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Comment on The Hazards of a Hug (or When Bear Hugs Get a Little Hairy) by blueridgebluecollargirl

blueridgebluecollargirl — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:54:42 +0000

Hi, Julie. I’m so sorry that you had this happen. I remember so well how much it hurt. I never did go to a chiropractor, but I’ve heard of many folks who got immediate relief from their pain after visiting a chiropractor. I’m not really sure how the chiropractor works their magic, but I guess it must involve some sort of manipulation. And, as I’ve mentioned in earlier comments, I think most people experience complete healing with time. With me, it was a gradual thing. It became less and less painful over time. I will say that I do still experience flare-ups from time to time, but ibuprofen is very helpful with that.

Best wishes for quick healing—God bless you.

Beth

Comment on The Hazards of a Hug (or When Bear Hugs Get a Little Hairy) by Julie

Julie — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:07:56 +0000

Last night, my 15 year old Grandson hugged me tightly when my arms were at my sides and both of us heard the pop….pain immediately following! Was scared that a rib had broken, but didn’t want to upset him more. My question to you, is did it need to be put back in place, either by your chiropractor or yourself to stop the uncomfortableness?

Comment on A Grand Day Out by Sweetflutterbys3

Sweetflutterbys3 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:24:52 +0000

I’ve always wanted to visit there and now I feel like I have! Thanks for the photos

Comment on A Grand Day Out by birdsandbenjamin

birdsandbenjamin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:06:21 +0000

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Comment on A Grand Day Out by Debi Kelly Van Cleave

Debi Kelly Van Cleave — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:25:33 +0000

Like Benjamin, I didn’t know those were really called “knees.” Very cool. Loved the way you described it–”like a congregation.” Because what better to worship than nature, right? And on that note, I agree with what Jeff said. I’m more impressed by the greenery outside. By the way, there is a lot of bamboo around here for some reason. Maybe because it’s wet. Bamboo is very renewable and we should be happy to see people growing it. You can make flooring and furniture that is very hard and it grows right back unlike what happens when we destroy an old oak tree.

Comment on Grateful Praise #2: The Star–My Christmas Story (and A Love Story, of Sorts) by Ginger

Ginger — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:36:58 +0000

Thank you for sharing. True and real. And lovely.

Comment on A Grand Day Out by Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:41:14 +0000

George W. Vanderbilt, son of William H. Vanderbilt and grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, received $1 million from his grandfather when Cornelius died in 1877 and another $1 million from his father when he turned 21. Upon his father’s death in 1885, G.W. received $5 million, as well as the income from a $5 million trust fund. At the age of 27, he started building the mansion that became known as the Biltmore Estate. For perspective, $7 million in 1885 is worth approximately $182 million today … And a 4% yield from a $5 million trust fund in 1885 is worth $5.2 million per year in today’s dollars.

It is a shame that visitors don’t ask more questions about where the money to build this “house” came from.

I visited the John J. Hill mansion in Minneapolis years ago – it is very similar to the Biltmore, I imagine. I’ve never had the desire to visit the Biltmore. Like you, I’d much rather contemplate the wonders of nature instead. If only more people stood in awe of Nature instead of the excesses of capitalism.

Comment on A Grand Day Out by Jayne

Jayne — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:12:56 +0000

Like you, we enjoyed the grounds and the greenhouse more than the main house. It’s almost too much to take in it’s so grand and ginormous! Glad you all had such a wonderful time there!

Comment on A Grand Day Out by Ana

Ana — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:41:37 +0000

I think you have a wealth that no money can attain… you heart.