Sen. Barack Obama to visit Widener University, Tuesday
Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama will visit Widener University’s Main Campus in Chester, PA, on Tuesday, October 28. Senator Obama is scheduled to speak in the field behind Old Main at 10:00 a.m. The event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preparations for Senator Obama’s visit will begin on Monday. During this time, expect stricter security and limited access to parking. All students, faculty, and staff must carry their Widener I.D. with them at all times on Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and 28.
Because access to the Main Campus in Chester and to some parking lots may be limited beginning Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, students, faculty, and staff may need to change their parking and/or travel plans accordingly. The university will continue to update members of the campus community about the event, parking, and logisitics as more information becomes available. Look for updates on Campus Cruiser.
Widener is proud to present this educational opportunity for members of the university to participate more fully in the political life of our community. The views expressed by the candidate do not represent official Widener University support or endorsement of any one presidential candidate or political party.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
Fairy Dreams by Jen Park
I wanted to record this before I gave it to my children. I wrote this for them and will give them a story every two weeks. This is my first of the series.
Fairy Dreams:
To my children,
Meet Penelope Jade Dragonflier. I saw her last Sunday on a stroll in the nearby Park. It was just a quick glance, a smile and she was gone. As quick as she rode in on the prettiest dragonfly, she disappeared into the fog settling down for the day. I was feeling so fortunate to meet such a delicate fairy. So beautiful was she sitting on the stones covered in pink flowers. I tried running after her and asked in a despirate voice, "who are you?" Her quick reply in the sweetest voice stopped me in my tracks. She said while laughing, "hee, hee...I am Penelope Jade Dragonflier." Her voice, like a song trailed off as she flew out of sight.
I quickly returned to the place I had spotted her. While sitting down next to the stones where she had been sitting so pretty just moments before, I ran a smooth rock between my fingers. I wondered why she was here in this very spot....the same time I strolled by. I was so curious to know what she had been daydreaming.
I can't answer you these questions. I only know that whatever she was dreaming, it must have been beautiful. And why was she there for me to witness? Perhaps she watches over my sweet Nicholas, Brianna and Jacob while I am away studying. She was telling me in the way fairies do......they are okay.
For this, I am fortunate.
I love you always,
Mommy
Mystery of Numbers-try this
Choose and number consisting of five digits. Multiply it by 9. Now add the digits in the answer. If the sum is more than 9, add the digits of this sum, and repeat until the sum is less than 10. Your answer will always be 9. Repeat this exercise with a number consisting of six digits. Does the same result hold? :)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Your poems or random thoughts needed :)
Okay all you fellow bloggers.... let's hear it. I am asking for some random thoughts posted here in comments or
some of your recent writing. I can add you as an author after I hear from you in the comments section and publish
the Blog. If you are already an author then what are you waiting for? My summer course is over and I'd love to spend
some time here and share some stories, etc. Thanks! Love and Peace, Jen.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom
You can run as fast as you want to,
you can stop for every pretty face.
The real surprise is no surprise,
the Turtle won the biggest race.
Truth and Intuition.....bring gifts to rejoice,
go it by chance or live it by choice.
Start on a journey that will change you whole life,
look inward, with eyes closed~to master foresight..
Change lessons to harmony, and deception to truth,
you can attain all you search for~that's the fountain of youth!
The effect of knowledge is about to unfold....
the missing link in this puzzle is not seizing your goals.
Look clearly at life and into your own,
understanding the choices that cannot be postponed.
Don't cry over spilt milk, the past or the curves,
your choices just bring you to the place you deserve.
As the road curves in and your purpose is changed,
.....it's to give you the viewpoints from both youth and old age.
You can go off the path, and make mistakes; but you'll pay the price if you do,
should you be wise and not hypnotized, anything in this world can come true.
If you are looking for answers, start from within,
the circle of life needs a point to begin.
Attempts to learn the golden rule,
beyond the well read educated fool.
True colors ~they reflect what you see,
contradictory images that show harmony.
Thoughts are like mirrors ~just slightly bizarre,
and it all comes from wishing each night on a star.
Fantasy is lucid on this trip through the dream,
the path travels inward~building high self-esteem.
Overcoming all images of fear and of strife.
thought creates reality...that's the mystery of life.
Think into being if the gift of this life,
it's so simple, you could miss it~and pay dues all your life.
Look in towards the mirror...focus and behold,
see beyond illusion while removing the blindfold.
Life becomes a circle, all fears you have come true,
you've got to be so careful, it will happen here to you,
Love completes this cirle~paradise or wonderland,
it's written in these words for you:
HOLD THE LIGHT
© 1968 Sommersongs / BMI
And I've seen where I'd like to be
It's a place where your mind is free
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's so bright
I can't describe it but it's right
And easy to find it, Hold the Light.
And I know what I want to do
I can try to enlighten you
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's inside
And will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
It's so hard to hold on, but you can if you try
Don't be mislead by what you've been brought up to do
It's for the better in you, and will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
And I've touched what I want to reach
And it's things I would like to teach
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's inside, and will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light
And will be there, Hold the Light
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light
And will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Attracting your soulmate is a fabulous thing,
it should last to forever, not an overnight fling...
When you finally meet them, like the waves crashing down,
deware of betrayal as the circle comes round.
The path to love and happiness, is really not outside,
it's born from truth and honesty, and not within a lie.
It grows within the feelings, that centers in your heart,
it feeds on trust and loyalty, and does not tear apart.
That place we all search for should be easy to find...
and it’s created from images within our own mind.
Meditate on this vision and reside in that place,
a feeling of comfort ~ Pressure Erased.
Going to detail but beginning from scratch,
embracing the moment, making the catch.
Dreams of the future show what loving can bring,
and it comes from the energy in all living things!
I hope you’re not thinking that all this is bunk,
or that people who believe this all must be drunk.
Poetic justice ~ comes with knowledge and faith,
the secret of living is beyond commonplace!
What you've done with this life is all up to you...
see through illusion and toward a new view.
And when you are ready to gain the insight,
the 'secrets of all things' is revealed in clear light!
Count all your blessings ~ not gold or position,
knowledge is wealth to the mathemagician.
Doubting is trouble and ignorance a curse,
strive for enlightenment ~ not a ride in a hearse.
The simple truths are all inside, leave the past we left behind.
War or Peace is just a choice, spread the word in your own voice.
Awaken to the cosmic mind ~ Liberty in surreal times.
You were born to change the world ~ ...do it positively.
Try to be logical ~ not judge or find fault,
it’s all in the positive and the energy sought.
Compassion and forgiveness is rooted in now,
Love is the healing ...that the mind will endow!
time well spent, thanks Sassy :)
written & designed by Victor Kahn
you can stop for every pretty face.
The real surprise is no surprise,
the Turtle won the biggest race.
Truth and Intuition.....bring gifts to rejoice,
go it by chance or live it by choice.
Start on a journey that will change you whole life,
look inward, with eyes closed~to master foresight..
Change lessons to harmony, and deception to truth,
you can attain all you search for~that's the fountain of youth!
The effect of knowledge is about to unfold....
the missing link in this puzzle is not seizing your goals.
Look clearly at life and into your own,
understanding the choices that cannot be postponed.
Don't cry over spilt milk, the past or the curves,
your choices just bring you to the place you deserve.
As the road curves in and your purpose is changed,
.....it's to give you the viewpoints from both youth and old age.
You can go off the path, and make mistakes; but you'll pay the price if you do,
should you be wise and not hypnotized, anything in this world can come true.
If you are looking for answers, start from within,
the circle of life needs a point to begin.
Attempts to learn the golden rule,
beyond the well read educated fool.
True colors ~they reflect what you see,
contradictory images that show harmony.
Thoughts are like mirrors ~just slightly bizarre,
and it all comes from wishing each night on a star.
Fantasy is lucid on this trip through the dream,
the path travels inward~building high self-esteem.
Overcoming all images of fear and of strife.
thought creates reality...that's the mystery of life.
Think into being if the gift of this life,
it's so simple, you could miss it~and pay dues all your life.
Look in towards the mirror...focus and behold,
see beyond illusion while removing the blindfold.
Life becomes a circle, all fears you have come true,
you've got to be so careful, it will happen here to you,
Love completes this cirle~paradise or wonderland,
it's written in these words for you:
HOLD THE LIGHT
© 1968 Sommersongs / BMI
And I've seen where I'd like to be
It's a place where your mind is free
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's so bright
I can't describe it but it's right
And easy to find it, Hold the Light.
And I know what I want to do
I can try to enlighten you
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's inside
And will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
It's so hard to hold on, but you can if you try
Don't be mislead by what you've been brought up to do
It's for the better in you, and will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
And I've touched what I want to reach
And it's things I would like to teach
If you've seen it, better keep it, don't let go
Hold the Light, it's inside, and will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light
And will be there, Hold the Light
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light
And will be there day or night
We can be somewhere, Hold the Light.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Attracting your soulmate is a fabulous thing,
it should last to forever, not an overnight fling...
When you finally meet them, like the waves crashing down,
deware of betrayal as the circle comes round.
The path to love and happiness, is really not outside,
it's born from truth and honesty, and not within a lie.
It grows within the feelings, that centers in your heart,
it feeds on trust and loyalty, and does not tear apart.
That place we all search for should be easy to find...
and it’s created from images within our own mind.
Meditate on this vision and reside in that place,
a feeling of comfort ~ Pressure Erased.
Going to detail but beginning from scratch,
embracing the moment, making the catch.
Dreams of the future show what loving can bring,
and it comes from the energy in all living things!
I hope you’re not thinking that all this is bunk,
or that people who believe this all must be drunk.
Poetic justice ~ comes with knowledge and faith,
the secret of living is beyond commonplace!
What you've done with this life is all up to you...
see through illusion and toward a new view.
And when you are ready to gain the insight,
the 'secrets of all things' is revealed in clear light!
Count all your blessings ~ not gold or position,
knowledge is wealth to the mathemagician.
Doubting is trouble and ignorance a curse,
strive for enlightenment ~ not a ride in a hearse.
The simple truths are all inside, leave the past we left behind.
War or Peace is just a choice, spread the word in your own voice.
Awaken to the cosmic mind ~ Liberty in surreal times.
You were born to change the world ~ ...do it positively.
Try to be logical ~ not judge or find fault,
it’s all in the positive and the energy sought.
Compassion and forgiveness is rooted in now,
Love is the healing ...that the mind will endow!
time well spent, thanks Sassy :)
written & designed by Victor Kahn
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I started this Blog with this wonderful poem and felt I needed to place it again
Imagine A Woman
author Patricia Lynn Reilly
Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is a woman.
A woman who honors her experiences and tells her stories.
Who refuses to carry the sins of others within her body and life.
Imagine a woman who believes she is good.
A woman who trusts and respects herself.
Who listens to her needs and desires, and meets them
With tenderness and grace.
Imagine a woman who has acknowledged the past's influence on the
present. A woman who has walked through her past.
Who has healed into the present.
Imagine a woman who authors her own life.
A woman who exerts, initiates, and moves on her own behalf.
Who refuses to surrender except to her truest self and to her wisest
voice.
Imagine a woman who names her own gods.
A woman who imagines the divine in her image and likeness.
Who designs her own spirituality and allows it to inform her daily life. Imagine a woman in love with her own body.
A woman who believes her body is enough, just as it is.
Who celebrates her body and its rhythms and cycles as an exquisite
resource.
Imagine a woman who honors the face of the Goddess in her changing face.
A woman who celebrates the accumulation of her years and her wisdom.
Who refuses to use precious energy disguising the changes in her body
And life.
Imagine a woman who values the women in her life.
A woman who sits in circles of women.
Who is reminded of the truth about herself when she forgets.
Imagine yourself as this woman.
:)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Congrats Obama!
Become a supporter now for a new America:
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/nomination?source=20080604_NOM1_NDR_X_L1
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Proud Mom!
Good job Nick! Keep up the good work at school. I've been meaning to place this photo here. Love you! Mom
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Speak Kindly
The Colors of Many
The Words Yours
So Speak Carefully
Others are Listening
Harsh Words
Spoken Untruthful
Senseless Words
Hurt Growth
Destroys New
Welcomes the Old
Kind Words
Speak Truth
Spread and Flourish
Until Gently
They are Delivered
Jen
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