreigners focus on your debt and
Your mismanaged finances;
Corruption has always existed
But why the focus there - now?
Do not die away, but remain strong,
Fight for what you believe in -
Truth, beauty, strength, democracy, freedom
And let the spirit of Greece live on.
Hellas, my Hellas.
Patrida mou, Patrida mou.
by Patty Apostolides, 2011
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