Newsletter Date: October 31, HE UZZ 2011 T B

Issue # 3 Volume 3 Joke of the Advocacy in Action: By Mr. James Burney Quarter: In the be- the conferences I attend and meetings is How do you make ginning of because other speakers encourage me a witch scratch? the month not to give up and to let my voice be of August, heard. My message is this: whatever Take away the I, James disability you have in life don‟t let it get itch. Burney, at- in the way of your dreams. Don‟t let tended the your past hinder your future because By: Lori Shapiro ARC conference in Virginia Beach, further down the road there are bigger Virginia, and was one of the speakers and better things along the way… you

on a panel of four from the Our just have to continue the race. Stand up Voices committee. Also attending the for your rights, the rights of others, and conference as speakers for Our Voices fight! Let ALL of our voices be heard as were Lori Shapiro, Dorothy Clark, and one. Kevin Benton. The reason that I at- tended the conference was because I I would like to invite you to send me Inside this issue: wanted to speak about the Buzz news- any questions or stories regarding advo- letter and how people can go about cacy, or this article. Have you had a Advocacy in Action 1 doing their own article for a newslet- success that would be good to share? A Poem About Hope ter. This is important because I want Please feel free to contact me via email Fins, Feathers, and Paws 2 people to know that I have a voice, that you have a voice, and that you can [email protected] , or Worker Bees 3 be able to let your voice be heard. through the Hope House Foundation Healthy Recipe Even though I stood up and spoke to Administrative Office at 625-6161. All About Tim and Tim’s 4 the people I was a little nervous, but Wonderful Girlfriend, Jan S. the most important thing I wanted was My Trip to Disney World 5 to get my message across to the listen- A Poem About Hope: The Benefits of Yoga 6 ing audience, because when I do a By Tim Sherman This is What I Think...A 7 newsletter, or speak in a crowd I want Critique Column Hope is deep down inside, to have the right words for people. Hart to Heart What I experienced was that you don‟t Hope is there for you when you Rock News 8 have to say a whole lot, but just a cou- need it, Annual Fishing Trip 9 ple of words from the heart that you feel the people would greatly appreci- Riding the Tide 10 Hope is having dreams. ate, and will make a difference in eve- ryone‟s lives. The reason I go to all of

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Fins, Feathers, and Paws: By Jeremy Norman

“what in the world?” After bits are supposed to be my roommate was cleaned afraid of cats, not the other up, I had to take my poor way around. Now when- cat and give him a bath. ever the rabbit is out and Luckily no one was hurt. about the cat hides on top Another funny incident that of the tables. If the cat does happened between the cat not hide the rabbit will and the rabbit occurred the sneak up behind him and next time that I tried to get scare him again. Don‟t be the cat used to the rabbit. I discouraged, usually cats put my cat in the living and rabbits make good friends if they are both in- My Cat is Afraid of my room first and then put the door animals, have never Rabbit! rabbit in the living room next to him. I watched been outdoors, and are well One day I had my rabbit out them for a minute while the trained. of his cage and running rabbit and the cat sniffed I have to go for now. This around in the living room. each other. Then the rabbit While this was happening, is Jeremy saying over and jumped toward my cat and my cat was using the liter out. box. All of the sudden, the my cat ran away and skid- rabbit hopped over to sniff ded into the hallway. A few my cat. When the cat saw minutes later I walked back the rabbit he jumped to high into the living room and heaven despite not being out of nowhere the cat done doing number two in jumped into my arms, mak- his liter box. At the time I did not know that the cat got ing me fall backwards. All poop all over the living room I can remember is that I floor. My roommate, Kenny, was able to catch the cat came out his room and asked while we were falling into Fun Fact of the me what all of the racket my rack of CDs and the Quarter: was, but before he could say CDs falling on me and the “racket” he stepped forward cat. After that, I put the rab- Frogs sometimes eat and slipped in the poop and enough fireflies that they fell back words. I giggled bit away and I remember themselves glow. under my breath and thought, thinking to myself that rab- THE BUZZ Page : 3

Worker Bees: By Keisha Turner

Hi, my name is Keisha.

I would like to tell you about my work experience.

I work for Goodwill in Virginia Beach. I do a lot of different things there. When I work as a cashier, I first greet the cus- tomers with “Welcome to Goodwill.” I am working on ring- ing people up and giving them their correct change. I also put clothes on the racks. We have all kinds of clothes, except for doll baby clothes. I put the clothes on the hangers and put them on a rack. I tag the clothes by color, spray them with Febreze, and take them out to the sales floor. From there, I put the clothes where they need to be. When the donation bell rings, I take the newly donated clothes and ask them if they need a receipt. If they want a receipt, I write Goodwill and the store number on it. I tell them to have a nice day and to come back again. The computer room is where the computer, copier, file cabinets, and telephones are located. This is where I work on the computer when I need to and have meetings. I work long hours, but I eat lunch and get to take a break everyday. Luckily, I get along well with my coworkers. I am a very hard worker, and I love my job!

Thanks for choosing me to be in The Buzz!

Healthy Recipe of the Quarter: Tuna-Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: Instructions:

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese- 1– Fill 4-quart Dutch oven about half full with filled tortellini water; heat to boiling. Add tortellini and fro- zen vegetables. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until 1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, cauliflower, tortellini is tender; drain. Rinse with cold wa- and carrots (or any other combination) ter to cool; drain

1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained 2– Place tuna, tortellini and vegetable in large bowl 1/2 cup creamy Parmesan or cucumber salad dressing 3– Add dressing; toss gently until evenly coated with dressing THE BUZZ Page :4

All About Tim and Tim’s Wonderful Girlfriend, Jan S: By Tim Howard ple. I lover her so, so very ing to buy her birthday pre- much. She is the greatest sents at the Dollar Tree this thing that has ever hap- Saturday to give to her on pened to me, she is my in- Sunday. My staff Nicole at spiration. I will keep her the Tranquility House in Vir- in my life forever. I will ginia Beach is going to help never cheat on her or mis- me pick out her gifts. I have a wonderful girl- treat her. Those things will friend named Jan S. who never, ever happen. works with me on We go on dates and eat at Wednesdays at Cox En- places like Wendy‟s, clave, a division of McDonalds‟, and CiCi‟s Chesapeake Service Sys- Pizza. I treat Jan when we tems (CSS). I get to see go out to eat sometimes the pretty shining face of and then sometimes we go my beautiful girlfriend, SAFE Tip of the out dinner too. We go Jan S., every Wednesday Quarter: places like Walmart and from 9 am until 2 pm at Having good self-esteem is the Dollar Tree for me to really important in develop- Cox Enclave. Jan is buy a few things that I ing and keeping good rela- very smart, intelligent, need. tionships. Self-esteem means bright young lady. I love feeling good about yourself, her too pieces. She is This Sunday is her 27th or having strong, positive my shining star, my birthday celebration. I am ideas about who you are! It‟s shnookums. I support going out to eat with her about knowing what you like, what makes you happy, and her at work in order to to the Lynnhaven Mall what makes you sad. Other make sure she is alright. Food Court. Then we are people like to be around peo- going to shop around the Jan and I get along ple who feel good about mall and go to the Dollar themselves. Having positive really, really well. We Tree to buy a few things self-esteem is something we are compatible and we that I need. I am also go- have to work on every day. make a really good cou- THE BUZZ Page 5

My Trip to Disney World: By Dorothy Clark

I went to staff. We got to eat dinner at Safari. The animals got really Disney the restaurant inside the hotel close to the Jeep. I saw an up- world in on our first night there. The side down tree, giraffes, rams, October next day we went to Sea donkeys, sheep, and goats. 2010. I va- World. I got to see the killer While in Animal Kingdom we cationed whales and the dolphins do saw “The Lion King” show. with a tricks. I purchased a cup and We went to a restaurant where travel toy dolphin from there. We got there was a play going on. We group to eat lunch inside of Sea got to go on stage and dance called The Guided Tour, Inc, World. It was a lot of fun. I with the characters from the which we called simply took a picture beside the killer play. I enjoyed myself. Then Guided Tour. They specialize whale tank and it looks like the we went back to the hotel. We in assisting people with dis- killer whale was right behind got to go to the souvenir shop abilities of all kind to go on me. We went back to the room and purchase things we their dream vacation. When I after our visit and put away our wanted. We went out to dinner went to Disney World I trav- things and we went to dinner. afterwards. On the last day Jim eled by train. I met up with one On the third day, we visited took to me back to Magic of the Guided Tour staff on the Magic Kingdom. I met Mickey Kingdom so that I could get train. His name was Jim. My Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto the character‟s autographs in friend Maggie gave me a ride and Goofy. I got to see three my new autograph book I pur- to the train station in Rich- plays, a parade of the Disney chased from the gift shop. mond. My experience on the characters and I saw the seven Then one of the Guided Tour train ride was great. I got to eat dwarfs. I met Beauty and the supervisors treated Jim and I to dinner and breakfast during the Beast. They were really cute. I lunch and we were dropped off ride there. On the train as a took lot of pictures of the dif- at the train station. souvenir for myself, I bought a ferent characters there. I pur- hat that says “Amtrack” (that‟s chased two hats while at I would recommend other peo- the name of the train station). Magic Kingdom. One was a ple to travel with the Guided Goofy hat with his ears and the Tour. I had a really nice time When we arrived at Disney other was a Mickey Mouse hat with them. They helped me World I got really excited be- with Mickey‟s ears. I went to a with my morning and evening cause it was my first time ever Bugs Show that was in 4D. routines. They helped me man- being there. I also got my hotel While watching the show one age my money. I saved a nice room assignment when I ar- of the bugs passed gas in my sum of money for my trip. I rived there. My roommate‟s face. I felt the little cock- didn‟t spend it all so I got to name was Kara. We were very roaches crawl across my back bring some back with me. The friendly towards each other. I while sitting in the chair. I did- Guided Tour staff stayed with also got to purchase a Guided n‟t like that very much. On the us the entire time. They were Tour t-shirt while at the hotel fourth day I went to Animal very friendly to me and I from one of the Guided Tour Kingdom. We went on a Sa- would love to go on another fari. We rode in a Jeep to the trip with the Guided Tour! If you have any comments, opinions, or just want to contribute contact the Hope House Foundation Administrative Offices at 625-6161. THE BUZZ Page 6

The Benefits of Yoga: An Interview with Heather Keane Susan: Hi Heather. Would you mind telling the readers a little bit about yourself?

Heather: No problem. I am 40 years old, and I have been receiving services from HHF for the past 7 years. I live in my own apartment in Virginia Beach with my new husband Bruce. We were married on July 3rd. I work at McDonalds, and I‟m a volunteer at PetSmart for the SPCA.

Susan: How long have you been taking yoga classes?

Heather: I have been taking classes for about 1 ½ years now at the Seatack Recreation Center on Birdneck Road through the City of Virginia Beach Parks and Rec. The classes don‟t cost very much for yoga.

Susan: What made you choose yoga?

Heather: I wanted to do something different. I had already started following a nutrition plan, and I wanted to learn more ways to keep my body in shape. I was doing square dancing, but I wanted to be in even better shape for my wedding.

Susan: Now that your wedding is over, will you continue to attend yoga classes?

Heather: Oh yes! I want to continue to stay healthy. It is lots of fun, it helps me stretch my whole body, and it makes me feel good inside too. I also enjoy taking long walks to the oceanfront from my apartment on the weekends. It feels great to exercise.

Susan: What are your favorite yoga poses?

Heather: I really like the Eagle balance pose and pigeon pose. Sometimes the workout can be tough, but I like to prove to myself Diabetes Tip of the and other people that I can do it. Quarter:

Susan: What advice do you have for people that might be too Always check your blood nervous to give yoga a try? glucose before and after exercise. You might need Heather: Just try it! It‟s just like riding a bike. Try it and you a snack to prevent low will be ok. You will meet some really nice people too! I do think it is best to go with a friend though. It will keep you motivated to blood glucose. go when you are just not sure you can make it. If you have any comments, opinions, or just want to contribute contact the Hope House Foundation Administrative Offices at 625-6161. THE BUZZ Page : 7

This is What I Think… A Critique Column –By Blake Thomas Hi! My name is Blake Thomas and playing video games is what I do. I have a huge collection of all sorts of video games. The game that I purchased most recently is called NASCAR 2011. I play this game on my XBOX 360.

I got this game from Wal-Mart in North Carolina. My granddad took me to purchase this when I went to visit him and my grandma over the weekend. My granddad helped me pick it out.

When I first played the game I was at my grandparent‟s house. I played it on their small TV. I like playing it so much better at my apartment because I have a big screen TV which makes everything on the game look bigger and real.

I give this game two thumbs up. I like this game because it has real NASCARS in it. I like when they crash into the walls and especially when the cars crash into each other. I love to make my car in the game drive really fast. I‟m a really good driver.

When you play the game you get to pick which car you want to drive and you get to pick a real NASCAR driver to play with as your character. Dale Earnhart, Jr. is my favorite driver in the game. He‟s my favorite driver because he is a good driver and he wins a lot of trophies. At the end of the race you get points for how well you do and whether or not you crash your car. You also get trophies and prizes after the races.

One of my favorite parts in the game is when the coaches are talking to you while you‟re racing and they say things like “Easy Cowboy”. I always laugh when I hear them say that.

This is a fun game for people to play because it‟s a sport. I think everyone would enjoy it “…it‟s all in the game Baby!”

Hart to Heart– An Advice Column on Relationships Dear Dr. Hart: With the seasons changing what are some good ideas for inside dates? Lacking Creativity

Dear Lacking Creativity, Some fun ideas for indoor dates include: ice skating, roller skating, visiting museums, the aquarium, hockey or basketball games, art galleries, coffee shops, hosting game nights, bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, or the movies. I hope this helps! If anyone else has any relationship questions, send your letter to The Buzz. Dr. Hart! THE BUZZ Page 8

Rock News: By Justin Brown This year, the summer concert season was full of bands that I like. There was Def Leppard, Heart, Megadeth, Gods- mack, Disturbed, Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Stone Temple Pilots and Brett Michaels.

The first concert of the summer that I saw was Def Leppard and Heart. It was a good start. Heart played some of their older songs like “Barracuda”, “These Dreams” and “What About Love”. They also played some of their newer songs off the “Red Velvet Car” CD. Then Def Leppard came out and did songs like “Pour Some Sugar On Me”, “Love Bites”, and “Foolin„”. As well as some songs off their “Mirror Ball” record.

The second concert was the Rockstar Energy Drink Tour. The headliners were Megadeth, Godsmack, and Disturbed. It was awesome. It was an all day concert with several other bands. They also had people on dirt bikes jumping over ramps as tall as trailers while doing stunts.

Next I went to see Journey, Foreigner, and Night Ranger. Night Ranger started the show early but they were the best band. They played songs like “Sister Christian”, “Don‟t Tell Me You Love Me” and “(You Can Still) Rock In America”. Foreigner was the second band to hit the stage with songs like “Hot Blooded”, “Jukebox Hero” and “I Want To Know What Love Is”. Journey was the last band of the night and they played songs like “Don‟t Stop Be- lievin‟”, “Separate Ways”, and “Open Arms”.

The fourth concert I saw was Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock. Sheryl Crow started the concert with songs like “Soak Up The Sun”, “If It Makes You Happy” and “Everyday Is A Winding Road”. Then Kid Rock sang “American Badass”, “Cowboy” and “Bawitdaba”. Kid Rock had a video of several different celebrities wishing him a happy 40th birthday including Jay Leno, Jon Stewart and Bevis and Butthead. At the end of the concert, Sheryl Crow came back out to sing the duet “Picture” and a couple of other songs with Kid Rock.

The last concert was The American Music Festival where I saw Stone Temple Pilots and Brett Michaels. STP was dreadful. They sang some of their songs but I left before they could finish. But Brett Michaels was good. He sang songs like “Talk Dirty To Me”, “Unskinny Bop” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”. He also sang “Sweet Home Alabama” giving credit and thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd.

All in all, it was a good summer. The best concert out of them all was Kid Rock.

If you have any comments, opinions, or just want to contribute contact the Hope House Foundation Administrative Offices at 625-6161. THE BUZZ Page : 9

Annual Fishing Trip: Contributions from Bill Hearld, George Outlaw, Jessie Smith, and Donald Tinglan

Each year individuals supported by Hope House Foundation have the opportunity to participate in one of two fishing trips hosted by the Great Bridge Fisherman‟s Association. On September 14th, over 60 individuals boarded a boat at the Lynn- haven Fishing Pier and headed out into the Chesapeake Bay for a day filled with fishing, friends, food and fun. Four indi- Bill Hearld holding the blow fish he Donald Tinglan preparing to caught! viduals were interviewed to share cast his reel. their experience fishing and encourage others to get involved in a fun outing to make new con- nections and try a unique outing.

George Outlaw, the winner of the contest for the most fish caught in the afternoon, has enjoyed attending this fishing trip for years. This year he reeled in three fish and as a result won a new hat that he proudly enjoys wearing.

Bill Hearld attended the fishing trip with his neighbor Donald Tinglan and two of his favorite staff. He enjoyed relaxing on the boat, casting his line into the water, and enjoying a fried chicken meal. On one of his casts, he reeled in a blow fish! While he had a great afternoon out on the boat, he really enjoys the trips to the fishing pier and encourages others who may be nerv- ous about going out on a boat to give the pier a try!

George Outlaw holding one of When asked about the fishing trip, Donald Tinglan enjoyed showing his record setting three fish he pictures of himself fishing and out on the water, communicating that the caught. water is one of his favorite places to spend time. Both the excitement and the peacefulness of the water appeal to him.

Jessie Smith attended the fishing trip Jessie Smith, Jeremy Norman, and Lin- with her neighbor Linwood Tatem and wood Tatem eagerly waiting to start boyfriend Jeremy Norman. She stated their fishing adventure. that while she is not an avid fisher she enjoyed spending the afternoon on the water with her friends and watching other people fish. The trip inspired her to plan a fishing trip of her own with her boyfriend!

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Riding the Tide: By Melissa Greene

Melissa Greene‟s take on riding the Tide with her neighbor Nick Wright.

I recently had the opportunity to try out Hampton Roads new transit system, the Norfolk light-rail called the Tide. I thought that the Tide was cool and exciting to ride, with plenty of avail- able seats for me and my staff to sit in.

I will be taking the Tide in the future because it travels 7.4 miles throughout Norfolk and goes by some of my favorite places including MacArthur Mall and the Tides stadium. It is conven- ient to park for free in the designated parking lots and ride for only $1.50 for a one-way-ticket from anywhere along the track running from east downtown Norfolk to Newtown Rd. It only takes about 24 minutes to ride from one end to the other and there are options available to pur- chase weekly or monthly riding passes that may be a better option for folks who are planning on riding the Tide multiple times.

Something that I just found out is that the Tide offers discounted tickets for individuals with disabilities, but you have to go on Wednesdays and fill out an application and have your doctor sign it. Then we can ride for $0.75!!

However, my neighbor Nick went with me and although they had wheelchair accessible seating on the Tide, they were difficult to get to and there weren‟t very many! It was a tight squeeze for Nick to move around on the Tide, especially be- cause there were a lot of people riding the day that we went.

I think others should ride it because it can help them get to where they need to go and save money on gas. I wish that the Tide could reach more places like Virginia Beach and Chesapeake!!

I am looking forward to riding it again!!

The Buzz is looking for contributors. If you are interested in writing a one time feature article or in being a part of our regularly contributing staff writ- ers please contact Erin Freeman at 625-6161 ext 519 or efreeman@hope- house.org. We look forward to reading new and exciting articles.

If you have any comments, opinions, or just want to contribute contact the Hope House Foundation Administrative Offices at 625-6161.