First Tea Party Meeting For Me

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First Encounter with Tea Party Group and What a Surprise

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By Pamela99

Tea Party Sign

First Tea Party Experience for Me

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the First Coast Tea Party in a friend’s home. She had a group of about 20 people, along with the local organizers. There was a couple who are small business owners in the area that explained what the tea party is trying to accomplish and how the tea party in Jacksonville is growing There are new committees, one for research, one for art projects, musicians with a multitude of new groups forming all the time. Some are made up of the elderly population and some reach out to the youth. The enthusiasm for all attendees was hopeful as people are anxious to make a statement. The goal is to start as many tea parties in the area as possible, so any person in Jacksonville has a meeting that is accessible. Several of the organizers will meet any time with any individual, any where to help the party grow.

There is no leader here, or anywhere in the nation.  They have a mission statemnt and goals.  They do not want a third political party and they don't endorse candidates.  Instead, they research all candidates then make the information available to people so the voter can make an informed choice.  I was very impressed that no one was trying to dictate to anyone about any particular candidate or specific agenda.  They were just a group of interested people who wanted to be able to speak with one voice about the problems they see in this country.  I felt good when I left the meeting and may attend again.

How Stained Glass Began

The origin of stained glass windows has been lost in history, but it has admired for its beauty since the 10^th century where depictions of Christ and biblical scenes graced churches in France, Germany and some in England.
Between the years of 1150-1500, stained glass reached its peak in Rome with magnificent windows being created for the great cathedrals.
A twelfth-century German monk, named Theophilus, gives the best known history of stained glass. He was an artist and metal worker. He studied glaziers and glass painters at work in order to provide more detail for creating attained glass window of immeasurable beauty. He wrote directions for craftsmen to follow.

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Stained Glass Windows History and Exquisite Beauty

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By Pamela99

Medievil Stained Glass

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An example of some of the first stained glass created.

How Stained Glass Began

The origin of stained glass windows has been lost in history, but it has admired for its beauty since the 10^th century where depictions of Christ and biblical scenes graced churches in France, Germany and some in England.
Between the years of 1150-1500, stained glass reached its peak in Rome with magnificent windows being created for the great cathedrals.
A twelfth-century German monk, named Theophilus, gives the best known history of stained glass. He was an artist and metal worker. He studied glaziers and glass painters at work in order to provide more detail for creating attained glass window of immeasurable beauty. He wrote directions for craftsmen to follow.

Canterbury Cathedral, Glass by Beckett

Thomas Beckett, an Archbishop of Canterbury created numerous, gorgeous stained glass windows in the cathedral. He is venerated as a saint and martyr. He was assassinated by followers of the King of England.

How Window Were Created

The methods for creating windows isn’t too different today. First you mark out the dimensions of length and width on a wooden board, draw the pattern that pleases you and select colors. Next, you cut the glass and fit the pieces together with the grozing iron (similar to a soldering iron). Enclose them with lead came and solder all four sides. Surround the glass window with a wooden frame and secure in place with nails. The windows must be well made to endure rain, wind, snow and, it must support its own weight.
The basic ingredients of glass in those times consisted of sand, and wood ash (potash); then, the mixture is melted into a liquid which cools as glass. The colors were made using metallic salts and powered metals during its manufacture while the glass was still molten. Molten glass can be blown into a sausage shape, and then slit on the side before flattened into a sheet.
The medieval stained glass windows in Canterbury Cathedral are among the earliest and finest in Europe. The oldest window, a charming depiction of Adam digging with a spade, dates from about 1180 AD, and more continued to be added throughout the Middle Ages. Thanks to a thorough program of cleaning and restoration in recent years, many of these windows are more beautiful now than they have been for centuries.

The Art of Stained Glas

Stained glass is an art and a craft.  It requires the artist to have a vision to conceive their project and to choose colors and textures of glass that are pleasing to the eye.  There must be an appropriate workable design and the skills to fit the glass pieces snuggly together which can be quite difficult. 

Stained Glass a Lost Art for 300 Years

By the 15^th century paler colors were used which allowed more light and figures were larger. They rediscovered silver stain which allowed the artist to realistically depict yellow hair and golden garments. Stained glass artists became stained glass painters as the form moved closer to panel painting. The Renaissance brought the art of stained glass into a 300 year period where windows were heavily painted white glass, thus losing all their former glory and symbolism. Their innate beauty was all but forgotten.
Many of the stained glass windows remain after hundreds of years and are there for your viewing should you be fortunate enough to visit these exquisite cathedrals.

To see beautiful pictures of the stained glass check out my hub at:
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Philly Chees Steak Sandwich Recipe

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This is an easy and delicious recipe that is good for a small group of family and friends.  I serves 12 people.  There are pictures at the link and the full recipe.  It is so good!

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It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature

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Savannah- A New Crossbred Cat

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Savannahs, A new Crossbreed Cat from an African Serval and a domesticated cat.

African Serval Cat

Savannah Cat Personality and Cost

I came across a website the other day featuring the Savannah cat. This exotic cat is a crossbreed between an African Serval and a domesticated house cat. Savannahs are noted for their tall and slender bodies and their big ears. It is one of the newest breeds in the world and there are just a few breeders worldwide that have achieved their goal of successfully mating a  Serval to a domesticated cat.
I wrote an article about cross breeding in the wild and what man does.  I hope you might check it out as it is a topic I never thought much about before.

Lindsy Vonn on Sports Illustrated Called too Sexy

Sports Illustrated only features women about 4% of the time and usually criticism is limited to the swim suit copy.  However, several people are up in arms over  Vonn's picture which is in a tight ski suit in a crouched position over her skies.

This girl has an amazing story of success and overcoming injuries.  She is one of  the hopes for Olympic Gold at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver next week.  I wrote a more detailed hub about her because I think the comments about her picture are stupid and because she is an inspiration to any woman in sports.  The link is listed below if you are interested.


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Stained Glass A Wonderful Hobby or Business

I wrote a hub today about how I got into working with stained glass after the lupus I have kept flaring up and I couldn't work anymore.  It is not for everyone but I found it to be a great artistic outlet for myself.  It is not a cheap hobby either as you need quite a bit of equipment and then you must purchase all the beautiful glass.  If you want to see some of my work check out by hub. Maybe it will inspire a new hobby for you.
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Are you an Adrenalin Junkie?

Are you one of those people that just can't say no? Do you have your days packed with activity almost every minute? Do you get angry very easily? Are you under a lot of stress? Are you a risk taker?  These are all things to look at if stress and anxiety are a problem for you. I wrote a Hub at http://hubpages.com/hub/Adrenalin-Junkie?done
that gives a lot more detail and it has an assessment quiz.

There are always ways to learn to reduce your stress level. Sometimes counseling is the logical answer. Maybe learning to meditate, or choose a hobby that you feel good about without having any time limits on completion. I am one of those people who take on too much and it is a lifelong pattern. I am really trying to stop doing than and am better at saying NO because high stress very much affects my health. I have lupus and a couple of days after a stressful event, I get into a flare-up. I don't let the little stuff bother me much anymore and as I am a bit of a perfectionist, that is a change. Learning to meditate is helpful but I am still not doing it each day, but a few times a week is good. Exercise is another good reducer of stress, plus just having a trusting friend you can talk to is good.