When to Seek Family Services

 

When to seek family services

When a person is open-minded, honest, humble, and willing, the path to growing and changing for the better becomes clear. It’s been said that the key to change is rooted in willingness, and upon a foundation of complete willingness, one will be capable of building and repairing any relationship, thus leading to a better life overall. When the whole family is willing or at least willing to try, that is the precise moment to strike when the iron is hot, so to speak, and seek family therapy services.

Willingness is open-mindedness in action. It is the way we feel before we take action based on faith. As we become able to let go of defects through willingness, we are then able to put spiritual integrity ahead of our desire for instant gratification. Thus, willingness is an irreplaceable component for those seeking harmony in their relationships.

Families face many problems, large and small. Typically, problems most folks struggle with include: (to read the full article about the Advantages and disadvantages of family therapy)

Prix Fixe vs Tasting Menu

 

Prix fixe vs tasting menu

For many years, I was a server and a bartender at various establishments, from fine dining to family-owned beer and burger joints. In the fine dining restaurants, there were many terms to learn and even more dishes to try. Which included all types of food, including some I absolutely detested, but it was mandatory per the Chef’s instructions, or should I say the Chef’s orders.

In chef-run restaurants, it is customary to work under the Chef as soldiers would work under their commander. Thus, when the Chef speaks, we are all expected to listen attentively and execute their instructions without question.

Okay, back to these two terms and their meanings…

Prix Fixe and a la carte were terms that I was very familiar with. For those who didn’t spend most of their lives in the restaurant industry, let’s first discuss the meaning of these two (obviously French) terms.

Sounds like ‘Pree fiks’ prix fixe /ˈprē ˈfēks,ˈfiks/ is a noun and defined as a meal consisting of several courses served at a total fixed price. Basically, prix fixe is French for a fixed price. When applied to a menu, it means diners get a collection of menu items for a set price. It is the exact opposite of an a la carte menu.

A prix fixe menu typically includes multiple courses, such as an appetizer, main course, and dessert. The exact composition of a prix fixe menu can vary depending on the season. Typically, a prix fixe menu will have several options for each course, allowing the client to choose from various dishes.

According to the highly rated Hour Detroit, “prix fixe, a restaurant’s tasting menu is a set selection of what are typically the Chef’s signature dishes, served in small portions.

Its history goes back centuries, but the modern trend caught on nationally in the ’90s, popularized by highbrow eateries like the former three-Michelin-starred Catalonia restaurant El Bulli and Napa Valley’s French Laundry.

The metro Detroit culinary scene was a little behind on the trend, with tasting menus for years relegated to white-tablecloth establishments often heavy on steak and light on personality. In the past few years, however, local restaurants have caught up, making tasting menus available at all manner of new eateries. “

Here are a few to try:

• Mabel Gray
• Abode Fine Dining
• Oak & Reel
• Mink
• Marrow
• Albena
• The Apparatus Room
• Freya

The definition of à la carte (/ɑːləˈkɑːrt/; lit. ’at the card’) is the practice of ordering individual dishes from a menu in a restaurant. When a dish at a restaurant is offered a la carte, it is ordered individually. It is not a part of a larger meal or a course of dishes.

A la carte pricing is a pricing model where goods and services are priced individually, allowing customers to select and pay only for the specific items they want.

For example, when I visit my favorite Mexican restaurant, I order the taco dinner, whereas my son will order tacos a la carte. This means he will not get the rice and beans that come with the dinner, just the tacos.

Prix fixe vs tasting menu

As already discussed, a prix fixe menu can serve as a tasting menu of sorts. However, an authentic tasting menu is a multi-course meal that consists of (article about a la carte and prix firxe)

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FAIR AND A CARNIVAL?

 

After the winter holiday season is over, my mind starts to look forward to spring, and I begin to make plans for outdoor activities like:

• Festivals
• Fairs
• Carnivals
• Art fairs
• The Woodward Cruise
• Car shows
• Music festivals
• Firework shows

But I have always wondered, what is the difference between a fair and a carnival? For example, the local faith-based facility in my Michigan neighborhood has a “Summers End Fair” with rides, bake sales, Polish food, games, carnie food trucks, a beer tent with live bands and rides like a Ferris wheel or a small roller coaster.

In the neighboring town, their faith-based facility puts on a “spring carnival.” They have Bingo, games, book sales, raffles, art vendors, caricature drawings, and a bake sale but not a single ride. Why?

Let’s see what the experts say the difference is-

According to Wikipedia, a fair (archaic: faire or fayre) is a gathering of people for a variety of entertainment or commercial activities. Fairs are typically temporary, with scheduled times lasting from an afternoon to several weeks. Fairs showcase a wide range of goods, products, and services, and often include competitions, exhibitions, and educational activities. Fairs can be thematic, focusing on specific industries or interests.

Traveling funfair or carnival, an amusement show made up of amusement rides, food vending stalls, merchandise vending stalls, games of “chance and skill”, thrill acts and (now less commonly) animal acts.

It sounds to me like a carnival is a type of fair. That makes more sense now why that one event is called a carnival, not just a plain fair.

History of fairs in the world

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) is a voluntary, not-for-profit corporation serving state, provincial, regional, and county agricultural fairs, shows, exhibitions, and expositions.

IAFE suggests that “…evidence points to the existence of fairs as early as 500 BC Scripture records in the book of Ezekiel: “Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the kinds of riches with silver, iron, tin and lead, they traded in thy fairs.”

Fairs were commercial in character from the beginning. Merchants from distant countries would come together, bringing native wares to trade with one another, and even though it is not clearly explained in Ezekiel or in other biblical references, it is reasonable to assume that “fair” was the name given to the place at which early trading between foreign merchants was conducted.”

They pointed out the relationship between the religious aspect and commerce. The Latin word “feria,” meaning holy day, would appear to be the logical root of the word “fair.” Each feria was a day when many people would assemble for worship. “Possibly, our modern church bazaars possess some rudiments of these religious fairs. “

What was the largest fair in history?

According to Guinness World Records, the site of the (to read more about the difference between a fair and a carnival)

Who Cleans Up After a Fire?

Who Cleans Up After a Fire?

When I was a young teenager, my mother made the move from working in the schools to partnering with her brother (my uncle) in a construction company. At that time, the general contractors typically worked with the insurance companies on a referral basis. My mother had solid relationships with several insurance companies and carriers, which resulted in them becoming the go-to experts for fire and smoke restoration jobs.

There were times that my mother would go and do the physical work with her crews (who were primarily men) to do initial actions. She was truly a “Rosie the Riveter” of her industry!

Here are a few actions typically suggested to take in the fire restoration process:

• Contact Restoration Specialists
• Inspection and Assessment
• Board Up and Add Roof Tarps
• Water Removal
• Removal of Soot and Smoke Damage
• Clean and Sanitize
• Rebuild and Repairs

The insurance companies referred many of their clients to my family’s business, and times were good. However, that practice no longer exists because too many people were abusing the system (of course), and as a result, contractors had to up their game and focus only on becoming fire and restoration professionals, which was a good thing!

Today, when accredited companies send highly trained fire restoration experts to your home, they should start by performing a rigorous safety inspection to ensure that your property and family are safe and to uncover any hidden dangers that are present or could arise in the future.

If your home has experienced fire damage, (read more)

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

 

Main causes of neuralgia

Some of the most common causes of neuralgia can be instances such as an injury to your brain, spine, or nerves, poor blood supply to nerves, or heavy alcohol use.

Other neuralgia causes may include viral infections, such as shingles or herpes simplex. These infections can damage the nerves and lead to nerve pain.

Chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and certain autoimmune disorders can also cause neuralgia. In some cases, neuralgia can result from nerve compression or irritation from structures like tumors or blood vessels.

Additionally, trauma or injury to the nerves can cause neuralgia. Sometimes, the cause of neuralgia may be unknown and is considered idiopathic. It is essential to work with a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause of neuralgia for proper treatment and management.

Unfortunately, I fall under a couple of these causes: (to read full article and list of causes)