These departing Drs, Nurses, and resources were amazing they treated my father with such kindness. ER was crazy busy. Budgets are tightening everywhere. Please be patient with the new staff.
Thank you !!!
I believe Steely Dan was 40% Jazz / 40% Rock / 20% Blues. Crafted own sound. Who today has athentic jazz crossover. I will go first, Ezra Collective.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒.....𝐈𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟒:
Ellie Gardey writes:
The population of the Amish is projected to surpass the current population of the United States in 215 years if the Amish growth rate, which has held constant for more than 100 years, remains the same.
(Correction, the stated population rate is now accelerating and is at 3.9) NOTE: The Amish population in the U.S. numbers more than 400,000 and is growing rapidly (around 3-4% per year), due to large family size (seven children on average) and a church-member retention rate of approximately 80%.")
Over the past 100 years, the Amish population has doubled every 19.63 years on average, according to data from Elizabethtown College.
Due in part to their opposition to modern birth control and the value they place on fertility, the Amish are one of the fastest growing populations in the world. Amish often use modern medicine and visit doctors, but some are hesitant to do so and prefer natural treatments. One study found that the Amish are less likely to seek medical care and more likely to delay care. The combination of natural fertility (fertility in a population that does not control or limit births) and modern health care results in exponential population growth.
The Amish have Swiss-German-Anabaptist origins and live in communities centered around church and family relationships, and are located across the United States and Canada, with heavy concentrations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. The majority of Amish are descended from about 200 families who immigrated to the United States in the 1700s. They reject much of modern technology in a effort to live in accordance with their interpretation of scripture, and are frequently seen using horse-drawn buggies instead of cars.
On average, the Amish have families larger than the typical American family, which has 1.9 children. Demographers estimate the Amish have an average of 6-7 children per family, according to Amish America. Some more conservative Amish settlements have even higher fertility rates. The Swiss Amish settlement in Adams County, Indiana, has an average of 9 children per family, according to Thomas J. Meyers and Steven M. Nolt’s book “
The population of the Amish has grown at extraordinary rates in the last century. The Amish population in 2018 was estimated to be 324,900, according to Elizabethtown College’s Amish Studies Center. Twenty years ago, the Amish population was 169,442, and twenty years prior to that, the population was 69,653. In 1901, the total Amish population in the United States was 6,300.
“They’re doubling their population about every 21 to 22 years, primarily because they produce large families and the vast majority of daughters and sons remain in the community as adults baptized into the faith, starting their own families and sustaining their religious beliefs and practices,” said Ohio State researcher Joseph Donnermeyer.
It is not possible to project the Amish population in the distant future with absolute certainty, owing to the inevitable power of change. However, population projections based on Amish growth rates sustained for over a century show the power of exponential growth.
The Amish have kept their growth rate for over 100 years, and little evidence shows this growth rate changing. If the Amish continue to grow at their current rate, then they will surpass the current United States population (327.2 million people) in 215 years, provided no other factors impact or change the current growth rate.
In 100 years, 10 million Amish people will live in the United States and Canada if Donnermeyer’s estimates of current growth continue.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡. Young Amish adults must choose whether or not to be baptized following their teenage years, and 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, according to PBS. The Amish retention rate of 85 to 90 percent is significantly larger than the 37 percent retention rate for millennial mainline Protestants, according to the Pew Research Center.
The Amish religion stresses living in separation from the world, so as to avoid being corrupted by its influence. Ordung, the rule of the Amish church, has proscriptions on clothing, electricity, cars and telephones, and must be observed by all members of the community, lest they risk excommunication, or even shunning. For example, the Amish avoid electric power lines as they believe they make them “conformed to the world” and do not keep photographs as they believe photographs only cultivate their vanity.
Even if the Amish continue their rapid growth for only a few more decades, the Amish could impact American society more profoundly in the future as they are projected to hit one million members by 2050. As American society advances technologically, the Amish could be a growing presence that retains the past. Right alongside the rise of artificial intelligence, could be the rise of the Amish, pushing America into a divide between the past and the future.
Someone asked how I resisted porn while reaching my 30th anniversary.
It never really appealed to me. During my late teens and early 20s porn was in magazines, and on videos. I watched parts of a few and was completely turned off. I would literally leave or say I had an early morning. My definition of porn is, is anything that shows sex or is sexually exploitative. If I am not involved I have 0 interest. Some links have pulled me into porn sites, and I just close the browser. It is also my understanding many woman in porn are abused, and I have 0 tolerance, aiding or supporting abusive practices. I do notice beautiful woman, only a moment, then I get back to the matter at hand.
I do like classic, tasteful, nudes of men and women in art. It is Gods creation and beautiful. IMHO Venus di Milo & statue David are works of art.
If you consume porn, you can stop. If you stop, and relapse, you can start again. Digital is addictive, cheap, and easy to access. However, Christ does give us the spirit that can drive change. Sexual desire is natural, in a Godly context it is a blessing.
30 years of marriage has created many memories, is rich gratitude, and full hope for things to come. It also started with idealized intentions.
Then there is a learning curve, at times, Tsunami. We went to Family Life conference on marriage a couple of times and learned a great deal. Life then happens; post stroke support of father-in-law, post fall support of mother-in-law, beautiful son who is on the autictic spectrum. My parents selfishness, fathers Parkinsons, mothers meltdowns over trials. Mix in my job changes. Two careers, raising two children, and running a home.
My wife’s parents trials showed & taught me faith and selfless love. My wife’s parents were always patient and accepting of there trials, and my own hang-ups. Our son graduated college and is now a teacher. He has a heart for God, and teaches every student with care and tenderness. Our daughter took a bit longer, but has always worked, and stayed out of trouble. My wife helps me; unlearn my parents bad habits, without anger, while retaining love. We always loved our simple vacations because the focus was spending time together; at farms, historical sights, beaches, and family friendly attractions. We also made and enjoyed time; church sporting events, volunteering, swim club, and day trips.
We had things in common and interests that bound us together. We look forward to winding down at the end of the day. We are also winding down our careers, and both planning second acts. I learned to show appreciation for the little things. We developed our own; gentle touches, back-rubs, and intimacy. She encouraged my humility, patience, and proper zeal.
A good Christian marraige is a journey is best done with; husband, wife, and holy spirit.
All is well that ends well is a wonderful play on class status vs true nobility. This comedy was more eye opening, less funny. We see early on Bartrum is born of a higher class, but lacks true nobility, common sense, or wisdom. King even mentions the value of character early on. Bartrum spurns Helena who earned choice of husband by saving the King. Bartram is taken in by Parolles’s lies and exaggeration; showing poor discernment and great immaturity. Helina shows intelligence, wisdom, patience, and honor from the start. She cures the King, creates smart plans, and takes prudent risks. She respects her relationship with the king, and the debt he owes, without taking advantage or squandering it. She navigates the culture she is born into, not fighting, running, or collapsing because it is not fair. Saving the king, choosing Bartrum, traveling to Italy, planning the bed trick, and returning to court all required great patience.
Clown was more ironic, than comedic. Mabey the Comedy is how Bartrum obviously did not deserve Helina and how blind he was to her true worth.
Ok I will say it... We need a sequel ! --> "After the Line" set in mid 90s ?
The original was so well structured, written, & performed.
What happended to Zach, Larry, Cassie, Shelia, etc...........
It is possible
Check-out project Gutenberg. It is of infite value because what you learn and enjoy costs 0$ I have read many books including; Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyer, just to name 5.
Bowlby talks about attachment theory. Child bonding to +++ Mom, and Dad, will affect our life's conditioning for anxiety, intimacy, and trust. If the parents are fearful, or absent in some capacity, it will manifest with the children.
This is not AN END just a burden we must bare and consider as we navigate life.
A $10,000 investment in I-Bonds and Vanguard’s money market fund now produces surprisingly similar results over two years for New Jersey investors.
I-Bonds offer inflation protection and federal tax deferral, while Vanguard’s money market fund provides liquidity and competitive yields near 3.5%. After taxes and I-Bond penalties are considered, the difference may only be a few dollars, $50 +/-. Investors expecting higher inflation may prefer I-Bonds, while those wanting flexibility and easier access to cash may favor the money market fund.
When does it make sense to lock-in iBonds
Good things do not have to be expensive to be fun or realize value. What have you found.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a neurologist who is good with essential tremor