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Why We Need History Education
Published: February 1, 2012 15 comments
Yesterday I spent the day in Virginia Beach working with a group of 4th and 5th grade teachers on how to teach the Civil War. I was joined by Aaron Sheehan-Dean, who lectured during the morning session on the war through emancipation and I followed up with an overview of how to use Civil War monuments in the classroom. The workshop was funded by the Teaching American History program, which as many of you know was recently cut by the federal government. We spend so much time in this country focusing on bad teachers and other problems with public education that we completely ignore the incredible wealth of talent that we have in the classroom. Here was a program that directly benefited thousands of history teachers throughout the country and it cost next to nothing. We constantly complain about how little our kids know about American history, but when push comes to shove we do so little to combat it by supporting the very people who are working on the front lines in your neighborhood classrooms.
Well, this is what that gets you.
Bryan Cheeseboro Feb 2, 2012 @ 1:58
So sad to see how brainwashed this young girl and those with her are. Even sadder to know there are many others like her who buy into what she believes, at least in part. I just had a discussion yesterday with a Black man on my job who believed the Civil War was fought over money, not slavery. As I told him, if it was not about Black slavery, then why was it that everyone who was a slave by 1860 was Black? And if it was about money, then why did many reject the idea of a buyout to free their slaves?
Anyway, I suspect this woman has been fed this line by the man in the cargo pants. I imagine they are romantically involved- note that he criticized Lincoln's opposition to interracial marriage. Being in an interracial marriage myself, I certainly applaud their relationship but it brings a new level to understanding Lost Cause devotees. I think many of us have believed the motivation of Confederate apologists has been resistance to the post-Civil Rights Era, African-American progress world where Blacks can be your supervisors, neighbors, in-laws and political leaders; and where there are daily too many reminders of a seemingly growing Black presence, racism and inequality. But here we might be seeing one of these people actually embracing a Black person. I would hope for his sake he's not a racist but even a racist person can accept Blacks as long as they make them feel comfortable.
Lindsay Feb 2, 2012 @ 16:23
Wow, this is hard to watch. One must remember that if you are trying to make a point and bring others around to see said point, you must be educated about it and present it in a sensible manner.
Kevin Levin Feb 2, 2012 @ 16:35
It is incredibly painful and sad to watch.
David Woodbury Feb 1, 2012 @ 14:40
She's right about one thing. . . there's nothing in the constitution that says you can't "succeed."
Michael Lynch Feb 1, 2012 @ 18:06
Nothing succeeds like success!
My favorite is the part about how you won't find Lincoln's views on the social status of blacks in the history books. Indeed you won't, unless of course it's a decent biography of Lincoln, in which case it's likely in there somewhere.
Ken Noe Feb 1, 2012 @ 14:59
Seeking to test this, I just grabbed a basic American history textbook off my shelf at random–turned out to be Tindall and Shi, America, 7th ed., vol. 1–and found just such a discussion on pages 596-97, including Lincoln's prewar belief that black and whites could not coexist as equals, and his often-quoted comments about blacks during the 1858 debates. Thinking this might be a fluke, I took another book at random, Unger's These United States, 4th ed., concise vol. 1. On page 295 there's a similar discussion of the debates and Lincoln's comments that also criticizes Lincoln for pandering to anti-black prejudice. Perhaps others would like to keep looking for such passages in history textbooks, I have a basketball game to get to.
Foner also comments on Lincoln's racial outlook in Give Me Liberty!
Andy Hall Feb 1, 2012 @ 9:42
The more interesting part to me is the second protestor who, without prompting, starts off in a different direction about Lincoln's bigotry toward African Americans, which proves, um. . . um. . . DEO VINDICE!, that's why!
Lyle Smith Feb 1, 2012 @ 11:58
I enjoyed the postscript… "even racism is getting confusing". That may be a good thing actually.
Ray O'Hara Feb 2, 2012 @ 6:30
The misdirection play is standard fare. —– — recently tried to show the ACW wasn't about slavery by pointing out that their is still slavery in Africa so how could the War have been about slavery when it still exists?
And then there is the Slavery was the North Fault as Slave ships from New England would bring Africans to America to be sold to {forced upon} the planters.
Another brought up cannibalism in Africa as a justification for enslavement.
when one tries to get them to explain how any of that justifies secession they just turn to insults.
There was a youtube video of Tom Dilorenzo{since removed} where in tow sentences he brought up unwittingly the contradictions of the Lost Cause, first the War wasn't about slavery but then said Lincoln started the war to free the slaves. which would seem to imply that it was about slavery.
And then in his next statement he claims the South was no longer part of the USA and no longer bound by the CONUS and that Lincoln by making war on the states was committing treason.
They lack any internal logic in their attempts to demonize Lincoln and they make and accept these arguments repeatedly without a hint of irony or embarrassment.
Also of one doesn't accept these arguments on is accused of bashing and hating the South.
Eric A. Jacobson Feb 1, 2012 @ 8:44
Very sad, in my opinion. I addressed this on the SHPG site, where I first saw the video. Needless to say, I put myself on an island. 🙂 Anyway, here is what I wrote:
Sorry folks, I'm sure I'll get ripped, but this is no history lesson. The Drunk History title is completely unncessary, yet the presentation is about as flawed.
1) I hear all the time that Lincoln didn't want to free slaves because, of course, the war wasn't about slavery, right? So why does the young lady in this video immediately talk about if Lincoln wanted to free the slaves he should have gone to Congress. What?? Huh?? Seven states seceded before Lincoln was even President so I guess that effort via Congress, even had he wanted to make it, would've been futile.
2) I might also add that this country was not started as a result of "succession," but rather revolution. I hear folks on this very site tell me all the time that what we did in the American Revolution was different than the efforts at secession in 1860 and 1861. We had to revolt against King George to gain our freedom, but the Southern states had every right to secede. Right? Am I missing something?
3) Also the term "the South" isn't really the right terminology for this conversation. It is Confederacy, or Confederate States, etc. I might also add that the word "secede" isn't "succeed." Seriously, words matter.
4) The end part is factually accurate, but I think I detect a little anti-Lincoln tone rather than just a simple history lesson.
Anyway, this video might make some feel good, but there is nothing here that advances the cause, if you will. If anything, it hurts it. That I can assure you.
Kevin Levin Feb 1, 2012 @ 8:49
The most disturbing part is the claim that these "truth" have been intentionally left out of the history books. The problem is that there is no evidence that these people have ever opened up a history book or thought critically about the past beyond the standard short list of grievances that are cut and pasted from one website to another. In contrast, I spent the entire day with an incredibly thoughtful group of teachers who are passionate about what they do, but still have to take on a second job to supplement their income.
Brooks Simpson Feb 1, 2012 @ 9:47
Different groups serve different purposes. Eric also put up an article about how folks in Minnesota are struggling over how to remember the US-Dakota War (I'm friends with one of the Lakota involved and quoted). The discussion on my blog was much different from the responses where Eric posted the article.
Eric A. Jacobson Feb 1, 2012 @ 10:17
Yes, quite different.
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The following commentary was written for the VPR Commentators Brunch 05/19/12. The generic subject: "When Worlds Collide."
Worlds Collide, when a seventy something man becomes part of a long line with mostly young teenage girls on the opening day of the movie version of their favorite book.
When I reached the head of the line, I said to the young ticket seller "One senior for The Hunger Games please." She gave me a quizzical look as if to say - are you sure?
I was sure, because I wanted to know why so many young people were attracted to this violent, dystopian tale. As for the violence - there is a profoundly violent story line. The "games" are an annual, Survivor-like fight to the death among 24 impoverished teenagers - televised live to perpetuate fear and mind control over the masses.
For many of the younger ones in the audience the attraction was apparently the Romeo and Juliet part of the story - with an expected ending reflecting Shakespeare's version.
The actual on-screen violence was about what is shown in most of the previews of coming attractions.
On one level, the Hunger Games is futurist fiction. But most good science fiction from Brave New World to 1984 is not really about the future.
In these classics, Huxley and Orwell use the future as allegory or metaphor- to warn against present ay trends.
That said, the new world that Hunger Games depicts is one in which the 99% -the masses - live confined, subsistent lives, almost like slaves. They labor to provide the food and raw materials for the 1% - the cruel rulers who live in a futuristic city with every conceivable luxury and creature comfort. In the few days before the games, the 24 teenagers are given a taste of this highlife, coiffed and elegantly dressed and treated like American Idol -type celebrities. Huge crowds cheer them. A TV host grovels over them - blithely ignoring the fact that all but one will be dead once the "games' are over.
Celebrity is indeed transitory.
There is action, suspense and a bit of a surprise ending. But it doesn't take a futurist to recognize this as a cautionary tale. And from what I've heard, many young people have had no trouble figuring that out either. So perhaps our worlds didn't really collide after all.
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Well folks, my golf days are soon over! We have a closing date of this Friday on the house we purchased. I also have the Co-Op sold, and the bank appraiser is coming tomorrow to look over the place. So I'll have to miss work for a bit twice this week, but at least tomorrow I can work from home. I am very excited, I can not WAIT to get out of this Co-Op. It was great for the first year, but then after that it drove me nuts that I could not just walk outside to fire up a BBQ or smash a golf ball or two. It is going to be a quite a hectic next 6 months or so, because most, if not all of my free time will be spent renovating the fixer upper we just purchased.
I hope to document most of the renovation process with both my camera and my camcorder. I did get a beta invite to Justin.TV, they allow you to broadcast live (stream) a video feed from anywhere to anyone wanting to watch. If I can some how get my renovation progress to broadcast from the house I'll do it. I do not think I will have a broadband connection from there the first few weeks, so I'll just tape and or photograph the progress and post it when I have time.
Reality of a "real" mortgage is really hitting me, the past (almost) three years have been quite easy with the Co-Op. We shall see what will come of this, keep tuned in.


Physicists have developed a new mathematical model that shows how time travel is theoretically possible. They used Einstein's Theory of General Relativity as a springboard for their hypothetical device, which they call a Traversable Acausal Retrograde Domain in Space-time (TARDIS).
For centuries the ancient wisdom keepers and healers in several traditions had a keen understanding of the energetic body. The healing traditions from China, India, Japan and Tibet, as well as other countries all spoke of energy channels, meridians or nadis along which the vital energy flowed.
Super Natural pierces the veil of our illusionary minds with a re-evaluation of the close encounter scenario. The Whitley we come to know in this book is far more a mystic than abductee; he is a contemplator of the mysteries, not its victim.
Great change can come out of great pain so many of us are feeling right now. The opportunity exists now to support each other in becoming truly empowered by treating everyone with dignity. Just as we don't want Trump and his supporters to dehumanizing those who are different form them we as well don't want to emulate this behavior.
At Standing Rock, a dissociation and fragmentation that exists deep within the soul of humanity is, both literally and symbolically, playing out on the world stage. Seen symbolically, the image of this primordial conflict is quite striking: The "weapons" of the indigenous perspective are love, compassion, prayer, ceremony and truth.
For my part, I don't expect UFO disclosure coming from the U.S. government any time soon. While I personally believe in the value of speaking the truth on this matter – and in my judgment there is no question that the phenomenon is real, serious, and a matter of national security around the world – I don't see sufficient motivation coming from Washington for some time. There is still too much for the power elite to lose.
New Realities shares the best of the internet with new ideas. This is a great article off of the Phenomenalisms website and FB post.


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Beer In Ads #2799: Love That Genny Cream
Saturday's ad is for Genesee Beer, which was founded in Rochester, New York, originally along the Genesee River, but in 1878 they moved up into Rochester proper. Their Genesee Cream Ale, in the simple green can, was one of our go-to beers when I was in high school. Since 2009, the brewery has been part of North American Breweries. This ad, from the 1970s, features poster art by an artist who signs only Cariguo, titled "Alpha Lamda Epsilon Happy Hour." There's also a banner that reads "Love That Genny Cream," and everyone at the Frat party seems to be doing just that.
Filed Under: Art & Beer, Beers Tagged With: Advertising, Genesee, History
Historic Beer Birthday: Johann Georg Sohn
Today is the birthday of Johann Georg Sohn (October 20, 1817-October 24, 1876). He was born in Bavaria, but settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1845, he co-founded the Hamilton Brewery, which was later known as the J.G. Sohn & Company Brewery. It was also known as the Clyffside Brewing Co., and used the trade name Feldsbrau. Johann's sons took over after his death, and it was sold in 1907 and became known as the William G. Sohn Brewing Co. and later the Mohawk Brewing Co. After prohibition, it reopened as the Clyffside Brewing. After World War 2, it was renamed the Red Top Brewing before closing for good in 1958. Unfortunately, I couldn't find very much biographical information about Sohn, and only a little about his brewery.
Here's a short biography from Find-a-Grave:
Clyffside Brewing Company is a defunct brewery in Cincinnati, located on the site of Hamilton Brewery, founded in 1845 by Johann Sohn and George Klotter as the Hamilton Brewery. By 1853, the company becane known as the Klotter, Sohn and Company. In 1866, Sohn bought out Klotter, and Klotter went on to establish his own brewery on Klotter Street. Sohn renamed the brewery the J.G. Sohn & Company Brewery, and it became the tenth largest of its type in Cincinnati. In November 1900, the company was reorganized as the William S. Sohn Brewing Company when Sohn sold out his interest. In 1907, Sohn was purchased by Mohawk Brewery, and was known for its Zinzinnati Beer.
Cincinnati Brewing History has the following to say about the brewery:
George Klotter left the Klotter, Sohn, & Co. Brewery partnership to pursue his own proprietorship, at which point Johann George Sohn brought in Louis Sohngen and Heinrich Schlosser as partners. The new partnership would operate under the name of J.G. Sohn & Co. Brewery. Sohn ran the business until his death in 1876.
After Sohn's death, leadership of the company was assumed by his sons, J.G. Sohn Jr., William, and J. Edward. J.G. Sohn Jr. died in 1880 and the other two brothers continued to operate the brewery together until 1900, at which time J. Edward left to join the Schaller Brothers Brewery. Shortly thereafter William would rename the brewery as the William S. Sohn Brewery, however he died in 1902. After William's death his wife, Lena Jung Sohn ran the brewery until 1907, as she was intimately familiar with the industry by way of her father, another Cincinnati brewer.
Abandoned, the story of a forgotten America, also has a page about the Clyffside Brewing Company
Filed Under: Birthdays, Breweries, Just For Fun Tagged With: Germany, History, Ohio
Beer Birthday: Sean Paxton
October 20, 2018 By Jay Brooks 6 Comments
Today is the 46th birthday of Sean Paxton, a.k.a. The Homebrew Chef. Sean is a mad alchemist in the kitchen and puts on some wonderful food and beer spectacles. Plus he's a terrific homebrewer, an even better human being and a great friend. He's spent the last year redoing his website with great new recipes and an amazing interface that allows you to search, scale the recipes, convert measurements and much more. For just $5 per month, you'll get a steady stream of newly created and tested recipes, along with videos and articles to teach you how to cook like Sean and answer your questions. Check it out. Join me in wishing Sean a very happy birthday.
At this year's Great American Beer Festival in 2008. Bruce Paton, the Beer Chef, Sean and Dave Keene, from the Toronado, in the convention center.
Sean with his daughter Olivia at the Pliny the Elder release earlier this year.
Working with nitrogen at the 11-course Belgian Brunch, or Blunch, held at the Toronado.
My wife, Sarah, with Sean after the 10th annual beer dinner at the Northern California Homebrewers Festival held at Lake Francis Resort in Dobbins, California.
Matt Bonney, Stephen Beaumont, Sean, Pete Slosberg & Rick Sellers at the Bistro for the Double IPA Festival this year.
With Randy Mosher at the world's biggest beer dinner at CBC in Chicago.
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Leonardo's Latest Uncooled Handheld Offers Cutting Edge Technology
: Nov 10, 2020 - : 4:41 am
Leonardo's Latest Uncooled Handheld called NOX, a compact, lightweight portable target localiser is capable of optimal performance under any atmospheric conditions.
The Italian Army has already placed orders for approximately 1000 units.
Developed by Leonardo's Electronics Division, the system is composed of an uncooled infrared sensor and a dual Day Full HD sensor and was developed as part of the Forza NEC V Fase project, in partnership with the Special Forces 185th Division, RRAO ("Folgore" target acquisition reconnaissance parachute regiment) of Livorno.
The optics adopt advanced high-resolution infrared technology and work was done at Officine Galileo's historic research department in Campi Bisenzio, which is now part of Leonardo's Electronics Division.
The complex electro-optical system includes an infrared camera unit, two TV cameras (one of which has see-spot capacity), an "eye-safe" Laser Range Finder, a digital magnetic compass, GPS, a Bluetooth unit and a Wi-Fi receiver. NOX can also be integrated with a NIR laser pointer.
The electronic component was developed based on SWAP-C (Size, Weight and Power – Cost) requirements, according to a net-centric philosophy, connecting the handheld system to an integrated tactical communications network to ensure real-time image, video and data transmission.
NOX uses a target marker to identify the target while simultaneously registering data on azimuth, elevation and distance, calculating its absolute position. It employs an e-Zoom to improve optical performance and image processing algorithms, including image stabilisation and a thermal scanner function.
Intuitive colour graphics are displayed on an OLED HD micro-display viewed through an eyepiece which permits diopter adjustment. Low energy consumption ensures more than five hours of autonomous operation, while compliance with standards MIL-STD 810G and MIL-STD 461F guarantees the system's efficiency even under extreme operating conditions.
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One ticket matched all six main numbers in the UK Lotto game last night, which means that the top prize in this lottery has now been won for the fourth draw in a row. The jackpot won by the lucky player concerned was worth £3,689,940, and the second tier prize level saw seven tickets win £42,075 each by matching five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball. There were more than 303,000 consolation prizes won in total, and the Lotto Raffle game created 50 winners of £20,000 each. The jackpot in the next game will be worth around £2.1 million, and the full breakdown of prizes won last night can be viewed by visiting the Results page at Lottery.co.uk.
The Irish Lottery jackpot was worth €3.48 million last night, which was just slightly less than the €3.5 million that had been estimated. No ticket won that prize, and no ticket won a second tier prize either, but 23 entries were able to win their owners €2,760 each by matching five main numbers only. Over 33,000 tickets won smaller prizes at the lower consolation levels, and you can view full details of those by visiting the Results page at IrishLottery.com. The next game on Wednesday will offer a jackpot that is expected to be worth around €4 million.
The Health Lottery game helped one person to win the very healthy sum of £100,000 last night thanks to their ticket managing to catch all five of the main numbers drawn. That success will no doubt inspire plenty of lottery fans to have a go at repeating the feat in the next game on Wednesday, but in the meantime there were over 12,000 tickets that won their owners consolation prizes of up to £100,000 each, so well done to the players concerned.
A jackpot worth an advertised €16.5 million awaited any Italian lottery player who could successfully match all six of the numbers drawn in the Saturday night SuperEnalotto game, but no player was able to do that. The second prize tier was also vacant of winners, but nine tickets matched five main numbers to win a third tier prize of €27,790 each. Over 25,000 prizes were won by standard entries at the lower levels, and 38,000 SuperStar entries were also successful. The next SuperEnalotto game on Tuesday will offer a jackpot that is expected to be worth around €16.9 million.
As we said at the top of this news item, the Powerball game offered a jackpot worth $60 million last night, and one player matched all six of the numbers that were required to win that sum. Given the fact that the jackpot was landed, it was a little surprising to see that there were no winners at the second tier prize level, but 21 tickets at the third tier won their owners $10,000 each by matching the five main numbers only. More than 356,000 prizes were won in total by standard entries, and over 77,000 Power Play entries also landed a prize of some sort. The next Powerball jackpot will be worth around $40 million.
The Australian Saturday Lotto game can usually be relied upon to create a handful of winners, and in that respect it didn't let anyone down last night. Seven tickets matched all six of the main numbers drawn to share a jackpot worth AUD$4,371,612, which means that each winning owner can now claim an equal share worth AUD$624,516. Exactly 100 tickets matched five main numbers and one supplementary number to win a Division 2 prize worth AUD$5,933 each, and more than 568,000 prizes were won across the lower divisions. The next Australian Saturday Lotto game will once again offer a jackpot of around AUD$4 million.


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Last week I went to hear George Saunders be interviewed by the great Eleanor Wachtel of CBC's Writers & Company. Saunders is promoting his new book, Lincoln in the Bardo, his first novel. (Which, in itself, is kind of mind-boggling! He's written essays, articles, short stories, speeches and screenplays, but, in his own words, resisted writing this novel for a good 20 years!)
Saunders teaches at Syracuse and it shows. In answering Wachtel's questions about his editorial choices in pulling together the book – why some characters remain a bit mysterious, why Willie Lincoln faces the threat of such a tremendous and terrifying transformation, why he put the ghost of a freed slave inside Abe Lincoln – Saunders gave an answer that suggests he spends a great deal of time really thinking about craft: it wasn't a cute anecdote about reaching back into his childhood memories, it was a working, thinking writer's answer. Because he believes it will energize the story.
He talked about having been an engineer, and sort of reverse engineering his stories, looking for ways to add elements that drive plot and add energy. Changing one characteristic in a single character gives that character something to use in the story and will open up a whole new branch of thinking and possibilities, he said. A lot of the mystical, magical elements that have dotted his writing in the past are all ways he's sought to bring his writing to life. (He spoke in a way that spoke to me about how he finds realism just simply too real: it doesn't have enough humiliation, for a start. Yes!)
He spoke of how he often teaches students to think of their stories this way: you're essentially tossing a handful of bowling pins into the air and just trying to be in the right place at the right time to catch them. That's a bit abstract, and it seemed writing his own novel both confirmed that for him and also made him see it a bit differently. In a novel, the number of bowling pins seems to multiply while they're still up in the air. It's the writer's job, then, to make sure she remembers to catch all of them. The reader is keeping track. The reader can see where those bowling pins are hovering, same as you. What the reader wants is to see how you bring them safely to earth.
He didn't speak about this directly, but he alluded to it many times: Saunders came into his voice "late," as in, not in his 20s, and while facing mounting financial pressures, which as anyone who has spent time in the hallowed halls of academia will tell you is not seen as a pure enough motivation for making art. It took him time to work out his voice, to figure out how to write with his sense of humour. I found this comforting – I too find myself thinking I've lost my way a little in this last few years. Pursuing an MFA is complicated in that it teaches you a lot about what you don't know and can really shake your confidence in your own "narrow talent," as Saunders put it.
When asked how he found the confidence to at last write the novel that had been patiently – and sometimes impatiently – waiting to be written, he said part of it was reaching an age where he didn't want to be the guy who hadn't done the thing he said he'd always wanted to do. But part of it was taking on writing assignments that challenged him – writing for the New Yorker, for example. He found a way to write that kind of prose, in his kind of voice, and it made him realize, he could probably make it work in a novel too.
I left feeling quite comforted. There's something really satisfying about hearing a writer really talking about writing. Not about how "the character told me to do this," as though we're just a pair of hands for a higher force. But about sitting at the desk, letting one's mind wander and putting the plot pieces together, asking the tough questions of the storyline and wandering back through to see whether all the bowling pins had been thrown high enough and brought down well enough.
I can't wait to jump into Saunders' new book.
For a little more on Saunders, here's an animation of the speech he gave on the importance of kindness.
If you're unfamiliar with his work, here are a few examples of his stories. Semplica-Girl Diaries is sort of amazing; you'll think about it for days. And Adams is the kind of political commentary I wish I could write! (Think of 'Adams' as an anagram for Saddam as you're reading.)
And to listen to the interview between Wachtel and Saunders, here it is.
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Over enthusiasm from call centres and bad dialler management are just two of the most common factors when it comes increasing abandoned call rates (ACRs); thus contributing to the outbound call centre's poor reputation.
In fact, consumers receive 200 million abandoned calls and 1.5 billion silent calls a year – estimates Ofcom – despite the strict steps and enforcement policies the body imposes.
It seems that there is still a level of uncertainty from some, or perhaps an apprehension, towards understanding and complying with Ofcom's regulations when it comes to the specifics behind the percentage of calls which are deemed harmful and can cause a nuisance to people.
Is it just the contact centres that are to blame?
It would be unfair to claim that call centres comprise the biggest source of culprits exceeding ACRs and falling short in their understanding of best practice, however. Hostcomm has found it is becoming commonplace, now more than ever, for start-up businesses with small sales outfits to use a hosted dialer; businesses who are driven to the use of it because of its ability to drive productivity.
Without appointed dialler managers or call centre representatives, the understanding of what their business needs to do to comply often lacks ownership and can fall through the cracks.
This presents a great opportunity for today's resellers.
Resellers interested in increasing their recurring revenue by introducing hosted dialers to their portfolio are in prime position to help their clients to mitigate the chance of falling foul of Ofcom's regulations.
In light of last year's consultation… just what are the current Ofcom guidelines for ACR rates?
It was clear, until late last year, what Ofcom expected from businesses to do. However, December saw a consultation focusing on tightening the parameters for legal dialer use. The reason? Because its policies were still being ignored by some, it sought to change its approach, including considering the validity of adopting a zero-tolerance approach.
The initial focus was (and still is as nothing has been concluded quite yet) 1) on silent and abandoned calls using answer machine detection, 2) which supervisory steps to take to increase compliance, and 3) multiple caller IDs. They have implied that higher penalties and robust enforcement may be on its way (for example, the fine of up to £2million has been mentioned).
So how can you ensure your clients are aware of what's expected from them when using a hosted dialler?
Every country has its own policies when it comes to telecoms, therefore, if you are suggesting the use of an open source-based application, which may have been developed overseas, ensure it has the functionality to change the total dropped call figure to the appropriate market rates.
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Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – "Work" by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
January 24, 2019 Susan's Newsletter - Work by Louisa May Alcott
Dissatisfaction, dreams, hard life, and developing character through life.
Work by Louisa May Alcott
Good morning. Fingers numb from cold holding coffee mug and trying to type at the same time. Little squirrel friends sliding down roof above me – I can picture them trying to grab something as their feet slide down on the ice. How I wish I could see their mom's lecturing them as they get back into their nests with their squirrel ice injuries of the morning! My angel of dawn peering in with bright sunlight on her hair. Such a loyal morning friend to greet me again this morning with her gift of a new dawn. I have next to me a book by Louisa May Alcott, mainly known for her fiction, "Little Women." This book is entitled Work. A famous line comes from this book when she stays up too late reading one evening and her candle starts a fire in her home her landowner exclaims, "She is too fond of books & it has turned her brain!" This book is on her dissatisfaction, her dreams as a young woman, her hard life (not turning out as she dreamed) and her becoming a woman of character at the end of the book as she looks back, with grief upon a husband's death in war, and the renewal of life with a new infant daughter's birth.
On being stifled by an environment – desire for a meaningful life:
"You and I are very different, ma'am. (in speaking to her aunt)…There was more yeast put into my composition, I guess; and, after standing quiet in a warm corner so long, I begin to ferment, and ought to be kneaded up in time, so that I may turn out a wholesome loaf. You can't do this; so let me go where it can be done, else I shall turn sour and good for nothing. Does that make the matter any clearer?
Her aunt asked, "What do you want, child?"
Christie answered…"Do you see those two logs? Well that one smoldering dismally away in the corner is what my life is now; the other blazing and singing is what I want my life to be."
"Bless, me, what an idee! They are both a-burning' where they are put, and both will be ashes to-morrow; so what difference does it make?"
"I know the end is the same; but it does make a difference how they turn to ashes, and how I spend my life. That log, with its one dull spot of fire, gives neither light nor warmth, but lies sizzling despondently among the cinders. But the other glows from end to end with cheerful little flames that go singing up the chimney with a pleasant sound. Its light fills the room and shines out into the dark; its warmth draws us nearer, making the hearth the coziest place in the house, and we shall all miss the friendly blaze when it dies. Yes, I hope my life may be like that, so that, whether it be long or short, it will be useful and cheerful while it lasts, will be missed when it ends, and leave something behind besides ashes."
On leaving home…what she takes: Twenty-one tomorrow, and her inheritance a head, a heart, a pair of hands; intelligence, courage, and common sense…much romance & enthusiasm, a spirit… She was one endowed with talents, earnest and true-hearted, driven by necessity, temperament, or principle out into the world to find support, happiness, and homes for themselves.
Many turn back discouraged.
More accept shadow for substance, and discover their mistake too late.
The weakest lose their purpose and themselves.
But the strongest struggle on, and, after danger and defeat, earn at last the best success this world can give us, the possession of a brave and cheerful spirit, rich in self-knowledge, self-control, self-help.
First job alone as a servant – her love for books in her solitude & loneliness:
Christie loved books; and the attic next her own was full of them. To this store she found her way by a sort of instinct as sure as that which leads a fly to a honeypot, and, finding many novels, she read her fill. This amusement lightened many heavy hours, peopled the silent house with troops of friends (I love that last line – our friends in books!), and, for a time, was the joy of her life. (It was in this home that her candle fell after she fell asleep reading & her curtains caught on fire. The mistress of the home yelled angrily the phrase we now know in her anger, "She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain!" She lost her job from that incident!
Christie then took odd jobs as an actress (two years of losing her dreams, ideals, and integrity), then a governess to young children, then a companion to a sick young girl who committed suicide, on to a menial job as a seamstress. Christie soon tired of the innumerable changes rung upon those themes (three topics of others at her work: dress, gossip, wages), and took refuge in her own thoughts, soon learning to enjoy them undisturbed by the clack of many tongues about her. Her evenings at home were devoted to books, for she had the desire for education, and read or studied for the love of it. Thus she had much to think of as her needle flew….
On loneliness and despair and the desire to find God:
The year that followed was the saddest Christie had ever known, for she suffered a sort of poverty which is more difficult to bear than actual want, since money cannot lighten it, and the rarest charity alone can minister to it. Her heart was empty and she could not fill it; her soul was hungry and she could not feed it; life was cold and dark and she could not warm and brighten it, for she knew not where to go. "How shall I know God? Who will tell me where to find Him, and help me to love and lean upon Him as I ought? In all sincerity she asked these questions, in all sincerity she began her search, and with pathetic patience waited for an answer. She read many books, some wise, some vague, some full of superstition, all unsatisfactory to one who wanted a living God. She went to many churches, studied many creeds, and watched their fruits as well as she could; but still remained unsatisfied. Some were cold and narrow, some seemed theatrical and superficial, some stern and terrible, none simple, sweet, and strong enough for humanity's many needs. Too much fear, too little love;…Too little knowledge of the religion whose faith is as the tender trust of little children in their mother's love. Nowhere did Christie find this all-sustaining power, this paternal friend, and comforter, and after months of searching, she gave up her quest, saying, "I want a Father to whom I can go with all my sins and sorrows, all my hopes and joys, as freely and fearlessly as I used to go to my human father, sure of help and sympathy and love. Shall I ever find him?" Alas, poor Christie! She was going through the sorrowful perplexity that comes to so many before they learn that religion cannot be given or bought, but must grow as trees grow, needing frost and snow, rain and wind to strengthen it before it is deep-rooted in the soul; that God is in the hearts of all, and they that seek shall surely find Him when they need Him most. Her mind preyed on itself…her heart could not endure isolation from its kind without losing the cheerful courage which hitherto had been her staunchest friend. Inexpressibly wretched were the dreary days, the restless nights, with only pain and labor for companions. The world looked very dark to her, life seemed an utter failure, God a delusion, and the long lonely years before her too hard to be endured.
On last words sitting with her husband as he died from a war wound (she is expecting a new little baby):
"Such a beautiful world!" he whispered…"and so much good work to do in it, I wish I could stay and help a little longer…You will do my part, and do it better than I could. Don't mourn, dear heart, but work; and by and by you will be comforted." They then faced the sunrise for his last few minutes…two faces lay upon the pillow; one full of the despairing grief for which there seems no balm; the other with lips and eyes of solemn peace, and that mysterious expression, lovelier than any smile, which death leaves as a tender token that all is well with the newborn soul. To Christie that was the darkest hour of the dawn, but for David sunrise had already come.
On healing and coping in grief, and finding God: (Words of her mother-in-law whose heart was also broken by the loss of her son at war): "Don't you be troubled. Nater (Father God) knows what's good for us, and works in his own way. Hearts like this don't break, only sorrer (sorrow) only makes 'em stronger. You mark my words: the blessed baby that's a comin' in the summer will work a merrycle, and you'll see this poor dear a happy woman yet." Three women (mother-in-law, Christie, sister-in-law) little garments sewed with such tender interest, consecrated with such tender tears….Then, when no help seemed possible, she found it where she least expected it, in herself. Searching for religion, she had found love: now seeking to follow love she found religion. The desire for it had never left her, and while serving others, she was earning this reward; for when her life seemed to lie in ashes, from their midst, this slender spire of flame, purifying while it burned, rose trembling toward heaven; showing her how great sacrifices turn to greater compensations; giving her light, warmth, and consolation, and teaching her the lesson all must learn. God was very patient with her, sending much help, and letting her climb up to Him by all the tender ways in which aspiring souls can lead unhappy hearts.
Reflections at the end of the book, "At forty":
What she said she hardly knew: words came faster than she could utter them, thoughts pressed upon her, and all the lessons of her life rose vividly before her to give weight to her arguments, value to her counsel, and the force of truth to every sentence that she uttered. She had known so many of the same trials, troubles, and temptations that she could speak understandingly of them; and better still, she had conquered or outlived so many of them, that she could not only pity but help others to do as she had done. Having found in labor her best teacher, comforter, and friend… The speaker (our Christie with war victims)…this speaker was one of them; for the same lines were on her face that they saw on their own, her hands were no fine lady's hands…her speech simple enough for all to understand; cheerful, comforting, and full of practical suggestion, illustrations out of their own experience, and a spirit of companionship that uplifted their despondent hearts. Yet more impressive than anything she said was the subtle magnetism of character, for that has a universal language which all can understand. They saw and felt that a genuine woman stood down there among them like a sister, ready with head, heart, and hand to help them help themselves; not offering pity as an alms, but justice as a right. Hardship and sorrow, long effort and late-won reward had been hers they knew; wifehood, motherhood, and widowhood brought her very near to them; and behind her was the background of an earnest life, against which this figure with health on the cheeks, hope in the eyes, courage on the lips, and the ardor of a wide benevolence warming the whole countenance stood out full of unconscious dignity and beauty; and example to comfort, touch, and inspire them.
I love the hope in this book. The twenty years of dreams, goals, life bringing incredible loneliness and pain, then joy, hope, courage. On the different perspective of those at the scene of death. The one dying and entering God's presence vs. the one left behind. "You mark my words: the blessed baby that's a comin' in the summer will work a merrycle, and you'll see this poor dear a happy woman yet." Three women (mother-in-law, Christie, sister-in-law) little garments sewed with such tender interest, consecrated with such tender tears… God is present. He "continues to be very patient, letting me climb up to him with my aspiring soul". Our goal must continue to be to strive for "hope in our eyes, courage on our lips…" "I know the end is the same; but it does make a difference how they turn to ashes, and how I spend my life. That log, with its one dull spot of fire, gives neither light nor warmth, but lies sizzling despondently among the cinders. But the other glows from end to end with cheerful little flames that go singing up the chimney with a pleasant sound. Its light fills the room and shines out into the dark; its warmth draws us nearer, making the hearth the coziest place in the house, and we shall all miss the friendly blaze when it dies. Yes, I hope my life may be like that, so that, whether it be long or short, it will be useful and cheerful while it lasts, will be missed when it ends, and leave something behind besides ashes." Let us keep this our goal. No matter how long we have. How I want what I try to find for us words worth your reading. Thank you for letting me enter your world again on this Thursday. Go make yourself proud with decisions only you know you made today. I hope I'm working when you come in the store, but again, if not – know I thank you! Susan
Latin for this week:
Dum vita est spes est - While life is, hope is.
Alcott, Louisa May.  Work.  1994.  Penguin Putnam.  New York.
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Reflections at the age of 40 on growth in life – "Work" by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019) →
Appreciation & Gratitude
Agatha Christie's Memories. Thoughts on her life being part of an unknown play. Quotes on memory and soul. (April 2017)
Alice Herz-Sommer. World's Oldest Living Holocaust Survivor on finding beauty in life. (September 2020)
Angel of Dawn poem by J.S. Cutler (New Day bringing New Gift) (June 2011)
Awareness. Noticing. Eulogy for each day of life. "Desert Wisdom by Nouwen" (January 2022)
Beauty in Details. Finding God. Finding meaning in life. "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp (April 2012)
Beauty in the moment. In gardens. In what is NOW. Creation. This moment. (June 2008)
Beauty Near Us. Violinist Joshua Bell playing secretly in the Washington D.C. Subway (May 2021)
Beauty of Life and Finding God – Etty Hillesum/WWII Journal of 29 year old in concentration camp) (Mar 2009)
Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
Desires for self and those we love. Beauty of a moment. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Truman Capote. (Oct. 2006)
Finding Joy in Daily Life "Honey in Your Heart" & "Live with Intention" Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
Fully living regardless of losses Keeping eternal perspective. "The Delaney Sisters" 104 & 107 Years Old (July 2017)
Happiness/Grief same time. Beauty that Hasn't Yet Been Created "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss (June 2009)
Helen Keller short essay on what she would do if given the gift of three days of sight and hearing. (Jan. 2016)
Helen Keller's writing on her teacher's beauty. Fear of life after teacher's death. Gift of senses. (Sept. 2018)
Music Love. Friendships. Character. Gifts from love of music. "Piano Shop on the Left Bank" by Thad Carhart (Oct. 2008)
Quotes on Appreciating TODAY "The Traveler" always traveling to find happiness by Daren Simkin (Jan 2008)
Simplicity "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
Simplicity. Beauty in details. The Way of the Small by Michael Gellert (May 2009)
Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Strength. Hope. Faith. Desire. Love. (October 2016)
Spirituality in Daily Life & Work – "Adam Bede" by George Eliot (July 2014)
The Art of Happiness by William Ogden NYT Column 1945 & Michel Michel by Robert Lewis WW2 (April 2013)
Thoughts of a little waif child. Michael O'Halloran by Gene Stratton Porter. (April 2010)
Time. Precious. Beautiful Moments – Taking Time to Appreciate Life in the Present (Apr. 2007)
Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship
Accepting & Growing…Susan's Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
Accepting Pain & Hardship – "Love of Graveyards" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Apr 2010)
Auschwitz Liberation. Holocaust Writings. Elie Wiesel Prayer. Maximilian Kolbe Priest and Martyr. Etty Hillesum prisoner journal entries. Presence of God in the midst of suffering. (Jan. 2015)
Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship. Butterfly bringing hope. (August 2006)
Change, Accepting & Growing…Susan's Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. "Birthday Parties in Heaven" by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
Coping with intense pain – "Mistaken Identity" by Don & Susie Van Ryn (June 2008)
Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by HC Cowman (March 2020)
Diaries and Letters of Anne Lindbergh – Good-byes Soul Strength Prayer Grief (July 2008 & Aug 2011)
Difficult Times – Bad Luck Good Luck Poem (April 2008)
Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
Disappointment in Life, Hurts, Despair "As Silver Refined" by Kay Arthur (Dec 2008)
Dreaming. Keeping alive regardless of circumstances. Keeping LIFE. "A Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
Easy Life vs. Hard Life: Pursuing Happiness Regardless "Villette by Charlotte Bronte" (July 2009)
Faith (Trusting God for what we don't understand & what we desire) – "Streams in the Desert" (June 2009)
Finding meaning in our lives regardless of circumstances. (Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.) October 2018
Getting through extremely difficult experiences. "Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance" by Joseph Marshall (May 2020)
God's Involvement in Pain, Grief, Despair "Gold by Moonlight" by Amy Carmichael" (Jan. 2009)
Heaven. Susan's thoughts on anniversary of mother's death. (Jan. 2007)
Hold Fast Your Dreams poem by Louise Driscoll. Dreaming amidst suffering. (May 2013)
Hope. Looking at ourselves in mirror. Analyzing self. "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" (Aug. 2021)
I can't go on. I go on. When Breath Becomes Air by Surgeon Paul Kalanithi. (October 2019)
Intense Pain in Life – Forrest Gump Analogy & On My Knees Song (Nov. 2006)
Life Changes and Letting Go "When the Heart Waits" by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2008)
Life is Beautiful – Regardless of Circumstances. WW2 Diary of Etty Hillesum (Feb 2009)
Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – "Work" by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2009)
Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
Morning Prayer. Trust. Hope. Responsibility to Life. Love. (October 2020)
Music Analogy. Hard moments in life compared to musical composition. Richard Paul Evans Christmas Box Collection. (Nov. 2006)
Pain, Grief, Hardship. "Always Looking Up" by Michael J. Fox and "Perfectly Imperfect" by Lee Woodruff (May 2009)
Perseverance. "I can't go on. I go on." (October 2019)
Poem on a Beautiful Woman and Chinese Tale of Joy/Sorrow by Eleanor Farjeon (January 2013)
Prayer. Heaven. Goodness. Forgiveness. "The Lamplighter" by Maria Cummins (April 2011)
Refusing to be "poor in spirit" – "Lucy Gayheart" by Willa Cather (Aug. 2014)
Regrets in life. Forgiving yourself. "For One More Day" by Mitch Alborn (Oct. 2006)
Regrets. Moving on. Forgiving Self. Sadness. Change. (Nov. 2008)
Rose Analogy. Beauty of old rose bushes vs. buds. Hard life giving beauty. "Finding Noel" by Richard Paul Evans (Feb. 2007)
Seeing Possibilities in Future. Time bringing healing. "Chez Moi" by Agnes Desarthe (Aug. 2009)
Sioux Warrior Poem. Thoughts on warriors. (April 2020)
Suffering. Fear of future. Ability to relate to others. Joy in spite of pain. "The Master's Violin" by Reed & "Anne's House of Dreams" by Montgomery (Jan. 2011)
Thoughts on the soul and eternal perspective when suffering. Poem from confederate soldier "Unanswered Prayer" (November 2019)
Time Passing so Quickly "Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
Time. Letting each day go. Accepting all events. Myrtle Reed. (March 2016)
Uncertainty. Difficult Times "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers (Mar. 2007)
Books (Love of Books & Reading)
"Learning to Read" poem by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (Dec. 2010)
Bibliophilia & Bibliomania – The love of books vs. the excessive-compulsive disorder hoarding books (May 2008)
Book effects on our lives "Library at Night" by Alberto Manguel – (Jan. 2008)
Book Quotes from "Book Notes: A Reader's Journal" (April 2009)
Book Talking to Owner from Confinement on Shelf (I LOVE this one!) "A Book" poem by Edgar Guest (Aug. 2011)
Children's Poetry "Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems. Songs. Lullabies." (Dec 2009)
Develop a Love for Classics "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy (June 2007)
Importance of the written word. "A Book Lover's Companion" by The Folio Society (May 2008)
Love of Books & Book Quotes "The Master Violin" by Myrtle Reed (Jan. 2011)
Love of Reading "White Autumn" Poem of Woman's Life Around a Simple Reading Lamp (Sept. 2008)
Love of reading and books. "I Opened a Book" by Julia Donaldson (Oct 2014)
Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Essay on Choosing Great Books (Nov. 2013)
Quotes on Books – "Book Notes Journal" (May 2008)
Simplicity and Love for Books "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
Susan's writing on her personal reading. "Why I read. How I choose what I read. How I find time to read. (Feb. 2008)
Accepting & Growing…Susan's Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Aug. 2007)
Being Yourself "Just Who Will You Be" by Maria Shriver (Aug. 2008)
Bess Streeter Aldrich Excerpts – The years glide by… (October 2015).
Changes. Letting go. Finding who we are. Regrets. Children growing & leaving home. (Gift of Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison) (Sept. 2020)
Death of young daughter…who mother became…feeling alive again. "Hannah's Gift" by Maria Housden (Sept. 2008)
Mourning compared to phases of the moon. Poem "Shadows in the Light" by Robert Lavery (Oct. 2007)
Regrets. Moving on. Forgiving Self. Sadness. Change. Exerpts from Ranier Rilke. Reeve Lindbergh, Kay Arthur, Kazuo Ishiguro (Nov. 2008)
"The Arms of a Child" poem by Mary Zachmeyer (love this!) (Jan. 2008)
"The Children's Hour" poem by Longfellow – playing with children during long afternoon hours (June 2010)
"We are Seven" Child's View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Sept. 2017)
Children being our living poems – by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (May 2015)
Children Suffering. "Perfectly Imperfect" by Lee Woodruff and "Always Looking Up" by Michael J. Fox. (May 2009)
Children's Fear of Dark. Minirth and Meier. (Sept. 2010)
Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances.
Christmas. Children hear the bells. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances. (Dec. 2020)
Conversation between mother and child. "That's all relative!" "Maggie Now Betty Smith (March 2012)
Creation. Butterfly & Child (July 2006) Nature helping fight sadness. "Achieving Peace of Heart" by Rev. Irala. (Apr. 2008)
Daughter graduating. "High School Senior" poem from a mother's perspective by Sharon Olds (Apr. 2011)
Greatest Treasures in Life (each other) White Bird Flying by Bess Streeter Aldrich (August 2016)
Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & "Just in Case You Ever Wonder" by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
Leaving children small notes for their future comfort. Question of God's involvement in crisis. (Sept. 2006)
Letting Children Develop Their Own Loves, Desires – Letting Them Go "The Little Virtues" by Natalia Ginzburt (Jan. 2008)
Little hands of our children…"playing on the vibrant harp-strings of my heart" "Baby Fingers" poem. (Aug. 2009)
Little ones wanting to be grown. Grown-ups desiring youth. One-Year-Old Poem by Hugo (April 2016)
Love of mother for her children. Death of young child. Thoughts on heaven. Anniversary of death of loved ones. "Stepping Heavenward" by Elizabeth Prentiss (Mar. 2008)
Mother's Impact on Son. "That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character" by Rick Johnson (Sept. 2010)
Music bestowed to a child at birth. "The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto" by Mitch Alborn (January 2018)
Poems from Susan's Childhood (Jan. 2008)
Poems on raising children. Singing to children. Letting children leave home (March 2014)
Quotes on Children – Appreciation of Life & Christmas (Dec 2011)
Raising Children "Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood…" by MaryBeth Hicks (May 2009)
Thoughts for each other during the day. "Telepathy" poem by Michael Dennis Browne. (Jan. 2010)
Thoughts on understanding children. "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries…" by Erma Bombeck (June 2012)
Candlelight giving just enough light for our next step. (December 2016)
Christmas – Reflections on use of all our senses. "The Christmas Box Collection" by Richard Paul Evans. (Dec. 2006)
Christmas during difficult times. "Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2007)
Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances. (Dec. 2020)
Christmas" by Vladimir Navokov (1925) Miracle moment after death of a small child at Christmas. (December 2015)
Imagination Quotes. "Is there a Santa Claus?" NY Editorial 1897 (Dec 2015)
Intangible gifts from a friend of joy. Courage. Peace. Heaven. Fra Giovanni 1433-1515 (March 2017)
Quotes on Angels and "Papa Panov's Special Christmas" (Dec. 2021)
Shepherd verses. Thoughts. Poetry. (December 2016)
The Blessing of the Creche by Sue Monk Kidd. Beautiful Christmas quotes. (December 2017)
Tradition of spider ornament in Christmas trees. Tinsel. (Dec. 2017)
Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by Cowman (March 2020)
Disappointment in Life. Hurts. Despair "As Silver Refined" by Kay Arthur (Dec 2008)
God's Involvement in Caring for Us. "Jesus Calling" Devotional by Sarah Young (Mar. 2010)
Psalms. God's deep love for us. God using nighttime hours to give us peace. (May 2007)
Friendship – Anne Morrow Lindbergh & Charlotte Bronte (July 2009)
Friendship Quotes. Friendships compared to cells in honey combs. (April 2018)
Friendships. Girlfriends. "Lots of Candles Plenty of Cake" by Anne Quindlen (June 2012)
Friendships. Vulnerability in Relationships. "Braveheart" by Sharon Hersh (May 2008)
Poetry from One Thousand Inspirational Things compiled 1948 (July 2019)
Winnie the Pooh Quotes by A.A. Milne (June 2015)
Attitude (Mental Attitude by Elbert Hubbard) (October 2019)
Being Real (Telling Secrets by Frederick Buechner) (May 2007)
Being Yourself (Babette's Feast in Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Isak Dinesen) (March 2008)
Coexisting with Unresolved & Embracing Imperfection "Creating a Charmed Life" by Victoria Moran (Mar. 2007 & 2011)
Desire for solitude. Creativity. Prayer. "Firstlight" by Sue Monk Kidd (Aug. 2008)
Evaluating Things to Do by Priority – Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
Goals – Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
Living Life Fully (Anne Lindberg Diaries) (June 2007)
Living life fully regardless of circumstances. Impact of poetry on lives. "The Lesson of the Moth" poem by Don Marquis (July 2008)
Living Remarkably–Daily Choices (The Big Moo by Seth Godin) (October 2008)
Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. "The Years" by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
Perseverance Quotes (Jan. 2011)
Perseverence Quotes. The Water Lily by Jean Ingelow (May 2016)
Personal libraries being mirrors of soul. (Book by Book by John Dirda) (March 2008)
Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. Inspiring Quotes. Love of Words (April 2012)
Setting goals through Discipline. Perseverance. Ideals. "Self-Help" by Samuel Smiles – written in 1866 (Sept. 2009)
Setting intellectual goals. Education quotes. Tales from a Village School by Miss Read (Aug 2012)
Vision of discussion on distraction with Plato and Aurelius. "The Undistracted" by Irwin Edman. (March 2020)
Writing to Change. Cope. Grow – "The Sound of Paper" by Julia Cameron (Sept. 2007)
Grief, Pain, Difficult Life
Anne Lindbergh "War Within and Without: Diaries and Letters 1939-1944" Beauty. pain. grief. hope. awareness. solitude. time…(2008. 2010. 2011)
Child's View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Sept. 2017)
Choices We Make after Loss "Grace Disguised" by Sittser (Aug. 2009)
Comfort in Grief – "Streams in the Desert" (June 2006)
Death of infant at birth. Discussion of death with husband. Grief. "Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
Death of oldest settler in a rural community. White Bird Flying. (Nov 2015)
Death of who we deeply love. "Letters to Father: Suor Maria Celeste to Galileo 1623-1633" (July 2008)
Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – "Everywhere I look you are, but you're nowhere…" poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
Finding beauty and God in life even in horrible circumstances. Journals of Etty Hillesum. Concentration Camp Victim. (Apr. 2009)
Finding beauty during times of grief. (Rumer Godden) Description of comfort in graveyard. (Oct. 2019)
Giving God our burdens. "Lean Hard" poem. (Nov. 2007)
Great is Thy Faithfulness Hymn. Quotes on Mercy (July 2010)
Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & "Just in Case You Ever Wonder" by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
Intense Pain in Life – Forrest Gump Analogy & On My Knees Song (2006)
Little moments we remember after someone we love dies. "She Walks in Beauty" poems compiled by Caroline Kennedy. "Clearances" by Seamus Heaney. (October 2012)
Mark Twain – Epitaph on Daughter's Stone and Misc. Twain Quotes (Sept. 2015)
Memories – The Master's Violin by Myrtle Reed (Jan. & Feb. 2011)
Misc. Excerpts from Susan's Writings (Death. Grief. Sorrow. Depression.)
Mourning compared to phases of moon. Poem by Robert Lavery in "Love Lost: Love Found." (October 2007)
Moving from intense grief into next "movement of our song" – next part of life story. "The Secret Garden" by Frances Burnett (Feb. 2008)
Pain from death of our mothers. Letters from Motherless Daughters edited by Hope Edelman (June 2015)
Pain of loss because we love. "Necessary Losses" by Judith Viorst. Poem "The Arms of a Child" (Jan. 2008)
Scene of granddaughter entering home of grandmother who just died. Bess Streeter Aldrich (October 2017)
Thoughts immediately after death of someone loved. Where do their thoughts go? "No Time on My Hands" by Grace Snyder (Oct. 2009)
Aging "Forward from Here: Leaving Middle Age and Other Unexpected Adventures" by Reeve Lindbergh (Nov. 2008)
Aging (I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron) (December 2007)
Description of a true home. "A Heap O'Living" Poem by Edgar A. Guest (May 2008)
Elderly friend who loved us as a child dying. Passage of time. "Local Wonders by Ted Kooser" (May 2013 & Mar 2007)
Faces. Thoughts and Quotes. June 2016
Heirlooms. Memories baked into pans. Keepsakes. (November 2017)
Home – Quotes & thoughts on this beautiful small word. (February 2014)
Home full of "knick knack" treasures misunderstood by others to be junk. (Oct. 2017)
Susan's Love & Secret Hoarding of Girl Scout Mint Cookies (Mar. 2007)
Susan's Personal Organizational Issues (grin) (May 2007)
Thoughts immediately after death of someone loved. Where do their thoughts go? Settling in Nebraska. "No Time on My Hands" by Grace Snyder (Sept. 2017)
Letters of Florence Nightingale – Her desire for intellectual growth (July 2010)
Lifetime Learning "Niels Lyhne" by Jens Jacobsen and Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet" (Dec. 2008)
Why Read & Learn? Cultivating the Intellect "Hubbard's Book of Initiative" (Aug. 2009)
Description of a Beautiful Person "Neighbor Rosicky" by Willa Cather (Feb. 2007)
Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. "Doctor Hudson's Spiritual Journal" by Lloyd Douglas (March 2010)
Love – Helen Keller learning the meaning. Poem by Susan on love described (Feb. 2008)
Anniversary of Mother's Death. "It's Okay." Poem to Unborn Child. Beauty despite hurts. (Jan. 2017)
Being Yourself. Rope Analogy. Especially as a Mother. Wife. Creator. Thoughts of Anne Lindbergh (Jan. 2008)
Daughter graduating. "High School Senior" poem by Sharon Olds. (Apr. 2011)
Description by John Steinbeck on "ma" and poem on Mother Nature in spring. (May 2014)
Missing mother's love as an adult woman. "Rock Me to Sleep" poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen (May 2013)
Mother raising young children alone. Edna St. Vincent Millay. (Mar. 2009)
Mother's Time with Child & Quotes on Children (March 2011)
Motherhood. Thoughts after being thought of as "narrow" because a mother. "A Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
Mothers "Invisible Women" – Analogy of working with children to building a cathedral. Lifetime investment of time. (Sept. 2007)
Mothers with daughters entering Adulthood "Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story" by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2010)
Mothers. Entering Scenes of Past with Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother by Bess Streeter Aldrich (May 2017)
"Dear March" by Emily Dickinson. Poem on Wind. (March 2011)
"A singing bird will come…" Quotes by Hafez and Quotes on Faith (February 2021)
A Night Prayer by Erasmus (1469-1536). Nighttime Psalms. Celtic Night Prayer (March 2017)
Beautiful Unstoppable Moments in creation and life. (June 2008)
Beauty of springtime. Teacher's thoughts on unable to help students entirely. Pursuing excellence. "Nearby" by Elizabeth Yates. (January 2015)
Birds Singing in Winter. Quotes and Poetry on our Little Friends (January 2015)
Creation "Singing a place back into existence" Love of nature. "The Olive Farm" by Carol Drinkwater (Oct. 2015)
Creation worshipping God. "The Diver" short story in "Anecdotes of Destiny" by Isak Dinesen (March 2008)
Daisy Quotations & Poetry (June 2019)
Description of birds greeting the day in Rwanda. Bird quotes. (June 2014)
Fairy Poetry by Rose Fyleman and Quotes on Fairies (January 2016)
Famous quotes and poetry on flowers (April 2015)
Finding hope after pain through nature. The Secret Garden. (May 2019)
Gardening Quotes and involvement in nature.
Love of birds. Quotes. Hymns. Poems on Birds. (Aug. 2012)
Loyalty of Dog "Rilla of Ingleside" by L.M. Montgomery (May 2007)
Morning light. Spring Flowers. Spring Rains. Grief. (May 2019)
Music Poetry and Quotes. Music feeding our souls. (July 2015)
Poems on Winter. Early Darkness & Cat in the Evening Snow. (Jan. 2009)
St. Francis of Assisi song at the end of his life & St. Francis de Sales Prayer and Quotes (Nov 2018)
Stars. Poetry and Famous Quotes. (Dec. 2015)
Strength from Shadows and Gift of White Flower Buds (August 2016)
Waiting for cactus to blossom. Anticipation. Astonishment. God compared to a cactus. (February 2018)
Willa Cather quote on the moon. Famous quotes on the moon. (January 2022)
Winter "In All It's Fury: The Great Blizzard 1888″ by W.H. O'Gara (Feb. 2008)
Winter and Freezing Quotes (Feb. 2011)
Age Activation Attention Disorder (fun poem on distractions in a day – grin!) (Aug. 2006)
Balancing multiple roles and daily dilemmas on overcommitment "Power of 10-10-10" by Suzy Welch (Sept. 2006)
Evaluating Things to Do by Priority "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
Goals "Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings" by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
Organization "A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Abramson & Freedman" (May 2009)
Our Bookstore in the News – Our project of giving books away. (March 2012)
"Dear March" by Emily Dickinson. Poem on Wind.
"Liberty" Poem by Paul Eluard dropped over occupied France during WW2 (March 2015)
"My Daily Prayer" Poem with various quotes on kindness (Feb. 2011)
Analysis of Baseball Poem. Garrison Keillor's "Good Poems: Selected & Introduced by Garrison Keillor" (July 2008)
Beautiful poems for springtime. Rain. Heaven. Dreams. Beauty. (April 2014)
Difficult Times – Bad Luck Good Luck Poem (Apr 2008)
Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – "Everywhere I look you are – but you're nowhere…" poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
Eternal Perspective. Madam Guyon (1648-1717) quotes and poetry. (Nov. 2014)
Hope. Looking at ourselves in mirror. Analyzing self. "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" (August 2021)
If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking…poetry of Emily Dickinson (Aug. 2007)
Loveliness Poetry and Quotes. Nature's loveliness. (July 2015)
Middle East Poetry (July 2015)
Mother living on poems "Niels Lyhne" by Jens Jacobsen (Dec. 2008)
Mother Nature in Spring. Description by John Steinbeck on "ma." (May 2014)
Music. Beautiful quotes and poetry. (July 2018)
New Year's Poetry and Quotations (January 2014)
Poem on a Beautiful Woman and Tale of Joy/Sorrow by Eleanor Farjeon (January 2013)
Poems on quiet moments of evening. Middle of night. Early Morning. Beauty in the Quiet. (June 2013)
Poetry by Indian Mystic and Saint Kabir (January 2020)
Psalm 23 Poetry and Translations (September 2017)
Silence and memories poetry (February 2020)
Sunshine. Sun. Summer Poems and Quotes (June 2019)
Time. Precious. Beautiful Moments. Taking Time to Appreciate Life in the Present (Apr. 2007)
A Prayer by Max Ehrmann. Beautiful century old prayers (June 2020)
Beautiful Classic Prayers Centuries Old (November 2019)
Blessings and Prayers from various religions and cultures. (March 2021)
Century-Old Prayers compiled by Elizabeth Yates (October 2020)
Diaries and Letters of Anne Lindbergh – Goodbyes. Soul. Strength. Prayer. Grief (July 2008 & Aug 2011)
Entering God's Presence. Perspective Changes. "Secret of the Secret Place" (Oct. 2007)
Famous prayers and thoughts from various centuries. (March 2016)
Max Ehrmann Poetry and Prayer on finding beauty in life. (September 2016)
Morning Prayer. Trust. Hope. Responsibility to Life. Love (October 2020)
Prayer defined as opening of tight fist. "With Open Hands" by Henri Nouwen (Oct. 2008)
Prayer. Soul. "The Interior Castle" by Teresa of Avila written in the 1500s. (Dec. 2011)
Prayers – Left to Tell: Rwandan Holocaust (Sept 2007)
Prayers and Blessings From Around the World (April 2015)
Prayers and Letting go of Past "Live with Intention: Rediscovering What we Deeply Know" by Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
Quotes and poetry on stillness. Grace Crowell. (March 2016)
Quotes on Prayer. Writing on prayer found in a used book donation to the store. (July 2013)
Scottish Blessing and beautiful Carthusian Prayer from 12th Century (Nov 2020)
Songs Prayers Poems from "Saying Grace: Blessings for the Family Table" (February 2015)
Speaking with God all day long in our minds. "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young (Mar. 2010)
Too Tired to Pray "Streams in the Desert" (July 2009)
"Do Good and Disappear" (Sept 2019)
"Moxie" quotations. "David had it – Goliath didn't!" (August 2020)
Bird Quotes. Description of birds greeting the day in Rwanda. (June 2014)
Blessings and Quotes on Sleep and Nighttime Hours. (September 2015)
Character Quotes. Being the person others think that you are. (April 2009)
Faith Quotes "A singing bird will come…" Quotes by Hafez (February 2021)
Flowers – Famous Quotes and Poetry (April 2015)
Gardening Quotes and God's involvement in nature.
Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. Kindness quotes. "Doctor Hudson's Spiritual Journal" by Lloyd Douglas (March 2010)
Inspirational Quotes from Centuries Ago to Present (November 2017)
Kindness Quotes. "My Daily Prayer" Poem (Feb. 2011)
Louisa May Alcott Quotes (October 2014)
Making bed each morning lesson by Admiral Bill McRaven. Details matter. Quotes on details.
Persian Poet (1210-1291) Saadi Quotes and Poetry (November 2015)
Prayer. Striving to see good. Looking heavenward. Kindness and grace quotes. "In this House of Brede" by Rumer Godden (Apr. 2009)
Quotes – Misc. Great Ones! (July 2012)
Quotes and poetry on silence and being present in friendships (Nov 2014)
Quotes by Maya Angelou (February 2015)
Quotes from Anne of Green Gables Series (August 2015)
Quotes on Hope – Spring & Easter (April 2010)
Quotes on love by Mother Teresa. Helen Keller. (Valentine's Day Feb. 2013)
Quotes on Self-Respect. Knowing yourself. Handling criticism. Trusting yourself. "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan. (October 2015)
Rabindranath Tagore Quotes on beauty of life. Keeping eternal perspective. (September 2017)
Room where thoughts from morning await reentry in the evening. Quotes on soul. "Song of the Lark" by Willa Cather (July 2019)
Snoopy Quotes (grin) (March 2009)
St. Frances de Sales and St. Francis of Assisi Quotes. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio taking name Pope Francis. (March 2013)
Stars. Beautiful Poetry and Famous Quotes. (Dec. 2015)
Accepting & Growing…(Relationship Analogy to Pot of Soup) Aug. 2007
Importance of Relationships (even though pain comes at the end of all relationships)…not just existing. "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (June 2009)
Quotes and poetry on silence. Being present in friendships. (Nov 2014)
Quotes on Self-Respect. Knowing yourself. Handling criticism
Relationships & Death of mothers. (Heaven Reflections on Death of Susan's Mother) (Jan. 2008)
Trusting yourself "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan. (October 2015)
Priority Setting. Goals "Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings" by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
Simplicity. Beauty in details. "The Way of the Small by Michael Gellert" (May 2009)
Inner stillness. Knowing yourself. Return to the Sea by Anne Johnson (Nov 2007)
Hourglass analogy to handling life. (October 2020)
Learning to Read poem by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (Dec. 2010)
Women – Striving to Excel
Beautiful woman behind the scenes "In this House of Brede" by Rumer Godden (Apr. 2009)
Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life.
Character of a Woman. "Uncommon Beauty: 7 Qualities of a Beautiful Woman" by Cynthia Heald (Sept. 2010)
Giving entire life to others "Babette's Feast" was gift to self. Being a great "artist". "Ah! How you will enchant the angels!" by Isak Dinesen (Mar. 2008)
Lady vs. Woman – Journals of Anne Lindberg and Proverbs 31. (Mar. 2009)
Life "is a play we are playing all the time. Play in earnest." "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott (Dec. 2007)
Living Fully as an Older Woman "Warning: When I am Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple" by Jenny Joseph (April 2009)
Reflections at the age of 40 on growth in life – "Work" by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2009)
Solitude in Finding Balance (in Roles as a Woman) "Gift from the Sea" by Anne Lindbergh (June 2007)
Woman relating herself to different times of her life..herself as young girl and young woman. (Aug. 2014)
Woman Sighing Poem (grin) "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach (May 2010)
Writing to Grow, Change, Cope – "The Sound of Paper" by Julia Cameron (Sept. 2007)


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EXCLUSIVE: Kenya Moore Dishes On Cynthia Bailey & Porsha Williams Leaving 'RHOA', Says 'There's A Place' On The Show For NeNe Leakes & Reveals Where She Currently Stands With Marlo Hampton
November 16, 2021 by Twila-Amoure McDaniel in Exclusive with 0 Comments
In an exclusive interview with theJasmineBRAND.com, Kenya Moore revealed her true thoughts on Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey exiting the show. The mother-of-one also touched on Shereé Whitfield's RHOA return and NeNe Leakes' absence from the series and the loss of her husband, Gregg Leakes.
Gregg Leakes, Nene Leakes
As previously reported, reports have recently surfaced that the cast for season 14 of RHOA has been finalized. The peach holders for this upcoming season will reportedly be returners Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, and Drew Sidora. After taking a brief hiatus, Shereé Whitfield is expected to return this upcoming season and Olympic Gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross will reportedly be an RHOA newcomer. In addition to that, long-time friend of the show Marlo Hampton has allegedly been promoted to an official cast member.
During our interview, Kenya Moore talked about the RHOA recent cast switch-up and shared how she felt when she learned her friend Cynthia Bailey was leaving the series. She said,
"I think it was kind of known that she may not have been coming back as a housewife and then that ended up being true. But I think that they ended up extending her an offer, you know, as a friend. And then for her to say 'no' to that, I really respected it because, you know, listen she's been a great Housewife for 10 or 11 seasons. She's been a voice of reason. She's beautiful to look at."
Cynthia Bailey
She added,
"But her story is very full circle in a way that is great! Like, she left on top. You got married basically three times on a show and you're ending with this beautiful relationship. And I feel like that is the best way to leave a show."
Cynthia Bailey wasn't the only Housewife to retire her 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' peach. Porsha Williams also announced that she will not be a part of the upcoming RHOA season. However, fans will still be able to see Porsha Williams on her Bravo spin-off that is set to air on Nov. 28.
Lots of drama, tears & a possible altercation in the teaser of Porsha Williams' new spin-off/special. pic.twitter.com/lAQM1dJuMv
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Kenya also weighed in on Porsha's departure and said,
"No, I wasn't surprised [Porsha left RHOA] because again, it was like tea that I kind of knew ahead of time."
When asked was she surprised when she initially found out that Porsha was stepping away from RHOA, Kenya answered,
"No, because of the situation that she was in."
She continued,
"Clearly there was some controversy involved in how she met her now-fiancè and all of those things. And I think that with her having her own spin-off it's kind of like Kim Zolciak-[Biermann]'s spinoff. So Kim Zolciak-[Biermann] can be a villain, you know, when she's on Real Housewives of Atlanta. But on her show, she can be a hero."
Kenya added,
"And I think that those things were a factor for [Porsha] and the type of show that we do versus the type of show she can do on her own. So I think that the, you know, the best decision for her was the one that she made. And I'm happy for her. I hope that she works it out and she can continue to do things. Listen we haven't heard the last of Porsha either, so I wish her well."
Kenya then touched on the heavy speculation that on-again-off-again housewife Shereé Whitfield will be coming back to the series.
"I love Shereé, you know what I mean? I loved Shereé! She is very funny, she's very honest. She does things that are unexpected and, listen I want to know about Tyrone, okay."
"That's what I want to know. So yes, I would be happy to see her come back because I need to see."
Many RHOA fans have been rooting for NeNe Leakes to return to the popular reality show since she left at the end of season 12. We asked Kenya how would she feel if the RHOA O.G. made a comeback. She replied,
"You know what, NeNe, I believe, is an asset to Real Housewives. As much as I've fought with her or the issues that we've had, with me in her personhood, I still believe as a producer's head, as a fan of the show, that there is a place for her on Real Housewives."
"I feel bad that you know she lost Gregg. Because everyone loved Gregg. I left Dancing With The Stars just to fly back to his repast and it's unfortunate what happened to him. I think he was loved by everyone. You wouldn't hear anyone say a negative thing about Gregg and that's a beautiful thing. To think back on your legacy of your life, that all of these people came out to support you and they love you and you are a genuine person."
Nene Leakes, Gregg Leakes
There have been multiple reports that long-time friend of RHOA Marlo Hampton would be officially getting a peach and returning for season 14 as a Housewife. After feuding for years, fans got to see Kenya and Marlo Hampton make amends last season. While chatting with us, Kenya shared where she currently stands with Marlo Hampton.
"We're in a good place, you know, she doesn't know how to return phone calls!"
"But yeah, we're in a good place. Marlo is the type of person that when she is in a relationship and a friendship with you she definitely is for you."
"She knew that I didn't really start that drama with her but I understood why her feelings were hurt also. And I had to acknowledge that."
Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton
While speaking on Marlo, Kenya's 3-year-old daughter Brooklyn Daly came into the frame of her camera and said 'hi' to the viewers.
Kenya Moore and daughter Brooklyn Daly
Kenya shares Brooklyn Daly with her estranged husband Marc Daly. The pair initially married in 2017 and, after four years of marriage, Kenya filed for divorce earlier this year.
Kenya Moore, Marc Daly, daughter Brooklyn Daly
Before our time with Kenya came to an end she reflected on how this year has been treating her so far and opened up on how her pending divorce has affected her personal life. She said,
"I think with all of the negative stuff with my personal life that's happening and just not, you know, being able to sign the dotted line and go your separate ways. And someone asking for things with my house that clearly I owned before you, you know, just crazy stuff like that."
"I just think that when those things come up I'm just blessed more because I also give, you know, as much as I can to other people to help them."
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I eat my Spaghetti-os on.
against each other. My mother is laughing.
created by my spilled milk and spit.
the Pussycat Dolls do. I am a girl.
I am a doll, some higher power is in control.
that lives in my back yard.
A bowtie for special occasions.
and pink button down shirts.
green. My kisses have no effect.
Copyright 2008, Ashley Shivar. © This work is protected under the U.S. copyright laws. It may not be reproduced, reprinted, reused, or altered without the expressed written permission of the author.
Ashley Shivar is currently a MFA student at UNCW studying poetry. She graduated with a BFA in Creative Writing from UNCW in 2007. She is the co-coordinator for the Writers In Action program which allows UNCW MFA students to teach in public schools and community programs in the area. She is also the current President of the CRWGSA at UNCW. Her poem "Commodification" won the 2nd place prize for The Lettered Olive Undergraduate Literary Review in Spring 2007, volume 5, issue 1. Currently, her poem "Keramikos" is being displayed in Randall Library of UNCW above the pottery exhibit. She also had 3 poems appear in Atlantis, the Creative Journal of UNCW. One, "Summer Afternoon Commute," won the Sam Regan Award in Spring 2005.


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Please understand that the further a hotel is away, the earlier pick up times are, and the later guests are returned.
Guests staying in Virginia must be prepared to be picked up an hour before the tour.
If transportation is not available, you are welcome to join the tour from our meeting location or cancel the booking.
Pickup times are not given until the evening before the tour, normally 6:00pm–8:00pm.
Confirmations of pickup times are made via text message with all guests.
At most locations, the pickup time should be within 30-40 minutes of the tour start time.
Picking up from Virginia hotels is almost always and hour before the tour.
If this affects your itinerary, please plan to join the tour around 9:00am from our meeting location.
When guests are late, there is risk of missing the tour or joining the tour via cab or uber.
Transportation IS NOT Guaranteed for BUS TOURS in DC.
Metro Station – Archives / Navy Memorial / Penn Station.
The location is across 7th Street NW.
Vehicles pull up wherever there is room in front of Starbucks.
It is half way between the White House and the Capitol.
Our Sprinter vans are half red and half blue, so you can't miss them.
There are parking garages all over and only 1 street away.
Additionally, street parking is free on Sundays.
Please double-check your tour date, our calendar is Monday – Sunday!
Make sure a cell phone number is provided!
Transportation before & after the tour is very limited & not guaranteed!
You must provide a location to determine if transportation is available!
Pickup times are not given until the evening before the tour, normally between 6pm – 8pm.
Cancellations within 48 hours are not refunded!
Changes likely won't be available at the last minute since there are only 2 vehicles!
Pickup times are not given until the evening before the tour, normally between 10am – 12pm.
The location is across 7th Street NW, half way between the White House and the Capitol.
We will pull up wherever there is room between Starbucks and the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial.
There are parking garages all over, but the one above is recommended.
Changes likely won't be available at the last minute since there are only 6 segways!