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Nipping Biting

Posted on August 29th, 2006 in Sarah | No Comments »

A friend called me today because her angelic soon-to-be two year old was suddenly misbehaving.

“Daughter? What daughter? No… my daughter doesn’t bite. We can’t be talking about the same person here…”

You see, I, too, have a little biter in this age range. His nickname is “Micah Destroyer” because, while gleefully laughing, he can literally tear a room apart in a matter of moments. His favorite pastimes include putting non-food items in the microwave and hitting buttons until they begin to cook, as well as sneaking into the pantry and emptying the water cooler (while saying “DRINK!”). Sometimes he’ll combine the two activities by starting the microwave and then retreating to the pantry. One never knows what they will find when things have been “just a little too quiet.”

Here are some thoughts on toddlers’ tendency to bite - I hope they stir some ideas and offer encouragement to those parenting biters

Understanding the problem:
First, hurting others isn’t acceptable even if there’s a reason behind why they’re doing it. This is the time in their life when toddlers are testing boundaries and are learning what they can and cannot do. As parents, our goal is to teach them the right way to handle their frustration. Just keep reminding yourself: “They are learning and it’s going to take some time.”

While bearing this in mind, working to understand why a toddler bites and identifying the triggers help parents to prevent the biting from occuring. Read the rest of this entry »

Quick Dinner: Ham, Broccoli and Cheese in Phyllo

Posted on August 26th, 2006 in Recipes | No Comments »

Today I asked my grandma “What can I do with leftover ham besides adding it to maccaroni and cheese?” She suggested putting it in phyllo cups and adding broccoli and sauce.

In the freezer, I had sheets of dough rather than the tart shells. Below is what I came up with. There were no leftovers.

Recipe & Instructions:

Phyllo pastry sheet, rolled out (this would probably also work with stromboli dough)

Sprinkle cooked cubed ham and steamed broccoli bits down the middle of the rolled out dough

Mix just enough milk with a can of Broccoli and Cheese Soup to get rid of the globbiness and pour it over the ham and broccoli.

Fold in the sides, flip over onto a baking sheet and tuck the ends underneath.

Bake 400 degrees for about 20 mins or until golden brown

Great served with a side of applesauce.



				
		
			
			
				Advice When Facing Spiritual Abuse
				Posted on August 25th, 2006 in Church |   No Comments »
			

			
				Almost a year ago, Tom highlighted an excellent blog post from the Wittenberg Gate called “Controlling Personalities in the Church”.
This month, WG featured an excellent post from  Rev. Reed DePace, PCA, entitled “Advice When Facing Spiritual Abuse” regarding the  difficult task of confronting others - and what to do if that person is in a position of authority over you.
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				Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch…
				Posted on August 24th, 2006 in Family News,  Sarah |   No Comments »
			

			
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<p>We are working on homeschooling. This is our first “official” year. Thomas is five and Tabitha is four. Although formal education isn’t required for their ages, they both seem to be ready to learn.</p>
<p>Our curriculum consists of :</p>
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<li>Reading a chapter from the Bible each day (this always proves to be interesting - yesterday’s chapter was on the rape of Dinah.. after reading the chapter through, I explained in the review that Dinah didn’t want to get married, but Shechem stole her and made her marry him and that made her and her dad and her brothers very angry…)</li>
<li>Saxon Math 2 (plus math helps like flashcards and speed drills)</li>
<li>Handwriting</li>
<li>Kids reading aloud - usually library books (I try to get books in sets of themes, fiction and non-fiction… a recent theme set on nutrition, for example, also included Gregory the Terrible Eater and Bernstein Bears’ “Junk Food”)
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<li>We use daddy’s travel to as an excuse to look up places where he has visited or plans to visit</li>
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<p>Also, the kids were in swimming lessons earlier this year and we may put them in swimming or another sport when things settle down a bit (heh… like after baby #5 gets here.)</p>
<p>Thomas and Tabitha are reading pretty well. Tabitha likes to write a little more than Thomas does. Lately, she has been getting a pencil and paper to respond to my questions instead of saying the answer aloud. She sounds words out phonetically. Here’s an example of a chat she had with Tom (and yes, she is typing this by herself):</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/23/down-to-kyoto" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Down to Kyoto">Down to Kyoto</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 23rd, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/travel" title="View all posts in Travel" rel="category tag">Travel</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/23/down-to-kyoto#comments" title="Comment on Down to Kyoto">1 Comment »</a></h3>
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				<p><a href="/wp/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=10552"><img src="/gallery/d/10676-2/IMG_2684.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="IMG_2684.jpg" title="IMG_2684.jpg" class="g2image_float_left" /></a>After two wonderful days in Kyoto, Japan, we finally made it back to Tokyo… back to my laptop so I can write about it.</p>
<p>When I first traveled to Tokyo, I expected to see a country out of an <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000041/">Akira Kurosawa</a> film.  Maybe it was too much to expect to see samurai walking the streets, but I was hoping for more culture and history.  While I can’t say I was disappointed with Tokyo, it was evident that the city was trying to win the title of most modern city in the world.  If Japan had a “living culture”, it wasn’t going to be found in Tokyo.</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/19/kid-quotes-aug-19" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Kid Quotes - Aug. 19">Kid Quotes - Aug. 19</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 19th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/general" title="View all posts in General" rel="category tag">General</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/19/kid-quotes-aug-19#respond" title="Comment on Kid Quotes - Aug. 19">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>Tabitha : “Aiden, you’re a <em>domino!</em>”</p>
<p>Aiden: “No I’m NOT!”</p>
<p>Tabitha: “Yes you are - you always fall down!”</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Tabitha: “I know <em>everything.</em>”</p>
<p>Thomas: “Do you know where God came from?”</p>
<p>Tabitha: “no….”</p>
<p>Thomas “Then you don’t know everything.”</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/16/a-bloody-nuisance" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to A Bloody Nuisance">A Bloody Nuisance</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 16th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/general" title="View all posts in General" rel="category tag">General</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/16/a-bloody-nuisance#respond" title="Comment on A Bloody Nuisance">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>Found on the Internets with no attribution…</p>
<p>The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent bombings and Security threats and have raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.”</p>
<p>Londoners have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to a “Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was during the great fire of 1666.</p>
<p>Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its error alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Surrender” and “Collaborate.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France’s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.</p>
<p>It’s not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”</p>
<p>The Germans also increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbor” and “Lose.”</p>
<p>Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.</p>
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				<h3>Posted on August 11th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/church" title="View all posts in Church" rel="category tag">Church</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/11/awkward-motions#respond" title="Comment on Awkward Motions">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>I was recently made aware of a recent motion by the Evangel Presbytery (PCA) regarding this whole Federal Vision thing going on in Reformed Churches right now.  While I haven’t received this first hand, this is the entirety of the motion as far as I know:</p>
<blockquote><p>Evangel Presbytery declares that the doctrines of the “New Perspective on Paul,” “Auburn Avenue Theology / Federal Vision,” and the teachings of Norman Shepherd, N. T. Wright, and Douglas Wilson which foster these positions; to be outside the bounds of acceptable theological doctrine for Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders in Evangel Presbytery and are not to be believed or taught within the churches of this Presbytery; and each Teaching and Ruling Elder be charged with equipping the members of their churches to stand against these doctrines.</p></blockquote>
<p>Now, <a href="http://www.dougwils.com/index.asp?Action=Anchor&CategoryID=1&BlogID=2651">Doug Wilson</a> and <a href="http://web.mac.com/jeffmeyers/iWeb/My%20Pages/Cacoethes%20Scribendi%20II/43FBFB06-F25B-4503-B48D-D09CE05F1854.html">others</a> have already commented on the imprecision of the motion.  I’ve even written a few posts (<a href="http://http://groups.yahoo.com/group/presbyterians-xca/message/2509">1</a>, <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/presbyterians-xca/message/2511">2</a>, <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/presbyterians-xca/message/2521">3</a>) on the subject on others lists.</p>
<p>But what really bothers me beyond the imprecision is the implications of the motion, and the expectations and attitudes of the men who passed it.</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/07/whispers-and-false-accusations" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Whispers and False Accusations">Whispers and False Accusations</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 7th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/general" title="View all posts in General" rel="category tag">General</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/07/whispers-and-false-accusations#respond" title="Comment on Whispers and False Accusations">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>“Besides, since it is not at all fitting for us to be upset every time our doing well brings bad reports to our ears, so it is only those who are troubled by their own guilt who show themselves unduly credulous by listening to whispers and false accusations” (Calvin, Concerning Scandals, p. 90). [quoted in <a href="http://www.dougwils.com/index.asp?Action=Anchor&CategoryID=1&BlogID=2642">Blog and Mablog</a>]</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/07/cuban-cigars-in-japan" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Cuban Cigars in Japan?">Cuban Cigars in Japan?</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 7th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/cigars" title="View all posts in Cigars" rel="category tag">Cigars</a>,  <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/travel" title="View all posts in Travel" rel="category tag">Travel</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/07/cuban-cigars-in-japan#respond" title="Comment on Cuban Cigars in Japan?">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>In <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=tokyo,+japan&ie=UTF8&ll=35.675243,139.737564&spn=0.005778,0.013561&om=1">Akasaka-Mitsuke</a>, right down the street from the New Otani hotel, is an area where there are many small, expensive restaurants.  Since it’s not far from the Japanese Diet (their seat of representative government), many Japanese politicians take their guests to the area for some classy wining and dining.</p>
<p>On one of my first evenings in the area, I noticed a cigar bar with a walk-in humidor in the front.  My eyes lit up as I saw the boxes and boxes of Cohibas, Montecristo, and Romeo y Julietas lined up on shelfs along the wall.  It was a cigar lovers heaven.</p>
<p>So, my coworkers and I got into a big debate as to the legality of bringing back Cuban cigars into the United States.  We all knew that you couldn’t buy them in the U.S., but could you purchase them and bring them back from Japan?  After doing the research on the <a href="http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/cuba.shtml">U.S. Treasure website</a> (they’re in charge of the embargo), we discovered that you may not bring cigars back from Japan, Canada, Spain, or any other country where Cuban cigars are sold.  The only country you can bring them back from is Cuba, and good luck finding a flight there.</p>
<p>But, what amazed me in my research is that it’s illegal for an American to purchase a Cuban cigar, even outside the country!  There are very few crimes in the U.S. that, while legal in the host country, are illegal for United States citizens.  But right there in black and white is the ruling that the U.S. embargo against Cuba is binding to U.S. citizens anywhere they may be in the world.</p>
<blockquote><p>The question is often asked whether United States citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States may legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and alcohol products, in a third country for personal use outside the United States. The answer is no. The Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing, or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions with respect to any merchandise outside the United States if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or (3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus, in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown in Cuba.</p></blockquote>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/06/google-earth-on-ubuntu" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Google Earth on Ubuntu">Google Earth on Ubuntu</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 6th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/tom" title="View all posts in Tom" rel="category tag">Tom</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/06/google-earth-on-ubuntu#respond" title="Comment on Google Earth on Ubuntu">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p><a href="/wp/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=10547"><img src="/gallery/d/10548-4/GoogleEarth.png?g2_GALLERYSID=601ac206dcd083f6204810f5d7f0b246" width="150" height="120" alt="GoogleEarth" title="GoogleEarth" class="g2image_float_left" /></a>YES!!! Google has released a version of <a href="http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html">Google Earth for Linux</a>, and it’s currently running on my desktop.  So far, it has all the features from the Windows version.  Just one less reason to cling to that Windows box.  Thanks Google!!!</p>
<p>BTW, that is a picture of Mt. Fuji.  As it’s scheduled right now, Lord willing, I’m planning to see the sunrise from the top of the mountain on August 30, 2006.</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/non-christian-cynicism" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Non-Christian Cynicism">Non-Christian Cynicism</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 5th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/general" title="View all posts in General" rel="category tag">General</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/non-christian-cynicism#respond" title="Comment on Non-Christian Cynicism">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>One afterthought on my <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/on-cynicism-and-humor/">last post</a>.  My friend that I mentioned in the last post commented that cynical humor is often the bailiwick of modern <em>non-Christian</em> humorists.  While non-Christian cynical humorists agree with me that people (at least Republicans) are inherently sinful, their ability to laugh at the sin comes from their <a href="http://www.webster.com/dictionary/nihilism">nihilism</a>.  They can laugh because the end of their life comes to nothing, so there’s nothing to do to fix the problem.  All you can do is laugh and cry.  It explains why many comedians are in therapy for depression.</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/on-cynicism-and-humor" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to On Cynicism and Humor">On Cynicism and Humor</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 5th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/articles" title="View all posts in Articles" rel="category tag">Articles</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/on-cynicism-and-humor#comments" title="Comment on On Cynicism and Humor">1 Comment »</a></h3>
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				<p>I had a conversation with a friend recently about my propensity towards cynical humor.  If there is one thing I tend to be introspective about myself, it’s how my humor expresses itself.  Anyone who knows anything about me knows that in every situation I face, I tend to find the funny side of it.  I’m the guy who laughs at funerals and giggles at my children’s births.  Most of all, I poke fun at people who take themselves and life too seriously.</p>
<p>Now, any personality type can lend itself to sinful extremes.  People who are serious all the time can find themselves unable to find a Sabbath rest, while those who are always melancholy over their their sinful state may be unable to find joy in Christ.  Those who are angry about the injustices in the world oftentimes can’t enjoy a summer day.</p>
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				<h2><a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/seeker-insensitive" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Seeker (In)Sensitive">Seeker (In)Sensitive</a></h2>
				<h3>Posted on August 5th, 2006 in <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/category/church" title="View all posts in Church" rel="category tag">Church</a> |   <a href="http://www.glamdring.org/wp/archives/2006/08/05/seeker-insensitive#respond" title="Comment on Seeker (In)Sensitive">No Comments »</a></h3>
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				<p>Look… I understand all the critiques that a lot of Reformed folk have with the <a href="http://www.hillsong.com/">“seeker sensitive” churches</a>.  Sure, we can all tell those churches by their worship theater and entertainment extravaganza.  The services are dynamic, the hair is <a href="http://www.hillsong.com/maximised/bin/view.pl?sitename=maximised&page=bobbie">peroxided</a>, the teeth are <a href="http://www.athomewhitening.com/">whitened</a>, and the worship team is speaking in the tongues of angels (or something).</p>
<p>However, methinks many Reformed folk have responded to this “sensitivity”, by saying that all focus on the perceptions or needs of the unbeliever is bad practice.  In other words, they’re preaching is seeker insensitive.</p>
<p>The church in America is full of full-time seekers.  They’re the people who “still haven’t found what they’re looking for”, for a long time.  If the Church is the body of Christ, they are the parasites… receiving without any intent to give back.  They contribute to the life of the church as much as Roger Ebert contributes to the film industry.  The modern church has conformed their worship services to entertain these critics, and they deserve whatever condemnation we heap on them.</p>
<p>But for all those transients, there are people in the world who really are hurting, and who really are seekers.  Despite the abuses of those who claim to being “seeker sensitive”, we need to truly be sensitive to real seekers, and the problems they really are facing in life.  You’ll know them when you see them, but you need to look to find them.</p>
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