Integrity

in·teg·ri·ty

   [in-teg-ri-tee] noun (as taken from Dictionary.com)

adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

I am furious today.  As a college student, it is of utmost importance that all work be completed with integrity and honesty.  I found out today, that in my attempt to help some fellow classmates, one of them stole my work and turned it in as their own.  I am now being reviewed by the Academic Integrity Committee because our projects had portions that were identical.  This is so wrong.  I am beyond angry.  I have worked hard for years to get to where I am and to have an impeccable academic record.  I cannot believe that some idiot would put theirs on the line just for one project.  GET A CLUE PEOPLE!  This is theft, and is beyond intolerable!

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Very Simple Rules

We needed a small number of very simple rules, each with a clear consequence for breaking it but with a provision for repentance by which apologetic children could avoid the consequence or penalty.  

	PEACE:	Or you sit on the "repenting bench" with the other "fighter" until you can say what you did wrong and give the other kid a hug and ask him to forgive you.  - "it takes two to tangle"-
	RESPECT:	Or we'll start over until you get it right and give a respectful answer.  If I ask you to do something and you whine about it or give an excuse, I'll start over and try to ask you very politely but very directly, until I get a respectful answer
	ORDER:	Get your room straight or face the penalty that you cannot go anywhere until you clean it up.
	ASKING:	If you want something you know you should ask for, ask.  If you don’t, the next time you want it, the answer will be NO.  We want to always know where you are, so if you forget to ask, the next time you want to go somewhere the answer will be no.  The same penalty applies to curfew.
	OBEDIENCE:	You can ask why and I will try to tell you, and possibly even reconsider, but only ask why once and then obey.  Remember, someday you will be the parent.

Some of my creations

Birthday present for my fiance.  18x24 inches

My daughter and I painted this for her friend to welcome her back home to Michigan.

A vanity I refurbished for my daughter.  She loves it!

The Chandelier I created for my kitchen.

The Chandelier I created for my dining area.

The Chandelier I refurbished for my daughter's room.  I strung almost 1000 beads for this one, but it is beautiful.

Little Girl

“Little Girl”

Incendio Dea

Words can hurt, they make us cry,

Sometimes words create a lie.

Words can make us feel so blue,

And sometimes words can stick like glue.

Words may turn us inside out,

Or even fill us full of doubt.

And words can turn a sad, sad frown,

Into a smile worn by a clown.

A thousand words can paint a picture,

Vivid, bright and so just right.

Words can make the sun shine too,

Just as they turn a grey sky blue.

Words can make our heart warm with flutters,

And even flow like rain through the gutters.

Sometimes words we share so rare,

A feeling that may show we care.

Words can be the strongest tool,

Even to a little girl.

Our words can do most anything,

But most important,

They let us sing.

Our words tell people who we are,

Even when they’re on a star.

So watch your words and hold them dear,

You never know who just might hear.

Words can be such a powerful thing,

You never know what feeling they’ll bring.