Framingham Mass. prominent in my book Secrets of the Heart Madlyn Fafard

It was time to write a book after years of dreaming that someday, I would in fact be a college professor, and an author.  It never came to be, but now all of a sudden, one book came to me, as I learned and dreamed of the worlds we can not see.  It is a helpful look at how to handle life, and death, for those that are in despair.

It makes a great Christmas present for someone who grew up in the late 40's early 50's, a look at small town life, the emotions of war, and how children were affected are all there.  Then with the grown up view of life and death, one find's hope in what is yet to come.

My second book is on it's way, again, it will be a glimpse into the unseen world, pocketed wtih miracles, premonition and re-incarnation.

Billie Holiday - East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)

Travel back in time with one of the great female blues singers.  Etta and Ella join Billie in my battle of the Ladies of Blues, today...scroll down to hear the other two.

Etta James / At Last

bringing back the very best of Etta James, I was sitting in Christophers in Nantucket, when the music captivated me. I was stunned that I had not known of this song when she recorded it, I wrote it down and ordered it, as soon as I could. I think it is her best recording, ever. Listen to my battle of the blues today, scroll down for Ella and up for Billie.

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald They can't take that away from me

today is battle of the Ladies of Blues!
My favorite voice, Ella, sweet wonderful tone, great scat, so listen to my Ladies. Louis Armstrong voice and horn is a counter point for Ella's sweet voice. scroll up to hear Billie Holliday and Etta James.  I posted one of her Christmas albums here for remembrance.

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 Hopkinton starting new townhomes, 2 are sold, 2 remain from $299,990, just off Rt 495, close to Rt 9, Rt 135, good commuter location.  Milford , just off Rt 495 we have 4 new townhomes under construction.

Uxbridge, single family on condominium land, and Holden single family on condominium land, new styles
from $199,990 in Uxbridge, low $200,000's  and Holden, low $200,000's.

Bellingham , new single family from the low $300,000's up, acre size lots

Marlboro, new single family fromt he $400,000's up just off Rt 495, near Hudson line, schools, skating rink and malls.

Marlboro, dead end street, walk into Sudbury, just off Rt 20, choose from styles and lots call for pricing

Holliston, wonderful lot selection in gorgeous neighborhood, just off Rt 126, near Ashland, Sherborn line, close to Rt 9 , just off Rt 126, near Rt 16., call for prices and lot selection

Natick, only a few lots remain, plus 2 homes under construction ready for your selections, from the $900's to million plus.  Near hospital, Dover Sherborn town lines, close to Rt 135, 16 and Rt 9

Bed Bug protection!

Protection is the best advice, once you get them in the house, it is terrible.  Only 120 degree steam heat kills them, so professional help is needed, and they can be any where , in your rugs, furniture, behind pictures etc.
The advice on line is to cover mattress and box sping with hypo allergenic covers with zippers and cover your pillows with the same material.  Also if you go in a hotel room, keep your clothes on hangars away from the bed and furniture, and put your luggage in the laundry bag to prevent bugs from getting in the luggage... maybe best to bring hanging bags that crunch down to fit in the laundry bags...

Before you buy, measure the width of your mattress, most covers are 12 inches in width, many of the new matttresses are wider than that.   So, get the measurements and order the correct size on line for all your needs..

Day after Thanksgiving , new tastes, yummy breakfast.

this can be cut in 1/2 serving 2 people or cut 1/4's serving four people with fruit , blackberries, strawberries, bluebrries... and use the new high protein flour from King Arthur, it is heavenly light.

ingredients
2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk, pinch of ground nutmeg, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar , lemon juice

Preheat 425 degree oven
lightly beat eggs, add flour, milk and nutmeg, lightly beat til blended, but still slightly lumpy.

Melt the butter in an oven proof skillet, and when very hot but not brown pour in the pancake batter

bake in oven until pancake billows and becomes golden brown on the edges.

quickly remove the pan and sift the sugar over the pancake, return to oven for 1-2 minutes

sprinkle with lemon juice and serve

Scerets of the Heart

One of my fan letters follows, please be sure you do not read it as an autobiography or you will be confused by the events.  It is the story of Meggie a small town American girl, like many of you, who dreams and envisions the events of the past, as she lies dying, even wandering into the scene of another life in her visions.

Dear Madlyn,


We had no idea what your book would hold But we find it fun and

reflective. Every night I try to read a chapter or so to Deborah and we

think back to our childhoods. We are up to chapter four now and I like the

long gone references to things of Framingham and the area, the first dates

and the night time cellar door entrances guarded by your Mom. The sad loss

of your Dad to smoking and Aunt Mary dancing in the kitchen. The hurricane

of "38" I think, not "39", and the stormed removal of a threatening tree,

the fear you felt as you pressed your nose to the glass during the furry.

The 50's and the guys dressed in T shirts and jeans, and the girls is

petticoats and dresses. The town hot rodders and the cars. Thanks good

stuff, we feel as though we are living a small part of your life.

Extra sensory perception, The Etheric Double by A.E. Powell

This book came to my attention a number of years ago, when I was learning about Annie Besant and the Theosophical Society.  Through using extra sensory perception, many  discovered the etheric double.  Not everyone can see this phenomena, and it  is not easy to tell why.  There are some people you can work with who will readily see it when instructed on how to do it.  There is a machine now invented by the Russians that can see the aura, which is different.  The etheric double is visible in a vapor like form, standing next to the human being, in outline.


My book, Secrets of the Heart,Madlyn Fafard, draws you into the unseen world, with extra sensory perception, miracles, re-incarnation, and eternal love.   Meggie the character in the book, hears the song, "Garden in the Rain", in her head, as she begins her journey into the teenage world and the beginning of her long life, tinged with all the events that anyone could want if they desired to see into the unknown world. Little does Meggie know the miracles that will frame her life, or that a long lost love will be eternal.

King Arthur Flour have fun over holidays baking at home

Wow, do I love King Arthur flour, I just noticed an ad on my blog, with a big delicious cupcake.  I love to bake, always have, so I started getting orders from this company.

The baked buttermilk donuts are wonderful .  I ordered two baking pans, and a couple of prepared mixes for donuts.  Then , the lemon ginger scones, yummy!

Try it if you like to bake, you will love the products.  I just got a new bread machine from them, and it makes the loaf sideways, which I prefer.  It is easier to get out of the baking pan, also.

Don't forget to sprinkle in your baking some flaxseed or add a little flaxsee meal to your flour....

Book clubs my book a good choice, Secrets of the Heart Madlyn Fafard

If you want me to attend your book club meeting after you have read the book, I will be happy to do it on line, if we can arrange it.  There are so many layers of meaning in the book that it will be interesting to discuss with the author. Thank you for your consideration of my book for your club reading.

A man of Good Will, and common sense, Paul Von Ward

Paul Von Ward


The current U.S. situation weighs heavily on my mind. With our nation's economic difficulties (including the Herculean challenge of avoiding a national bankruptcy), political deadlocks at many levels, and questions about the integrity of major institutions, I believe everyone, regardless of profession or job, should apply some intelle...ct and social skills to the solutions.



Many of you know me for my interdisciplinary, historical/scientific/spiritual books and articles over the past 15 years. But only some know about my first book (Dismantling the Pyramid: Government by the People — now out of print) and have asked if it's still relevant. Its roots lie in my Vietnam-era U.S. Navy service and years in the U.S. Foreign Service and in Washington (A PDF version is available from the book orders page at the link below)



I have just written an abbreviated story of how that book came about and why many of its conclusions are still relevant today. I include the personal part of the story not because I'm proud of it (in fact, I failed to use for the common good many of the opportunities I had), but because I believe all of us gain insights along the way that can be useful later on. Go to my website blog link below for the rest of the story.....See More

http://www.vonward.com/paulsblog.html>

www.vonward.com

One of world's rarest collector cars

1938 Horch 853 Special Roadster One of the rarest cars in the world, only 3 in existence.

Sam cooke - Only sixteen

She was only 16....need I say more...?? Life doors begin to open and the journey begins

Heartsick, depressed, know some very ill person?

"Secrets of the Heart,"explores the deep heartsick moments of life, but it is one of the most uplifting books you can read when you are down and deep.  Think of the new science as you read it,  think about the miracles, the premonition, the eternal love. 

Maybe they are all true? Help somone that is struggling with life, by giving them this book to read.  It is a struggle to overcome the hardships of life, but Meggie did it, and won in the end.

Earl Bostic - Flamingo played at fabulous Storyland jazz club Boston

Earl Bostic and magical Storyland, a jazz club where Meggie (Secrets of the Heart) went to dance to the wonderful saxophone led band, come with Meggie, back to the 50's and into the sadness and joy of a full life, that brings hope to everyone in the end.

Billy May - Perfidia - (Audiofoto).wmv

Gotcha!  Try and find the albums!  If you have one in your collection as I do you are lucky.  Remember the Totem Pole, at Norumbega Park, Newton.....we teens had it all in the 50's if you lived in the Boston area!

The Guess Who - Clap For The Wolfman (1974) Tribute to: "Wolfman Jack"

It's a dark night here in New England at 6:02 pm and time for the Wolfman, back to the 50's with the King of the Midnight hour....great music...entertained us from his radio station... Imagine you can still buy RECORDS....

Stephane Grapelli - As time goes by (Casablanca)

It is not fair to just dream with Django, and not mention Stephane, they are like the cake and the icing!  We all fell in love with this song,  tears came to our eyes, as the story played out before us.  Surprise, I just saw Teresa Brewer with Stephane, I will check it out and post it, if I like it.. Oh oh,.can't find it anywhere, should have listened then...

Django Reinhardt - J'attendrai Swing 1939

One has to listen to this gorgeous music over and over again, thru time and place.  It travels through the stars with us, out into forever and back.  Love it!