2010 8 Feb

One of the legacies most often lost between generations is the writing of one’s anscestors, whether it be love letters, which are obviously the most sentimental and touching, or things like stories, poems, or anything else that the great great grandparent may have written. I think family history software should definitely allow for the preservation and presentation of such writings. While it may not make sense for family tree software to accomodate written stories, other type of software, such as programs that organize photos and videos, would be good for this. But it would be nifty for a family tree diagram to allow you to see which ancestor had writings and be able to click to open up such stories.

Because I think it would be great for my grandchildren and great grandchildren to know what my son has written as a boy, I am having him write as much as he can, including the story that follows here. This is part one of many.


Gavin sweated as he and his dragon Freeze rode over the tree tops. They were headed to Gavin’s master’s house. His master was the great wizard and this was his second visit. The wizard was probably the most feared man in the kingdom. Or most feared beast no one knew if he was man or beast. The wizard was one of the most powerful kinds, a shape shifter. The wizard became interested in Gavin when he saw how powerful Gavin and his dragon were. One night Gavin and Freeze were hunting in the forest. Freeze was still a young dragon, about two years old. They were rabbit hunting for Gavin’s family. They were chasing after a rabbit one night when they lost track of it. They heard howling and a horrible ripping nose.

They found the rabbit ripped apart at the base of a tree. They realized that they had gone into the forbidden part of the forest where werewolves lurked. They heard howling and realized it was time to get out of here. Gavin and Freeze scurried forward to where there was nothing in the way for Freeze to take off when a werewolf pounced onto Freeze. Freeze was about six feet long and two and a half feet tall on four legs. He is a fearsome dragon for his age but was taken by surprise when the werewolf pounced on him. Freeze roared as the werewolf dug his claws into Freeze’s leg. Freeze roared again as he speared the werewolf with his tail. Gavin had to think fast because the rest of pack would be herein seconds and they were no match for them.

Gavin hollered for Freeze to hop into a tall elm when the rest of the pack came. Three more werewolves attacked Freeze and one lunged at Gavin. Gavin ducked out of the way just in time. Freeze whined as two werewolves bit into his back.

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Bach flower remedies are very different from the classical medicines. Actually, they are not the medicines, at least like those that refer to the traditional medicine. They are just the herbal essences taken with drinks or food. In fact they don’t heal any physical illness. Their properties are different. Although the abilities of plants to heal the physical illnesses are well known to followers of both traditional and complementary medical concept, they are not used in the Bach essences. These remedies are intended to heal the soul, not the body. They eliminate negative emotional states and make the person feel calm and harmony. Dr. Bach thought that this was the only right way to the recovery. According to him physical symptoms of the disease should not be cured as they are only the consequence of the illness. The good doctor must cure the reason instead of the result.
At first sight Dr. Bach’s concept seems to be the same to the homeopathic one. It is not really so. He offered to heal the emotions so that the person could heal himself. Homeopathic remedies refer both to the body and the soul. They are also natural and free of toxic components but have wider action and can provoke the definite side effects unlike Bach essences. Nevertheless, they have something in common: the practionners of homeopathy and Bach remedies advise to stop taking the remedies when the necessary result is obtained. It doesn’t mean that you can overdose the Bach remedies. The further treatment won’t bring any effect.
Bach remedies are made from flower parts and water. The stock bottles don’t contain any flowers as they are taken out during the second stage of preparation process. The spring water saves the healing properties of the plants and protects them so that the person could use it. Usually the essence is preserved with alcohol in order to make the shelf life longer. However, there are alcohol free essences for little children and those who cannot stand taking the alcohol. No other components are included and that’s why the essences are safe. Everyone is free to try their action. They have no contra-indications. The normal dosage is four drops four times per day. The remedy can be diluted in hot drinks or food. There are also other ways to take it. As the remedies don’t contain flower parts they will be harmless and helpful even for those who suffer from flower allergy.
Bach essences can help in special life situations: they are good for pregnant women, during breast-feeding etc. There are even special remedies for pets and plants. Every creature suffering from the negative states of mind can be healed with Bach flower remedies. Feel free to take the remedies with any other treatment. They don’t interfere in the action of other remedies.
Bach flowers might show you the way to happiness.

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