Eating Tasteless Food

My father had to undergo radiation treatments for throat cancer. The therapy damaged his taste buds so that he couldn't taste food. His inability to enjoy a meal made eating a dreaded duty. The doctors told him his taste might return after the treatments were finished, but no one could say for certain.

Weeks passed, then months. Every meal became a forced feeding to keep him alive. After eating flavorless food for over a year, he sat down for dinner one evening. Reluctantly, he forced the fork inside his mouth and discovered that his taste had returned. What most people would call a bland dinner became the best meal he had eaten in his life.

Through losing his taste and then regaining it, my father learned to relish each morsel as never before. He became thankful for the ability to taste because he now had a reference point. He would never forget what it was like to eat tasteless food.

            You don't have to lose something in order to be thankful. You can develop a "taste" for your blessings by simply realizing what life would be like without them.

~(Kent Crockett, I Once Was Blind But Now I Squint, Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2004, 164)

In this season of Thanksgiving and the whole year through, remember our community neighbors who do not have any food to "taste" 

Local Food Pantries:

MUST Ministries http://www.mustministries.org/marietta/programs.aspx#mttafoodpantry

Atlanta Community Food Bank http://www.acfb.org/

Due West United Methodist Church contact Deb Ingham / 770.427.3835, ext 221

Goodbye Bethany!

It is with heavy hearts that we bid a fond farewell to our lead designer, Bethany Evans.  Bethany has been given a marvelous opportunity to work from home which will allow her to be with her 2 adorable young daughters and husband more.  While we are thrilled for Bethany and her family, we are tremendously sad for Signs & More.  Bethany has been with us since our Grand Opening and has helped to build our company into what it is today.  Words cannot express how thankful we are to have had Bethany with us these past 5 years.  Congratulations and Best Wishes, Bethany!  We will miss you! 

ROUTED SIGNS - SHOULD YOU USE HDU? 

When deciding the type of sign you want to get your brand out to the public, have you considered HDU? HDU stands for: High Density Urethane. This material is made of a mix of liquid chemicals that creates a foam product. Unlike other foam products, such as Styrofoam, HDU has more solid and less air making this product more rigid and impervious to all petroleum products. It is waterproof and unaffected by climatic changes.

So when creating a sign, what application does HDU play? Due to the high density and rigidity of HDU, this product is great for routing and allows the sign maker to create a routed sign that appears to be wood. The designer is also able to be more creative knowing the HDU is durable enough to make intricate cuts and will not splinter or split.

Routed HDU Sign on Stone Monument

When compared to wood, HDU has the advantage. HDU will not warp, crack or bow like solid wood when exposed to the elements. It is a little lighter than wood, making it easier to handle, which also cuts shipping costs. HDU can be laminated together to create any size, shape or form. Many manufacturers warrant the HDU for 10 years.

The down side to HDU is, when used as a long narrow sign, it can have a slight flex which may cause problems. When using between posts it is best to support it with a backing board laminate or frame around it.

Routed HDU Post & Panel Sign

Wood on the other hand cracks or warps. There is no warranty for the product and it can be quite heavy. Wood is also subject to the elements and goes through stress with climate changes. Joining pieces together is more labor intensive than HDU. However, wood, when properly treated or painted, can offer a very long lasting exterior sign.

Call Signs & More, Inc. (770-383-8808) and we will work with you to determine which substrate works best for your application.

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