FORSYTH NOTES April 15, 2010

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A Wee Bit of Scottish Humor

One winter morning a Glasgow couple was listening to the radio over breakfast.

They hear the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today.

You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snow plows can get through." Norman's wife goes out and moves her car.

A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snow plows can get through." Norman's wife goes out and moves her car again.

The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says "We are expecting 12 To 14 inches of snow today. You must park...... "

Then the electric power goes out. Norman's wife is very upset, and with a worried look on her face she says, "Honey, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snow plows can get through?"

With the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married exhibit, Norman says......

“Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time?”

Flowers of the Forest John Forsythe – Death of An Icon John Forsythe , the debonair actor whose matinee-idol looks, confident charm and mellifluous voice helped make him the star of three hit television series, died on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the age of 92, at his home in Santa Ynez, Calif. John Forsythe (1918 – 2010), was born John Lincoln Freund, on January 29, 1918, in Penns Grove, New Jersey. He was the eldest son of Sam and Blanche Freund. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York where his father worked as a stockbroker businessman at Wall Street. At the age of sixteen, John Forsythe graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and began at the University of North Carolina. At the age of nineteen in 1936, John got a job as the announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

John became an actor at his father’s request. In this process, he met a beautiful young actress named Parker McCormick (December 1918 – July 1980). The couple got married in 1939 and had a son named Dall, (born 1943), but John and Parker soon divorced.

John changed his name to Forsythe after people kept mispronouncing his original last name. He took on the name of Forsythe from his mother’s side of his family. From that time on, he was billed as John Forsythe. He appeared in regional plays before making his Broadway debut as Private Cootes in Vickie (1942). The following year, he moved to Hollywood, where he landed supporting roles in the action features Northern Pursuit and Destination Tokyo . While struggling to find suitable film parts, John studied at the famed Actors Studio, graduating with the school's first commencement class in 1947.

In 1950, John’s big break came when he replaced Henry Fonda on Broadway in the title role of Mister Roberts . He continued to make his mark as an actor in such films as Alfred Hitchcock's The Trouble with Harry (1955) and the romantic drama The Ambassador’s Daughter (1956).

John became nationally known in the late 1950s as the playboy lawyer, Bentley Gregg, in the acclaimed TV series Bachelor Father (1957). After six successful seasons, the series was cancelled in 1962, at which time he concentrated on film projects. He headlined the campy drama Kitten with a Whip (1964) with Ann-Margret, as well as the highly anticipated film adaptation of Truman Capote's book In Cold Blood (1967). In 1969, he reunited with Hitchcock in the spy film Topaz .

During the early 1970s, John was featured in a succession of mediocre made-for-TV movies, including Murder Once Removed (1971) and Terror on the 40th Floor (1974). In 1976, producer Aaron Spelling cast him as the voice of Charlie Townsend in the widely popular TV series Charlie’s Angels , which starred Farrah Fawcett, Cheryl Ladd, and Jaclyn Smith. While working on Charlie’s Angels , he continued to appear in television movies, including The Feather and Father Gang (1977), With This Ring (1978), and . . . And Justice For All (1979). Under the recommendation of Spelling, John landed the part of debonair businessman Blake Carrington in the long-running primetime drama Dynasty (1981-89). Throughout the 1980s, Dynasty --as well as John’s patriarchal character-- became a significant icon with the American public. He won back-to-back Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series in 1982 and 1983. In 1985, he became a spokesperson for the successful men's cologne line Carrington.

Most recently, John Forsythe reprised his role as the enigmatic Charlie in the feature film Charlie's Angels (2000), which starred Drew Barrymore, Lucy Lui, and Cameron Diaz.

John married actress Julie Warren in 1943. The couple had two daughters before Warren’s death in 1994. In 2002, at age 84, he married businesswoman Nicole Carter in a small, private ceremony.

Rosslyn Chapel – the 12 great mysteries From Scotland TV.com

Many of us have enjoyed Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons . The famous chapel – star of the Da Vinci Code – has revealed yet another secret, but no more answers.

Riddles in stone: What does the chapel hide?

Rosslyn Chapel has presented another mystery as builders discovered a 600-year-old bee hive built into the stones. The 15th Century Midlothian chapel is undergoing a £13million preservation exercise at the moment.

The hive said to be "unprecedented" was found during dismantling of a rooftop pinnacle.

The bees entered the hive through a hole in a carved flower crafted by the chapel's master stone masons.

Malcolm Mitchell, of Page Park Architects, said: "What you find at Rosslyn is there are so many irregularities and nuances in the stone work and it's as if the stone masons are teasing us from the past.

"These hives were never intended to be a source of honey."

No one really knows why the chapel had built-in bee hives but the insects have been sacred going back to Egyptian times.

MORE THAN JUST A CHURCH • Bones discovery another puzzle • VIDEO Virtual tour of the chapel • The magic powers of honey

Rosslyn Chapel, just outside Edinburgh, has been a holy place for centuries. Its name means either “point of a waterfall” or “ancient knowledge down the line” depending on who you ask.

Other mysteries of the chapel include:

Is Rosslyn Chapel the resting place of the Holy Grail? Dan Brown’s book Da Vinci Code suggests that the ultimate of all holy icons is hidden in the church. The Holy Grail was possibly one of the things carried by the Knights Templar when they fled France for Scotland.

Was Rosslyn the final resting place for a hunted order of medieval warrior monks? Work on the chapel began in 1446 and was overseen by Sir William St. Clair, the third and last St Clair Prince of Orkney. An account written in 1700 refers to various builders and masons as coming from "other regions" and "foreign kingdoms", with France as a good bet. Contrary to popular belief Sir William was neither a Knight Templar nor Freemason. The Chapel was built more than 100 years after the official dissolution of the Templar order and more than 200 years before the beginnings of Freemasonry. There is no proven link between St Clair and the Knights Templar although their official headquarters is nearby in the village of Temple.

What lies behind the famous Prentice Pillar? The popular myth has it that the master mason who intended to carve the centrepiece pillar went to Rome. On his return, he found his apprentice had completed the work in magnificent style. He was so furious he killed the apprentice, hence the name of the pillar. However, it’s more likey it was carved by a tradesman from a firm of stonemasons called Prentys and Sutton.

Who is the leering green man engraved more than 120 times in the chapel? Carvings of a bearded green man appear in many religious settings in much of the world, but few have as many as Rosslyn. There are many theories about who the green man was. Some say it was either John the Baptist or Hercules. He is depicted as a Robin Hood-type figure, sometimes alternatively named Jack-in-the-green or Jack-in- the-Tree. He also may have been Celtic fertility god or a tree spirit.

Who is the man with the gash on his head? Rumour suggests that he might be the smited apprentice of pillar fame. However, he could also be Freemasonry’s legendary figure, Hiram Abiff, the martyred architect of King Solomon’s Temple. Academic symbologists say it could just as easily express a classic archetype of sacrifice and rebirth. What is the chapel’s link with Freemasons? Apparently Sir William St Clair claimed patronage of the masons – a link passed and strengthened through the generations and evidenced in two seventeenth century charters. In 1736, Sir William Sinclair became the first Scottish Grand Master at the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh. By the 1690s, the bond between the Sinclairs and the masons was commented in a celebrated letter.

What do the 213 mysterious cube carvings mean? The mystical symbols carved into the stone ceiling of the chapel have confused historians for generations. But recently music scientists who believe they are part of a musical notation system are making efforts to decode the signs. The series of lines and dots are thought to represent shapes created by sand on a musical instrument during the vibrations caused by sound.

Is the heart of Robert Bruce there? Probably not. The face of Robert the Bruce is carved into the easternmost part of the Church. He looks pretty squished-in despite his importance in history and the fact was related to the St Claire family. However, his body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey.

Is there another secret vault no one knows about? A painting of a Templar Knight standing in front of the Prentice Pillar was recently discovered in a private collection. It became a talking point when someone spotted a staircase which seems to lead down behind the rear wall of the chapel. It does not exist in real life.

What is the Holy Grail? The Holy Grail is a sacred object figuring in literature and Christian traditions. It is either a dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and said to possess miraculous powers. It was also said to be used to gather his blood when he was taken down from the cross. Variously it has also been said to be documents about Christ’s bloodline, his mummified head or, if you believe Dan Brown, his descendants.

What’s hidden in the vaults? Mythology suggests that the Sinclair family hid ancient Templar and Masonic artifacts and documents in the vaults. This may include the Holy Grail. During a modern day excavation of an underground vault, workmen were prevented from reaching a large chamber by a massive wall. It is also suggested the bodies of some of the Knights lie inside. Traditionally male members of the St Clair family were buried there without coffins in their full knightly regalia. A non-invasive seismic survey in the 1980s, did reveal metal objects contained within the vaults, but proposals for further scans met a chorus of opposition in 2003 and no further investigation seems likely to take place in the near future.

What’s the meaning of carvings of American plants that predate Columbus’ discovery of America? Exotic plants featured in the chapel’s carving include maize and aloe vera. One theory is that some of the masons who carved the chapel were descended from Vikings who may have landed in America before Columbus but another says simply that they were added later.

Celtic Thunder – A Great New Singing Sensation

During the PBS subscription drive in Albuquerque, we were smitten by a relatively new singing group. Celtic Thunder is a singing group composed of five male soloists who perform both solo and ensemble numbers, and in their latest album were joined by their guitarist Neil Byrne in a few songs. Celtic Thunder debuted in August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin, Ireland. They are accompanied by the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the direction of Phil Coulter, the musical director of the group.

Since the group's formation, Celtic Thunder has released four albums: Celtic Thunder, Act Two, Take Me Home, It's Entertainment as well as three live performances on DVD entitled Celtic Thunder: The Show , Take Me Home, and It's Entertainment! In December 2009 Billboard magazine named Celtic Thunder Top World Album Artist. Their first three albums also placed in the Top 10 for World Albums.

Celtic Thunder is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from a soloist to an ensemble focus. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.

The members of Celtic Thunder are (in alphabetical order of family name):

Paul Michael Byrom (born April 11, 1979) is from Dublin, Ireland. In addition to Celtic Thunder, he has also performed at major sporting events in Ireland and abroad, including singing at the All Ireland Finals in Dublin's Croke Park and at Heinz Field for a Pittsburgh Steelers game in the USA. He has also performed for Ireland's President, Mary McAleese, and for Emperor Akihito of Japan. Paul has released two albums: Velvet and I'll Be Home For Christmas.

George Donaldson (born February 1, 1968), the oldest member of the group, is a well-known balladeer, guitarist and flautist from Glasgow, Scotland. At Scotland's Celtic Park, Donaldson played to 65,000 fans at the opening match of the 2000-2001 season.

Keith R. Harkin, (born June 10, 1986), is from Derry, Northern Ireland. He plays the guitar and has written one of the songs for Celtic Thunder: "Lauren and I". In 2008, a new solo album by Keith was rumoured to be in the working stages but has not yet been released as of mid 2009. Keith enjoys surfing and has written a song called Chasing Dreams that articulates his love for it. Keith has now recorded more original songs apart from Celtic Thunder, some titles include: Vanity, Don't Lose the Feeling, and What I Like. Ryan John Kelly (born November 6, 1978) is from The Moy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He holds two degrees from the Queen's University Belfast, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and also a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting, qualifying Ryan to be a chartered accountant.

Damian Joseph McGinty, Jr. (born September 9, 1992) is the youngest member of the group and is from Derry, Northern Ireland. He recorded the first Celtic Thunder album when he was fourteen years old.

If Celtic Thunder is appearing near you, I strongly recommend their show. They do music from the 40’s through the 90’s, with a sprinkling of Celtic tunes. Their stage shows are dramatic and highly enjoyable. Learn more about Celtic thunder and listen to their stirring music at http://www.celticthunder.ie/ .

Devotional

Three Trees on a Hill Author Unknown

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty."

Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens cross the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull."

Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me."

After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, "This looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter," and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.

At the second tree the woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.

When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree, so I'll take this one", and he cut it down.

When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.

The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end.

The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in the dark.

The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams. Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and he stood and said, "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.

Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.

The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.

The Bard’s Corner

Allan Cunningham was born at Keir, near Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire, and first worked as a stone mason's apprentice. His father was a neighbor of Robert Burns at Ellisland, and Allan with his brother James visited James Hogg, the "Ettrick shepherd", who became a friend to both. Cunninghams other brothers were the naval surgeon Peter Miller Cunningham (1789–1864) and the poet, Thomas Mounsey Cunningham (1776–1834). Cunningham was apprenticed to a stonemason, but gave his leisure to reading and writing imitations of old Scottish ballads. Cunningham contributed some songs to Roche's Literary Recreations in 1807, and in 1809 he collected old ballads for Robert Hartley Cromek's Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song; he sent in, however, poems of his own, which the editor inserted, even though he may have suspected their real authorship. It gained for him the friendship of Walter Scott and Hogg.

In 1810 Cunningham went to London, where he worked as a parliamentary reporter and journalist till 1814, when he became clerk of the works in the studio of the sculptor, Francis Chantrey, a post he kept until Chantrey's death in 1841. Cunningham meanwhile continued to write, three novels, a life of Sir D. Wilkie, and Lives of Eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, besides many songs. His prose is often spoiled by its misplaced and too ambitious rhetoric; his verse also is ornate, and both are full of mannerisms, Some of his songs, however, hold a high place among British lyrics. A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea is one of the best British sea-songs, although written by a landsman; and many other of Cunningham's songs became popular. He also brought out an edition of Robert Burns' Works. There seems to be more than a touch of symbolism in this poem by Allan Cunningham (1784-1842) about the thistle (of Scotland) which has grown aboon (above) the rose (of England).

The Thistle's Grown Aboon the Rose

Full white the Bourbon lily blows, And fairer haughty England's rose. Nor shall unsung the symbol smile, Green Ireland, of thy lovely isle. In Scotland grows a warlike flower, Too rough to bloom in lady's bower; His crest. when high the soldier bears, And spurs his courser on the spears. O there it blossoms - there it blows The thistle's grown aboon the rose.

Bright like a steadfast star it smiles Aboon the battle's burning files; The mirkest cloud, the darkest night, Shall ne'er make dim that beauteous light: And the best blood that warms my vein Shall flow ere it shall catch a stain. Far has it shone on fields of fame, From matchless Bruce till dauntless Graeme, From swarthy Spain to Siber's snows; The thistle's grown aboon the rose.

What conquered ay. what nobly spared, What firm endured, and greatly dared? What reddened Egypt's burning sand? What vanquished on Corunna's strand? What pipe on green Maida blew shrill? What dyed in blood Barossa hill? Bade France's dearest life-blood rue Dark Soignies and dread Waterloo? That spirit which no terror knows; The thistle's grown aboon the rose.

I vow - and let men mete the grass For his red grave who dares say less Men kinder at the festive board, Men braver with the spear and sword, Men higher famed for truth - more strong In virtue, sovereign sense, and song, Or maids more fair, or wives more true, Than Scotland's, ne'er trode down the dew. Round flies the song - the flagon flows, The thistle's grown aboon the rose.

Nuggets of Wisdom

Our Clan Forsyth philosopher Jim “JD” Forsythe sent along these Nuggets of Wisdom for us to ponder. Thanks to JD for his many contributions.

Why do Psychics have to ask, "Whats Your Name"?

Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?'

“Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Ronald Reagan

"How fortunate for governments that the people they govern don't think." Adolph Hitler

"The best argument against Democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." Winston Churchill

Radio Six International

These days many live radio shows are being broadcast over the Internet and Radio Six International from Glasgow is one of them. They broadcast a range of programs with a wide selection here of music from Scotland. For the entire program schedule, see www.radiosix.com . Have a taste of Scottish radio on the Internet.

Scotland on TV

A great new website is now available to all of us who are proud of our Scottish ancestry, and wish to learn more about Scotland. Take a look at this new web site called Scotland on TV . You can watch short television shows about Scotland – past and present – right on your computer. This is a growing site so there will be more programs each week. Take a stroll through Scotland on TV. I have to say that his is a favorite of mine, and I suspect it will be a favorite of yours also. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter with the latest shows.

Family Resource Sources On Line

You can go to the Brigham Young University web site http://www.lib.byu.edu/ and do searches of over 5000 books which the Family History Library has put online. By going directly to the BYU web site to view the images, you are now able to do full-text searches on each book, and on every digitized book in the collection. To find the digitized images, go to the web site of the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU at http://www.lib.byu.edu/ on their home page, and follow the links “Find Other Materials/Electronic/On Line Collections at BYU”. Click on the “Text Collections” tab and select the “Family History Archive” from the list of collections that are displayed. (Direct link: http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/ ) You can use the “Search All” feature with the "Search Full Text” box checked. The “Advanced Search” will allow very high- powered searches that will allow certain phrases to be searched for and other words to be used to exclude potential hits.

Clan Forsyth Items For Sale

Cherylene Rosenvall has a few items left from the stock that was made in 2009 for Clan Forsyth that she wants to sell at reduced prices before she has new items printed for 2010.

If anyone is interested please email Cherylene at: [email protected] . She will still take orders for custom items as well. Also with the new USPS shipping flat rate boxes Cherylene can get the shipping costs down from what they used to be. She estimates shipping will be $5.00 for 1-2 items and $7.50 for 3+. Larger orders requiring the larger prepaid boxes from USPS might be more. Just ask her and she will get the correct prices for you for shipping.

If any of you State Reps are interested in buying the professional decals from Cherylene, you can contact her to get the prices. If you want to have some shirts or other items made up to sell at your local games it will be possible for you to do so. You will need to have a professional with a heat press adhere to the items for you.

Here is what is left of the 2009 Apparel:

T-shirts: $15.00 each

White T-shirts: Adult 3XLarge, Adult Small

Women’s Cut T-shirts: Adult Medium, Small

Black T-shirts: Adult Small

Gray T-Shirts: Adult Medium, Small

Blue/Grey T-Shirt: Adult Medium

Turquoise Blue Women's Cut T-shirts: Adult Large, Medium

Buttercup Yellow Women's Cut T-shirts: Adult Small

Lt. Green Women's Cut T-Shirts: Adult Large, Medium, Small

Lime Green Women's Cut T-Shirts: Adult Small

Aprons: $10.00 Each

4 Kakhi/Tan

Bags $7.50 Each

Denim Blue, Chocolate Brown, Kakhi, Black with Turquoise Handles

If any of these items interests you please let Cherylene know. Cherylene is our very own President Dale Forsyth Sandusky’s daughter. Therefore, this is your opportunity to secure these great Forsyth items from a trusted source at a reasonable price.

Speaking of President Dale, we still have Clan Forsyth Society Lapel Pins available. The price is only $8.00 each, and they are immediately available. Show your Forsyth pride. Get yours today! (Order Form below.)

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Forsyth Message Board

Wayne A. Forsyth, Clan Forsyth Ohio State Representative, hosts a Forsyth Message Board where you can share information with other Forsyths; post photos and Genealogy information; meet with other Forsyth(e)s from around the world; leave links to other web sites of interest; help others find missing links and long lost relatives. By posting messages and information to this site you can help make this site a success, both for you and others. To join the discussion, simply go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/Clan_Forsyth/start . This is a great opportunity to share Forsyth information with your cousins.

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What’s In A Name

There are many variations of the Forsyth Name. Some of the following may be alternate spellings of the Forsyth name: de Forsyth; de Fronsac; Farcet; Faresyth; Farsieth; Farsyth; Fawsyde; Fearsithe; Fersight; Fersite; Fersith; Fersy; Fersyth; Foirside; Forcet; Forcett; Forcitt; Forcyth; Foresaith; Foreside; Foresight; Foresith; Foresyde; Foresyth; Foresythe; Forsaith; Forsate; Forsath; Forsayeth; Forsayth; Forsaythe; Forscythe; Forseith; Forseth; Forsett; Forsey; Forseyth; Forside; Forsit; Forsite; Forsith; Forsithe; Forsitht; Forsitt; Forsiyth; Forsize; Forsycht; Forsyeth; Forsyth; Forsythe; Forsythes; Forsyths; Forsytht; Fronsac; Fursett; MacForsyth; and Sytes. Contact your local Clan Forsyth Representative or President Dale Forsyth Sandusky to determine if you qualify for membership in Clan Forsyth Society. If you know anyone who bears the Forsyth name, or any one of the many variations, or who is married to a Forsyth, or who is descended from a Forsyth, please encourage him or her to contact their local Clan Forsyth Representative or President Dale Forsyth Sandusky for additional information and a Clan Forsyth Society Membership Application. We welcome our cousins from around the world.

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A Puzzle for You

Waterfall is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher which was first printed in October, 1961. It shows an apparent paradox where water from the base of a waterfall appears to run uphill before reaching the top of the waterfall.

Closing

Many people add greetings or blessings at the end of their e-mails (and snail mail). Here is a traditional Celtic Blessing for you:

May you have - Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire

Jim Forsythe

Clan Forsyth Society of the USA James H. Forsythe Rocky Mountain Regional Director New Mexico State Representative

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