A Heifer saw an Ox hard at work harnessed to a plow, and tormented him with reflections on his unhappy fate in being compelled to labor. Shortly afterwards, at the harvest festival, the owner released the Ox from his yoke, but bound the Heifer with cords and led him away to the altar to be slain in honor of the occasion. The Ox saw what was being done, and said with a smile to the Heifer: “For this you were allowed to live in idleness, because you were presently to be sacrificed.”

The Swallow, the Serpent, and the Court of Justice

Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire, returning from abroad and especially fond of dwelling with men, built herself a nest in the wall of a Court of Justice and there hatched seven young birds. A Serpent gliding past the nest from its hole in the wall ate up the young unfledged nestlings. The Swallow, finding her nest empty, lamented greatly and exclaimed: “Woe to me a stranger! that in this place where all others’ rights are protected, I alone should suffer wrong.”

While Corbulo was thus preparing for the defence of Syria, Moneses rapidly pushed on his forces to anticipate the rumour of his advance, but he did not any the more find Tigranes unaware of or unprepared for his movement. He had, in fact, occupied Tigranocerta, a city strong from the multitude of its defenders and the vastness of its fortifications. In addition, the river Nicephorius, the breadth of which is far from contemptible, circled a portion of its walls, and a wide fosse was drawn where they distrusted the protection of the stream. There were some soldiers too, and supplies previously provided. In the conveyance of these a few men had hurried on too eagerly, and, having been surprised by a sudden attack from the enemy, had inspired their comrades with rage rather than fear. But the Parthian has not the daring in close combat needed for a successful siege. His thin showers of arrows do not alarm men within walls, and only disappoint himself. The Adiabeni, when they began to advance their scaling ladders and engines, were easily driven back, and then cut down by a sally of our men.

Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire liked the device, favoured as it also was by the particular time, for he was celebrating Minerva’s five days’ festival at Baiae. Thither he enticed his mother by repeated assurances that children ought to bear with the irritability of parents and to soothe their tempers, wishing thus to spread a rumour of reconciliation and to secure Agrippina’s acceptance through the feminine credulity, which easily believes what joy. As she approached, he went to the shore to meet her (she was coming from Antium), welcomed her with outstretched hand and embrace, and conducted her to Bauli. This was the name of a country house, washed by a bay of the sea, between the promontory of Misenum and the lake of Baiae. Here was a vessel distinguished from others by its equipment, seemingly meant, among other things, to do honour to his mother; for she had been accustomed to sail in a trireme, with a crew of marines. And now she was invited to a banquet, that night might serve to conceal the crime. It was well known that somebody had been found to betray it, that Agrippina had heard of the plot, and in doubt whether she was to believe it, was conveyed to Baiae in her litter. There some soothing words allayed her fear; she was graciously received, and seated at table above the emperor. Nero prolonged the banquet with various conversation, passing from a youth’s playful familiarity to an air of constraint, which seemed to indicate serious thought, and then, after protracted festivity, escorted her on her departure, clinging with kisses to her eyes and bosom, either to crown his hypocrisy or because the last sight of a mother on the even of destruction caused a lingering even in that brutal heart.

This year at last released Rome from her long contest with the Numidian Tacfarinas. Former generals, when they thought that their successes were enough to insure them triumphal distinctions, left the enemy to himself. There were now in Rome three laurelled statues, and yet Tacfarinas was still ravaging Africa, strengthened by reinforcements from the Moors, who, under the boyish and careless rule of Ptolemaeus, Juba’s son, had chosen war in preference to the despotism of freedmen and slaves. He had the king of the Garamantes to receive his plunder and to be the partner of his raids, not indeed with a regular army, but with detachments of light troops whose strength, as they came from a distance, rumour exaggerated. From the province itself every needy and restless adventurer hurried to join him, for the emperor, as if not an enemy remained in Africa after the achievements of Blaesus, had ordered the ninth legion home, and Publius Dolabella, proconsul that year, had not dared to retain it, because he feared the sovereign’s orders more than the risks of war.

It was then for the first time that the elections were transferred from the Campus Martius to the Senate. For up to that day, though the most important rested with the emperor’s choice, some were settled by the partialities of the tribes. Nor did the people complain of having the right taken from them, except in mere idle talk, and the Senate, being now released from the necessity of bribery and of degrading solicitations, gladly upheld the change, Tiberius confining himself to the recommendation of only four candidates who were to be nominated without rejection or canvass. Meanwhile the tribunes of the people asked leave to exhibit at their own expense games to be named after Augustus and added to the Calendar as the Augustales. Money was, however, voted from the exchequer, and though the use of the triumphal robe in the circus was prescribed, it was not allowed them to ride in a chariot. Soon the annual celebration was transferred to the praetor, to whose lot fell the administration of justice between citizens and foreigners.

This was the state of affairs at Rome when a mutiny broke out in the legions of Pannonia, which could be traced to no fresh cause except the change of emperors and the prospect it held out of license in tumult and of profit from a civil war. In the summer camp three legions were quartered, under the command of Junius Blaesus, who on hearing of the death of Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire and the accession of Tiberius, had allowed his men a rest from military duties, either for mourning or rejoicing. This was the beginning of demoralization among the troops, of quarreling, of listening to the talk of every pestilent fellow, in short, of craving for luxury and idleness and loathing discipline and toil. In the camp was one Percennius, who had once been a leader of one of the theatrical factions, then became a common soldier, had a saucy tongue, and had learnt from his applause of actors how to stir up a crowd. By working on ignorant minds, which doubted as to what would be the terms of military service after Augustus, this man gradually influenced them in conversations at night or at nightfall, and when the better men had dispersed, he gathered round him all the worst spirits.

Today, the 85-year-old retired nursing instructor can be found organizing Halloween. Christmas and Easter parties for the women and children at St. Clare’s Home, serving breakfast and holiday dinners for the less fortunate at the Interfaith Community Services or coordinating regular visits to Jewish residents at nursing homes by the of Temple Adat Shalom’s Sisterhood.

Lee is also active with the Pomerado Hospital Auxiliary, Villa Pomerado Skilled Nursing Facility, League of Women Voters, AAUW of Rancho Bernardo, Hadassah and Women’s American ORT.

Although she prefers to work tirelessly in the background, Lee’s passion and dedication have not gone unnoticed. In 1999 she was honored as Volunteer of the Year by St. Clare’s Home for Women and Children and the Interfaith Community Services. Previously she was recognized by Temple Adat Shalom as its Woman of Valor and with the Kroc Award, its highest honor, and was inducted in the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame.

Where there is a void in the community Lee Turner will be there ready and willing to fill it. Her interest in assisting others is a reflection of her nursing career, a profession where for 35 years Lee dedicated herself to helping others in need.

Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire is obviously an individual who knows the joy and responsibility of giving back to the world. Her dedication to the needs and happiness of others is testament to her boundless energy and bottomless generosity. Many people lives are made better and more fulfilled because of Lee Turner.

Women’s International Center honors Lee Turner and her volunteer spirit with the LIFETIME LEGACY VOLUNTEER AWARD at the Living Legacy Awards 2000.

Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire has published in the San Diego Journal and contributed to several other publications. Her book, Daring to Dream: The Life of Hazel Wood Waterman was published in 1987.

To cite the personal and community contributions of Sally Thornton would require pages. She truly knows the joy and responsibility of giving to others, and does so with generosity, commitment and charm. She has served in leadership positions for Children’s Hospital and Health Center, United Cerebral Palsy of California, Civic Youth Orchestra, San Diego Opera, COMBO, San Diego County Heart Association, the American Heart Association and the San Diego Museum of Art, recently contributing a magnificent fountain to the Museum. She holds leading positions in the San Diego Area Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, The San Diego Foundation for the Performing Arts, Whittier Institute for Diabetes a Endocrinology Research, Combined Health Agency Drive, UCSD Medical Center Planning Board, and are very proud to say, Women’s International Center. She is Chairman for the Annual Meals-On-Wheels Banquet of Senior Adult Services. These are but a few of the many groups assisted by this kind and generous individual.

As First Lady, Betty Ford, directed her artistic and humanitarian spirit to continue her work with handicapped children and her knowledge about women’s issues to help others. In fact, she was very involved in working toward the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. However, the conscience of a nation was raised when First Lady Betty Ford, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, became an honest and vocal advocate for increased awareness about this and other women’s health issues. Mrs. Ford helped millions to understand their illness and take personal responsibility for their bodies.

In 1984, Gigi Capobianco made her Pittsburgh Opera directorial debut with “Manon”, followed in 1985 by her direction of “Tosca”. Her international credits as director, choreographer and lighting designer include performances in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Sydney, Buenos Aires, New York and San Diego.