A Martyr’s Silence:
BURN! & Sonny’s Blues Intertextual Analysis
BURN! & Sonny’s Blues Intertextual Analysis
“Why? What good does it do? What meaning does it have, José? Is it a revenge of some sort? But what revenge is it, if you are dead?”
What meaning is there if you are dead? As Sir William Walker asks the question out of perplexity in the 1969 revolutionary film Burn!, he is asking in the face of José Dolores, college students of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins, people of ACT UP performing the San Francisco die-in movement, George Floyd—of every human soul pushed to the peripheries of society. They formulate a pain from not only deaths as victims of history but also deaths to change history. Pushed to the edges of history, their souls run wild in wrath only to lay their marks on redefining the term freedom. It is a freedom that allows disclosure to the untold past and enables people to live out meaning that is no longer defined in hands of others. As one unveils the curtains of colonialism and imperial violence, one will see the martyrs of political turmoil are standing up to speak the myth of rewriting and creating history.
Lying in between the hunters and hawks of history is a pool of blood shed from eternal segregation that one must confront as the oppressed. In Burn!, When William Walker first arrives on the island of Queimada, the shipman introduces to him the “large flat white rock laying offshore” with its exceptional whiteness derived from the dust of killed slaves’ bones penetrating the rock beds. Yet, how ironic it is that this exceptional whiteness—a color once and now used violently to mark one as the master while another as a slave—is now a biological product of the dead black body. People tend to forget whiteness as the tint of human phosphorus that exists in every human being's bone. An absence of pigment that should have bonded one as a family to another, is now exploited by the imperial narrative to seek superiority in white skin, leaving people who could have been included now excluded.
Running down the cycle of historical wrongdoings, silenced pain exists for martyrs to levitate from sunk oblivion. The pain from which our civilization’s ancestors have walked through leaves a long trail for whoever following behind; for it passes down the lessons and misdeeds of history to make clear where the future for equality and inclusiveness lies. In Burn!, the Portuguese have burnt the entire island to suppress previous slave rebellions. By the time audience is shown with William Walker burning down the same crops and plantations to cease José’s insurgence, this repetition of imperial violence is what proves necessary for persistent rebellions. It is such a rebellion that keeps people thinking and feelinginsufficiencies of the current hierarchical system, shaping freedom in the way one truly needs other than offered.
To ignore such pain is an act of assimilating oneself into the unjust hierarchy and denial of one’s intimacies with their past. Before Dolores realizes that he was manipulated by Walker to defeat the Portuguese in favor of the British sugar industry, he rejoices over the victorious rebellion. He was told that stealing Portuguese’s gold meant “to be rich and free” until he tastes the bitterness of English whiskey again. The moment when Dolores replies that African rum is better off, Dolores is resisting the form of assimilation by heart even though drinking Walker’s liquor and wearing the Portuguese Soldier uniform. In the former scene where Walker and Dolores try to exchange their drinks in cheering their rebellion plan, the two’s inability to tolerate each other’s drink is a significant implication of the inability to assimilate. To drink whiskey when one has their blood and tongue formerly accustomed to the taste of rum is therefore ignoring one’s roots of history as one is gradually blinded into another renamed social hierarchy. Ten years later when Walker comes back to the Antilles to stop José Dolores, black and white men are dressed in the same white British uniforms as the representation of the assimilated group. The assimilated blackness into British superiority has forgotten how their ancestors have been bloodlessly murdered by the colonizers, and now hold steady the rifles to murder Jose Dolores and men once of their same blood and skin. The assimilated imperial violence is explicitly performed in the scene where they burn down the plantation to force out Dolores’s rebel army, resonating with how the Portuguese once burnt down the island to put down Indian resistance. As each rebel runs out of the sugar crops, they are killed one by one like targets doomed in hands of once known brothers. Other than envisioning hybridity where they get to taste the sweetness of African rum while others indulge in the bitterness of English whiskey, this row of black soldiers assimilated into the British colonial army is forcing themselves to swallow whiskey in discarding rum. Such assimilation creates an endless cycle of hierarchy that the oppressed can hardly escape.
To confront such pain and feel the songs of martyrdom is necessary as another sitting above the hierarchy is always benefiting from its obscurity. In Burn!, it has been the Portuguese, the British, Teddy Sanchez, William Walker—people who have been selling and justifying war, chaos, and slaves to make a fortune. In their version of dictionary lies the devastating power of persuasion. As William Walker blatantly notes in his conversation about whether Dolores stole his bag or not, he testifies the necessity of persuasion only to shape imperial violence profitably. Contradictory to how persuasion is usually used to induce critical lenses to confront over a debatable matter, it is now a skill exploited by the lofty colonizers to shape freedom and civilization into their definition. Within the colonial narrative, Walker claims it to be the “logic of profit” where spoken in his lines, “to go on making [profit], or to make more, sometimes it is necessary to destroy.” By modifying annihilation into a necessity for profit, Walker is denying the death of Indians and Africans as blunt manslaughter. Applied with a subtle sarcasm shortly after overthrowing the Portuguese, Walker exploits Dolores further as he asks Dolores to apply the skill of persuasion onto the African slaves to convince them back to labor as paid workers instead of slaves. As Dolores ponders in confusion, his rejection to exercise the white persuasion exemplifies his denial to assimilate into the white hierarchy. As long as persuasion exists for the whites to alter narratives and assimilate the colonized, freedom will only exist on the mere facade.
where spoken in his lines, “to go on making [profit], or to make more, sometimes it is necessary to destroy.” By modifying annihilation into a necessity for profit, Walker is denying the death of Indians and Africans as blunt manslaughter. Applied with a subtle sarcasm shortly after overthrowing the Portuguese, Walker exploits Dolores further as he asks Dolores to apply the skill of persuasion onto the African slaves to convince them back to labor as paid workers instead of slaves. As Dolores ponders in confusion, his rejection to exercise the white persuasion exemplifies his denial to assimilate into the white hierarchy. As long as persuasion exists for the whites to alter narratives and assimilate the colonized, freedom will only exist on the mere facade.


As we enter into the month of August, a month of all things bitter and sweet. The sweetness of watermelon and warm summer days, to the bitterness of summer-ending-and-school-starting, a time for putting away the beach bag and picking up the backpack and back to our busy schedules. During this transition of schedules it is important to find balance.
“Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness, and through awareness we can grow.”Koi Fresco
From inspiring quotes to traditional wisdom, we hear the key to anything in life is balance, that includes a balanced diet, balanced hormones, and even PH balanced.
Life balance in general is a delicate and constant balancing act. Factors of chaos and disorder are all around us, and the key lies not in trying to eliminate them but rather in trying to coexist with them in harmony. It takes planning to have a balance life and more importantly it takes awareness, including being true to who we are and the intentions set for of our own wellbeing. We are not our to-do list, not our have-tos or must-dos and we are not our job. Although our thoughts maybe consumed by the needs of others or things we want to accomplish, we are, most important to ourselves and to our own happiness. Bringing awareness to what we need in order to stay balanced and knowing when we are outside of this alignment is easily one of the most important practices we can start and nurture for ourselves.
Our happiness is a mixture of our needs and how we are tending to them on 4 levels of self: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, each level makes up 25% of our being and wholeness. If one or more of these areas of our life is out of proportion or unsteady, we tend to feel less happy, make poor decisions and/or allow stress to spill over from one area to the other.
It’s not selfish to love ourselves, to take care of ourselves, and to make our happiness a priority; it is in fact a necessity.
Here is what we can do to help balance all four levels:
1. The Spiritual Level
The spiritual level is our soul. Developing the spiritual body allows us to feel a sense of belongingness, a deeper meaning and purpose in life. This is the most ignored level but it is the foundation for the development of all the other levels of self and the compass for being true to oneself. To bring balance to the spiritual level and making our sure compass is on the right course, it is important to maintain connection with our inner guidance. The more we develop are spiritual self, the more we understand our soul’s purpose and ourselves, which makes it easier to align in our decisions and our goals.
How to bring our spiritual self in balance: breathe work, stillness, silence, meditation, prayer, gratitude, mantras, visualization and self-love.
2. The Mental Level
On a surface level, the mental body is our thoughts. On a deeper level, it is our beliefs, desires, values, and goals. Values and beliefs can come from thoughts that are instilled in us as a child. On the surface level our mental thoughts are geared toward goals and desires. The mental level can bring up the emotional level and emotional blocks, anxiety and fears. Our thoughts are more than just thoughts. They are what guide us through life and define us. They mold our view of the world and those around us. In the book Think and grow rich, by Napoleon Hill, he stated “whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” The mind is a powerful tool that can transform your goals into reality, with the right mindset. Managing our mindset helps with self-esteem, reducing fear, self-doubt and anxiety, so we can live the best versions of ourselves. Our mindset is as important as your best idea. Develop a positive one, and we make everything in our lives better immediately.
How to bring the mental self into balance: reading, mental exercise/stimulation, eating better, getting enough sleep, positive affirmations and self-care.
3. The Emotional Level
To better understand how our emotions affect ourselves and balance, let first look at what physiologist call Emotional Intelligence, or EI. Wikipedia defines Emotional intelligence (EI) the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions. People with high emotional intelligence can recognize their own emotions and those of others, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, and adjust emotions to adapt to environments. Many experts now believe that a person’s emotional intelligence (EI) may be more important than their IQ and is certainly a better predictor of success, quality of relationships, and overall happiness. Emotional intelligence is a gateway to a balanced-life. It’s essential to basically every aspect of life. In addition, more and more studies are being release about the powerful link between emotions, our physical health, and our immune system.
It has been scientifically proven that positive emotions like Love and Joy have healing effects on the body, from healing mutated DNA to the way we form scar tissue.
How to bring emotional self into balance: self-awareness, self-regulation, be social, practice forgiveness and kindness, (even to ourselves), celebrate achievements, find joy in everything we do
4. The Physical Level
Our physical body is the reflection and total sum of all aspects of who we are. It is a barometer that indicates how things are going in all the other levels of self, and it also our skin, the musculoskeletal structure and vital tissues and organs that carry us through this life. Exercise and healthy eating are typically what come to mind when most people think about physical health. We all know people who have clean eating habits and are physically fit, but who carry excessive emotional stress, this can wear on their health. While it may not be easily recognizable, chronic stress takes a tremendous toll on the physical self, in the forms of mutated DNA, premature aging and even heart conditions. Stress occurs when our spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs are not in balance. Here at Vibrant Skin Bar we have specialized cortisol test to access your levels and one of our skilled medical practitioners can design a protocol to bring you back to homeostasis or balance. Our physical body is the reflection and total sum of all aspects of who we are. It is a barometer that indicates how things are going in all levels of self.
How to bring physical self into balance: walking, stretching, massage, yoga, running, dancing, swimming, hiking, wholefood diet, adequate sleep, self-care
All four levels must work together in harmony for us to feel whole and complete. Ignoring a level is ignoring a piece of who we are. Finding ways to exercise our four levels of self, taking the time to eat right, exercise, relieve stress, rest, and enjoy life can make all the difference in the world not only with our quality of life, but also in the richness of our relationships. It doesn’t mean avoiding your responsibilities and obligations, but rather finding a happy balance and cultivating a more Vibrant life.
From all of us at Vibrant Skin Bar, have a happy and balanced August!


To all of those people who say that teaching is an easy job AND we have the summers off can "talk to the hand"... lol! Our job is never done. We have a weekly book mobile that visits neighborhoods each week to get books in the hands of children who really need them. Our hope is that they will continue to read throughout the summer and will be fresh and ready to go when school starts up again in August.
We are also steadily working on lesson plans, graphic organizers, and integrating content areas in an effort to be extra prepared when the kiddos return. In addition, our principal bought us all the book Pathways to the Common Core that we are to read over break. So far it's an easy, interesting read that you may want to check out.


Modelling senescence in ciliates
Asexually reproducing hypotrichous ciliates undergo senescence, which is in general attributed to degenerative processes in the macronucleus, assuming that a loss of viability is based on a loss of genetic elements. It is generally accepted that the genetic elements in the macronucleus of Hypotrichs segregate randomly, a process which potentially can lead to aneuploid imbalances in the distribution of gene copies. It is, however, unclear whether there are mechanisms which compensate for such imbalances such that each genetic element regains its predetermined copy number (regulatory model, conserving euploidy), or if the genetic elements only double, so that genetic imbalances can be inherited to further generations (stochastic model, allowing aneuploidy).
Results: We have investigated the regulatory and the stochastic model with respect to the number of generations a lineage of Hypotrichs can survive under asexual conditions (Duerr et al., 2004; Abstract). Simple prediction formulae for the approximate survival time of asexually reproducing ciliates are provided for both models. Whereas the regulatory model cannot explain senescence in Hypotrichs, the stochastic model provides plausible results which, however, strongly depend on the assumed distribution of copy numbers. Our modeling approach shows that we can only speculate about reasons of senescence in ciliates until the distribution of copy numbers in their macronucleus is unknown.
Survival times (left column, A1-C1) of asexually reproducing Hypotrichs under three different distributions of copy numbers (right column, A2-C2) resulting from 1,000 simulated experiments. In all three cases A-C, the number of different macronucleus chromosomes is G=15,000 and the initial mean number of pre-replication copies per macronucleus chromosome is mn=15,000, yielding a total number of chromosomes of N=2.25*108. In the right column, the distribution of copy numbers of the initial cell is shown in gray bars and the distribution of copy numbers of the last viable cell is shown in black bars (* in A2 points at the highest, observed copy number). A: all macronucleus chromosomes initially have an identical pre-replication copy number of n=15,000. B: copy numbers initially are uniformly distributed in the intervall [1,000 ; 29,000]. C: the initial pre-replication copy number is n=15,000 for all macronucleus chromosomes except for one rare chromosome with 1,000 copies (indicated by an arrow in C2). Curves in (A) and (B) represent normal distributions fitted to the simulation results.
Methods: In contrast to the regulatory model, which can be easily formulated by a binomial expression, the stochastic model has been explored by computer simulations.
- Duerr, HP, Eichner M, Ammermann D, 2004. Modeling senescence in hypotrichous ciliates. Protist 155: 45-52 (Abstract)


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I've been reading “Directing Actors” by Judith Weston, which was recommended to me by executive producer & screenwriter of “Keepers” Sharma Krauskopf. There is a lot of good advice and instruction in the book, but I'm disappointed that the author, despite protestations to the contrary, shows a striking lack of respect for writers.
To quote Ms. Weston, “It is exactly the job of the director and actors to create the sub-world. Heeding shortcuts to the characters' emotional life will make the director's and actors' job more, not less, difficult.”
As taught by screenwriting guru Hal Croasmun, the best in the business, creating sub-text is the province of the screenwriter so that depth is added to the characters and story. The screenwriter's use of subtext raises an average script significantly. A screenwriter hands the director a complete story world with people and places already created. The job of the director and actor is to interpret and portray this, not to recreate the characters and story by deciding upon subtext for themselves.
On page 167, the author goes on to state that “it is especially important to cross out (or at least approach with serious skepticism) the parentheticals: “pause,” “beat,” and “she takes a moment.” All these kinds of stage directions are adjectives, adverbs, indications of transitions or psychological explanations, or emotional maps (“He cannot look away”; “She makes a decision”). They are not playable. What the writer has done by putting in these abbreviated emotional guideposts is to take a stab at providing the characters' subtext.
The writer “takes a stab” at providing subtext? This is a preposterous statement and an insult to the screenwriter. This is like you saying something to me, and I then tell you that you don't know what you really meant by what you said, but I do know what you really meant, even though you said it and would obviously know what hidden meaning was behind your own words.
The screenwriter creates the story and characters, therefore the screenwriter knows the subtext of the character and dialogue. Without accurately interpreting the characters, the director and/or actors could add a subtext that is inappropriate. It is arrogant and egotistical for anyone to dismiss the writer as unable to provide the subtext for the very characters he or she created. And I disagree that “He cannot look away” and “she makes a decision” are not playable. These are very playable by talented actors and directors who correctly interpret the intent.
As I've stated many times in the past, the screenwriter gets very little respect, pay or acknowledgment for motion pictures. This is usually because the director deliberately makes changes to put his or her own “stamp” on the film. In this way, we can never know whether or not the film would have been better if it had more closely resembled the written blueprint (the screenplay) that was provided. All we can judge is the final result that has been altered, for better or worse, by the director.
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, but it all starts with the screenplay. Without this blueprint there is no story, no characters and no film. Good directors and good actors can significantly improve a script, but it's important to remember that it's far easier to improve and embellish a finished product than it is to create that product out of nothing at all. Hollywood does not recognize this, as the lion's share of the credit for films is divided between the director and the actors. Most people don't know the name of a single professional screenwriter, not even an A-List screenwriter.
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The Imagination Club is an informal, non-profit and fun group that
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ON-FIELD BIOMECHANICS AND FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT (FAI) IN ELITE ATHLETES
Team: Michigan Performance Research Laboratory
Summary: Hip injuries are a growing issue in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common orthopaedic condition that often underlies these injures. Preventing FAI has proven difficult thus far, as little is known about how the condition develops. Additionally, invasive surgery is accepted as the optimal treatment method, requiring considerable expense and a lengthy rehabilitation period. In order to enhance prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs, it is essential to acquire a more thorough understanding of FAI. To do so, the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory examined the biomechanics of elite Division I and professional athletes from sports with a high incidence of FAI (hockey and baseball) while they perform on-ice/on-field game-like movements. Wearable sensors worn underneath the player’s standard equipment measured precise body motions in the trunk and lower limbs during the tasks, providing the first comprehensive database of hip function in a high-risk FAI population. Additionally, radiological scans of each athlete’s hips were used to determine how the structural features of the hip influence movement during dynamic tasks.
The in-vivo hip mechanics were evaluated in two athletic populations at-risk for FAI: (1) elite ice hockey goaltenders as they performed on-ice game-like drills, and (2) NCAA baseball pitchers as they threw their full pitching repertoire in their practice facility.
In ice hockey goaltenders, the lab team found:
- The stopping motion, to which little attention has been given, produces greater hip motion than the butterfly.
- This suggests that multiple postures must be considered when treating and preventing FAI and may explain why skaters also experience FAI.
- X-ray hip measures were poor predictors of on-ice hip motion.
- All hips examined exhibited alpha angles (an x-ray indicator of FAI) that were above the FAI threshold but only one was symptomatic.
- Evaluating the athlete in a more realistic environment reveals novel and potentially more valuable findings that static examination.


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- What role do omega-3 fatty acids play in the central nervous system? Which one seems to be the most important (or prevalent) in this paper? Why?
- What problems may arise when someone has a lack of this omega-3 fatty acid?
Here are a couple additional articles if you’re interested in other studies related to omega-3 fatty acids:
- Omega-3 and treatment implications in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Dietary intake of n-3, n-6 fatty acids and fish, Relationship with hostility in young adults


Accumulation of damaged cellular components is characteristic of tissues in all organisms as they age and has been proposed to be responsible for their functional loss in ageing.
Autophagy, a highly conserved catabolic mechanism of quality control inside cells, is essential for the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and for the orchestration of an efficient cellular response to stresses.
The decrease in autophagic activity in cells may be a driver of different aspects of the ageing phenotype. Thus, enhancement of autophagic activity might decelerate ageing progression by guaranteeing continuous renewal of the cellular proteome, and damaged proteins that are no longer functional, to avoid their accumulation inside cells.
In cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, there is a growing interest in developing ingredients to enhance autophagic activity to slow-down ageing progression.
(Source: Autophagy and ageing: keeping that old broom working. Trends in Genetics 24, 2008)


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Abstract: Two of the staunchest critics of astrology presented their case in an article published in the Journal of Consciousness Studies (2003) that has since become a standard reference. The authors argue that the astrological experience is more likely to work by “hidden persuaders” than by either objective or psychic criteria, yet their argument provides no evidence of this. The authors demand careful testing yet their own examples and claims against astrology are not careful. The meta-analysis claim mixes studies with widely disparate data types. The parental tampering argument against Michel Gauquelin’s planetary eminence findings lacks supportive evidence. The “definitive” time twins test fails to define the criteria of resemblance. The test of predicting psychological test profiles does not discriminate between permanent personality dimensions and psychological states as astrology requires. The blind chart matching studies evaluated skills on the wrong parties where they would not be expected by either astrology or psychology. The authors fail to mention the most interesting and promising peer-reviewed astrological research studies that were available to them. Improved discourse with astrological subject matter experts is recommended.
McRitchie, Kenneth. (2016). Clearing the logjam in astrological research. Journal of Consciousness Studies, 32(9-10), pp. 153-179.
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Copyright © 2016 by Imprint Academic.


The other day I was walking my dog past a wooded area, my mind was lost in thought about the huge number of unemployed or dissatisfied people who need resume writing help.
Then I suddenly noticed a high-pitched sound coming from the forest. I stopped to listen closer. It sounded sort of like humming, but kind of like buzzing. At first, I wasn’t sure what it was, but I finally determined that it must be a swarm of insects.
But as I was listening to the buzz-like hum – or maybe it was more like a hum-like buzz – I started to notice many, varied sounds coming from the forest.
It was a natural symphony of sound. I had walked down that stretch of road dozens of times and never heard it. Why? I wasn’t listening.
After I stood there for several minutes, I wondered how many other beautiful sounds I miss just because I don’t take the time or effort to listen for them. Then I thought of all the other joyous opportunities I miss because I don’t look for them.
For those who are out of work or seeking a new career, now is a great time to consider new options. Look at your life in a fresh light. Listen again to the inner voice urging you to consider new paths.
Many people who think they need resume writing help really need a new perspective on their lives. Once you start thinking about new possibilities and different options, you might hear the call of a better life.


About Kathryn Vercillo
After writing across a diverse array of topic areas for decades, I’ve honed my craft to the unique niche of writing at the intersection of psychology and craft. I use my Masters Degree in Psychology along with extensive research to explore how we can use art/craft/creativity to heal individuals and communities. I believe in the power of self-expression as a means to authenticity in our relationships with ourselves, our loved ones, and the greater world. I enjoy using my experience, education, and writing to help others explore this connection for themselves.


Dr. Debbie Swallow is preparing next editon of her book Culture Shock
Finland and Debbie wants to hear your stories… and possibly publish
She is looking for some new stories and anecdotes to freshen-up the
book, and that people would allow her to use. She would love to hear from anyone who has a little story about how foreigners ’got it wrong’.- misunderstandings, different
assumptions, etc. Anything from food, language, sauna, working
practices, IT, mobile phones – anything!
She would especially appreciate any insights from Finns about how
foreigners adjust or not to life in Finland or…. any insights related
to topics below.
The only trouble is that the time is limited. So, you need to act NOW !
and send your stories to 4Cinternational@btconnect.com or lastest on
5 Signed copies of new Culture shock Finland books will be raffled among
the story senders.
*1)* Expand on how Finland welcomes, or rejects foreigners who want to
live and work there
*2)* Short list of famous Finns and why they are famous (1-2 lines)
*3)* Explain significance and impact on Finland at the loss of Vyborg
*4)* Provide information on the significance of colours and symbols on
Finland’s flag, what occassions the flag is raised or lowered
*5)* Expand information on the /Aurora Borealis/ i.e. where one can view
it from, what seasons/times of the year it can be seen, folklore and
legends, tips on how to photograph the /Aurora/
*6) Socialising with the Finns: *what is expected of you as a guest.
Do’s and Don’ts. What do Finns appreciate?
* 7) *Touch on alternative lifestyles e.g. gays/lesbians and other
subcultures that might have sprung up amongst young Finns, and Finland’s
reaction towards them.
*8)* Are there any new ’trends’ or lifestyle patterns that are
developing, especially amongst the new generation of Finns?
*9)* More pictures of traditional Finnish cuisine needed. Elaborate on
the definitive aspects of Finnish food culture like reindeer meat (since
it is not commonly consumed outside of Finland, any descriptions of how
it tastes, or tips and pointers on how to cook it?)
*10)* Some information on places to buy food (supermarkets,
marketplaces) would be useful.
*11)* Any colloquial aspects of Finnish that one should learn to
use/take note of?


Human beings are looking for identity and meaning of life. 'What are we doing here? And why?' It is a question of all times and all ages. We want our lives to be meaningful. We want to matter, to be useful. And not only in a purely utilitarian way. We need something to hold on to and to believe in. A meaningful life is the way to well-being.
In search of identity
A part of our identity is predetermined. We belong to a particular society and a particular era. We belong to a particular culture, ethnicity or family. All these elements are beyond our control and are to a great extent unchangeable. They are what they are.
Our identity, however, is also and mainly determined by ourselves. What is characteristic for me? What makes me who I am? To whom and to what do I feel connected? Who do I want to be? With what or with whom do I identify? We are a life long shaping that identity.
Identity is something to hold on to. You know who you are and who you are not. You know who you want to be and who you do not want to be. You feel good about yourself and self-assured. That provides confidence and peace, something to hold on to.
Identity is not a fixed and monolithic entity. Identity is changing and evolving over time. Time changes and life changes. We grow up and get children. Our children leave home. Our parents pass away. We get old and wise, almost as if it were nothing. Identity changes, day by day.
Lack of meaning of life
The lack of meaning of life and the feeling of futility and meaninglessness are heavy experiences and can have far-reaching effects. They often go hand in hand with feelings of loneliness and depression.
Many persons have in some way lost the meaning of life and are looking for it. Human beings need to have a goal in life.
Belief and ideologies have been the pillars of community for a long time. They gave meaning to life. The traditional institutions, however, are becoming less important or are even disappearing. It is for many persons hard to find meaning and sense of purpose in our globalised world.
We are flooded with thousands of stimuli and possibilities. We have to make choices continuously and the social media are crying for attention. There are not enough stable values to hold on to and to find peace in. We do not need to be cultural pessimists, however. The search for meaning is essential and of all times.
We need time and some calm. We need to pause and reflect on what is truly meaningful and valuable to us. To reflect on the following questions: 'where do I come from? where am I? where do I want to go?'. As an individual, as member of a community, as part of society.
To give a meaning to your life implies that you accept limitations. Life has its limits. Life is finite and transient and has its inconveniences. Life is not only a matter of having success and performing.
We are looking for meaningfulness and happiness. Happiness, however, is not a permanent state. We have to cherish the moments of real happiness and we must learn to be happy with the little things in life.
Happiness is really different from immediate gratification and evergrowing prosperity.
Identity and meaning of life do not exist without the other
We always have an identity. We cannot exist without having an identity.
Unless we submit entirely to other persons or their beliefs. We can totally submit to our partner's wishes. Or get depressed and apathetic.
We, however, do need other persons to develop an identity and give meaning to life. We simply cannot exist without other persons.
We identify with someone or something our entire life. Not with one other person or with one thing. We identify with several things and several persons or groups of persons. And those evolve over time. We do not have one single identity, we have several identities.
We cannot exist without giving meaning to life. We want our lives to matter, we want to mean something. To mean something to another or other persons. To another individual or to a community.
The need for meaningfulness can be translated into the desire for love. The love a person feels for his or her partner or his or her children. Or friendship. Or the feeling of being connected to a group. We cannot exist without something to hold on to or someone to feel connected to.
When identity becomes uncertain and elusive
Sometimes persons become confused with themselves. They do not or do not longer know who they are, who they want to be. They are going through an identity crisis. The so-called midlife crisis? Whatever, that kind of crisis can also happen at other ages.
We might better name that an existential crisis. A person is panicking or feels very uncomfortable because of existential issues. Loneliness or the awareness of being mortal and transient can be the cause.
Hence the term midlife crisis. 'More than halfway through my life? What will be left? What have I made in my life so far? I have got a lot to catch up on.'
The causes or reasons or the onset of an identity crisis can be very different. Your beloved or once beloved partner may break up or pass away, your children are leaving home, you are retiring, you are getting old and having old age ailments. Or you are falling in love again.
When you are going through an identity crisis, psychotherapeutic counselling is recommended. It will give you the opportunity to find the meaning of life, the meaning of your life. Avoid hasty reactions, choices or decisions.
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First, came the missing house keys… then, remembering telephone numbers became a struggle.
Then the same questions asked over and over again, with the embarrassed half-smile trying to mask what she couldn’t remember. Then a few years later, the struggle to recognize the street she was on, and where she was supposed to go, and who we were.
“She” was my Aunt Alya, my Mom’s elder sister, and my second Mom. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the last five years of her life. When I think of her, I think of a presence in my life as powerful and pervasive as it was understated. She was a huge influence on me in many ways, some of which I am only beginning to understand. She was an artist, a perfectionist, an avid shopper for beautiful things, and she could spend hours roaming through the stores, selecting just the right, most perfect piece for her collection.
Even though she never gave me actual lessons on how to bake or decorate cakes, she and my mom are always with me whenever I fiddle around with my culinary concoctions, particularly my imperfect cakes. Or maybe she did teach me, in a way. For as long as I can recall, every birthday of mine was marked by a uniquely decorated cake. Mom would bake the cakes, and my Aunt would come over and start with the frosting, to spin out a birthday treat that would rival any bakery in town. I would sit there, watching her transform the cake as part of my pre-birthday party ritual.
She was there the day I was born, and continued to be a part of the most significant and mundane moments of my life.
But what happens when the person we’ve known as a huge fixture in our lives no longer remembers our name? When we can’t get through to them because they simply can’t seem to process what we’re saying? Where do all the life long memories and moments we shared go? What about the part of our being that was forged by them? Where does that fit now that they are no longer who they were? So many questions remain unanswered.
It’s funny how memories become a part of who we are.
There is, incidentally, a direct link between my Aunt’s story and me finding my way back to painting. As my aunt’s symptoms were becoming more distinct, I started to become curious about how the brain functions, and wondered about my own health.
One day, I came across a site called Lumosity.com and took a standard test online that touched on lifestyle, exercise, diet and hobbies. I realised that I had a long way to go to ensure that my lifestyle was conducive to maintaining a healthier brain. As a result, I made a resolution that the first thing I would do was go back to painting in the New Year, and the rest is history. It was the best decision I had ever made. Painting revived me and helped fill a huge hole in my being where a great deal of sadness and emotion lay fettered, waiting for a way out. For me, painting became the way.
My only regret is that my Aunt never saw any of my paintings.
Losing my Aunt over and over again left me with an overwhelming pain and sadness. One of the things that helped me cope was seeking a way to turn painful memories into joyful ones. My family had little to no support in Jordan for coping with my Aunt’s illness. It was overwhelming and draining. Life might have been so much more manageable had there been a place where we could turn to for advice, information and help with finding adequate services. In other words, an equivalent of the Alzheimer’s Society here in Canada.
Wherever we are on this earth, we need more services to support families living with dementia. We must continue the research to figure out how to avoid and/or cure this horrific disease. And our loved ones afflicted with this disease deserve to be cared for with compassion, and to live in dignity for the rest of their lives.
So now, each spring, just before my Aunt’s birthday in April, our home swells up with chatter and laughter of friends. I start to plan for this event weeks in advance, and I feel a sense of anticipation, excitement and joy as I think of all the cakes I will lovingly adorn so that they will be enjoyed by friends and family.
What better way to remember a loved one than to bring people together to generate joy, knowing full well that every penny donated will go to support those still living with dementia?
I feel privileged to be in a position to do my part, no matter how small it is. I feel incredibly honoured to have friends and family who will support my efforts. May all your lives be filled with joyful moments that become the sweetest of memories. Here are some of mine from last night’s fundraiser.
Thank you to all our friends for making this labour of love even sweeter.
[A few notes on the cake decorations: I would like to thank a talented and generous artist, Julia Usher, for sharing her creations through social media in the most accessible way I have ever seen anyone teach. Thank you, Julia, for being so generous with your amazing skills and techniques. While I can’t come close to your level of perfection, I am grateful for all the inspiration. Here’s just one of her videos: https://youtu.be/koREaymLUFo, and her Facebook page]. Photo credits: so grateful to my friends for their photography skills: MJ Lafleur Nelly Almeida Cyrine Hashash


Where to begin? I guess my first observation since the move is that time is passing too quickly. I feel like I just got here last week! I try to live in the moment, focus on the present etc etc but despite that, time is hurtling by. It's hard to imagine that we'll be back in Germany at the end of May for summer break. I'll blink my eyes and we'll be on a plane. This is especially magnified watching my son grow up. Dear time, please slow down.
My next observation is how powerful an open spirit and happy disposition can be during a time of change. If I decide to be positive and look at things in a positive light, it comes back to me ten fold. If I choose to see everything as stressful and negative then guess what? That's how my life will be! Of course "being happy" is easier said than done, but one concrete tip I have is to read 'The Happiness Project' by Gretchin Rubin. I've been reading it slowly over the past month and I love it.
Its an honest and insightful book about a woman's search for a more fulfilling and happy life. Gretchen is also hilarious and surprisingly methodical about her 'happiness project' so the cerebral part of me loved her approach - but she also peppers the book with wonderful literary and philosophical references.
"Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth, We are happy when we are growing"
William Butler Yeats
Amen, amen, amen to the Yeats quote. Growth is essential to a fulfilled life. This past year my physical health has grown, I'm learning to garden, figuring out how to best parent my son, studying Spanish, and trying to accept criticism and laugh at my (many) mistakes.
My 11 year marriage has also grown. Communicating openly about a huge, transatlantic move wasn't always a cake walk, but I'm proud of the love and attention we offered each other through the process. When my husband and I work as a team, I feel like we can take on the world. I'm very lucky to have this wonderful person in my life.
So friends, life is good.
I want to thank all of you who read my blog and watch my youtube videos! You are a huge source of support to me. Two weeks ago I became a part of the StyleHaul network of You Tubers and I couldn't be happier. They offer much more competitive advertising rates then youtube and their adverts are targeted to the beauty community. If you're interested in partnering with them but aren't sure or have questions, feel free to send me an email (berlinstories88 at gmail dot com)or leave me a comment and I'll get back to you.


Do you hang out with the writers of your favourite novels?
Do you travel with them, cook, and stay all night talking? You type, transcribe, memorize parts by heart, and then retell them with them one more time, and who knows how many times.
I have been traveling with Olja for years, always by ferry Split Brac, Split Vis.
In return, it is somehow incredibly emotional. The ferry departs from Vis at 5 in the morning, and the sun has just risen behind the hill. Too fast.
I could not capture everything I felt towards those images slowly disappearing on the horizon. Then we are left alone. It was just the sea, myself and Olja. She tells me stories in silence about her childhood, love, Split, and the sea. I woke up with my head in her lap.
“For one year only, maybe two, we were happy, and that derivative of epiphany proved to be permanent, blurred in the rest of the time. This is reliable proof that it was a violation from higher spheres of life about divine and divine pornography. It can explain why love has been banned since its inception. It is still banned. Can you say it is not when all our life stories grow out of this notorious fact?”.
Olja Savičević Ivančević, from the book Singer in the Night.
Curated by Nataša Nikodijević Savin


April and May commission meeting dates have changed to Tuesday, April 3 and Tuesday, May 8.
Camden County will soon be dredging Newton Lake and Peter’s Creek. The public comment period ends March 23.
Looking for a legit book club where people actually talk about the book? Join us for Collingswood Reads, the Collingswood Public Library’s very own Book Club!


Website Still Under Renovation But…
I’d like to thank everyone for hanging in with me. When I started my website, I had anticipated a fully functioning site by now. All the best laid plans of mice and men I guess. On to my news:
I was recently interviewed for my story Making the Grade (which will appear in the upcoming anthology Clash of the Titles). I would love if you had a look and let me know what you think!
Here is the link:
I have updated my blog again (Sept. 27, 2016).
You can see it here:
Future Plans for the Website
So what exactly are my plans for jefrederick.com anyway?
I hope this will become a home where I can communicate with other writers, readers and creatives. At the very least, I hope it can serve as a launching pad to social media where we can connect.
I plan to start a blog here and hopefully find a way to make my uninteresting life seem dull or better. Maybe I’ll just post pictures…
UPDATES ON ALL THINGS J.E. FREDERICK
I plan to update regularly about what I’m currently working on, anything that will be published and any appearances I might be making.
Making the Grade
My short story Making the Grade, will appear in the anthology Clash of the Titles coming soon!
Watch for the upcoming Kickstarter campaign!
Further updates will be posted here.


Brainwashed assasins, unwilling experiments. A bith of both.
its midnight on a school night and ive ended up on the warrior cats wiki are you proud. i have to say though this thing is INCREDIBLY well sourced
warrior cats wiki does not fuck around
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.” - Henry V, William Shakespeare


On the occasion of the Foreign Languages Week teachers of the Department — Kuzmytska M.O. and Vysotchenko S.V. — organized the Poetry Day for the 3rd-year students. The event took place on March 4, 2016 and aimed at introducing students to famous English poets and their works.
The introductory part of the event was the “English poetry” presentation by Kuzmytska M.O. from which students learnt some interesting facts about poetry and listened to verses recited by native speakers. During the second part students recited poetry in English, prepared in advance. All the participants demonstrated expression and artistry of performance, as well as eagerness to further analysis of poems. The following students deserve special credit for their participation: Kulniyazova Aygul, Ishkabulova Zebonisa, Esan Nusga and many others. The final part of the event was the introduction of elementary poetry writing techniques, having tried which, the students managed to create their own multi-authored verse.
We are grateful to everyone for participation and wish you never-ending inspiration!


Wanderlust, ferweh, wayfarer, wanna-get-away, get-me-outta-here.
Do you resonate with one of those? If so, then you’ll feel right at home here.
Hi, I’m Jackie. I’m a twenty-something who traded med school for a Master’s degree in Marine Ecology and a dream of traveling the world. Still working on completing the latter, but life’s about slowing down and enjoying the journey, amirite? I’ll get there eventually. In the meantime, my goal is to share my adventures with you.
I’m a strong believer in leaps of faith, following your heart, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and treating life as an incredible adventure. I’m also an advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding travel – that its too expensive, too time consuming, too hard to plan for.
I think everyone should have the opportunity to see the world, but if you’re like me, you’re a millennial with a tight schedule and an even tighter budget (thanks, student loans). BUT your overwhelming sense of wanderlust doesn’t have to make life complicated. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Its absolutely possible to plan an epic and timely adventure without the hefty price tag. How do I know? Because I do it. All the time. I’m practically a (totally self-proclaimed) expert on budget-friendly travel and adventuring off the beaten path.
My passion is taking the path less travelled to experience that sought after authentic connection to the world around me and helping others do the same. I write about where I’ve been, what to pack, how to budget/plan, and the beauty in avoiding the safety and convenience of touristy restaurants and major attractions.
This is my odyssey, whats yours?


On behalf of BAFTA/LA, we wish to thank you for the fine job you have done once again printing the Tribute Journal for our Britannia Awards. We appreciate all the work that you put into producing the book in the short time available. The book had received much praise. With many thanks to you and your team.
Isolde & Arnold Schwartzman
Board of Governors


At DARA Europe, we believe in the power of reading. Judith works as a pedagogical coach in childcare and is a volunteer in the team of DARA Europe. In an interview, she shares the importance of reading and how the library and weekend classes provide a source of hope and self-confidence for children in the Andong community, Cambodia.
Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for success in school and in life. Through reading, children develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. “But reading is much more than just developing reading and language skills; it also profoundly influences the social and emotional well-being of children,” says Judith.
Thanks to the support of DARA Europe, our partner organization in Cambodia, SCCO, provides many children with access to books. The library at SCCO is a place where children can come to relax and unwind. This is especially important in a neighborhood like Andong, where it is often crowded and not always safe. From Khmer to English, from real-life stories to fiction, there is a book that aligns with the interests and reading level of every child.
Books from the library are also used in pre-primary classes. “By starting to read at an early age, we give preschoolers a head start in their school career. It stimulates their curiosity and love for reading and learning,” says Judith.
On Sunday afternoons, young adults in their final year of highschool open the library for the neighborhood children. These young adults, who used to reside in the former childcare center of SCCO, are now in this role supported by us to gain valuable work experience. “They enthusiastically guide the children in reading, drawing, and practicing English words together.” It’s a win-win situation where children learn, while young adults contribute to the community and develop skills that are invaluable for their future,” says Judith.
We are proud to have not only established our own library but also contributed to the library at the local primary school, Kork Rokar. Thanks to the support of the Biblionef foundation, we have provided English books.


Ok. I know that the last post I wrote, I tried to encourage all of you to be in control of your future, and create the life you want to lead. Well, now I want to discuss letting go, and realizing that we are not in control of most of what happens to us in life, and is OK.
Awhile ago, I was reading the ‘Valis’ trilogy by Philip K. Dick, and he happened to use the word ‘anhedonic’ to describe a character, and then veered off to discuss just WHY it is so important not to let ourselves become this way. It has weighed upon my mind ever since I read the book, and I just wanted to share because I know many of you either know someone like this, or you, yourself may be unconsciously be showing these less than becoming traits.
Since reading this book, I have also studied Health Psychology, and I see so many connections between high blood pressure, and the way a person thinks, acts and handles their emotions. Anhedonia, hostility, depression, and hypertension seem to all be closely linked. It is important to recognize this and make necessary changes to having a different outlook on everything around you.
In Dick’s book, he was talking about how life happens and many times there is absolutely nothing to be done about it. Many people do not like this feeling, and do not cope well with the lack of control around them. This helplessness can create a control freak, unfortunately. Some people want that control of their surroundings to make them feel more comfortable, but they are not gaining control in reality. In the process of trying to control everything happening around them, “Anhedonia sets in stealthily. Over the years it takes control of him. For example, he learns to defer gratification; this is a step in the dismal process of anhedonia. In learning to defer gratification he experiences a sense of self-mastery; he has become stoic, disciplined; he does not give way to impulse. He has control. Control over himself in terms of his impulses and control over the external situation. He is a controlled and controlling person. Pretty soon he has branched out and is controlling other people, as part of the situation. He becomes a manipulator. Of course, he is not consciously aware of this; all he intends to do is lessen his own sense of impotence. But in his task of lessening this sense, he insidiously overpowers the freedom of others. Yet, he derives no pleasure from this, no positive psychological gain; all his gains are essentially negative (Dick)”.
How can you tell if someone around you is anhedonic? Well, that is easy, and I am sure you have one of these people around you, if not yourself. People who feel a constant need to control everything around them tend to tell others what to do and think in almost every situation. Unless it is how THEY want it to be, it is usually done the wrong way for their liking. Anhedonics typically get agitated easily. They don’t like too much, actually. They will be the first to tell you if you are sitting wrong, walking wrong, driving wrong, eating wrong, and pretty much anything else you do that is not how they like things done. Sadly, these people do not typically know they act in this way, or why. Most anhedonics have been this way for so long, people grow to expect this treatment and it is just ‘normal’.
Anhedonics let little things upset them. They get upset because they have lost their feeling of control, and they do not know how to respond. Usually it is with hostility, yelling, or some other high, uncontrolled emotion. Many times, anhedonics come across as just plain bossy, because I find they don’t typically say please, or thank you. Everyone around them is doing something ‘not to their standards’, and they can even lash out at people they don’t know. The main problem with these actions, is that it can cause hypertension. When people have little control over their emotions, they can tend to get upset and in turn, their blood pressure spiking. You can see the picture at the top that tells all the issues that hypertension causes. It is a very serious matter. This ‘habit’ can actually kill someone.
Not only are these people creating their own health issues, it greatly impacts the lives of those closest to them. People can feel anxious while their anhedonic friend or loved one is barking orders, or yelling at strangers for doing something ‘wrong’. It can actually cause high blood pressure spikes in people around them, too!
Anhedonic means by dictionary standards “someone who is unable to enjoy pleasure”. When someone finally lets go, and realizes that everything is going to happen as it will, and we cannot control other people’s thoughts or actions, then we can relax, enjoy life and everything happening. When you are trying to constantly control all situations happening around you, you are causing misery for yourself, as well as those around you. If you are always pointing out what is wrong with everything everyone does, you start only looking for things to be wrong. You will never see what is good, and OK and beautiful with the world.
So, there are a few things to think about and do. Analyze your thoughts and actions when dealing with people – both who you deal with directly or indirectly. Realize that you cannot control what others do – but you CAN control how you think or handle the situation. Meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises are a great place to start. Some people may actually need to seek counseling or professional help.
I know that dealing with anhedonia can be exhausting. It causes stress in everyone involved. The best thing to do is to talk things out. Bring it to your loved one (or your own) attention and start working on making a change. The only thing you are in control of is YOURSELF, so don’t try to make everyone live for you. Everyone is different. You may sweep the floor different than me, and that is OK! Let people learn on their own. Let them try things their own way. Learn to accept differences, and stop looking for everything that people are doing wrong, but enjoy them for who they really are. Don’t try to sculpt the world and people around you – it will sculpt itself.
Dick, Phillip K. Valis. Bantam Books. 1981. Chapter Five.


Reflections On: The Beauty of Modesty
What is Modesty?
“Modesty is dressing, acting, or speaking with propriety, respect, and moderation. Three words are important: propriety, which suggests regard for divine or social norms; respect, which means regard for others and one’s own conscience; and moderation, which is control for one’s disposition and habits.
On the contrary, what is immodesty? Immodesty can be defined as apparel, action, or speech which is ostentatious, vain, provocative or sensual; which thereby reveals a carnal, worldly or unsanctified heart.”
This explanation of what modesty and immodesty is, helped me to better understand that it’s more than clothes it’s how you act, dress, and speak to those around you. The Lord knows that although I was stuck in uniforms for 3 years, they were not stopping me from being immodest in how I acted, what I said, and how I said it.
“Modesty is a matter of the heart; it has to do with more than just clothes. External modesty or immodesty is a reflection of the inner disposition. A good question to ask yourself is: would someone be able to tell I’m a Christian by how I dress? What does my wardrobe say about my worldview? What is the message of my image? Or, is Christ Lord of my closet? The woman who “professes godliness”- that is, “devotion to God,” which is the heart attitude – is to act and dress in a manner that corresponds to her profession.”
Before I was saved, I didn’t fully understand the purpose of dressing modestly. I don’t even think I knew what the word meant. My thoughts were; I should be able to dress like I don’t know Christ and still be called a Christian. Now that I have Christ in my life I know that how I dress is like a first impression. I cannot try to explain to someone else why modesty is important if my jeans are so tight that you can see the dime in my back pocket. That’s hypocritical right? Just recently I have realized that: If you are running around in “skinny jeans” and shirts that leave nothing to the imagination then what makes you any different than girls out there in the world?
“Thus the alarming thing about immodesty in the church is what it reveals about the spiritual condition of so many Christian women. Judging by apparel alone, you would have to conclude that far too many women who “profess godliness” are, in fact, worldly at heart.”
On Saturday nights my mother, my sister, and I pick out what we are going to wear to church. We all show my father what we want to wear. Being that he is a man, he knows what articles of clothing can be a stumbling block for men and what are appropriate. With that in mind we present our outfits to him ready to hear what he may have to say. Don’t feel like you don’t need your husband or father’s approval of what you wear before you leave the house. Many don’t realize that if fathers would put their foot down on what their daughters wear we wouldn’t see half of the mini skirts and short shorts we see now. With that being said that brings us to the importance of modesty and the family.
Modesty and the Family
“The Home is the child’s most important moral influence.”
I am currently homeschooled and there are so many reasons why I am glad I am. One of those reasons is that I don’t have the influences of immature peers who don’t have my best interest at heart, and the peer pressure that adds to the weight of making bad decisions. However, now that I am at home, my parents build our education around Christ, and I know for a fact that they have my best interest at heart.
You may be wondering what schooling has to do with modesty. If you teach your children or future children on the solid Word of God you are bound to come across Scriptures such as
“…likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”(1 Timothy 2:9-10 ESV)
“Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” (1 Peter 3:3-4)
and then modesty becomes a spiritual, moral and practical life lesson.
Children are born sinners, they are not inherently good. Therefore they have to be trained to exhibit modesty. Children learn best by emulating what they see and hear their parents do.
No matter what you do or what you will do (for future parents) your children will be watching and they will imitate you. They can either imitate good habits and behaviors or bad habits and behaviors.
I know that for as long as I can remember my mother has almost always dressed modestly. Although my mother and I disagree on certain styles and fashions we both have the same mindset on modesty.
If you are a mom and you dress, act and speak modestly then most likely your daughters will do the same. If you have sons then most likely they look to you as a standard of beauty and what they should expect a wife to look like. So as a result, they will seek out a wife who resembles your style of dress and demeanor.
“In effect, the parents must monitor EVERYTHING (emphasis added) that their children view, read, or hear. This includes: TV, movies, videos, magazines, books, and the Internet. Any of these may potentially be a channel for impurity, like a serpent, to creep into the home.”
These very important things to monitor but, being a teenager myself, I feel that there are a few more things we can add to the list in the year of 2012. Such as: iPods, cell phones, and ALL social network accounts. In this day and age kids have access to almost everything so keep your eyes open OR make it easier for yourself and eliminate all potential outlets for your children to sin through the freedom of technology. My message to kids/teens is this; if Jesus asked to see your cell phone or iPod would you hesitate to give it to Him? If He asked for your Facebook or Twitter password would you freely give it to Him?
What does this have to do with modesty? Remember how modesty is more than clothes? If you post an inappropriate comment or picture on Facebook/Twitter, that would be considered immodest. Your actions, clothes and words are to be pleasing in the sight of the Lord; if not then your actions, clothes, and words would be classified as immodest. If you call yourself a Christian you are to be holy. “You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.”(Leviticus 20:26 ESV)
Influences are very important; my elementary and middle school years, unfortunately, had a big role in making me who I am. Modesty can be applied to this area of your life also. If Amy is constantly hanging out with Jamie who dresses like she’s heading to the club, acts seductively towards men and says things that are not G-rated, how long will it be before Amy’s dressing, acting, and speaking the same way? Although during middle school I had to wear uniforms I made a way to fit in. If my skirt was too long then I made it short. If flirting with guys was cool I did it to. If using curse words was popular I did it to. Do you understand what I’m saying? Here it is again: “You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.”(Leviticus 20:26 ESV) He separates us meaning we should be D-I-F-F-E-R-E-N-T!!! To all adults and especially teens in public schools, be different. You should not look like the world and then try to label yourself as a Christian. That’s hypocrisy! “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) I was a hypocrite and a false convert when I was in school. Don’t make the same mistake because God is GOD he knows all, sees all, and hears all.
“I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”
(Jeremiah 17:10 ESV)
“By blending both love and authority, a godly father provides his child proper self esteem and also respect for others. A daughter who feels truly loved by her father will not need to disrobe for male attention. Moreover, our young men will be taught to honor others. As they are taught to honor virtue and modesty, they will also honor and respect women and not view them as sexual objects to be used, abused and discarded.”
Modesty is not just an issue for women only; it should be important to men and women, boys and girls. If fathers take a stand and fulfill the role they were called by God to do, girls wouldn’t dress in ways to attract men for the wrong reasons. When girls dress immodest they get immodest attention. When they get immodest attention, we get babies out of wedlock, abortions and fatherlessness and other sinful situations. Then the cycle begins all over again. Modesty is an issue of the family. Like most issues it starts at home. Having a healthy and loving relationship with your father is essential for girls and boys of all ages. I am assured of my fathers love. Therefore I feel no need to seek out male attention because it’s lacking at home.
“Most important, the child’s relationship to the father is the bridge for truth to travel from the father’s heart to the child’s. If he would teach his child virtue, then he must make his instruction palatable by being personal.”
All quotes taken from “The Beauty of Modesty,” by David and Diane Vaughan.
You have just read part one of a three part series called “Reflections On: The Beauty of Modesty.”
Series written by: Mekenna Earley 15 yrs old.
Coming soon: Part 2: Modesty and Women and Part 3: Modesty in the Church.


About this program:
This is an intensive program. Not to scare you but if you really want to get that book out, you really have to be committed to this and follow through, no matter what! It's time to stop letting FEAR and PROCRASTINATION get in the way! I am doing this for myself also so I will be a student as well as the facilitator in the program. That means I will be just as vulnerable as you to the feedback and comments of the participants in this program. Not a comfortable place to be but that's what will get us where we need to be - out of our comfort zone and onto success! The thing is I have been there so I know the ropes and I am an award winning book and publisher so nothing surprises me. I have helped coached and published many authors who have referred others to me to get their book done. You can see the sample of the books published below. Many others are offering programs like these out there and I applaud them for approaching writing a book in 30 days or less but ask yourself how realistic is that for you and would you be as committed to delivering something of quality that you would be proud of in the end. They have their own approach and I have mine. The choice is really yours!
Included in this program are:
- Group coaching calls every two weeks (date TBA)
- Join a private Facebook group where you will post your weekly progress and share your written work for feedback and review by fellow members
- Get your book published on Amazon - ebook format only (print version will be at an additional price, at your request)
- Get a done for you book cover
- Get a 30 day marketing plan
- Get a promo package that can be used to promote your book on your website and/or social media
- Get a workbook/guide which includes your daily notes/journal (immediate download upon purchase)
Duration: 90 days from commencement
Genre: Fiction and non fiction
Who is this meant for? If you answered yes to one or more of the following then this is for you:
- Do you have a story within you and you don't know how or where to start?
- Have you started writing and have lost the zeal to continue?
- Do you suffer from procrastination? i.e you have a story and haven't started writing that book yet?
- Have you always wanted to write a book and just never thought you could do it?
- Have you ever thought of yourself as an author but others have told you "you should write a book! It would make a great story"?
- Do you have a fear that no-one will have an interest to read what you have to share or say?
This is a recurring program which means every 90 days, you can be churning out those books! Now, I could have put this as a subscription model where I automatically set up monthly deductions but that would be too easy. Like I said in my 'Smarter than Your Sources' program, here's the deal - YOU must make this a commitment like your food bill. Yes and don't open your eyes at me! YOU must make the effort and time for YOU and the possibilities that can open up for you when you elevate yourself as an expert, authority in your industry and author!
Remember all you need to do is show up and be prepared to keep up with your writing.
All of this for literally 1 dollar a day, 30 dollars a month, 97 dollars for 90 days. Yes, I did the Math! This is really a steal of a deal for I normally charge way more than this per client. As you may be able to tell by now, I am not one for fluff and long sales pages, for I don't believe in them, so I now leave it to you to take a deep breath, smile, take a leap of faith in YOURSELF and take action by joining us on the inside!


S3.5 Plant Traits and Biochemical Cycles
S3.5 _ Plant traits and biogeochemical cycles. (Session Chairs: Jens Kattge, Susanne Tautenhahn, Michael Bahn, Han Wang and Oskar Franklin)
Plant traits extend the range of earth observations to the level of individual organisms, providing a link to ecosystem function and modeling in the context of rapid global changes. However, overcoming the differences in temporal and spatial scales between plant trait data and biogeochemical cycles remains a challenge.
This session will address the role of plant species, biodiversity and adaptation / acclimation / optimality and their connection to the biogeochemical cycles of water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
We welcome conceptual, observational, experimental and modeling approaches, and studies from the local to the global scale, including e.g. remote sensing observations and novel concepts and tools for the acquisition, management, analysis and synthesis of trait data.
Keywords: plant traits, biogeochemical cycles, functional biogeography, ecosystem modelling, plant adaptation / acclimation / optimality
A general framework for global mapping of plant traits with operational satellites and climatological data
Alvaro Moreno-Martinez, Gustau Camps-Valls, Nuno Carvalhais, Jens Kattge, Markus Reichstein, Emma Izquierdo, Daniel Heestermans Svendse, and Steven W. Running
Potentials and challenges of remote sensing functional trait diversity by integrating high-resolution spaceborne multispectral and radar measurements
Xuanlong Ma, Miguel Mahecha, Mirco Migliavacca, Talie Musavi, Fons van der Plas, Ronny Richter, Sophia Ratcliffe, Raquel Benavides, Daniel Pabon, Timo Domisch, Leena Finér, Jens Kattge, Markus Reichstein and Christian Wirth
How are spectrally relevant plant traits distributed across plant functional gradients?
Teja Kattenborn and Sebastian Schmidtlein
Remote sensing for the observation of senescence in Conference pear trees
Laura Paladini, Stephaniie Delalieux, Laurent Tits and Ben Somers
Towards the Automatic Extraction of Plant Traits from Textual Descriptions
Onatkut Dagtekin, William Ulate and Riza Batista-Navarro
Phenological diversity is linked to the diversity of functional traits in alpine grasslands
Gianluca Filippa, Edoardo Cremonese, Marta Galvagno, Mirco Migliavacca, Christine Römermann, Solveig Franziska Bucher and Talie Musavi
Spatiotemporal trends of vegetation carbon residence time across forest biomes: linking plant traits, soil properties, and climate change
Kailiang Yu, William Anderegg and Tom Crowther


Loneliness, and lack of support, is one of the main reasons people drink. Accomplishing greatness never happens alone, despite what some may have you believe.
There are many great resources to help you stop drinking and live a fuller life, some of which I’ve listed here.
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace is a terrific book about recognizing why we want to drink and undoing the brainwashing associated with drinking. If you only read one book to quit drinking, this should be it.
Allen Carr’s Quit Drinking Without Willpower: Be a happy nondrinker is another amazing read that focuses on reversing our destructive thinking about alcohol, and doing it in a way that doesn’t make you feel like you’re missing out. I used one of Carr’s other books to quit smoking cigarettes years ago, which I found incredibly effective.
Self-perception and mindfulness is so important for everyone, especially when you’re sober and don’t have booze as a tool to forget your problems. I highly recommend meditation. Headspace is an awesome app for guided meditations, and I recommend reading Headspace creator Andy Puddicombe’s book on meditation to put everything in context.
Reddit’s r/stopdrinking is an amazing community of “sobernauts” that are there to support your journey to stop drinking. I highly recommend subscribing, contributing and asking questions. Everyone there is always willing to help and it is a font of positivity. It’s a “support group in your pocket”.


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Yesterday, the main branch of the library celebrated the 50th anniversary of its present location on the corner of 7th Avenue and Macleod Trail. There were a number of free events which took place at the library throughout the day.
Libraries have always held a special place in my heart as a repository of knowledge, wisdom and critical thought; while also providing the tools, access and resources needed to achieve the same. It has always been this way ever since my mother or grandmother probably introduced me to libraries as a young child. This was followed in grade two or three when I first helped out as a library assistant in my elementary school after classes were done for the day.
Our relationship has only grown since that time as we pursue knowledge and the love of the written word together.
There is nothing quite like browsing stacks of musty, well-loved books or touching the hand-written manuscript and being able to connect with the physicality and history that comes from that uninterrupted one-on-one dialogue. It is a special moment when one can pick up a book to read; then opening the page to see a book plate of a well-respected expert in the field that has passed on and/or seeing a personal inscription from the author on the frontispiece. It makes that personal connection that much more real than anything the internet will ever be able to provide.
Like many things in the internet age, libraries and archives have had to change and the tools that I remember as a child no longer have currency or have become obsolete and archaic.
Soon the main branch of the library will close and move to a new location in East Village behind City Hall. Along with that move there will be changes as the library changes with the times and the reality of how information is collected, disseminated and used. It may also potentially change the look of this street corner as the building has an uncertain future once the library moves out.
I will be looking forward seeing the plans in the months and years to come.
Happy 50th Anniversary to a long-time friend, the Calgary Public Library – main branch.