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Happy Father’s Day! All you fathers out there deserve a special treat, and I have found a way to shower you with a few! It begins with viewing a special recipe in the “Recipe” Spotlight (that you can get your wives to try out). Let me know how good it tasted! After, it may be a good time to visit the “Health Tip” section for a boost of energy (actually this form of energy will truly fascinate you).

Another treat for you is to view the “Inspirational” spotlight that will set the tone for a few days (and assist you with your challenges of work, projects, etc.). Then, for a break, listen to some fabulous instrumentation in the ”Music” category. The music goes right along with the “Art/Photo” section; again, this may fascinate and astound you.

I actually tried an experiment after all the research, and lo, it worked- immediately! I did not do the rice experiment (as it already had been done) but I wanted to try something else that would possibly have an effect on my body. My gosh, and did it ever!  The results were astounding. I will let you know in the next blog article so be sure to read and view the video clips in that spotlight (Art/Photo).

I pulled a product out of the Hall of Fame as there is a You Tube video revealing additional information for that particular product. I thought it too valuable to ignore. I, myself, use this product because of its tremendous benefits (keeping my youth in tact).

I’m not sure if I mentioned the “Vision” Spotlight in a previous article, but it would be worth a visit.  I had a lovely chat with this fellow last week and will reserve some hugs for him when we get together!

So, you wonderful dads out there (including mine), give yourself some time to enjoy these treats. You deserve recognition for the roles you play, and for your protective and loving nature. I salute you!

List of new spotlights waiting for you: Recipe, Health Tip, Inspirational, Music, Art/Photo, Wholesale Product, and Vision.

Drop me a line and let’s see how your day/weekend was spent (i.e. list of activities, celebrations, etc.)

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View this video and enjoy some Christmas shopping in Leavenworth.

Make sure you have a hungry appetite for the next article. There is a great German restaurant I want to take you to where the food is delicious! It promises to be a memorable experience of laughter, music, and dance.

Maybe we should plan to all go next Christmas?

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With all the things that are going on in the world, where do you go when you seek solace and rest? Sometimes we can be overwhelmed with the world that man is creating. When that happens, a prayer in the heart may relieve some of the burdens. If you have difficulty locating that prayer, make the time to go on a nature walk and allow its whispers to usher in that prayer. For a time, worldly distractions will be put on hold, so you can see the true landscape of life and learn to celebrate again.

Click on the video below to catch this glimpse. Unfortunately, capturing the celebration, the video ended up with hiccups! (Actually this happened during the editing process. Things can go wrong after a face lift!). As shown below, taking the time with family members adds more to the landscape which brings more meaning to that prayer.

The song, “Rocky Mountain Time” is performed by Will Dudley. Listen to the words of the song and notice how well suited they are for this video presentation.

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I was planning to get back to my England Series but saw an opportunity to give some substance to my concluding remark in my previous article: “The Day After.” (Read the P.S. again at the bottom of that article).

There will be a summit this weekend attended by world leaders (20 world economies) including British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. He is, as well as other leaders, focusing on the Obama administration to set a serious tone for addressing the world financial crisis.

On the subject of foreign policy, he hopes that there will be a major focus by Obama’s team on global institutions. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund, he hopes, would be on the priority list for radical reforms.

He believes there should be more involvement regarding future roles in world institutions for China and the Persian Gulf. This worldwide financial crisis could, according to Prime Minister Brown, be the “birth pangs of a new global order”.

Having family and friends who live in Europe, I am fortunate to know the inside scoop as well as hear the whispers on the other side of the Atlantic ocean.

Speaking of whispers, another spotlight has been updated in Stairway to Secrets. Look in the Music section and enjoy the video and songs performed by Jeanne Madsen. There will also be another update coming soon in the Video section. Have you ever seen an elephant paint?

With all the changes heading our way, make sure you take the time to reflect upon the things that are most important to you. It is necessary we stay alert to our surroundings; however, we must be careful that we don’t bury ourselves in too many worries and distractions. So if you’ve never seen an elephant paint before, now is the time to discover the wonders of the world you live in.

Share with us how you feel about your surroundings- if there is anything you wish to add or change.

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As promised in the previous article, here are some more 4th July festivities. This video presentation shows you what you can do with your own family and how you can make your holiday stretch by spending quality time with those you care about.

Sometimes we ignore the opportunity to make time for ourselves, and miss out on those quality moments. Notice in the presentation there were alot of unique moments captured on film. We can either seek these joyful moments or create them ourselves.

Seeking is a good start but as the day progresses, where you seek the latter, you learn to create your own true happiness. By the end of the day, (months, or years) there are new memories to reinforce the platform beneath your feet.  The exciting part is the realization that you are ready to fly from that platform at anytime.

Stairway To Secrets is coming along with another update. Take a look at “Quote” spotlight and enjoy a beautiful slide presentation from Simple Truths.

The next article will focus on a traditional celebration that is worldwide involving creativity in a fun way.

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This is the final episode on my trip to Austria and, as with fireworks, I wanted to leave you with a climatic end. Hope you enjoyed this Alpine Treasure.  Watch the slide presentation below as the plane gracefully waves her goodbye over Switzerland in a shrouded embrace over mountains, rivers, forests and farmlands. Her ambition is to cross over the English Channel and welcome another culture waiting in the wings!

The next article will be the continuation of my trip to England as well as more updates on the main site: “Stairway To Secrets”. We have added new spotlights with great video and audio for your entertainment. Look at People Spotlight and be entertained by Showtime Utah. There is footage recorded there by Fox Channel 13. Also check out Music and Video Spotlight for further enjoyment! There is some great talent out there! We have more surprises coming. Be sure to think about contributing to any of the spotlights. We are in need of Miracles….Do you have one to share or know of someone who has had a remarkable experience?

For further excitement that will greatly enhance the lives of our viewers, we have put together a Wishing Well Program. This is all about those who haven’t stopped dreaming nor given up on blueprints and great ideas! Read about the person we are spotlighting and their project/dream under the Wishing Well tab.

Stairway To Secrets is all about you and your mark in the world. Spread the word and send people to stairwaytosecrets.com. This web site honors you!

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Nightlife in Vienna is filled with movement and life!  Footage is a little dark as copying to this site darkened everything! (I promise things will improve with time). Original sounds were left in tact so you can enjoy the walk with me.

Updates are an ongoing process so be sure to visit spotlights in: Video, Art, Recipe and Quote in our Stairway To Secrets site. We welcome your comments and contributions!

Let us know if you have tried any of the spotlight recipes yet, or if you have seen some other great video clips. This is a community with “Amazon” opportunities! With digital cameras in so much demand, there are great photos that need to be shared and seen.

More still to come of our trip to Vienna! In the next article there will be some additional, beautiful buildings.. and perhaps, a tram ride for you to enjoy! If you are new to this series be sure to visit the “Mystery Place” series where you can enjoy more picturesque  scenes of Vienna. Selecting the Blog tab at the top of this web site will take you to all of the articles, if you have only selected this current one to view.

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I have just a few minutes to take you on a quick market tour.  Again, there have been some great guesses re. the mystery place. Each article has revealed a clue and if you haven’t been following the articles start from “England” and catch up to this one. Let’s begin with some great market scenes. 

I hope you enjoyed the tour. The last two video clips, as you can tell, were not edited for a little market spice and humour. There will be other photos and short films to look forward to bringing you closer to the mystery place. I have left you with some great clues in this one.

The next articles will focus on a little history, culture, and some interesting buildings. If you haven’t guessed the mystery place yet, give it a try. If this is your first article read, catch up on the previous articles starting from “England” and read the rest of the adventure articles to this current one.

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Photo by: Juan P/ CBA, Argentina

As the month of January comes to a close, this is still a great time to reflect on your goals for the year. What are some of the things you are looking forward to? As long as you feel you are progressing, you can expect great things to happen that are waiting for you in the wings.

Building this web site has been a very rewarding experience. If you are a first time visitor read the ‘red carpet’ welcome in one of the previous articles. There are some great musical cards to delight in. Also tour the main site and be sure to include “About,” “Vision,” ”Health Tip,” ”Recipe,” and “Miracle” in your exploration.

For those of you who are already familiar with the site, these pages have just been updated.  In fact, the only page left that needs attention is “service.”  I am, however, on the prowl for a miracle spotlight, as well as a politician’s vision. These two pages have great introductions on those topics. Please forward the link to anyone you know who may have a beautiful experience to share. There is a special reward for those submissions!

There are some spotlights already waiting in the wings, that will replace the current ones when their turn comes.  Spotlights should last about a month once all categories have been filled. Building the foundation for this web site has caused some spotlights to grace the pages longer. Articles here will be posted more often now that the main site is coming together; another worthwhile goal for 2008.

It is exciting to think that our audience is growing with new friendships across the globe. It’ll be interesting to learn of other cultures, as their spotlights shine upon our world. We will be able to hear different kinds of music, try out traditional recipes, and learn of experiences that may rock our world. It will be an exhilarating journey for us all.

 Photo by: Natalie Singh / UK

‘Speaking’ of journey, I am about to take another one; a trip all the way to England. I will be leaving on Thursday, with a 6 hour layover to look forward to in Chicago.  I will indulge in a good book during this long wait. To give you a clue as to what book I will be reading, look at “Quote Spotlight.” I highly recommend the read if you want to live your dream.

I will be taking my camera along to share my journey with you, so please come back often to the blog portion of the site. To begin our journey enjoy this video clip of the English Countryside, and pay attention to the brief message at the end.

To view video clip, click on the button shown. Clicking elsewhere in the picture will take you out of this web site and into You Tube’s site!

Farewell for now, I know the English rain will greet me, but so will the experience! Count on me eating fish and chips, crunchies and picnics. I also look forward to the parks, countryside, shops and open markets regardless of the rain. I will spend some time on the northwest coast of England, as well as the southeast coast where residents boast of the oldest beach in England..

Come back again to learn of the mystery places I’ll be visiting. Expect to see some great photos of rainfall; just kidding! I will leave the snow behind and the powder to ski in, but it can wait till I get back. England calls and so do my parents! It will be wonderful to see them again.

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Merry Christmas everyone! It is Christmas Eve, and I have a card waiting for you below. Hope you can enjoy this day without all the Christmas rush! I only have a couple of things to buy, as I chose to have a candlelit evening with harp music, friends and food, instead of shopping.

It has been my goal to give special attention to the true meaning of Christmas, and invite the spirit of Christmas into my heart. I believe it is possible to have that while shopping, baking, running errands etc; fighting the crowd, long queues, scheduled visits, it doesn’t matter what it is, as each day is a bonus.

There was a time I was in hospital, bedridden, wishing I could be out there, fighting the crowds.  I would have carried a smile and given it to others, just to be out there having the ability to walk, talk and move around. Now I can enjoy all of this, and yes, I carry that smile still, because everyday is indeed a bonus!

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As promised in my previous article, here is a thought for you to reflect upon, from my book ”Gentle Whispers.”

“Some travelers may stop at the first barricade they come to and spend many years figuring out how to get through.  Others may look upon the barricade as a marker on a map to help them continue the parallel journey.”

Gentle Whispers © 2007 Rosalinda Burton

This thought goes right along with the poem that is spotlighted on the main site.  Be sure to visit that page. Other poems will be spotlighted as soon as I get others to join the journey with me.  It will be a rewarding one for all of us.

When one thinks of a rewarding journey, one thinks of progress.  Look at the site and see how we are progressing. There are spotlights on: video, photo, and poetry. The main site’s layout is done now.  Enjoy the other video featured on it and read its accompanying article, “The Everest Peace Project.”  Be sure to share your opinions. 

I wouldn’t mind hiking to base camp of Mount Everest. Hiking to the top of Mount Everest is way out of reach for me and my personal desires; however, sharing this inspiring story has captivated my heart. How has it affected yours?

The next article may not take us to Mount Everest but will take us on a parallel journey.  Stay tuned!

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