Luca Bartolini posted: "Abbandono di rifiuti: l'Amministrazione si munisce di ulteriori telecamere per contrastare il degrado nei punti critici della città. Alla luce dei ripetuti abbandoni di rifiuti fuori dai cassonetti delle Isole Ecologiche di Base di Villa Inferno, sono " GiornalediCervia.com
Abbandono di rifiuti: l'Amministrazione si munisce di ulteriori telecamere per contrastare il degrado nei punti critici della città.
Alla luce dei ripetuti abbandoni di rifiuti fuori dai cassonetti delle Isole Ecologiche di Base di Villa Inferno, sono state installate le fototrappole in due punti del quartiere, via Cervara e via Molinella. In queste settimane sono infatti pervenute in Comune numerose segnalazioni da parte del Consiglio di zona e di cittadini, che denunciano il fenomeno.
Le fototrappole hanno lo scopo di filmare condotte scorrette e sanzionare i responsabili. Si tratta di uno strumento di dissuasione, che intende anche sostenere i comportamenti corretti, evidenziando condotte che si discostano da quelle di tanti cittadini onesti, rispettosi delle regole e che tengono alla cura e al decoro della città. L'abbandono incontrollato dei rifiuti su aree pubbliche, oltre a creare un danno significativo al decoro cittadino, determina anche un notevole impegno economico per gli interventi straordinari di rimozione dei rifiuti.
Realities posted: " Boy, we worked our butts off in therapy yesterday. We rescued the child stuck in a post physically violent situation that was emotionally violent in so many ways. And the child was SO glad to be rescued. She held onto me and ... kind of *melted* into me." Journey With DID
Boy, we worked our butts off in therapy yesterday. We rescued the child stuck in a post physically violent situation that was emotionally violent in so many ways. And the child was SO glad to be rescued. She held onto me and ... kind of *melted* into me. At night while I lay in bed, I could still feel her tiny arms tightly around my neck. Yes, it was an almost physical sensation, even though it all happened inside my head.
But connected to that situation and this child we rescued, was another child. She was sitting up in the highest room of my grandmother's house, all alone. We found her a while ago. For decades I could always feel and see myself walking up the stairs covered in red carpet that led to the attic. And we eventually just continued walking up those steps in therapy and found her. It's another "aftermath" memory. She was sitting there in total isolation after a violent event, hiding and hugging her knees. Alone. Utterly and totally alone. The loneliness inside of her was absolute. But the house was in the quiet morning hours, the first light already streaming in from the slanted windows - and in that house slept several people: My grandparents, my great-grandmother, one or two uncles. But none of these people were helpful. None of these people would EVER come to her rescue. She was alone, thrown back on herself completely.
She is me. I was completely alone. No one helped me, no one protected me. I was only told "one does not talk about these things" while all the evidence was erased and a hush went over the house where so much violence happened on a daily basis.
But this child is not me at the same time. She is separate and has no intention of trusting me right now. While the other child melted into me, this one stayed distrustful.
We had to figure something out first. Her loneliness was filling every fiber of her being. And yet she was still loyal to the great-grandmother. So we talked to her, my therapist and I. We told her the great-grandmother was not well, in fact, she was severely ill. Inside of my Omi - my great-grandmother - things were split apart and separated but while our psyche was also split and separated hers was filled with a foreign, alien energy that made her dangerous. So while Omi could be loving and kind and sweet, she was also severely broken and not to be trusted.
This child looked at me with her distrustful eyes and didn't quite know what to make of me. In the end I simply asked her if this place was where she wanted to stay, or whether she'd like to leave and her first question was, "But where would I go?"
We gave her a room in our inner house with a window showing the inner goings-on of our system. She sits there, on a bed, with one of those lamps that reflect the light like a sea of stars on the ceiling, gently turning in a circle. And there she is, and I talk to her now, asking her how she likes our present life, showing her the beauty in it, showing her the humor and the love and the freedom.
I will continue talking to her and I will continue gently confronting her with our current life and hoping she'll come around.
Let's be very clear here: this girl's experience of utter loneliness and her experience of not being protected is the reason why we can't let anyone really touch us, can't let anyone close. She was so profoundly disappointed by people who should have cared for her, loved her and cherished her, by people who should have protected her, that she doesn't trust anyone anymore. Not even us.
So I do not only show her our outer life, I also show her our inside life and how we are all working together to build a more beautiful and stable life for ourselves, together, as a family should.
MSM posted: " Margot Starbuck Snacks, sodas and sand dunes are just a few ways to make teen group dating a wholly enjoyable experience this summer "We had so much fun!" I raved to my mom, though I still smelled like coconut suntan lotion after our teen g" McGregor Family Ministries
Snacks, sodas and sand dunes are just a few ways to make teen group dating a wholly enjoyable experience this summer
"We had so much fun!" I raved to my mom, though I still smelled like coconut suntan lotion after our teen group date.
That morning, my friends and I had packed PB&J sandwiches, icy cold sodas and way too many Cheetos for a day at the beach. It was summer break and, with our parents' permission, six of us—three guys (one of them being my boyfriend) and three girls—had driven to the nearby shore of Lake Michigan. We spent the day playing Frisbee, swimming in freezing cold water, running up and down sand dunes, and becoming weirdly competitive during a beach Boggle tournament.
"And in the car on the way home," I rattled on, "we made up our own words to show tunes. It was a blast!"
A month earlier, we all had gone to prom together as a group, and I was pretty sure we had more fun than any couples who went on their own (even if I did look like a cake in my puffy, pink prom dress). Despite the one-on-one dating relationships I was seeing on TV and in movies, my very best dating memories are when my boyfriend and I spent time with our crew of girl and guy friends from our church youth group.
Why group date as teens?
Have your friends whispered that a guy friend might like you? Do you have your eye on someone special? Spending time doing fun activities in a group, rather than just as a couple, might be a win for you this summer. Group dating gives you the opportunity to learn more about a guy you like as you hang out with him in a safe and fun environment, without the awkward pressure of being alone on a date.
This summer, if you find yourself liking a certain guy, consider getting to know him in a group setting. Like my summer fun in high school, it might be a group you know from church. Or maybe you and your sibling each decide to invite friends for a movie night in your backyard. Or maybe you and a friend from a different school can each invite guys and girls over for a Scrabble night. (OK, my friends and I were word nerds. It's out there.) Rather than silently pining away all summer for that cute guy you were too scared to speak to in math class, create some great experiences that include him so you can get to know him better.
Consider these ideas for teen group dates:
Play outdoors
Plan a day at the beach or park, or take a hike together. Encourage everyone to bring their favorite sweet or salty snack to share with the group.
Enjoy entertainment
Check out the entertainment possibilities near you. Whether your favorite Christian band is coming to town or you hit the local amusement park, plan to enjoy entertainment together.
Practice a random act of kindness
Ask if your elderly neighbor's lawn needs to be cut. Or help your parents by taking your younger siblings to a roller skating rink. Concoct a creative way to care for others, and then invite your peers to join the fun.
Exercise creativity
Organize a creative group activity that is easy and low-key. Gather some art supplies, and visit a local nature preserve for a painting session. Or maybe an afternoon of tie-dyeing is more your style. The key is to keep it creative and fun.
Tools for success
If you and your friends decide to do group dating this summer, here are three tools to set you up for relational success:
Transparency
Let your parents know who is going, what's happening, when it's happening and where it's happening. If you notice anything you'd be hesitant to tell your parents about, that's a red flag, so be transparent.
Community
It all happens as a group. Spend time in community with others. One of the benefits of group dating, especially if you're with a youth group, is that you can see how a guy relates to his and your friends, and you'll also see what his relationship with God is like. That's really valuable intel!
Discovery
Seize the opportunity to discover who a guy really is. One of the risks of "traditional" dating, with endless hours alone, is that the temptation of physical intimacy is strong. When that happens, you're no longer learning and discovering who he is and vice versa. In a group setting, it's easier to get to know more about him. Then, you can better decide if this is a relationship you want to pursue.
This summer, group dating could be the best opportunity for you to get to know someone special. And it is absolutely a big win for having fun with friends. If group dating is OK with your parents and is cool with you, enjoy !
