The Vibe April 2011

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Susan Thomas remembers her first day volunteering in a prison. She says, “A shudder went through me the first time the door slammed shut behind me, and I was left alone to walk the hallways to meet the women inmates. I was scared.”

Susan, who is a resident of Black Horse Ranch, is part of the outreach program, Celebrate Recovery Inside, which goes into prisons to help women and men overcome their past experiences and find ways to change their lives once their prison sentence is over. “You know we live in a nice bubble in Cypress, and it’s not until you go and meet women, who suffer addictions, who have lost their children through the legal system, and who feel powerless that you realize any of our own problems are so tiny compared to what they are facing,” Susan shared. “But,” she continued, “It is me, who has gained so much from these ladies. Going and sharing takes you out of yourself and allows you to see things so differently.”

For almost two years Susan has been making the trip twice a month, either to The Carol Young Medical Facility, in Texas City, where the women are recovering from health issues or surgery, or The Henly Unit in Dayton. Her journey to a prison volunteer began a few years ago when her own life circumstances felt like she was walking a prison in the free world. She was introduced to Celebrate Recovery, to work on her own recovery, and that was where the seed was planted to begin helping other women who were hurting. She soon became certified to work in area prisons with women and her journey began.

A common thread that is woven in each of these women is a hurt, habit or hang-up in their life and a desire to break free from it. “Many of the women are in for drug related issues,” said Susan. “If they have children, they have either lost custody of them, are fighting for custody, or haven’t seen them in a long time. Some feel like they can’t go on, that the world is against them. They just need someone to talk with, cry with and to put hope in. I refuse to do nothing, I choose to do something.”

As Susan became acquainted with the ladies she learned that there was more help they needed. “When they leave prison they have so little. They are unable to find jobs because they have a record, no clothes, no shoes or toiletries. I have slowly started Amanda’s Attic, named after my daughter, to collect

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items these ladies are in desperate need of. A lot of these women try to get accepted into halfway homes, look for work right away and these items just make that road to their new life a lot easier.”

She has also volunteered at a program called B.A.M.B.I, Baby And Mother Bonding Initiative. This program allows incarcerated women, who have short sentences and have given birth, a chance to keep their newborns with them so that the mother/child bonding experience isn’t broken.

“This has been a huge spiritual walk for me,” she said. “God is the only one who could have gotten me to this place, I would have never walked here on my own accord. This has been the most wonderful gift, the chance to help others and by helping other, I have found that I am the one who has received the biggest blessing.”

High recidivism, hurting families, frustration and anger, all rooted in crime, can easily discourage any volunteers in prison ministry. Susan takes the challenge in stride. She has found that helping the women overcome a battered past and to see a better future will make this world a better place for all of us.

If you would like to donate women’s clothing/ baby clothes and items/ know of job opportunities or want to find out more about prison ministry/Celebrate Recovery, feel free to email Susan at [email protected].

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Aftercare * Place the pot in full sun and water regularly, especially during the summer. * Add a liquid feed to your watering can once a week to give plants a boost during the growing season.

By autumn, annual herbs such as basil and coriander will run out of steam and can be discarded, but it’s a good time to plant new woody herbs such as rosemary. Perennial herbs such as mint, thyme, oregano or chives will die back, but will regrow in the spring. Five herbs to try * Thyme ‘Silver Poesie’ - tastes as good as ordinary thyme but has pretty silver bordered leaves * Curry plant - silver grey leaves and yellow flowers, smells strongly of curry * Curled leaf parsley - If you want a stronger flavour, try the flat leaved variety * Mint - it’s best in pots so it doesn’t overrun your whole garden * Basil - try growing together with tomatoes for a summer dish in a pot


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With hawks, crocodiles, armadillos, racing ducks, high-jumping dogs and much more, Nature Fest promises to be one wild adventure. Highlights include The Great American Duck Races, the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club, Birds of Prey, The Crocodile Encounter performances, the Houston Zoo Mobile, the Drum Café and more.

Feeding the crowd will be a caravan of cuisine-themed food trucks, a current craze among Houston foodies. Trucks trekking to Bridgeland will be 3 Cajun Pigs, Bernie’s Burger Bus, Frosted Betty, Fusion Taco, Spork Grill and Papa John’s Pizza.

Admission to Nature Fest is free; however, proceeds from T-shirt sales and a children’s arts and crafts tent benefit the Katy Prairie Conservancy and Habitat for Humanities Northwest Harris County, respectively. For more information, visit http://www.bridgeland.com/events/nature-fest.

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So what’s the big deal about Pineapple? Let me share what I’ve learned about this beautiful, robust, tropical fruit.

First of all, the Pineapple is listed in the top foods available that you can eat without buying Organic. It has one of the lowest residual pesticide loads, making it a safe bet. Secondly, according to Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com, “ Bromelain, the key enzyme in Pineapple, banishes inflammation as effectively as drugs. It reduces swelling, helps against sore throat, treats arthritis and gout, and speeds digestion of proteins. New research is even showing pineapple to be highly effective at cancer prevention and treatment.”

It’s also being touted as offering protection and treatment for macular degeneration...as well as protecting the immune system with powerful antioxidants. The list goes on! All I know is that it’s part of my morning smoothie that I just can’t go without these days. So go...Get your Pineapple on!

See a couple of ideas below for some summer time smoothies!

Pineapple Banana, Mango Smoothie (a real tropical treat)1 cup crushed ice1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cored and chopped1 large ripe sliced banana1 cup sliced mangoBlend ingredients in blender. Garnish with lime

Orange Pineapple Smoothie Recipe1 sweet orange peeled and sliced1/2 cup sliced fresh pineapple1/2 a banana1/2 cup of orange-pineapple juice or banana-orange-pineapple juice1/2 cup of iceBlend the banana with the ice and juice till slushy. Add the oranges and pineapples slices and blend on high for around 1 minute until pineapples are finely blended.

Tropical Pina Colada Smoothie 1/2 pineapple 1 apple 3 Tbs coconut milk 1 banana 1 orangeBlend and serve. If you want to get fancy add a Cocktail drink Umbrella and garnish with pineapple and banana.

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Lemon Hair Rinse RecipeThis hair rinse is ideal for people with blond hair. To prepare the rinse, combine two cups of white vinegar, two cups of pure distilled water, one quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a quarter cup of chamomile flowers in a saucepan. Heat the liquid till it reduces slightly. Strain the liquid and keep it aside. Pour over the scalp and hair after shampooing. Finally rinse with cold water.

Sage and Malt Hair Rinse RecipeIn an enamel bowl, mix two cups of malt, two cups of pure distilled water and a quarter cup of sage. Heat the liquid till it reduces slightly. Remove the bowl from the heat source and strain the liquid. Allow the rinse to cool down and then apply it directly after shampooing the hair. Finally rinse the hair with cold water.

Tomato Juice and Cornstarch Hair Rinse RecipeCombine one teaspoon of cornstarch with one cup of fresh tomato juice. Shampoo hair and pour the rinse. Finally rinse the hair with cold water


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Farmers markets begin sprouting open as the first warm breezes start reminding us that spring and summer are just around the corner. Fertilized by increasing interest in foods that aren’t trucked or flown in from thousands of miles away, here are three great markets in our area that are stocked with fresh produce for your kitchen table.

Tomball Farmers MarketOpening April 2 thru July 30, providing the are eighteen weeks of the freshest, locally grown produce around. Conviently located at the corner of FM 2920 ( Main Street) and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball. 8am - 12 pm Daily.

Debbie’s Garden and Farmers MarketFresh local produce,from town around the area. Working with the local farming community, they offer Dustin Eggs from Weimar, Reed Honey from Magnolia and our own produce from Kalbow farms in Cypress. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9am-6pm and Sunday, 9am - 4pm. Located at the Corner of Old Hempstead Hwy and Huffmeister Rd.

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Canino’s Produce A favorite of local chefs, Canino’s is a giant farmers’ market that has been offering a tremendous selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, vinegars, and even milk and eggs for years. Go to the very back for the best deals and the freshest hard-to-find items. Whatever you do, don’t miss the tamales. Open every day 6 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 2520 Airline Drive

Theiss Farm The Theiss Family has been producing vegetables and other farm and ranch products for over 158 years in Harris County. The main location of Theiss Farms Market began in the late 1970’s as a little stand under a shade tree selling homegrown tomatoes to friends and neighbors. We are known for our “Best tasting sweet Corn in Texas.” Come see us beginning with our opening in May, just behind the HEB store off Stuebner Airline, just north of Louetta. We sell our homegrown tomatoes and our summer sweet corn and a wide variety of fresh fruits and other home grown vegetables raised on our own farm. Open 7 days a week starting in May.


ONCE UPON A TIME the weather was cold, the wind blew and the rain poured down. Those days are quickly receeding as Spring is coming to Texas. With welcoming warm weather, and blue skies, it’s the perfect time to venture out and enjoy the Texas sunshine. Texas has 168,648,320 acres of land to explore and fortunately not all this land is located along the Interstate. So release the automatice speed control on our car, and discover the beauty of farm-to market travel before the summer months usher in a whole new scene: blaring heat and infamous southern humidity.

Bastrop State Park: Want a weekend camping experience without the hassle of loading up camping gear for the whole family. Then head to Bastrop State Park on April 16-17. Bring your family and friends to the park that is tucked within the "Lost Pines" and find adventure as you try kayaking, fishing and geocaching. All the camping equipment is included! For more information email: [email protected] or call 512-389-8903

Fayetteville: This little town has so many things to do. The town is in the middle of the “Golden Triangle” of Central Texas, and some say it is the “Best Little Weekend Town in Texas.” Market Days, Midnight Madness, Antiques Shows are just some of the scheduled events. To check out all spring weekend events visit the Fayetteville website at: www.fayetteville-tx.com

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Nacogdoches Azalea Trail: The thirteenth annual Nacogdoches Azalea Trail will usher in springtime in East Texas March 12-April 2, 2010 with a mixed bouquet of new events and mainstay favorites. The trail is 25 miles of self-guided driving routes that meander through the city and include the stunning Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden - the largest in the state of Texas.

Heritage Village: Located on Hwy 190 in Woodville, Heritage Village is a living museum of pioneer history, with a main street that is right out of the mid 1800’s to early 1900’s. Walk through an old-time blacksmith shop. Check out a railroad depot. Visit a livery stable or any one of the community’s log cabins. Or just stroll through the East Texas forest.

Matagorda: Situated where the Colorado River empties into the Gulf of Mexico, Matagorda County is home to miles of glistening, sandy beaches, pristine waters, world-class fishing, and diverse wildlife. In fact, if you like being in and around the water, you may never run out of things to do. From sailing in the Gulf, canoeing down the Colorado, to fresh and saltwater fishing, swimming and surfing, you won’t find a better place for family fun.



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Roadside BouquetsWild flower bouquets can be amazing elements of interior floral decoration, be it for your home or for a special occasion. They are a harmonious bend of color and form, with their predominantly bright colors and blossoms, that vary from large to small.

When these wild flowers are arranged into a creative assortment, their beauty is enhanced to breathtaking heights. To make a simple yet stunning wild flower bouquet, the flowers should be cut to a desired height of various lengths. The larger flowers should be placed first, and the smaller wild flower blossoms should be arranged around them. Fillers like foliage, stalks and stems can be added in the end.

Easy wildflowers to find in this area are: Black-eyed Susan, Indian Paint Brush, Coneflower, White Prickly Poppy, Bluebonnet, Daisy, Buttercups, Crimson Clover, Texas Dandelion, and Yellow Thistle.


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