So, this is the last of my "Gratitude" Blog entries, and , the 1st of my "New" Blog entries.
What am I grateful about? So,So Much!
1) Well for starters my oldest son, and his sweetheart, had a baby girl,
my first born "Grand Daughter" " Leanna Jane Swann" a Mestiza, her Mom is well after a C Section, (cord was around her neck)( Hera's Attempt to strangle her was foiled).
2) My Daughter, my 2nd love of my life, is home with my 2nd grandson( Hank), going into nursing and is due in 4 months with my 2nd grand daughter to be.
3) My 1st Grandson ,Kadin, a good Bow Shot, a lovely and Wise child,is 7 years old.
4) I grateful for having received the acknowledgment and the,
"Physician of the Year Award 2009" from the Maryland Osteopathic Association.
5) Last but not least , having received a Nurse Practitioner at my job, and having
such great Nurse Case Managers, to help me as the Chief Primary Care Manager
of the "Warrior Transition Unit" , and to have an opportunity to apply
for a job working with the VA as a physician only 12 miles from my home.
So, I begin a new year of Blogging, hopefully more consistent. The Theme is the
' I Ching" (Yi Ching) . I will review on each blog entry a brief discussion
on one of the 64 Hexagams, with links to online resources on the " Yi Ching".
My study f this book of wisdom, began about 39 years ago. I've read it about
3 or 4 times, used it to assist me in decision making and understanding ,
So many times. I will post a picute of the Chines Characters of each of these
hexagrams on each entry, then discuss the meaning review the Images, entries,ect.
I will learn alot, the task will take about 2 years. When I ist read the text,
and learned that Confucious didn't even start to read the text until he was in his
60's, I thought that was ridiculous. Well, I am 58 1/2, and am most likely
a bit arrogant to think I could "illuminate" anyone on the Wisdom, it contains.
However, the the throwing of it's "Kua's" has never steered me wrong. Possibly,
because I never asked for advice on the future, but rather , asked the question,
"How to I Best deal with a certain situation??",
This is how I believe the Yi Ching is to be used. Know the present, is my goal.
So, lets begin this quest together, learn together, OK. Good Luck.
Bill Swann D.O.
Most of my Platitudes have become my Principles , on occasion some Plagiarism ,Discussions on my experiences,feelings,thoughts,philosophy on Healing, Life, This Universe, Osteopathy, Tai Chi,Qi Qong, My Own Self, My Goals,My Life, My Relationships and how to be a Healthier,Better Balanced, and Genuine Person., All within the T"Theme of the Current Blog"/
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Swannanoa, Woodfin and Black Mountain North Carolina
So, Today would have been my Dad's 85th Birthday/He was born in the year of the Ox. He died in 1987, age 62,of CHF.
I am Grateful to my Dad, who lead a Tumultuous Life, but ended it as a grateful,compassionate,peaceful yet somewhat Sad Man. My Father Burned Off his Karma,in his own Life Time, he needed too,as between his being Bipolar and an Alcoholic, his Wife and Children Suffered. I am Grateful,However. I am Grateful to my Father ,whose Genes I carry. Who Gave me an Enduring Love of Family and of the Spiritual Life, both kinds of Spirits! I am Grateful for his giving me a Love of Learning and the ability to Work Incessantly for my Family. I am Grateful for the Value to Protect Family Friends and Others. I am Grateful that I only copied a few of his Faults, and most of his Virtues. Though there was emotional Carnage to Clean Up, and Given to me, Bill Swann Sr, ended his Life , a Compassionate Dragon,.
CHF is congestive heart failure,but he also had diabetes, Hypertension,alcoholism,and was Bipolar.Dad, known as "Buster" to his brothers and one Sister, and Mom,lead a complex life. His Mother was Betty Mae Jump, married to Lottie Swann, his father who left when he was ?5?, came back when he was 12 or much later/ My Dad got his nickname from haivng had been jumped on while litle,and playing causing a Hernia to"Bust" out. It was repaired when he was 12. He and his brother Charlie would run "Moon Shine" up and around "Black Mountain"
"Bill Sr", was in the CC camps, a Merchant Marine is WWII and a soldier for less than a year in the Korean Conflict,married my Mom,Rose Marion Johnson, when I was 3. He had 3 children over a decade with his 1st wife, Laura Thomas, divorced her, and married my Mom, when I was 3, but retained custody of my 2 step sisters, and one step brother. Rose had 4 more girls. Of all , myself , my eldest step sister, and my 2 youngest sisters still are alive and kickin./
My dad was Scotch/Irish/English and Cherokee/ my Mom Rose, was German and Swedish.
Laura was French/Scotch English ,not sure if she was Cherokee.
I always though Swann was an English Name, perhaps our lineage is of the Swann,which is an old VIking name, however, I am wondering now, if our name really comes from the Indian/Cherwah /Cherokee Suwa’li-nunnohi, whci later was anglicized to Swannanoa. Below is a bit of that history, Our History,Well, that is another Story.
Swannanoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,526 in 2007. The community is named for the Swannanoa River, which flows through the settlement. The Swannanoa River joins the French Broad at Asheville, North Carolina. The Cheraw Indians lived east of the Cherokee until they were obliged to join the Catawba people early in the 18th Century. Their name for themselves must have been something like “Suwala,” because de Soto called them Xuala and, to the Cherokee, they were Ani-Suwali ["they are Suwali"]. The Cherokee name for the route from the mountains to the Cheraw country was Suwa’li-nunnohi ["Suwali path"]. In English pronunciation, that became Swannanoa and was applied to the river and the mountains just east of Asheville. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Swannanoa is approximately located between Asheville and Black Mountain. I-40 passes through the main commercial area of Swannanoa, which is focused around Ingles supermarket and gas station. The old commercial area sits beside an empty lot where the old Beacon Blankets plant once sat. The Beacon Plant was the epicenter of the Swannanoa community, built by the late Charles D. Owen,Sr.
Swannanoa is located at 35°36′17″N 82°23′17″W / 35.60472°N 82.38806°W / 35.60472; -82.38806 (35.604808, -82.387921).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which, 6.4 square miles (17 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.62%) is water.
About Our Town
Black Mountain was originally known as Grey Eagle to the Cherokee and Catawba Native Americans who lived and hunted here in great numbers. Early settlers of the area were lured by the adventure and rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains.
The Town of Black Mountain was founded in 1893. It was named for the Black Mountain range of mountains that border the Town to the north. At the time of incorporation, the Town of Black Mountain had become a major pathway for westbound immigrants, commercial trade, and the mountain railroad. This strategic location helped establish Black Mountain as one of the most prosperous and picturesque communities in the country.
Spectacular views have welcomed Black Mountain residents and visitors for over 109 years as they step from the quaint shops, prosperous businesses, and friendly neighborhoods into the great outdoors that serves as the centerpiece for a visual feast that continues to draw so many to this lovely valley. Black Mountain’s friendly character and graceful setting have long lured botanists, hikers, travelers, and others seeking to commune with the great outdoors. However, the magnificence of the mountains has drawn more than just those seeking to enjoy this graceful natural bounty. Our historic downtown shopping district, vital service sector and clean industry, all serve to attract fine people of every age and profession with backgrounds and interests as varied as the mountainous landscape that surrounds the Town. This special mixture of people and talent has created a lively community with varied assets and lifestyles
I am Grateful to my Dad, who lead a Tumultuous Life, but ended it as a grateful,compassionate,peaceful yet somewhat Sad Man. My Father Burned Off his Karma,in his own Life Time, he needed too,as between his being Bipolar and an Alcoholic, his Wife and Children Suffered. I am Grateful,However. I am Grateful to my Father ,whose Genes I carry. Who Gave me an Enduring Love of Family and of the Spiritual Life, both kinds of Spirits! I am Grateful for his giving me a Love of Learning and the ability to Work Incessantly for my Family. I am Grateful for the Value to Protect Family Friends and Others. I am Grateful that I only copied a few of his Faults, and most of his Virtues. Though there was emotional Carnage to Clean Up, and Given to me, Bill Swann Sr, ended his Life , a Compassionate Dragon,.
CHF is congestive heart failure,but he also had diabetes, Hypertension,alcoholism,and was Bipolar.Dad, known as "Buster" to his brothers and one Sister, and Mom,lead a complex life. His Mother was Betty Mae Jump, married to Lottie Swann, his father who left when he was ?5?, came back when he was 12 or much later/ My Dad got his nickname from haivng had been jumped on while litle,and playing causing a Hernia to"Bust" out. It was repaired when he was 12. He and his brother Charlie would run "Moon Shine" up and around "Black Mountain"
"Bill Sr", was in the CC camps, a Merchant Marine is WWII and a soldier for less than a year in the Korean Conflict,married my Mom,Rose Marion Johnson, when I was 3. He had 3 children over a decade with his 1st wife, Laura Thomas, divorced her, and married my Mom, when I was 3, but retained custody of my 2 step sisters, and one step brother. Rose had 4 more girls. Of all , myself , my eldest step sister, and my 2 youngest sisters still are alive and kickin./
My dad was Scotch/Irish/English and Cherokee/ my Mom Rose, was German and Swedish.
Laura was French/Scotch English ,not sure if she was Cherokee.
I always though Swann was an English Name, perhaps our lineage is of the Swann,which is an old VIking name, however, I am wondering now, if our name really comes from the Indian/Cherwah /Cherokee Suwa’li-nunnohi, whci later was anglicized to Swannanoa. Below is a bit of that history, Our History,Well, that is another Story.
Swannanoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,526 in 2007. The community is named for the Swannanoa River, which flows through the settlement. The Swannanoa River joins the French Broad at Asheville, North Carolina. The Cheraw Indians lived east of the Cherokee until they were obliged to join the Catawba people early in the 18th Century. Their name for themselves must have been something like “Suwala,” because de Soto called them Xuala and, to the Cherokee, they were Ani-Suwali ["they are Suwali"]. The Cherokee name for the route from the mountains to the Cheraw country was Suwa’li-nunnohi ["Suwali path"]. In English pronunciation, that became Swannanoa and was applied to the river and the mountains just east of Asheville. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Swannanoa is approximately located between Asheville and Black Mountain. I-40 passes through the main commercial area of Swannanoa, which is focused around Ingles supermarket and gas station. The old commercial area sits beside an empty lot where the old Beacon Blankets plant once sat. The Beacon Plant was the epicenter of the Swannanoa community, built by the late Charles D. Owen,Sr.
Swannanoa is located at 35°36′17″N 82°23′17″W / 35.60472°N 82.38806°W / 35.60472; -82.38806 (35.604808, -82.387921).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which, 6.4 square miles (17 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.62%) is water.
About Our Town
Black Mountain was originally known as Grey Eagle to the Cherokee and Catawba Native Americans who lived and hunted here in great numbers. Early settlers of the area were lured by the adventure and rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains.
The Town of Black Mountain was founded in 1893. It was named for the Black Mountain range of mountains that border the Town to the north. At the time of incorporation, the Town of Black Mountain had become a major pathway for westbound immigrants, commercial trade, and the mountain railroad. This strategic location helped establish Black Mountain as one of the most prosperous and picturesque communities in the country.
Spectacular views have welcomed Black Mountain residents and visitors for over 109 years as they step from the quaint shops, prosperous businesses, and friendly neighborhoods into the great outdoors that serves as the centerpiece for a visual feast that continues to draw so many to this lovely valley. Black Mountain’s friendly character and graceful setting have long lured botanists, hikers, travelers, and others seeking to commune with the great outdoors. However, the magnificence of the mountains has drawn more than just those seeking to enjoy this graceful natural bounty. Our historic downtown shopping district, vital service sector and clean industry, all serve to attract fine people of every age and profession with backgrounds and interests as varied as the mountainous landscape that surrounds the Town. This special mixture of people and talent has created a lively community with varied assets and lifestyles
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