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Helen O'Grady
Drama Academy
HOG Awards
The Fun Factory
Advanced Drama
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DRAMA
3 September 2004 | Times of Malta
A new drama academy for children will be launched in October designed to increase their confidence, self-esteem, communicative ability and creative talents.
The Helen O'Grady Academy, which has centres in several countries, has over 25 years of
experience in child development.
Alan Montanaro, fresh from an intensive training programme in the UK, will be the principal of the local academy.
"Many other ways to develop children have been tried but I sincerely believe that this is one of the best ways to project their confidence and self-esteem," said an enthusiastic Mr
Montanaro. "I've seen it work. I've seen the results - and they're remarkable".
The Academy's unique programme, in a carefully constructed, progressive syllabus,
addresses these problems and encourages children to develop clear, articulate speech, a fluent delivery and the ability to converse and discuss in a creative manner.
Classes cover speech, movement, creative drama, language development and studio
productions.
Having fun is key to the academy's success. "The Helen O'Grady Academy is not in the
business of turning our children into stars, but rather to tap into their inherent creativity and encourage them to burst out of their shells," Mr Montanaro explained.
"There are no end-of-term examinations at the academy because our children have enough academic pressure as it is. There will be no large-scale productions at the end of the year because there can only ever be one Peter Pan or one Cinderella and competition can be counter-productive to the confidence-building of the child."
Parents will be invited to attend a special lesson towards the end of the year to monitor and witness, first-hand, the development of their children.
The prime aim is to give children confidence that is on-going, and skills in verbal
communication. This is taught in a fun way in order to stimulate the children's interest and
enthusiasm. The movement segment of each lesson involves learning various skills and
acting out short stories through music. This is done to help children be more coordinated.
The main part of each lesson is creative, improvised drama. Each term more language skills are introduced so that, gradually, a freer style of drama takes on shape and structure and becomes more like a short play. This promotes a sense of achievement in each child.
The Academy has its roots in Perth, Australia, where Helen O'Grady, a trained drama teacher, professional actress and producer/presenter of children's television shows felt the need for a drama programme that would encourage enthusiasm, energy, a positive approach to life and effective social interaction.
"The more I worked with children, the more I became aware of the need of a self-
development program which would tap into the child's own creativity and increase their
confidence and communication skills in a fun way," she says.
Over the past 25 years, the Academy has helped over 45,000 children worldwide to develop these essential life skills. There are currently 100 branches of the Academy operating in 13 countries. Malta will be the 14th branch that Helen O'Grady has launched in Europe.
For the convenience of parents, the academy will be setting up classes in several different localities around the island, and classes will be held six days a week.
In the first year of operation classes will be run for children between five and 12. In the
second year the age groups will be extended to include 13 - 17 year-old children.
For more information Mr Montanaro can be contacted on 2398 0193 during normal office
hours, or on 7964 7239. Alternatively write to alan@helenogrady.com.mt.
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2. Check the seating area to make sure everyone has access to a hymnal.
3. Change the Hymn numbers on the Hymn Boards to match the bulletin (spare numbers can be found in the Sacristy cabinet).
4. Stand near the sanctuary doorway and distribute worship and children bulletins.
5. Check to see if the acolyte needs any assistance.
6. Sit near the back of the sanctuary and watch for latecomers and assist them with finding a seat and give them a bulletin.
7. Pass the offering plates at the appropriate time. Go forward and receive the plates from the pastor. When the offertory is sung, bring the plates forward. Arrange before worship for someone to assist with the side aisles.
8. Usher people forward for communion. Approximately ten on each side of the altar, 20 total. Ushers typically commune as the last of the congregation goes forward.
9. Take head count of all present and record attendance on the roll sheet in the table drawer by the entry doors.
10. Check the sanctuary after worship and pick up any items left behind.


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Time-to-completed-imaging, survival and function in patients with spinal epidural abscess: Description of a series of 34 patients, 2015-2018
Caroline King, Cameron Fisher, Patrick C.M. Brown, Kelsey C. Priest, Mary Tanski, Peter Sullivan
Administrative Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare and life-threatening infection with increasing incidence over the past two decades. Delays in diagnosis can cause significant morbidity and mortality among patients. Objective: The objective of this study was to describe trends in time-to-imaging and intervention, risk factors, and outcomes among patients presenting to the emergency department with SEA at a single academic medical center in Portland, Oregon. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from patients with new SEA diagnosis at a single hospital from October 1, 2015 to April 1, 2018. We describe averages to time-to-imaging and interventions, and frequencies of risk factors and outcomes among patients presenting to the emergency department with SEA. Results: Of the 34 patients included, 7 (20%) died or were discharged with plegia during the study period. Those who died or were discharged with plegia (n = 7) had shorter mean time-to-imaging order (20.8 h versus 29.2 h). Patients with a history of intravenous drug use had a longer mean time-to-imaging order (30.2 h versus 23.7 h) as compared to those without intravenous drug use. Patients who died or acquired plegia had longer times from imaging completed to final imaging read (20.9 h versus 7.1 h), but shorter times from final imaging read to surgical intervention among patients who received surgery (4.9 h versus 46.2 h). Further, only three (42.9%) of the seven patients who died or acquired plegia presented with the three-symptom classic triad of fever, neurologic symptoms, and neck or back pain. Conclusions: SEA is a potentially deadly infection that requires prompt identification and treatment. This research provides baseline data for potential quality improvement work at the study site. Future research should evaluate multi-center approaches for identifying and intervening to treat SEA, particularly among patients with intravenous drug use.
Published - Feb 14 2020
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King, C., Fisher, C., Brown, P. C. M., Priest, K. C., Tanski, M., & Sullivan, P. (2020). Time-to-completed-imaging, survival and function in patients with spinal epidural abscess: Description of a series of 34 patients, 2015-2018. BMC health services research, 20(1), [119]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4973-5
Time-to-completed-imaging, survival and function in patients with spinal epidural abscess : Description of a series of 34 patients, 2015-2018. / King, Caroline; Fisher, Cameron; Brown, Patrick C.M.; Priest, Kelsey C.; Tanski, Mary; Sullivan, Peter.
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King C, Fisher C, Brown PCM, Priest KC, Tanski M, Sullivan P. Time-to-completed-imaging, survival and function in patients with spinal epidural abscess: Description of a series of 34 patients, 2015-2018. BMC health services research. 2020 Feb 14;20(1). 119. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4973-5
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38 Brown Birds In Michigan (ID Guide, Pictures)
Brown birds or LBJ (little brown jobs) can be hard to identify as they do not always have as many distinguishing features as their brighter-colored cousins.
But fear not, as this guide will help you identify a sparrow, a wren, or any other brown bird you are likely to spot. Also, find out which brown birds are in Michigan at different times of the year.
This guide will help you identify those brown birds visiting your backyard or out in the woods and fields and are listed from most to least common according to checklists submitted by bird watchers on ebird for Michigan.
Brown Birds In Michigan By Season
38 Brown Birds In Michigan
1. American Robin
2. Northern Cardinal – Female
3. Mourning Dove
4. American Goldfinch – Female
5. Song Sparrow
6. House Sparrow
7. Northern Flicker
8. House Finch – Female
9. Brown-headed Cowbird – Female
10. Chipping Sparrow
11. Cedar Waxwing
12. Common Yellowthroat
13. Rose-breasted Grosbeak – Female
14. House Wren
15. American Tree Sparrow
16. White-throated Sparrow
17. Eastern Phoebe
18. Great-crested Flycatcher
19. Eastern Towhee
20. Field Sparrow
21. Swamp Sparrow
22. Carolina Wren
23. Brown Creeper
24. Brown Thrasher
25. White-crowned Sparrow
26. Pine Siskin
27. Hermit Thrush
28. Savannah Sparrow
29. Wood Thrush
30. Purple Finch – Female
31. Swainson's Thrush
32. Winter Wren
33. Marsh Wren
36. Spotted Towhee
37. Golden-crowned Sparrow
38. Bewick's Wren
How Frequently Brown Birds Are Spotted In Michigan In Summer And Winter
Brown Birds in Michigan all year: Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow, Northern Flicker, House Finch, Carolina Wren, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush, Purple Finch
Brown Birds in Michigan in summer: American Robin, Song Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird, Chipping Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Common Yellowthroat, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, House Wren, Eastern Phoebe, Great Crested Flycatcher, Eastern Towhee, Field Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, Brown Thrasher, Savannah Sparrow, Wood Thrush, Winter Wren, Marsh Wren, Northern Waterthrush, Louisiana Waterthrush
Brown Birds in Michigan in winter: American Tree Sparrow
Brown Birds during migration in Michigan: White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Pine Siskin, Swainson's Thrush
Rare or accidental species in Michigan: Spotted Towhee, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Bewick's Wren
American Robins are mainly spotted during the breeding season in Michigan, but they can also be spotted here all year. They occur in 66% of summer checklists and 11% of winter checklists submitted by bird watchers for the state.
American Robins are a common sight on lawns eating earthworms. They have black heads and backs with red or orange breasts. They tend to roost in trees in winter, so you are more likely to see them in your backyard from spring.
Turdus migratorius
Length: 7.9-11.0 in (20-28 cm)
Wingspan: 12.2-15.8 in (31-40 cm)
American Robins are residents in the lower 48 and the coast of western Canada and Alaska. Those that breed in Canada and inland Alaska move south for the winter.
American Robins can be found in many habitats, from woodlands, forests, and mountains to fields, parks, and lawns. They eat earthworms, insects, snails, and fruit.
Attract American Robins to your backyard with sunflower seeds, suet and peanut hearts, fruit, and mealworms. Platform feeders are best or food scattered on the ground. Also, try planting some native plants that produce berries, such as juniper, sumac, hawthorn, and dogwood.
Northern Cardinals are very common in Michigan and are residents here all year. They are recorded in 45% of summer checklists and 52% of winter checklists.
Females Northern Cardinals are a little showy with their brown coloring, sharp brown crest, red highlights, and red beaks.
However, the bright red male Northern Cardinal with black around their faces is an incredible sight, especially against a white winter background. They also have red crests and beaks.
Northern Cardinals live in the eastern half of the US, and some states in the south as far west as Arizona.
You can find Northern Cardinals in dense vegetation foraging for seeds, fruit, and insects. Northern Cardinals sometimes attack their own reflection during the breeding season as they obsessively defend their territories.
Attract Northern Cardinals to your backyard with feeders full of sunflower seeds, peanut hearts, millet, and milo. They will feed from large tube feeders, hoppers, platform feeders, or food scattered on the ground.
Mourning Doves can be spotted all year in Michigan, especially from April to September. They appear in 45% of summer checklists and 33% of winter checklists for the state.
Mourning Doves are graceful small-headed birds with plump bodies and long tails. They are a soft brown color with black spots on the wings. Males are slightly heavier than females.
Zenaida macroura
Weight: 3.0 -6.0 oz (96-170 g)
Wingspan: 17.7 in (45 cm)
Mourning Doves are common over all of the lower 48 all year but may migrate after breeding from the north of the Midwest and southern Canada.
Mourning Doves can be seen perching on telephone wires and foraging for seeds on the ground in grasslands, fields, and backyards. They can also be found in open areas or woodland edges.
Attract Mourning Doves to your backyard by scattering millet on the ground or platform feeders. They will also eat black sunflower seeds, nyjer, cracked corn, and peanut hearts.
American Goldfinches can be spotted in Michigan all year. They are recorded in 44% of summer checklists and 49% of winter checklists submitted by bird watchers for the state.
American Goldfinches are popular birds with the males' bright yellow and black coloring in spring. The females are duller brown, as are males in winter.
Spinus tristis
American Goldfinches can be found in most of North America and are usually resident all year. However, those that breed in Canada and the Midwest migrate to southern US States for winter.
They can be found in weedy fields and overgrown areas foraging for sunflower, thistle, and aster plants. They are also common in suburbs, parks, and backyards.
Attract American Goldfinches to your backyard by planting thistles and milkweed. They will visit most bird feeders and prefer sunflower seed and nyjer seed.
Song Sparrows are more frequently spotted in Michigan during the breeding season in the north of the state, from March to August. However, some remain in the south of the state all year. They appear in 47% of summer checklists and 5% of winter checklists.
Song sparrows are not as remarkable looking as other backyard birds, but these predominantly brown-streaked birds use their almost constant song to attract mates in spring and summer.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrows live all year in the northern US states. Those that breed in Canada migrate to southern US states for winter.
They can be found in open, shrubby, and wet areas, often perched on a low shrub singing, and are often found at backyard feeders.
Song Sparrows eat a wide variety of insects and plants, including beetles, caterpillars, midges, spiders, and earthworms. They will also eat buckwheat, sunflower, raspberries, wild cherries, blackberries, wheat, and rice.
Attract Song Sparrows to your backyard feeders by putting black oil sunflower seeds, cracked corn, and nyjer on platform feeders.
A surprising number of sparrows in Michigan can be spotted, and you can learn their songs and find out fun facts to help you identify them more easily.
House Sparrows are an introduced species in Michigan that you can spot all year. They do not migrate and occur in 24% of summer checklists and 27% of winter checklists.
House Sparrows are another introduced species that have done very well and are now one of the most common birds. They have gray and brown heads and white cheeks. Their backs are black and brown, and their bellies are gray.
House Sparrows live in the US and southern Canada all year. You can find them near houses and buildings, and they can be pretty tame, and they may even eat out of your hand.
House Sparrows eat mostly grain and seed as well as discarded food. They can be considered a pest because they are non-native, but they are found in backyards even if you do not feed them.
Attract House Sparrows to your backyard feeders with most kinds of birdseed, including millet, corn, and sunflower seeds.
Northern Flickers can be spotted in Michigan all year, but their numbers increase during the migration. They appear in 28% of summer checklists, 5% of winter checklists, and up to 36% of checklists during migration.
Northern Flickers are large brown woodpeckers with black spots and a white patch on their rump in flight, plus a red nape of the neck in the males.
Northern Flickers have red or yellow flashes in the wings and tail depending on where they originate. Red-shafted birds live in the west, and yellow-shafted birds live in the east.
Colaptes auratus
Length: 11.0-12.2 in (28-31 cm)
Weight: 3.9-5.6 oz (110-160 g)
Northern Flickers can be spotted across the US all year and in Canada during summer. Those that breed in Canada migrate south for the winter.
Northern Flickers mainly eat ants, beetles, fruits, and seeds, and they can often be seen on the ground digging with their curved bill.
Attract Northern Flickers to your backyard with suet. You can also find other species of woodpeckers in Michigan that will visit your feeders.
House Finches are residents in Michigan all year. They do not migrate and appear in 17% of summer checklists and 22% of winter checklists for the state.
Females House Finches are brown-streaked all over, but Male House Finches have a red head and breast, and the rest of their bodies are mainly brown-streaked.
Haemorhous mexicanus
Originally only in western US states, House Finches were introduced to eastern US states and have done very well, even pushing out the Purple Finch.
They can be found in parks, farms, forest edges, and backyard feeders in noisy groups that are hard to miss.
Attract House Finches to backyard feeders with black oil sunflower seeds or nyjer seeds in tube feeders or platform feeders.
Not all finches in Michigan are brown, some may be more brightly colored.
Brown-headed Cowbirds migrate and are mainly spotted during summer in Michigan and appear in 26% of summer checklists. They can be spotted from March to July, but some are residents all year.
Female Brown-headed Cowbirds are brown all over with slight streaking. Male Brown-headed Cowbirds are larger than females, with black bodies, brown heads, and short tails.
Molothrus ater
Length: 76.3-8.7 in (19-22 cm)
Brown-headed Cowbirds remain all year in eastern US states, southern US states, and along the Pacific Coast. However, those that breed in northern and western US states and Canada migrate south for winter.
They are often considered a nuisance because they are parasite birds that destroy the eggs of smaller songbirds so they can lay their eggs in the nest and have the bird foster their chicks.
Chipping Sparrows can be spotted in Michigan during the breeding season and appear in 28% of summer checklists. They are mainly spotted from late March to November.
Chipping Sparrows are slender, long-tailed birds with a grayish belly and brown and black-streaked back. They have a rusty crown and black eye line. In winter, their colors are more subdued.
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrows spend their summer breeding in the US and Canada before flying to Mexico and Florida for winter. Some remain all year in southern states.
You can find Chipping Sparrows in small flocks on open ground and will come to backyards for many kinds of birdseed.
Attract Chipping Sparrows to your backyard with seeds or cracked corn on open feeders such as hoppers or platforms.
Cedar Waxwings are usually spotted in Michigan during summer from May to October and occur in 18% of checklists at this time. However, some do remain in the south of the state all year.
Cedar Waxwings are elegant social birds that are pale brown on the head, chest, and crest, which fades to gray on the back, wings, and tail.
Their belly is pale yellow and bright yellow towards the tail. They have a narrow black mask over their eyes and bright red on the wingtips.
Bombycilla cedrorum
Cedar Waxwings remain all year in the northern half of the US. Those that breed in Canada migrate to the southern half of the US for winter.
They make a high-pitched call and can be found in berry bushes, woodlands, and streams.
Attract Cedar Waxwings to your backyard by planting native trees and shrubs with small fruit such as serviceberry, dogwood, juniper, winterberry, and hawthorn. You can also try fruit on platform feeders.
Common Yellowthroats are frequently spotted during the breeding season in Michigan. They are mainly spotted from May to October and appear in 27% of summer checklists.
Common Yellowthroats are small songbirds that are brownish on the back and bright yellow underneath, with long tails. The males have black masks across their faces. The brightness of the yellow can vary geographically, and they may be more olive in parts underneath.
Common Yellowthroats are a type of warbler that can be spotted in Michigan, but there are so many more. They have mesmerizing songs that you can listen to and learn.
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are spotted during the breeding season in Michigan and occur in 25% of summer checklists. They arrive here in April and start to migrate in October.
Female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and immature males are brown with lots of streaking and a flash of yellow under the wings.
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks males are black-and-white birds with black heads and backs, white bellies, and red breasts. They also have a flash of red under their wings.
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks breed in northeastern US states, the Midwest, and southern and central Canada. They can be seen during migration in southeastern US states. Winter is spent in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
You can find Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in forests, parks, and backyards foraging for insects, berries, and seeds.
Nests of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are placed in the branches of a low tree. They are made of loosely-formed twigs, grass, and plants. There are about five eggs that take two weeks to hatch. After that, both parents take turns incubating the eggs.
Attract Rose-breasted Grosbeaks to your backyard with sunflower seeds and peanuts.
House Wrens are frequently spotted during the breeding season in Michigan, and they are recorded in 21% of summer checklists. They can be spotted here from March to November.
House Wrens are small nondescript brown birds with darker barred wings and tails and a paler throat. They often have their tails standing up.
Troglodytes aedon
House Wrens spend their summer breeding in the US and southern Canada before migrating to southern US states and Mexico for winter.
You can find House Wrens in backyards, parks and open woods foraging for insects and spiders. They can often be found energetically hopping through tangles and low branches with their tails up, stopping to sing their cheerful song.
House Wrens are fierce for their size when it comes to getting the best nest holes. They will often harass larger birds, sometimes dragging eggs or nestlings out of a nest site they want.
Attract House Wrens to your backyard by leaving piles of brush or putting up a nest box.
American Tree Sparrow are winter birds in Michigan, and they start arriving in mid-September, and some stay until June, but November until April are the best months to spot them. They are recorded in 20% of winter checklists.
American Tree sparrows are long-tailed brown-streaked plump birds with rusty caps, gray faces, and a rusty eye line.
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrows are a bird of winter in the US and a bird of summer in Canada. They breed in the far north of Canada and in Alaska and migrate to most US states for the winter, except along the Pacific and Gulf Coasts.
You can find American Tree Sparrows foraging in small flocks in weedy fields and under bird feeders.
Nests of American Tree Sparrows' are usually on or near to the ground and are made of twigs, grass, and moss. They lay around five eggs, and these take just under two weeks to hatch and just over a week for the young to fledge.
Attract American Tree Sparrows to your backyard platform feeders with black oil sunflower seeds, nyjer, cracked corn, and millet. They also feed on seeds dropped on the ground from tube feeders.
White-throated Sparrows are mainly spotted in Michigan during migration from April to May and September to November. They are recorded in 28% of checklists at these times. However, they can be spotted during the breeding season in the north of the state and during winter in the south.
White-throated Sparrows have a distinctive black and white striped head, bright white throat, and yellow between the eye and bill. Their backs are brown, and underneath is gray.
Zonotrichia albicollis
White-throated Sparrows are migratory birds, breeding mainly in Canada before heading south in winter to eastern and southern US states and the Pacific Coast.
You can find White-throated Sparrows on the ground in forests and woods and along the edges of wooded areas, often in large flocks.
White-throated Sparrows' diet is mainly seeds of grasses and weeds and fruits such as grape, sumac, mountain ash, blueberry, blackberry, and dogwood. They will also eat many insects from the forest floor, especially in summer.
Attract White-throated Sparrows to your backyard with millet and black oil sunflower seeds on platform feeders.
Eastern Phoebes are spotted in Michigan from March to October and occur in 12% of summer checklists.
Eastern Phoebes are plump songbirds that are grayish-brown on the back, whitish underneath, and with a darker head.
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebes are migratory birds, breeding across northeastern and central US states and into Canada before migrating to southeastern US states and Mexico for winter. Some birds may remain all year towards the south of their range.
Eastern Phoebes tend to be found alone in quiet woodland, wagging their tails from low perches rather than in pairs or flocks.
As they are flycatchers, flying insects make up most of their diet, but they will also eat spiders and other insects, small fruit, and seeds. They often nest on bridges, barns, or houses, making a nest out of mud and grass.
Attract Eastern Phoebes to your backyard by putting up a nest box or native plants that produce berries.
Great Crested Flycatchers spend the breeding season in Michigan from mid-April to October. They are recorded in 15% of summer checklists.
Great Crested Flycatchers are brown on the back with a yellow belly and gray throat. They have reddish flashes in the wing and tail feathers. The crest is not very obvious.
Myiarchus crinitus
Great Crested Flycatchers breed over much of eastern North America and spend the winter in southern Florida, southern Mexico, and Central America.
They sit perched up high in woodland, waiting for large insects flying, such as butterflies, grasshoppers, moths, wasps, and spiders. They can be found in mixed woodlands and at the edges of clearings, parks, and tree-lined neighborhoods or perched on fenceposts or other artificial structures. They will also eat berries and small fruit.
Attract Great Crested Flycatchers to your backyard by planting native species of plants and leaving brush piles to attract insects. Also, plant berry-producing plants and put up a nest box as they readily take up residence in them.
Eastern Towhees appear in 10% of summer checklists in Michigan and can be spotted here during the breeding season, from mid-March until November.
Eastern Towhees are striking large sparrows, about the size of Robin, with a black head, throat, and back, reddish sides, long tails, and a white belly in the males. Females are similar but brown instead of black.
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhees live all year in southeastern US States, but birds further north move south for the winter.
You can find Eastern Towhees rummaging in the undergrowth and along the edges of forests and thickets.
Nests of Eastern Towhees are usually on the ground, hidden in fallen leaves. They are made from twigs, bark, and leaves, lined with soft grass and animal hair. They lay up to six eggs, which take just under two weeks to hatch and the same for young to fledge.
Attract Eastern Towhees to your backyard with overgrown borders and platform feeders with black oil sunflower seeds, hulled sunflower seeds, cracked corn, and millet.
Field Sparrows spend the breeding season in Michigan and appear in 10% of summer checklists. They are most common here from mid-March to October, but you can spot some in the south of the state all year.
Field Sparrows are small, slender brown-backed birds streaked with black. Their undersides are gray, as are their heads, and they have a reddish crown and pink bill.
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrows remain all year in eastern US states, but those that breed in the Midwest head south for winter.
You can easily find Field Sparrows in the breeding season as the males will sing from a perch in the early mornings, so they are easier to spot. Otherwise, they quietly feed on weeds and seeds and can be easily missed as they prefer abandoned fields and are shy.
Nests of Field Sparrows are built on the ground for the first brood and then higher and higher as the breeding season goes on. Their nests are made from grass, and they lay up to five eggs which take around two weeks to hatch. After that, the young only take around a week to fledge.
Attract Field Sparrows to your backyard with cracked corn, hulled sunflower seeds, and millet.
Swamp Sparrows are mainly spotted in Michigan during the breeding season, from April to August, and are recorded in 9% of summer checklists. However, some can be seen in the south of the state all year.
Swamp Sparrows are dark brown on the back with rusty crowns and wings. They have gray breasts and white throats. Their heads are gray, with brown faces with a dark eye line and a yellow end to their beak.
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrows are located more in the east. They breed in Canada, northeastern US states, and North Central US states before migrating to eastern and southern US states and Mexico.
As the name would suggest, Swamp Sparrows are found in wetlands, swamps, bogs, and coastal marshes. They feed on seeds and fruit, especially in winter, and more insects in spring.
Nests of Swamp Sparrows are usually hidden in vegetation on or close to the ground and made from twigs, leaves, and cattails. The nest is lined with grass and other plant material.
Swamp Sparrows do not visit backyards except in migration to yards with lots of vegetation and water.
Carolina Wrens do not migrate and can be spotted in Michigan all year. They appear in up to 5% of summer and winter checklists.
Carolina Wrens are shy birds that are dark brown on top and light brown underneath. They have a white eyebrow stripe, upright tail, and a loud 'teakettle' song.
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wrens are residents all year across eastern and southeastern US States. You can find them in woods or thickly vegetated areas, and they will visit backyard feeders.
Attract Carolina Wrens to your backyard feeders with suet feeders, hulled sunflower seeds, or peanut hearts in large tube feeders or on platform feeders.
Some Wrens in Michigan are pretty common in backyards, but to spot others, you will need to head out to marshy areas.
Brown Creepers are spotted in Michigan all year. They are recorded in 2% of summer checklists and 4% of winter checklists.
Brown Creepers are tiny songbirds that are hard to spot against tree trunks, with their streaked brown backs and white undersides.
Certhia americana
Brown Creepers do not migrate, but they can move south and from higher elevations in winter. They can be found in Alaska, southern Canada, northeastern and eastern US states, and down to Mexico and Central America. They also move into central and southeastern states in some winters.
To spot one of these tiny birds, look closely at tree trunks of mature woodland with large trees where you may find them hunting for insects and larvae hidden in the bark.
Brown Creepers are usually found working their way up the tree and so face upwards, unlike nuthatches which face down the tree trunk.
Rather than singing, these songbirds make a high piercing call that helps locate them.
Brown Thrashers are mainly spotted in Michigan from April to mid-October and are recorded in 8% of summer checklists.
Brown Thrashers are large songbirds with long proportions. They are about the same size as a robin. They are brown on the back and with white-streaked chests and bellies. Their faces are gray with bright yellow eyes.
Toxostoma rufum
Brown Thrashers live in central and eastern North America. Those birds in the southeast of their range remain all year, but birds further north migrate south for the winter.
Brown Thrashers are hard to spot for their size as they spend most of their time in thickets and shrubbery. However, they can be heard rummaging along the ground in the leaf litter and soil, looking for insects, but they also eat berries, beetles, and flying insects from the air.
Over 1000 different song types are sung by these most accomplished songbirds, which is one of the largest of any North American songbird.
Attract Brown Thrashers to your backyard with dense cover and berry shrubs, and they will collect fallen seeds from under feeders.
White-crowned Sparrows are spotted in Michigan during migration in May and October and occur in around 20% of checklists at this time. However, some do spend the winter in the south of the state.
White-crowned Sparrows are large grayish sparrows with long tails, small bills, and bold black and white stripes on their heads.
Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrows breed in Alaska and arctic Canada before heading south to the lower 48 and Mexico for winter. However, some may remain along the Pacific Coast and the mountainous west all year.
You can find White-crowned Sparrows in weedy fields, along roadsides, forest edges, and in yards foraging for seeds of weeds and grasses or fruit such as elderberries and blackberries.
White-crowned Sparrow sounds: The males' song is a clear whistle, followed by a series of chaotic whistles and finishing with a buzz. Calls are usually short and sharp. Females rarely call or sing.
Nests of White-crowned Sparrows are made from twigs, grass, moss, and pine needles, often low to the ground in shrubs or on the ground in the tundra. They lay up to seven eggs, which take up to two weeks to hatch and around nine days for the chicks to fledge.
Attract White-crowned Sparrows to your backyard with sunflower seeds, and they will also eat seeds dropped by other birds at the feeders.
Fun fact: Young White-crowned Sparrows take a further week or two to learn to fly after leaving the nest.
Pine Siskins are frequently spotted migrating across Michigan. However, they are mainly spotted in winter from September to May and are recorded in 5% of winter checklists.
Pine Siskins are small brown finches with yellow streaks on the wing and tail. They have a forked tail and pointed wings, with a short pointed bill.
Spinus Pinus
Pine Siskins remain all year in the pine forests in the western states and along the Canadian Border. Some also breed in Canada before heading south for winter.
Depending on pine cone crops, they can be found over much of North America. As their name suggests, Pine Siskins predominantly eat seeds from conifers, but they also eat young buds and seeds from grasses and weeds.
Attract Pine Siskins to your backyards with thistle and nyjer feeders and will also come for black oil sunflower seeds and suet.
Hermit Thrushes are spotted during the breeding season in northern Michigan, and winter in the south of the state.
Hermit Thrushes are birds that stand to attention, with an upright manner, chunky bodies, and long tails. They are brown on the back and white underneath, with spots on the throat and breast.
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrushes breed in Canada, northeast US states, and the western US. They can be seen during migration in central states before spending winter along the Pacific Coast, southeast states, and Mexico.
Hermit Thrushes forage on the ground in forest clearings in the leaf litter, looking for insects. In winter, they also eat berries.
They rarely visit backyards, but their somewhat forlorn song can be heard in spring and summer.
Savannah Sparrows spend the breeding season in Michigan and appear in 7% of summer checklists. They can be spotted in the state from April to October.
If you get close enough to a Savannah Sparrow, you will see this brown bird has a distinctive yellow patch by the eye. They also have short tails and a streaky brown coloring.
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrows breed in Canada and the US before migrating to southern US states and Mexico for winter.
You can find Savannah Sparrows on the ground in open areas, such as grassland, foraging for insects and spiders in the breeding season, and seeds in the winter.
Nests of Savannah Sparrows are on or near the ground and made from grass. They lay up to six eggs, which take around two weeks to hatch and a further one or two weeks for the young to fledge.
These birds do not regularly visit feeders, but they may visit your yard if you keep brush piles, have long grass, and live near fields.
Wood Thrushes are usually spotted in Michigan during the breeding season from April to November and are recorded in 8% of checklists at this time.
Wood Thrushes' plump white and black-spotted bellies give them a slightly comical appearance. They are brown on the back and have reddish colors on the crown and upper back.
Hylocichla mustelina
Wood Thrushes migrate from eastern US states across the Gulf of Mexico into Central America in one night.
These birds stay hidden, foraging in leaf litter for insects, such as beetles and flies, in mature forests. In spring, they can be heard making a 'flute-like' song.
Purple Finches spend the breeding season in northern Michigan, and they are seen migrating across the south of the state. A few have also been spotted during winter in the southeast. They appear in 3% of summer checklists and 1% of winter checklists.
Female Purple Finches are brown-streaked all over, but males have reddish-purple heads and breasts with more brown on the back and wings and have a paler belly. They look very similar to House Finch but are redder, especially at the top of their back.
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple Finches breed in Canada and overwinter in eastern US states but can be found all year in the north-east and Pacific coast.
You can find Purple Finch in evergreen forests feeding on seeds but also buds, nectar, and berries.
Nests of Purple Finches are located high up in trees. They are made of twigs, barks, weeds, and moss. They usually hold three to five eggs that are incubated for thirteen days by the female.
Attract Purple Finches to your backyard with black oil sunflower seeds.
Swainson's Thrushes are usually spotted in Michigan in May and from September to October. They are recorded in 12% of checklists during spring and 15% of checklists during fall.
Swainson's Thrushes are medium-sized thrushes that are pale underneath with spotted chests and brown on the back.
Catharus ustulatus
Swainson's Thrushes can be found in forests foraging along the floor in leaf litter for insects in the breeding season and red fruits such as blackberries, raspberries, huckleberries, and sumac. Ants also make up part of their diet, and other insects will be fed to nestlings.
Usually only seen during migration in spring and fall in the lower 48, but Swainson's Thrushes breed in Canada and Alaska before heading into Central and South America for winter.
Attract Swainson's Thrushes to your backyard with ground-level birdbaths and by providing tree and shrub cover.
Although some can be seen all year, Winter Wrens are usually spotted in Michigan during the breeding season and appear in 2% of summer checklists.
Winter Wrens are small, plump brown birds with darker barring on the wings, tail, and belly. They have a paler eyebrow stripe and short tails, which they keep upright. Males and females look the same.
Winter Wrens look very similar to Pacific Wrens, and there were once thought to be the same species, but now they are classed as different, and they sing different songs.
Troglodytes hiemalis
Length: 3.1-4.7 in (8-12 cm)
Winter Wrens are found in eastern US states in winter and northeastern US states, and Canada in summer.
Look for Winter Wrens hidden in tangled undergrowth in forests and backyards. They eat insects and spiders by rummaging through fallen leaves and decaying bark.
Nests of Winter Wrens are made of twigs, moss, and grass woven together into a round shape with a small opening. They lay 1 – 9 eggs, and hatching takes around two or two and a half weeks and fledging the same.
Attract Winter Wrens to your backyard with native plants and dense vegetation.
Marsh Wrens can be spotted in Michigan during the breeding season and appear in 3% of summer checklists. They are most common from May to October, but a few are spotted here all year.
Marsh Wrens are brown with black and white streaks on their back. Their underside is grayish brown, and they have the distinctive upright tail of the wren. Males and females look the same.
They look similar but lack stripes on their shoulders and have longer bills than Sedge Wrens.
Cistothorus palustris
Marsh Wrens breed in northern US states and Central Canada before migrating to southern states and Mexico. Some birds in the west and along the Atlantic Coast may remain resident all year. They can be spotted during migration in the eastern US.
You can find Marsh Wrens in wetlands clinging to reeds, with each foot grabbing a different stalk. They can be hard to spot but listen out for singing amongst the reeds, especially at dawn and dusk. They eat insects and spiders, which they pick off leaves close to the water.
Nests of Marsh Wrens are fully enclosed, except for a small opening in the top. They are made from reeds and grasses woven together.
Northern Waterthrushes are spotted during the breeding season in northern Michigan, then they migrate across the south of the state.
Northern Waterthrushes are large, thrush-like birds. Males and females both bear similar traits. They both have brown heads with thick, white eyebrows, dark brown backs, and white bellies with dark, heavy streaking from their throats all the way to their rumps.
The Northern Waterthrushes are aquatic and terrestrial foragers. With their long legs, they can walk on shallow water in search of water beetles, mosquitoes, slugs, crustaceans, snails, and sometimes, small fish. They also eat caterpillars, moths, and ants, which they find under leaves.
Nests of Northern Waterthrushes are usually located in hollows or crevices near water. They can be in a moss-covered stump or under a jutting bank, but the nests are usually hidden among ferns.
Louisiana Waterthrushes are not very common in Michigan, but they can be spotted here from April to August.
Nests of Louisiana Waterthrush are along the bank of a stream and hidden in roots or under logs. The nest is made from leaves, pine needles, and other plant material and is held together with mud.
Spotted Towhees are considered rare or accidental species in Michigan, but there have been sightings in the south of the state during winter.
Spotted Towhees are large sparrows that are black on the head, throat, and back in the males and brown in the females. Both males and females have reddish-brown sides and white bellies, with white spots on their wings and back and long tails.
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhees live in western US states, but those inland in the north migrate south to Texas after breeding.
Spotted Towhees can be found on the ground in dense tangles of shrubs scratching around for insects, including beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, wasps, and bees. They also eat acorns, berries, and seeds.
Nests of Spotted Towhees are usually on or near the ground and made from leaves, stems, and bark lined with softer material. They lay up to six eggs, which take around two weeks to hatch and a further ten days for the young to fledge.
Attract Spotted Towhees to your yard if you leave overgrown borders, and they will visit platform feeders or ground feeders for Black Oil Sunflower seeds, Hulled Sunflower seeds, Cracked Corn, Millet, and Milo.
Golden-crowned Sparrows are extremely rare in Michigan and are considered accidental species in the state. They were last spotted around Charlevoix in 2021.
Golden-crowned Sparrows are grayish-brown underneath and streaked brown on the back. Their heads have a black crown and a bright-yellow forehead.
Their colors are duller and brown on the crown in winter, and the yellow forehead is also duller.
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrows breed in Alaska and western Canada before migrating to the West Coast for winter.
You can find Golden-crowned Sparrow in weedy fields scratching for seeds such as dock, sumac, and geranium. They also eat fruit such as apples, grapes, elderberry, and olives. Insects, such as ants, beetles, butterflies, and termites also make up some of their diets.
Nests of Golden-crowned Sparrows are usually on the ground and made from twigs, moss, and leaves. They are lined with softer materials, such as animal hair, grass, and feathers.
Attract Golden-crowned Sparrows to your backyard with seeds on ground feeders or plant native plants that fruit.
Bewick's Wrens are extremely rare and considered accidental species in Michigan and are very rarely spotted here.
Bewick's Wrens are brown-backed birds with long gray upright tails with darker barring. They have gray bellies and a white stripe over the eye.
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick's Wrens live in southern and western states all year with some small movements in winter.
You can find Bewick's Wrens in scrub, thickets, and open woodland, hopping from branch to branch, flicking their long tails. They feed on insects and larvae, including bees, bugs, caterpillars, and beetles.
Nests are on rock ledges, old woodpecker nests, nest boxes, or crevices in buildings. They are cup-shaped and made from sticks and grasses with a softer lining. Thye lay 3 – 8 eggs, and hatching takes around two weeks and fledging a further two weeks.
Attract Bewick Wrens to your backyard with suet, mealworms, and hulled sunflower seeds.
Checklists are a great resource to find out which birds are commonly spotted in your state. These lists show which brown birds are most frequently recorded on checklists on ebird in summer and winter in Michigan.
Brown Birds in Michigan in summer:
American Robin 66.6%
Song Sparrow 47.1%
Northern Cardinal 45.6%
Mourning Dove 45.1%
American Goldfinch 44.9%
Chipping Sparrow 28.3%
Northern Flicker 28.0%
Brown-headed Cowbird 26.7%
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 25.1%
House Sparrow 24.1%
House Wren 22.4%
Cedar Waxwing 18.1%
House Finch 17.4%
Great Crested Flycatcher 15.5%
Eastern Phoebe 12.9%
Eastern Towhee 10.9%
Field Sparrow 10.7%
White-throated Sparrow 10.1%
Swamp Sparrow 9.9%
Brown Thrasher 8.8%
Wood Thrush 8.4%
Savannah Sparrow 7.4%
White-crowned Sparrow 6.9%
Hermit Thrush 5.1%
Carolina Wren 4.1%
Swainson's Thrush 4.1%
Marsh Wren 3.8%
Purple Finch 3.3%
Brown Creeper 2.3%
Pine Siskin 2.2%
Winter Wren 2.0%
American Tree Sparrow 0.4%
Golden-crowned Sparrow <0.1%
Spotted Towhee <0.1%
Bewick's Wren <0.1%
Brown Birds in Michigan in winter:
American Tree Sparrow 19.9%
Northern Flicker 5.5%
Song Sparrow 5.0%
White-throated Sparrow 3.9%
Cedar Waxwing 3.1%
Brown-headed Cowbird 0.8%
Eastern Towhee 0.2%
Chipping Sparrow 0.2%
Field Sparrow 0.1%
Spotted Towhee 0.1%
Brown Thrasher <0.1%
Eastern Phoebe <0.1%
Marsh Wren <0.1%
Common Yellowthroat <0.1%
Savannah Sparrow <0.1%
Rose-breasted Grosbeak <0.1%
Swainson's Thrush <0.1%
Wood Thrush <0.1%
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October 19, 2018 ocies17 Calls for papers
Call for papers – Indigenous self-determination in a 'chronically mobile' world: Critical perspectives from anti-racist scholars of migration and mobility
Journal: Studies in Social Justice-https://journals.library.brocku.ca/index.php/SSJ/index
Issue Editors
Soma Chatterjee, PhD. Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, York University; Tania Das Gupta, PhD. Professor, Department of Equity Studies, York University
In a world of 'accelerated dispossession' (McNally, 2013), the right to migration is often a key pathway for freedom, albeit one that is unequally accessed by dominant and subaltern actors. And yet, the exercise of this right (e.g., via cross-border migration and subsequent justice claims) risks compromising the rights of Indigenous peoples who are internally displaced. As Dean Saranillio (2013) compellingly put it in the context of Hawaii: "the avenues laid out for immigrants' success and empowerment are paved over native lands and sovereignty". However, in the contemporary global order immigrants, migrants and refugees continue to meet Indigenous nations in contested geopolitical territories, and are faced with the complex responsibility of carving out a workable and just co-existence. It is in this context of world-wide migratory movements and ongoing occupations that we situate this special issue.
More than a decade has passed since Bonita Lawrence and Enakshi Dua (2005) signaled the necessity for more research on conflicts and collaborations between Indigenous and anti-racist justice (see also, Dhamoon, 2014; Jafri, 2012; Phung, 2011, Sehdev, 2011). More recently, Chickasaw scholar Jodi Byrd (2011) contemplated whether "… arrivants and other people forced to move through empire" could exercise their democratic justice claims without pushing Indigenous dispossession 'toward a vanishing point'. Alongside and following such field-defining interventions highlighting the tensions and contradictions between anti-racist (which we understand to be a political position encompassing immigrant, refugee and broader diaspora issues) and Indigenous justice projects, a range of scholars have also drawn crucial attention to their separation as notnatural, but constitutive of settler colonial capitalist nationalism (Chatterjee, 2018a, b, Day, 2016; Mamdani, 2012; Sharma, 2010, 2012, 2015; Stanley et al, 2014; see also Bakan, 2008; Bannerji, 2005; Coulthard, 2013; Sharma & Wright, 2008; Left Turn, 2007 etc.).
As such, the proposed special issue seeks to explore how anti-racist scholars, educators, and activists grapple with Indigenous self-determination as they conceptualize social justice in a world that Anthropologist Lisa Malkii (1992) evocatively called 'chronically mobile'. What are their theoretical, epistemological and methodological considerations with regards to the political citizenship of migrant and refugee populations in occupied lands? Do their conceptualizations of anti-racist justice explicitly engage Indigenous self-determination? What are the challenges and possibilities in such engagements? To use but one example, what are the possibilities and challenges of 'no border' politics (a movement deeply committed to right to mobility as fundamental to migrant justice) in the geopolitical contexts of settler colonialism? Further, which are the disciplines at the front lines of these discussions and what insights (particularly interdisciplinary) could be drawn from those? Similarly, what are the views from activist frontlines which often are in productive tension with theoretical insights, or the postsecondary sector which has emerged as a key site for reconciliation? These are but a few of the questions we are interested in.
While rooted in an interest in Canadian anti-racist scholarship and the highly insightful debates and discussions cited above, we also invite abstracts from other sites where similar questions are being asked, and dialogues are underway (e.g., USA, New Zealand, Australia, The Pacific Islands, Norway, and parts of postcolonial South). We also bring to this special issue a resolutely interdisciplinary stance. As such, we invite contributions frominterdisciplinary migration scholarship from Sociology, the broader Migration, Transnationalism and Diaspora Studies, Geography, Critical Race Studies, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Women and Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Politics and Governance, Literature, Equity Studies, Education, Cultural Studies, Canadian Studies, and Environmental Studies etc.
We seek full-length articles, creative interventions and dispatches (see below for details on each of these). We also welcome contributions in the form of interviews and dialogues. As issue editors we plan to invite and engage discussants and/or provocateurs to further animate the conversations generated by the various contributions selected for the special issue.
Submission & publication timeline & other details
Please submit 250 words abstract to Soma Chatterjee & Tania Das Gupta at chatterjeedasgupta@gmail.com by 15th Dec, 2018. Please clearly indicate which of the three categories your contribution belongs to. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions.
Abstract selection: by 15th January, 2019
Final paper submission to guest editors: 31st May, 2019
Initial review by editors and invitation for double blind review: 31st August, 2019
Reviews, revisions and final completion of special issue by: July-Aug, 2020
Articles (6 – 8,000 words): Original, previously-unpublished, and fully-referenced research contributions that significantly extend knowledge in the topic called for in the special issue along substantive, theoretical or methodological lines, and which are likely to be of interest to researchers and practitioners. Articles are peer-reviewed in a double-blind process.
Dispatches (< 4,000 words): Reports or commentaries from the non-academic and academic spaces of social justice practice, discourse and contestation. Dispatches may report on research activities, methodological innovations, movement experiences, mobilization efforts, educational practices, social justice events and actions, etc. Their aim is to show how theory is put to work in the field and to allow practitioners to enter a dialogue with academics that not only enriches research approaches but overcomes challenges many of us face because of a historically hierarchical flow of information from academia to the field. They need not employ an academic writing style or speaking position. Dispatches will be reviewed and vetted by the editorial team, which will work with authors as necessary to help shape submissions for publication. They will not be exposed to a blind review process.
Creative Interventions: Visual, aural or textual products using an aesthetic or evocative mode of address. Creative interventions will be reviewed and vetted by members of the editorial team or others with competence in the relevant areas of creative practice. They will not be exposed to a blind review process.
Bakan, A. (2008). Marxism and anti-racism: Rethinking the politics of difference. Rethinking Marxism, 20(2), 238-256.
Bannerji, H. (2005). Building from Marx: Reflections on class and race. Social Justice. 32(4), 144-160. Race, Racism, and Empire: Reflections on Canada.
Byrd, J. (2011). The Transit of empire: Indigenous critiques of postcolonialism. University of Minnesota Press.
Chatterjee, S. (2018a). Immigration, anti-racism and Indigenous self-determination: Towards a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary settler colonial. Social Identities: Journal for the Study of Race, Nation and Culture, DOI: 10.1080/13504630.2018.1473154
Chatterjee, S. (2018b). Teaching migration for reconciliation: A pedagogical commitment with a difference. Intersectionalities: A global journal of social work analysis, research, polity and practice, 6(1), 1-15.
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Coulthard, G. S. (2014). Red skin, white masks: Rejecting the colonial politics of recognition. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
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La tête des Fétoules appartient, avec la tête de l'Étret entre autres, à une série de sommets qui séparent le vallon des Étages à l'est du vallon de la Lavey à l'ouest.

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Our principal task in Carmel is to converse with God in all our actions.
If, at the end of the two-year novitiate, it seems to the community and to the Novice herself that her calling from God is being confirmed, then, after mature reflection and in full freedom, she binds herself more strongly to God and to the Carmelite Order. She expresses this offering of herself, united to that of Christ, by making her profession. She promises this for five years.
After this stage, she remains in the Novitiate for several more years, then begins a period of trial during which the young nun gradually assumes more responsibility in the community. If it is indeed Jesus who has engendered this vocation in her, He will see this work of His through to its fulfilment, i.e. to solemn profession. Solemn profession takes place at the end of this time of probation, at which time the nun gives herself to the life before God and the Church for ever.
"Vocation, or the call to consecrate oneself to God, is a privilege: a privilege which does not depend on personal merit, but on God's good pleasure alone. God chooses whom He wills, when He wills, and as He wills..."You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you" (Jn 15:16). God's choice is the basis of every vocation; it is wholly gratuitous, inspired solely by His love. Each one so chosen should justly consider herself as a privileged one of God...and confronted with the mystery of God's choice and her own insufficiency, she should be unable to do otherwise than to prostrate herself in gratitude and humility.
Together with Mary, the most privileged of creatures, every consecrated soul can sing its Magnificat: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior, because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid" (Lk 1:46-48). The story of every vocation can be summarized by saying that God's glance has rested with special love on one of His creatures. That this creature is poor, weak, and wretched does not matter...God only seeks hearts capable of corresponding His love of predilection, hearts capable of giving themselves to Him without reserve and with complete generosity."
Find your delight in the Lord, who will give you your heart's desire. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will act. And make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like noonday.


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Raam Mori (born 1993) is a Gujarati language short story writer, Screenwriter and columnist from Gujarat, India, primarily known for his short stories depicting the rural life of Saurashtra. Mahotu is an anthology of his short stories, which received Sahitya Akademi's Yuva Puraskar (2017).

Early life
He was born on 2 February 1993 at Mota Surka, a village in Sihor, Gujarat. His parents were Tejalba and Bhavsangbhai Mori. His family is native to Lakhavad, a village near Palitana. He completed his studies in fabrication engineering.

He started writing short stories at age 17. His stories have been published in Gujarati literary magazines such as Shabdasrishti, Navneet Samarpan, Etad, Tathapi and Shabdasar.

He lives in Ahmedabad.

Career
He worked with TV9 (Gujarati) and then joined Colors Gujarati. He works with Vijaygiri Filmos. He wrote the weekly column, "Mukam Varta", in Divya Bhaskar, and "The Confession Box", in Mumbai Samachar. He wrote the column Love You Zindagi for Gujarati magazine Cocktail Zindagi and #We, in Phulchhab. He serves as visiting faculty at the National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ), Ahmedabad.

In 2016, he published his short story collection Mahotu, which was critically acclaimed by Gujarati writers and critics including Raghuveer Chaudhary and Kirit Doodhat. His short stories are centered around women of rural Saurashtra. His second short story collection, Coffee Stories, came out in December 2018. His third book a collection of letter stories Confession Box, came out in August 2020.
He debuted in Gujarati cinema with Gujarati film "Montu Ni Bittu", directed by Vijaygiri Bava. After Montu Ni Bittu, he wrote two Gujarati films: Mara Pappa Superhero, directed by Darshan Ashwin Trivedi, and 21mu Tiffin, directed by Vijaygiri Bava. Both films were released in 2021.

Filmography

Recognition
He was invited to the All Indian Young Writers Meet in 2016 by Sahitya Akademi, Delhi. In 2017, he received Yuva Puraskar for Gujarati language for Mahotu. In 2018, the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad awarded him the Yuva Puraskar. In the same year, he received Nanabhai Jebalia Smriti Sahitya Puraskar (2017). He received third prize in 2016 from Gujarat Sahitya Akademi for his book Mahotu.

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Living people
People from Bhavnagar district
Gujarati-language writers
Indian male short story writers
Indian columnists
21st-century Indian short story writers
21st-century Indian male writers
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Myra Impian Adds Value to Growing Communities in Nilai
Nov 17, 2021 | Newswire |
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Myra Impian's 20.217 acres of mixed development, built for families and communities, will be launched in Q4 2021. This new township in Nilai will offer practical starter freehold homes tailored to individuals with different needs and come with commercial components to provide residents with the utmost convenience.
Myra Impian, 20.217 acres of mixed development in Nilai by Myra
The development promises facilities like a wading pool, kids playground, game room, BBQ area, swimming pool, library room and a multipurpose hall, among several other amenities that will foster strong kinship among young families.
With a total of 3.459 acres and a GDV of RM203,751,400, Ara Serviced Residence @ Myra Impian comprises 546 residential units with 8 different layouts that boast flexibility and practicality. Type A units (1055 sqft, 198 units) are optimized for space, ideal for young families with up to five children. Type B (158 units) also fits the lifestyle of growing families but emphasises privacy, which could appeal to slightly older occupants with 3 design options that range from 872 – 915 sqft providing more versatility in terms of how occupants choose to utilize their spaces.
Prioritising simplicity and practicality in adapting a work-living space, Type C proves to be a great choice for working professionals (893 sq ft, 64 units). For semi-investors who prefer both own-stay and renting out, Type D (753 sq ft, 96 units) allows for a clear partition of spaces to set boundaries. With a spacious floor plan similar to landed property, Type E (1884 sqft, 26 units) caters well to multi-generational and elderly families, while Type F (1044 sq ft, 4 units) is built with features that alleviate the lifestyles of the disabled. All units are designed to fit the different lifestyle needs of homebuyers, which starts from RM279,720 to RM585,900.
More than serving the variety of buy-to-stay individuals in a market that focuses primarily on investors, Myra Impian taps into the town's available and upcoming amenities to provide its residents with further conveniences, such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), where Nilai will be a second stop, that will provide passenger and freight services. Besides the ECRL, the KTM, and the connectivity offered by North-South Expressway, ELITE Highway, LEKAS Highway, and KLIA Extension Highway will further strengthen the town's appeal to homebuyers and investors.
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Project Witness, along with Giti Tires' recently announced plans for a Richburg plant, could also spur residential development in eastern Chester County, officials said.
The estimated household income in Fort Lawn took a hit when the Springs jobs left. It was $35,694 in 2000 and $24,723 in 2012, according to the U.S. Census bureau.
Rumford, who declined to name the new business, said the prospect would be paying for sewer service. Fort Lawn and Springs Industries once had a deal where the company treated the town's wastewater.
When Springs Industries closed the plants, that agreement ended, Rumford said. The town then negotiated with the Lancaster County water and sewer district to treat the town's wastewater. Using state and county grants, the town spent $1.1 million to connect to the Lancaster system.
But Fort Lawn still has an aging system with leaking pipes and old pumps. The town spent $34,000 more than the system's revenue to keep it operating in the recent fiscal year, Rumford said.
The Chester County Council is considering reducing the prospect's property tax rate. The percentage of tax reduction has not been determined as Project Witness intends to likely rent the former H.W. Close plant in Fort Lawn.
Typically, localities base a tax reduction on the value of a property and its machinery and other equipment.
Karlisa Parker, Chester County's economic development director, said if the County Council approves a tax reduction it would be based on machinery and equipment only because the prospect would be renting, not owning a facility.
The Fort Lawn Town Council recently passed an ordinance putting the Close plant in a "multi-county" industrial park. The designation allows an adjoining county to share in the tax revenue. The designation also allows a company in a multi-county park to qualify for an additional $1,000 job tax credit for eligible full-time jobs.
The prospect would likely qualify for job development credits which provide companies with funds – for up to 10 years – to help offset the cost of locating a facility, buying equipment and training employees. The credits are based on the number of full-time jobs created and the level of economic distress where the jobs are created. The value of credits range from $1,500 to $8,000 per jobs.
Giti Tire announced in June plans for its first U.S. tire plant, a $560 million investment that will employ 1,700. The company could start construction as early as September, said Carlisle Roddey, Chester County supervisor.
JN Fibers, operating as Sun Fibers in Chester County, is renovating a building off S.C. 9 to turn recycled soda and water bottles into polyester yarn. The $45 million investment is expected to employ 318.
Jones-Hamilton, a chemical manufacturing plant, broke ground in Chester in May for a $40 million plant expected to employ 20.


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Hoarding and housing: person-centred approaches to a growing problem
Posted on March 7, 2016 by jamescarson2014
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Most people have possessions in their homes that they can't bring themselves to throw out, from clothes and furniture to photographs, books and ornaments. But the growth of clutter around the house can sometimes escalate to become so severe that it causes significant risks to the health and wellbeing of residents and their neighbours.
For housing providers, problematic hoarding has become a serious and costly issue. In 2014, Inside Housing magazine reported an increase in the number of social housing landlords seeking injunctions to inspect homes where they suspected the resident of hoarding. But a housing management solicitor highlighted underlying difficulties with taking legal action against problematic hoarders.
"Even if the housing association wins and costs are awarded against the tenant, the chances of the tenant paying are slim. It's a problem because it's a huge expense.'
The nature of hoarding
A 2012 paper from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) provided an overview of hoarding, and observed:
"As a behaviour, it is quite common and most people who hoard possessions do not suffer from any psychiatric disorder. However, in some cases the problem may progress to become so severe that it causes significant distress and impairment."
The CIEH paper noted that three components have been identified with problematic hoarding:
acquisition of and failure to discard possessions that appear to be of little use or value
living spaces sufficiently cluttered so as to preclude activities for which those spaces were designed
significant distress or impairment in functioning caused by the hoarding
The problems and risks for housing providers and their tenants
For housing providers, residents and neighbours, hoarding presents particular problems and risks, including:
overcrowding issues
health and safety hazards, including fire risks and falling /tripping
environmental health concerns, including infestation and vermin
properties falling into disrepair
Tackling the problem
Under mental health and environmental legislation, local authorities and health agencies can take action where hoarding constitutes a statutory nuisance or health and safety risk. Social landlords may also resort to legal action against tenants. But taking an enforcement-only approach raises tricky ethical questions, especially if a resident is mentally unwell. And, as the Inside Housing article reported, taking tenants to court can be ineffective and expensive. Housing organisations, therefore, are increasingly developing person-centred approaches to help compulsive hoarders understand and change their behaviour.
Orbit Housing: support and advice
For some years, the Orbit housing group has been collaborating with Coventry University and the Knowledge Transfer Partnership to tackle the growing problem of hoarding.
In 2013, Orbit launched a toolkit designed to support practitioners and organisations working with people who compulsively hoard. The toolkit was developed with input from mental health support organisations, environmental health bodies and service users. It addresses environmental and social isolation issues and includes advice on the assessment process, intervention tools, improvement measures, relapse prevention, and sign-posting.
In 2015, Orbit obtained funding for two specialist case workers, enabling the launch of a new hoarding support and advice service. In addition, Orbit has also developed a hoarding policy setting out the aims, principles and values to be adopted in the housing group's approach to individuals with hoarding tendencies.
Derbyshire: Vulnerable Adult at Risk Management
Because problematic hoarding can require responses from different agencies, including social housing providers, environmental health and fire and rescue services, a multi-agency approach is helpful in tackling the issue.
In Derbyshire, this kind of multi-agency policy has been established to develop a risk management plan for people who would not necessarily fall into the responsibility of adult social care direct service provision.
Vulnerable Adult at Risk Management (VARM) is managed by Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council, with support from the Fire and Rescue Service, police, social housing providers, environmental health and others. The policy aims to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of serious harm through self-neglect and risk-taking behaviour, and it has already been applied in cases of hoarding.
Last year, the Chief Fire Officers' Association highlighted a case where the VARM policy helped a Derbyshire social housing provider to support an elderly man who was putting himself at risk due to hoarding behaviour.
"His care package was adjusted, to include assistance with household chores; he was visited and helped by health practitioners; his home was cleared allowing his central heating to be repaired. Fire risks were mitigated down to an acceptable level without the need to revisit and upset him."
Similar approaches have been developed by Circle Housing Association in the London borough of Merton, and by Knightstone Housing in the West of England.
Positive outcomes
Hoarding is one of many resource-intensive problems facing social housing landlords. But, as these examples demonstrate, a collaborative, sensitive and supportive approach to problematic hoarding can achieve positive outcomes for housing organisations and their tenants.
Read some of our other housing blogs:
Digital inclusion in practice: how Reading Room is helping social housing tenants go online
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New ideas for housing in London
Starter Homes: affordable housing at an unaffordable cost?
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