Source of s Song I learned 80 years ago!

 

The lines "O'er our fields the frost is descended, labor is done, gone is the sun" are from the poem 

"Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is one of the more famous narratives of the poet, a prominent figure in 19th-century American literature. 

• Poem: Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie
• Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Context: These lines appear near the end of the poem, describing the harsh winter setting after a long and arduous journey. 

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The source of this is what I was looking for.

A Thanksgiving Song O'er our fields, the frost is descended, Labor is done, gone is the sun; Safely stored, our harvest is ended, All in a ring, dancing we sing. She who leads is innocent pleasure, Ending the year, gladly with cheer; Joy and comfort, barns full of treasure, Everywhere health, season's bright wealth. ###

PRUNES -- THE MAGICAL FRUIT

AI Overview

Prunes make you poop because they contain two key ingredients: sorbitol and fiber. Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol that draws water into the intestines, softening stool and making it easier to pass. The fiber in prunes adds bulk to stool and helps stimulate colon contractions, which helps move things along. 

How prunes work

• Sorbitol: Prunes are rich in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that is poorly absorbed by the body. It acts as a natural laxative by pulling water into the large intestine, which helps to soften and move stool. 
• Fiber: Prunes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. 
• Insoluble fiber: adds bulk to stool, which can help with bowel regularity. 
• The combination of fiber and sorbitol: can stimulate contractions in the colon to move stool through the digestive system more quickly. 

Important considerations

• Start slowly: If you're not used to a fiber-rich diet, start with a few prunes and increase gradually to avoid gas and bloating. 
  
• Drink water: It's crucial to drink plenty of water when increasing your fiber intake. Without enough water, the fiber can actually worsen constipation. 
  
• Listen to your body: Eating too many prunes can lead to gas, bloating, or diarrhea. It may be best to consume a moderate amount, such as three to four prunes, to start. 

Is prune juice as effeciive as prunes for constipation?

AI Overview

Prunes are often better than prune juice because they contain more fiber, which is key for relieving constipation. However, both prunes and prune juice are effective due to their natural laxative compounds like sorbitol. 

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JL NOTE: This may have been from the California Prune Board but I'm not sure.  .

Similar information at: 

• Johns Hopkins Medicine. Foods for Constipation.
• Mayo Clinic. Constipation: Diagnosis and Treatment.
• Kaiser Permanente. Are Prunes Good for Constipation?.

HOW ANIMALS HAVE ADAPTED TO HUMAN IMPACT

I missed the lecturer here 11 am Thursday October 23 2025 Oakdale Room on 2,  but this was online from the speaker’s website.  (Speaker here: Jessica Tepas)

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Animals have adapted to human impact through behavioral, dietary, and evolutionary changes, often by exploiting human-altered environments and resources. Examples include peregrine falcons nesting on skyscrapers, raccoons using problem-solving to access garbage, Eurasian blackcaps migrating to the UK for bird feeders, and tuskless elephants evolving in response to poaching.  

Behavioral and dietary adaptations

• Using new urban structures: Some birds, like peregrine falcons, have adapted to cities by nesting on skyscrapers instead of cliffs. Many species use power lines and buildings to move around and forage. 
• Changing activity patterns: Some animals, like brown bears and cougars, have become more nocturnal to avoid human activity, while also exploiting human food sources like garbage and farms. 
• Altering migration routes: Some birds, like Eurasian blackcaps, have shifted their migration destinations to areas with more human-provided food sources, such as bird feeders in the UK. 
• Exploiting new food sources: Many animals, from raccoons to white-footed mice, have learned to scavenge human food and trash, changing their diets and diets in urban areas. 
• Learning new skills: Raccoons in cities have developed enhanced problem-solving skills to open human-made garbage cans, an ability their rural counterparts lack. 
  

Evolutionary and structural adaptations

• Physical changes:
• Crested anoles: in Puerto Rico have evolved longer limbs for sprinting on concrete and larger toe pads for gripping smooth surfaces. 
• Red foxes: in London have evolved smaller heads and different body shapes, possibly to adapt to their diet of human garbage. 
• Female elephants: in Mozambique have evolved to be tuskless after two decades of intense poaching for their tusks. 
• Male bighorn sheep: have evolved shorter horns in response to trophy hunting pressure. 
  
• Genetic changes: The Peppered Moth is a classic example of rapid evolution, with its genetic makeup changing to a dark form to camouflage against soot-covered trees during the Industrial Revolution. 
  
• Other adaptations:
• Some animals have adapted to heat tolerance in urban environments. 
• Manatees have adapted to use the warm discharge pipes from coastal power plants as a source of heat. 

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ROGER NASH BALDWIN and the ACLU

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Born: Jan. 21, 1884, Wellesley, Mass., U.S. Died: Aug. 26, 1981, Ridgewood, N.J. (aged 97) Founder: American Civil Liberties Union Role In: American civil rights movement

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Roger Nash Baldwin (born Jan. 21, 1884, Wellesley, Mass., U.S.—died Aug. 26, 1981, Ridgewood, N.J.) was an American civil-rights activist, cofounder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

Born into an aristocratic Massachusetts family, Baldwin attended Harvard University (B.A., 1904; M.A., 1905). He then taught sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. (1906–09), and also served as chief probation officer of the city’s Juvenile Court (1907–10) and secretary of the reformist Civic League of St. Louis (1910–17). When the United States entered World War I, Baldwin became head of the pacifist American Union Against Militarism (predecessor of the ACLU), which defended draft resisters and conscientious objectors; in 1918–19 he spent nine months in jail for refusing to be drafted. Afterward, he wandered about for a year, joining the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and finally ending up in New York City in 1920 to help found the ACLU. He was its director (1920–50) and then its national chairman (1950–55).

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THE COAST GUARD SONG

 I've always appreciated the U. S. Coast Guard so here is their song -- the lyrics and a link to performance.  

This is the best website I’ve found with music you can hear as well as words

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=081-07-04&category=song

Coast Guard Song Semper Paratus

Verse 1

From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone,

To Europe and Far East,

The Flag is carried by our ships

In times of war and peace;

And never have we struck it yet,

In spite of foemen's might,

Who cheered our crews and cheered again

For showing how to fight.

Chorus

We're always ready for the call,

We place our trust in Thee.

Through surf and storm and howling gale,

High shall our purpose be,

"Semper Paratus" is our guide,

Our fame, our glory, too.

To fight to save or fight and die!

Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you.

Verse 2

"Surveyor" and "Narcissus,"

The "Eagle" and "Dispatch,"

The "Hudson" and the "Tampa,"

These names are hard to match;

From Barrow's shores to Paraguay,

Great Lakes or Ocean's wave,

The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds

To punish or to save.

Verse 3

Aye! We've been "Always Ready” 

To do, to fight, or die!

Write glory to the shield we wear

In letters to the sky.

To sink the foe or save the maimed

Our mission and our pride.

We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come

Ideals for which we've died.

Another version at.  

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=081-07-04&category=song

 U.S. Coast Guard March Semper Paratus! – Always Ready!

By CAPT Francis Saltus Van Boskerck – U.S.C.G. ©1927

From Aztec shore to Arctic zone, to Europe and Far East.
The Flag is carried by our ships in times of war and peace;
And never have we struck it yet in spite of foe-men's might,
Who cheered our crews and cheered again for showing how to fight.

Chorus:
So here's the Coast Guard marching song, We sing on land or sea.
Through surf and storm and howling gale, High shall our purpose be.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide, Our fame, our glory too,
To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard we are for you!

 
Additional Verses:

Verse 2
"Surveyor" and "Narcissus," The "Eagle" and "Dispatch,"
The "Hudson" and the "Tampa," These names are hard to match;
From Barrow's shores to Paraguay, Great Lakes or Ocean's wave,
The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds, To punish or to save.

Verse 3
Aye! We've been "Always Ready"; To do, to fight, or die!
Write glory to the shield we wear In letters to the sky.
To sink the foe or save the maimed; Our mission and our pride.
We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come, Ideals for which we've died.

Listen to tune at:   Semper Paratus sung with words on the picture.    

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=081-07-04&category=song

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=081-07-04&category=song

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