Sharing Natural Pest Control idea

After Maci's great Presentation, I wanted to share a man who has many great ideas for natural pest control.

I have not tried all his ideas, but I would like to, as I think we are overly reliant on chemical solutions.

Enjoy!

Mike Lohre

https://youtu.be/BDJG1T0ZbHA

Journal 6 Maci

Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work is a story founded by Dave Isay. It is a compilation of stories from a variety of individuals who present inspirational and unforgettable stories about working at the jobs they love. The stories are divided into five sections: Dreamers, Generations, Healers, Philosophers, and Groundbreakers. Individuals are classified by the meaning derived within the context of work, not by rank or job type. Focusing on specific chapters from the sections Generations and Healers, there are many things that readers are able to compare and contrast. 

            The section Generations in Callings is named because it deals with family members talking to one another about their occupations, the chapter I chose is Firefighter Dekalb Jr. talking with his son Dekalb Walcott Ⅲ (Callings 55). This story talks about a man who came form a poor family who took an opportunity to improve his life for the better. Dekalb Jr. found his passion in becoming a firefighter and in doing so he was able to be a great role model for his son. Dekalb Walcott Ⅲ grew up wanting to become a firefighter just like his dad, “I was a kid who wanted to grow up and be just like his daddy” (Callings 56), and so he did. Dekalb Ⅲ grew up and became a firefighter and worked side by side with his father. Dekalb Jr. paved a rode for his future family to come and showed that you do not have to follow the same path as your ancestors before you. This story shows the true opportunity given and shown throughout the generations of the Walcott family. 

The section Healers in Callings is named because it encases doctors, nurses, teachers, and others dedicated to helping, the chapter I chose is Ironworker Kerry Davis talking with his coworker Ken Hopper (Callings 121). This chapter introduces two men whose job as maintenance workers of the Golden Gate Bridge also includes preventing suicide attempters from jumping. It shows how your job can have many other duties to it besides what its title suggests. These men whose title suggests they only deal with a bridge are able to point out the signs of someone who’s suicidal and try to talk to them and save them are true hero’s, “Some have even called us Guardians of the Gate…” (Callings 124). This blend of engineering and critical emotional support is a riveting combination and their title as healers fits perfectly. 

            These two chapters in comparison deal with people who have complete passion and commitment to their jobs and the impact they have on others. In Dekalb story, if he were have never to stray from the path, he nor his son would have followed their callings in becoming firefighters and loving their jobs. This compares to if Kerry and Ken would have never found their passion in being Ironworkers, they would not be able to leave their impact on suicide attempters. It is important within the two stories to find the job that makes you happy and within it you are able to help others. 

In contrast the two stories are very diverse. Some people like Dalkb Ⅲ discover their path early on and others found theirs later in life like Kerry and Ken helping suicidal people. Kerry and Ken did not become Ironworkers knowing that their job would include helping and seeing people who jump from the bridge. The story about the firefighters shows the impact on generations and the story about the Ironworkers shows the healing of other people just like the sections of the book suggests. Both stories have powerful meaning but deal with separate people who they impact. 

Callings is a verbal recounting of those who have found ways to integrate their work into all aspects of their lives. These stories demonstrate that work is much more than simply making a living. Chasing dreams and finding inspiration can transform a job into a calling and a higher pursuit and personal gratification can be found in any kind of work. Much of the book talks about pride in work and how shifting perspective will help one to realize the meaning of their work and greater purpose. No matter what the profession, meaning can always be found. Running through Callings are shared threads of honor, integrity, passion, and commitment. These elements bring forth a deeper meaning and a greater satisfaction to every aspect of a person’s life. It is a book of reflection and is dedicated to everyone working to find their passion and to follow their calling. In essence, Callings asks the questions: What is our greater purpose in life? What is our mission here on earth? Why do we work? Where is the meaning in our day to day tasks? This book provides the necessary tools to answer these questions.

Snapshot Four: Travel from Maci

Zoombezi Bays Cyclone water slide

     When I think of a place I traveled to, I think of my first time getting to go to Zoombezi Bay when I was about 9 years old. This place is monumentally important to me because it’s the only memory I have of my entire family (Mom Dad and both sisters) together. We were never very close of a family, and we never went out to a restaurant together let alone traveled anywhere. We were fortunate enough to get tickets to Zoombezi Bay from my moms work, otherwise we would have never went at all. It was a busy day and I remember all of us waiting in line for the Cyclone. It was so hot that day it was almost as if you could catch on fire and the sun was so bright it was blinding but we were all so excited to get on the ride. We could hear the screams of people going down the slide getting louder as we got closer and closer to the top of the ride and the smell of chlorine getting stronger made everyone more anxious. We finally made it to the top and everyone climbed into the raft and I remember everyone smiling and laughing the whole way down. I remember my dad complaining that water went into places he didn’t want it to, and everyone bursted into a laughing frenzy. We all got slushees afterwards and I remember the blueberry slushee being so cold it was like it came from Antarctica and it gave me a brain freeze. The drive home later that evening was peaceful. My sisters, Summer and Mariah, as well as my mother fell asleep and it was just my Dad and I awake the whole way home. I remember the cool sensation of the air conditioner on my sunburnt arms as I listened to my Dad sing quietly to whatever was on the radio. I would do anything to go back to this day full of laughter and having everyone together. We never went anywhere as a family after this. This day gave me what if felt like to actually be a family, even if it was only for a day.

Image of Italy

  I have not traveled enough in my lifetime to develop a full idea of my dream adventure. I guess a place I have always wanted to travel to would have to be Italy. I would love to go their to meet different types of people and to learn about their lifestyles. To figure out how different their lives are from ours. I have always taking a liking to the boot-shaped country, I’m not particularly sure why. When I would see images of Italy I always thought of how much I would love to travel their and walk the streets of Rome. One day i hope I do make it there, and I hope that I meet people and make memories that will last me a lifetime.