Bevy's Art Corner News Letter Janurary/Feburary 2011

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Write, write, write I must write and produce something interesting for others to read and enjoy. I must not get lost in Hulu.com land or collapse with unfinished chapters and articles any more. Many things inspire me but lately not a one can motivate me into action; except, my web page. Spring is around the corner. A time of rebirth and fresh starts. I want my words to: inspire me and others to keep on striving for a better and healthier life. This is the story of how cycling helped me get back on track with my life after one of my hardest hardships of my life thus far. ``` Cycling Renews Hope Disabled from Polio since the age of three I grew up adapting to my disabilities and discovering new ways of doing things with partial use of one arm and hand. I was lucky; I had some positive influences come into my life, and became a very strong and optimistic person. People enjoyed having me around because of my positive energy. Nearing thirty I began suffering from post-polio syndrome and developed asthma. Rheumatism and arthritis started setting in where ever there was an opening. I continued to adapt and take things in my stride, never giving up the fight to succeed. At 41 my only working arm was in constant pain. There were days I could not go to work or even pick up a cup of coffee. I was told I needed a complete shoulder replacement. Bonous would be that if all went well that I could gain more use of my arm; however, there was a chance I'd stay the same. The only sure factor was I'd be pain free. It was a big step, a step I was scared to take. When I couldn't handle the pain anymore; I took that step with high hopes just before my 43rd birthday. Physiotherapy came to an end and I recovered as much as I was going to. In spite of being pain free the results weren't what I expected. The 40% use of my arm went down to 6%. I became an angry bitter person and felt sorry for myself. Some of the things I used to do and take for granted either became a thing of the past or I needed help to do them. I no longer enjoyed being around people any more then they enjoyed being around me. Life no longer was enjoyable, nor had it meaning or purpose. A friend whom never gave up on me, got me a used 3 speed Sprinter adult tricycle. I wasn't at all sure about riding a bike of any kind. What if I fell or had an accident and lost the rest of the usage in my arm? Fear was a big part of my being, since surgery. Not wanting to upset or disappoint my friend, I reluctantly got on and took it for a spin. The joy I felt when I discovered I could control the bicycle was incredible. For the first time in almost a year I felt good. I started riding every day. I couldn't walk (or stand for long) far or didn't have the buss fare to even visit a friend. I went out and began doing things again. Being able to do little things like grocery shopping and laundry ment a lot to me even though others had to do lift the filled bags. I even got back into fishing and was able to cart my own gear around. Best of all, the strength in my hand went up from 6% to 17% in one summer of riding and shifting gears. Getting that adult tricycle gave me back the hope and life I lost with the lost of usage of my arm. I'm once again the optimistic cheerful fighter I use to be. I strongly suggest the elderly and disabled visit their doctor to find out if this is a feasible activity for them. If it is check out your local bicycle shop for more information on the various types. Brand new tricycles cost $600 and up; however, you may luck out by checking the classified ads in your local newspaper or the sale places such as Craig's list and get one for a fraction of the cost. Be forwarned the tricycle does not ride like a two wheeler. You have to learn to balance differently; espeacialy going down the slopes on sidewalks and drive ways.   Recipe Time I love cabbage, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms. I love them even more now that I've discovered they all are cancer fighting foods. I also cook with garlic whenever I can and it too is a cancer fighter. Fried Onions and Cabbage Start heating a large frying pan with 2T of Olive oil. Toss in 2-3 Table spoons of minced garlic (fresh or bottled) with 2 sliced onions and a small head of cabbage cored and sliced. Add a bit of water and a lid to help the cabbage to cook quicker. garnish. Note: You can add sun dried or canned tomatoes to this and it is still very tastey. You can also use this recipe to make a complete meal by adding your favorite meat or tu food My Thoughts My Opinions My Blurp Whatever Happened to Christmas Yes I live in California, there is no snow or a whole lot of things to do or to celebrate the season or reason for the season. Christmas and even the church has become so commerialized, I'm surprised any one knows how to pick out a gift for their friend or family members. Gift card this, cash there, or we aren't doing Christmas this year. People haven't even helped out the food banks or toy drives as they have done in the past. Nobody or rather hardly anybody puts up lights any more. I can't imagin not giving people I know and like a little something. Something little you picked out for said person even a card or small gift you make yourself says hey you matter or you're glad to have them in your life. Even if you don't believe in others' and my god or the reason for the season show you care and respect their beliefs as they do yours. Even my husbands family (a family of ministers) aren't really into the Christmas season. I hope people remember next year to.... I thank every body who put up their decorations and lights. They helped make my Christmas. Movie Reviews Here After Have you ever asked what happens when you die? This movie puts a bit of legitimacy on psychics and mediums; who try to help lessen the void for those left behind, who are yearning have the departed by their side. This movie got me asking more questions and feeling for the true psychic. The movie lacked and was far to sad for me. George and Marie's story was so-so and didn't help much. There was something missing in this movie that I feel could have made the movie better. I give it three out of five. I'm sure when the remake is made a few years down the road it will be complete. I do thank it for reintroducing my curiosity of psychics and mediums. Love Sex and Other Drugs This is a romantic comedy, about a jerk who uses his charm and wit to make his sale quotas and to get women to sleep with him. There's a wacky dying free spirit gal who doesn't want to be any one's burden. They meet and fall in love against the odds. The relationship is a bit of a yo-yo type as she doesn't want to be pitied and he doesn't want to give-up his swinging ways. Lots of romantic and non-romantic nudity where it belongs as Viagra is discovered. This movie has tons of laughs and something for every one. I'm a romantic and believe that this film; will for some disabled people; people suffering from dieases such as Parkinson's and even insecurities will have renew hope that there really is some one for every one. I give this movie a five out of five just because it made me laugh and renewed my hope in love; or rather the thought of there being someone out there for every one to love. Unstoppable What can I say about this movie? Unstoppable is about a runaway train and a couple of guys who think they have nothing to loose. The train is carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals and it gets an engineer and his conductor in a race against time. They're chasing the runaway train in a separate locomotive and hope to bring it under control before it derails on a curve and causes a toxic spill that will decimate a town. Although this movie had lots of action and puts you on the edge of your seat now and then, it didn't do much for me. I give it a three out of five. I wonder how it did with train people.