Sir Isaac Newton noticed that magenta did not exist in the spectrum of colors from white light when he played with prisms.
But when he superimposed the red end of the spectrum on to the blue end, he saw the color magenta (this can be done with two prisms to make two spectral spreads, “rainbows”):
Magenta is the only color that does not exist as a single wavelength of light
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Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha).
I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been!
I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences!
Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me!
If you wish..., a little of the back story...
I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21.
As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning!
However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also!
You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect!
By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'.
As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way!
Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story!
Much love,
Marie x
Doris is so adorable, and I know you must be so proud of Emma for what she’s doing to get Psychiatric Assistance Dogs recognized in Ireland. I follow her FB page, and I’m impressed by her resilience and commitment. Blessings to you all!
Thank you for sharing1… hope all the best for Emma and Doris (and you and rest of the family.. 🙂 ) and she realizes her dream!.. 🙂
“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” – Douglas H. Everett
This is beautiful, Marie. I really appreciate what you’re doing – it sounds like quite a service. 🙂
Also, I’m going to be off WordPress for a period of time. As you may have seen from my recent blog, I’m reassessing what the purpose of my blog is, and whether I want to keep writing – and in what format (eg, WordPress, a newsletter, etc.)
Feel free to be in touch with me by email info@forgivingconnects.com. I’d love to hear more about your story!
Thank you Debbie for your thoughtful message! I hope your move is working out exactly as it’s meant to! I admire your trust and sense of adventure and wish you the very best. I’ll pop you an e-mail update. X
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August 14, 2019 at 1:45 pm
Doris is so adorable, and I know you must be so proud of Emma for what she’s doing to get Psychiatric Assistance Dogs recognized in Ireland. I follow her FB page, and I’m impressed by her resilience and commitment. Blessings to you all!
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August 14, 2019 at 7:15 pm
That’s so lovely to hear Terri! Bless you for being so kind and supportive. Xx
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August 14, 2019 at 11:40 pm
yea Marie … it sounds like Emma is making real progress in her campaign … and such a stunning special colour!
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August 15, 2019 at 6:32 am
Yes she is Kate, one step at a time!
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August 15, 2019 at 6:33 am
way to go ❤
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August 15, 2019 at 3:30 am
That is great news Marie! 😀 Love your poem too!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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August 15, 2019 at 6:34 am
Thanks Jennifer, they are getting there slowly but surely! X
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August 15, 2019 at 4:28 pm
Thank you for sharing1… hope all the best for Emma and Doris (and you and rest of the family.. 🙂 ) and she realizes her dream!.. 🙂
“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” – Douglas H. Everett
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August 15, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Beautiful quote as always Dutch, you have a way of summing it up perfectly with the right quote!
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August 17, 2019 at 1:14 pm
LOVE!😊💜
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August 17, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Glad Kim! Hope you’re pacing yourself during this changing part of your journey! Xx
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September 30, 2019 at 9:47 pm
This is beautiful, Marie. I really appreciate what you’re doing – it sounds like quite a service. 🙂
Also, I’m going to be off WordPress for a period of time. As you may have seen from my recent blog, I’m reassessing what the purpose of my blog is, and whether I want to keep writing – and in what format (eg, WordPress, a newsletter, etc.)
Feel free to be in touch with me by email info@forgivingconnects.com. I’d love to hear more about your story!
All the best,
Debbie
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October 1, 2019 at 8:47 pm
Thank you Debbie for your thoughtful message! I hope your move is working out exactly as it’s meant to! I admire your trust and sense of adventure and wish you the very best. I’ll pop you an e-mail update. X
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