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Top of the World in Nashville: Day 5
Once again, waking up to a rainy morning, the LEAP Ambassadors made their way to join the next bus of SLC attendees headed towards the TN State Museum and the local Farmers market.
The Nashville farmers market brings aspects of a traditional market setting and scenes of trendy modern aspects. Greeted by the "I heart NASH" sign, we took advantage of the photo-op and posed with our first Nashville sign.
The first room we entered resembled a food court type area full of enticing smells.
Almost magnetically drawn to the nearest coffee vendor, we begin to look over the menu of Farm City Coffee. As opposed to a traditional coffee house, the coffees and blends seemed to represent local and floral flavors. Yvette got some bubble tea.
The coffee and tea were nice additions to the afternoon as we continued to explore around the rest of the market.
The Exterior market resembled a more traditional look, with a pitched tent covering the different tables adorned with homegrown and homemade goods, it was difficult to not stop and smell or gaze at everything. Booths ranging from veggies, to handcrafted jewelry, candles, soaps, and pottery; there were choices for everyone.
Rounding out of adventure, we stopped at a local ice cream joint, Jeni's, for a sweet treat. Again the flavors seemed to represent the local feel and personality of Nashville. The homemade waffle cones became a favorite at the table, which surprised members who usually prefer cups to cones. Our flavor choices ranged from brambleberry, rocketpop (blueberry and pineapple), wild lavender, salted caramel, and peanut butter.
Pressed for time, we absorbed all that we could and made our way back, leaving the farmers market with light and fresh spirits.
Of course, we also spent some time at the state historical museum, which was nice because we had all visited the Bullock Museum in Texas, giving us a limited chance to compare the venues.
TN has a rich history, much like Texas. In fact, many of those histories overlap. We were provided an overview of TN history….
…that ranged from the first people in TN…
…to the modern day. Along the way, of course, we learned about pioneers…
…Andy Jackson (building on our trip to the Hermitage)…
…President James Polk (under whose Presidency Texas was admitted to the Union)….
…state heroes such as Alvin York; the unfortunate Jim Crow era, which afflicted much or all of the south…
…and even more about the great Sam Houston!
It was a nice museum, with the opportunity for much learning!
Pucketts BBQ
Coming from Texas we sure know BBQ is a phenomenon so of course we decided to give another southern state a try. At Nashville's local Puckett's the busy downtown scene seemed to filter over into the restaurant itself. Morgan and Ms. Stephanie went to pick up the food, to eat back at the hotel for a quieter lunch. With high expectations we opened the to-go boxes and gave Tennessee BBQ a try. Eating southern classics gave us an opportunity to try pulled pork, philly cheese steak, and chicken salad on a sourdough bun.
As for our sides, everyone went with boring french fries, but I decided to try the coleslaw and the skillet mac and cheese, which were both creamy and filling by itself.
With each menu item being appetizing, we found the Nashville HOT BBQ sauce gave us the true taste of Tennessee. The BBQ at Puckett's can definitely hold its own compared to Texas BBQ, but as for the 3 Texans we sure do love our BBQ.
Family Night at TopGolf
All LEAP Ambassadors have had different experiences at playing golf, with me having the skills of a novice: this would be my first time, not only at a Top Golf, but also playing golf in general. Yvette, whose skills were more advanced than mine, taught me the "proper" way to hold a golf club, how far back to swing and stand from the tee, and even about the different types of clubs.
They have clubs for right and left-handed people and ones specifically for men or women. The golf clubs range from irons, which are better for short distances, to woods, which are recommended for longer distances.
Our first round was for us to practice hitting the balls and for me to get an idea of how to play before participating in a competitive manner. I used the 8-iron golf club, 3 hybrid, and the 3 wood to get a feel of different clubs but found the hybrid and wood more efficient.
Once everyone got in a few practice shots, the real game began. Yvette, Morgan, and I to just play for fun, but we all knew we were "secretly" playing to outdo the others.
We cheered each other on for hitting the ball, which as a novice was an accomplishment in itself, and when we hit the red, yellow, and green nets. My first round was the best out of the two, call it beginner's luck, since I placed second with 31 points, 18 points more than my score on the second round. Morgan's best round was also the first, with 50 points, and Yvette's best round was the second where she scored about 40 points. Ms. Stephanie scored the highest of us all, leaving us impressed with her golfing skills.
Before we had our own bay to play at, we had delightful Tex-Mex cuisine with chicken or steak fajitas, white cilantro rice, and black beans, with a variety of sides to add on ranging from shredded cheese, red garden salsa, creamy queso, guacamole, sour cream and much more.
There were even donut holes that you could inject different fillings such as raspberry syrup and chocolate chip cookies for dessert–all of which satisfied our sweet tooth.
Family night at TopGolf was much more fun than I would have anticipated, and we all had a good time. We met two couples, one of whom played golf with us. Their jobs ranged from elected official (state representative) to business owners, and they were all nice and companionable. This, along with the fun and food, made for a very successful night.
Author mikeyawnPosted on August 9, 2021 Format AsideCategories UncategorizedTags Center for Law Engagement And Politics, LEAP, LEAP Ambassadors, LEAP Center, Sam Houston State University, SHSU, Southern Legislative Conference1 Comment on Top of the World in Nashville: Day 5
From the Parthenon to the Hermitage: Nashville
The Hermitage Tour
Seeking another historic home on day four, the LEAP Ambassadors ventured to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. This visit gave us a vivid perspective of the 1800's lifestyle through his marvelous home and informative museum alongside it. In addition to having a tour of the Hermitage we walked through his personal idyllic garden and the cemetery where Andrew Jackson and his family currently rest.
Former president Andrew Jackson was known as "the People's President," because he was the first "frontier" President, and he broadened the voting process, resulting in many changes in society.
Walking through the Museum we saw his accomplishments as an attorney, soldier, and president of the United States. Viewing artifacts, Jackson effectively led the battle of the Creek War in 1801 as Colonel of Tennessee and the battle of New Orleans in 1812. After courageously serving in these wars fighting the British and the Indians, Jackson was elected president, and he is now known as the founder of the Democratic party.
As for Jackson's day-to-day life he lived with his wife Rachel Jackson and adopted children in a Greek-styled home where he allowed any guest comfort in his home with food and a place to stay.
Jackson was known to receive many visitors, including Sam Houston and former presidents, at his 1,120 acres of land at the Hermitage. Having guests stay made it a hectic household from managing the farm, servants, and attending to important guests.
Each LEAP Ambassador had their own favorite part of the Hermitage Jessica being the massive newspapers in Jackson's library. Morgan enjoyed the kitchen outside since it was like Sam Houston's kitchen in Huntsville, Texas. Whereas mine was farther away from the home being the garden. As we all entered the garden I fell in love with the bumblebees flying around the brightly colored flowers that all led up to the tombstones.
The garden and grave site rounded off a nice sentimental testament to our 7th president.
Diving into our first meal in Nashville at the Flat Iron southern fare restaurant ended up being a perfect choice. With the menu full of variety we started off with American classics by ordering whipped goat cheese filled with grilled cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes served with fresh warm pita. For our meals Morgan and Jessica got burgers, one being a tuna-patty burger and the other a grilled chicken burger. As for me, I got a waffle grilled cheese with a complimentary tomato bisque dipper. Each meal was delectable, and everyone had a delicious side of french fries. Our first taste of Nashville made us eager to try more.
Parthenon Tour
After seeing General Jackson's home, we ventured into a City formerly known as "the Athens of the United States"–Nashville, where the great Parthenon in Athens, Greece is replicated. Initially, the project was supposed to be a temporary attraction like everything else commissioned for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Explosion. However, people were so impressed with its beauty and the cross-cultural connection, the Parthenon was preserved, becoming the focal point in what is now Centennial Park.
While the Nashville Parthenon is a well depicted replica of the authentic one in Athens, there are some major differences. The first difference being the materials in which the structure was constructed. The Parthenon in Greece is made of white marble, which would have been easily accessible at the time. However, in Nashville, Tennessee, there are no quarries of white marble. Using what was at hand, Architect William Crawford Smith designed the structure with wood, brick and stone, giving the Parthenon a yellowish-brown color.
Another interesting feature that I was not expecting was the art museum on the lower floor of the Parthenon. In one of the rooms was an exhibit for artist Lynn Goldsmith whose interesting photography art is printed on metal, with each photo containing up to fifty exposures.
The second space was James M. Cowan's personal collection of American art, including pieces from Durham, Moran, and Bierstadt, serving as a nice contrast to the first collection.
Keeping with the Greek style and culture, a 42-foot-tall statue of the Goddess Athena resides in the central room of the Parthenon. Standing tall as the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena holds the god Nike in her right hand with a shield and a snake to her left. When entering the central room of the Parthenon, the goddess is visible between the massive Doric columns, with her gold dress and accessories appearing as though they are glowing.
Surprisingly, we found the Parthenon to be a popular picture spot for tourists and natives. There were two Quinceañera parties, a baseball team, and even a wedding set up for pictures. We of course joined the trend and posed for several pictures inside and outside of the Parthenon before heading back to await for what would come next.
Opening Night at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
It is the opening night of the Southern Legislative Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The LEAP Ambassadors were curious to know what to expect at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as they walked to join the line for the trolley across the street. We congregated with the other attendees and waited for our turn to board the trolley. We met two friendly lobbyists from New York, Jonathan and Monisha, and a policy analyst from Ohio who each talked to us about what they do, how they got to their positions, and future advice for young professionals. Our conversations carried on into the short trolley ride on our way to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It was refreshing to meet people so passionate about their work, and who are living what we are actively learning.
Once we arrived we were given the option to go up to the sixth floor for food or start off at the museum on the third floor. We listened to our stomachs, which drove us to the sixth floor to be greeted by live music and lots of people.
The LEAP Ambassadors were able to meet and converse with a Tennessee Senator before making our way to the colorful assortment of a Charcuterie board with different cheese, bread, cold meats, and vegetables.
There was a beautiful view of downtown Nashville…
…and a live band playing covers of artists such as Willie Nelson, The Beatles, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
On the balcony, where families were playing Jenga, Corn Hole, and enjoying the nice weather, the view of the Nashville skyline was amazing.
After dinner, we toured the museum, where there were artifacts such as their costumes and suits….
…cars, guitars, fiddles, drafts of written songs, even a whole wall dedicated to the golden records of many of the singers .
Many of these artifacts were associated with famous acts such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton (whose statue we saw the night before), and Willie Nelson.
Our night ended with a trolley ride back to the hotel taking in the view of the city after dark. The trolley ride should have been a 4-minute drive back to the hotel, the half mile drive seemed to take twice that time if not longer due to traffic and nightlife. The glowing city was buzzing and alive, as we were full and amazed by the opening night of the conference.
Author mikeyawnPosted on July 30, 2021 Format AsideCategories Art, Civic Engagement, Food, Fun, Law, Politics, TravelTags Center for Law Engagement And Politics, LEAP, LEAP Ambassadors, LEAP Center, Nashville, Sam Houston State University, SHSU, Southern Legislative ConferenceLeave a comment on From the Parthenon to the Hermitage: Nashville
A Stately Day in the Magnolia State
Lazy Magnolia Brewery, by Christina Perez
During the final day of the Southern Legislative Conference, our last tour was to the Lazy Magnolia Brewery, located in Kiln, Mississippi. The tour started with a delicious lunch and Christina (the only 21-year-old ambassador) got a chance to sample the hard ice tea. Before the tour guide began to lead us, we had a few minutes to play some pool.
Once again, Makayla and Ryan, the masters of all games, demonstrated their astounding prowess.
Everyone finished eating their food, meanwhile, the owner of the brewery, Mark Henderson, began by telling his story. Lazy Magnolia was an idea he had after getting a beer-making kit for Christmas one year.
His wife, Leslie, helped make his dreams a reality, and that led to him providing us with a tour today!
There was a large room which contained the fermenting tanks.
A few of the workers were preparing to run the line, then box, and ship the beer. Mark Henderson explained all the moving parts which allowed us to understand the process of beer making without the kit. Another of the more interesting artifacts in the brewery, was the recreation of Amelia Earhart's plane that hung from the roof.
The tour ended with Al Saucier telling us stories about his book, The Broke Spoke Moonshine Book. Inside the book are many facts about moonshine. For example, the story of the first moonshine high-speed race car. He shared many of his stories that inspired him to become an author. We headed to the bus and it felt bittersweet knowing this was our last tour for the SLC, but the state dinner was next and we couldn't wait to represent the best state in the United States.
"Meet Me at The Crossroads" State Dinner, by Makayla Mason
The final night of the Southern Legislative Conference began with a cocktail hour.
We mingled with different legislators and had the opportunity to take a picture with Speaker Gunn of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
He informed us that he was originally a Texas man and had graduated from Baylor University in Waco.
While we mingled, we were informed that we would have the honor of representing Texas during the Parade of Flags. A few minutes before the dinner began, we met with the other representatives of the states and lined up in the order in which we joined the Union. This meant we were in the 13th position out of the 15 states that were represented. As we marched in to "Deep in The Heart of Texas" with our flag flying high, we couldn't help but feel our Texas pride shine through us.
We made our way to the tables. Makayla and Beatriz sat with Oklahoma Representatives, while Christina and Ryan were seated with Mississippi Representatives. After a short introduction, presentations, and invocation, Speaker Gunn invited us to enjoy our dinner. We enjoyed a fresh salad with tangy and sweet Heirloom Tomatoes and Mississippi Watermelon. For our main course, we had Filet Mignon, Spicy Garlic Gulf Shrimp, Mississippi Grits, and Vegetables. Throughout the dinner, we were entertained by Pianist Bruce Levingston…
…who was praised by the New York Times for his "mastery of color and nuance." We were honored, because he actually gave a shout out to us for being from Texas before he played his songs.
Also on hand was American Idol runner-up La'Porsha Renae…
…who certainly knew how to fill out a camera frame, and to belt out a tune.
An interesting dinner conversation quickly led our way to dessert where we enjoyed Mississippi Mud Pave.
While we walked away from the night, we realized how special and bitter- sweet the conclusion of the conference was. As the majority of the LEAP Ambassadors are graduating in the coming academic year and Ryan leaves for the University of Arkansas, the relation of finality hit a little too hard. The blow was softened, however, by a nice discussion with Levingston…
…and a nice goodbye to some newly-made friends.
Before the night ended, the LEAP Ambassadors threw a surprise party for Stephanie, who always goes above and beyond for every single one of us. We decided to get her a Mississippi themed cake to represent the great time we had at Biloxi, Mississippi as well as provide her with a memory she would never forget.
Everyone had a great time at the Southern Legislative Conference and it was sad that we had to go back to Texas the next day.
Author mikeyawnPosted on August 16, 2017 Format AsideCategories Politics, TravelTags Bruce Levingston, La'Porsha Renae, LEAP Ambassador, LEAP Center, SHSU, Southern Legislative Conference, Speaker Phillip Gunn, State DinnerLeave a comment on A Stately Day in the Magnolia State
Fun From Mississippi to Missouri
Gulf Coast Parasailing, by Makayla Mason
As LEAP Ambassadors, we contribute to the travel costs of our own trips. This contribution is an investment in our own education, and while part of our money goes for trip t-shirts, conference registration and museums, our money also goes to fun activities that we engaged in on trips. And that applied today, when we had a chance to go parasailing!
Makayla, Christina, and Beatriz Prepare for their Turns!
Only one member of our group had ever experienced parasailing and the rest of us were excited to embark on this new adventure. While making our way to deep waters (in every sense of the phrase), one of our tour guides helped the first pair into their harnesses. First up were Christina and Makayla, followed by Ryan and Beatriz, and ending with Mike and Stephanie. With the sun shining down on us, we were anxious for the adrenaline rush the thrill of parasailing elicited. The release from the boat was very smooth…
…and as we climbed higher into the Biloxi sky we began to understand why people love to parasail. It was a very peaceful 10 minutes, with a breeze and even sightings of dolphins!
While a pair was up in the sky, the other four took advantage and enjoyed the boat ride filled with music and the occasional splash of salty water. Probably the happiest of the para-sailors were Beatriz and Ryan, both of whom were productive while air-sailing.
Ryan filmed the entire 10-minute ride…
…while Beatriz waved her arms and kicked her feet in excitement!
The view from the sky was amazing, with the boat looking tiny.
It's amazing to have these opportunities as undergraduates, and we had a great time in our rarefied adventure!
Hibachi Dinner, by Makayla Mason
For dinner, we decided on going to Kyoto Japanese Cuisine. Beatriz had never experienced a Hibachi style dinner so we happily made our way to the flat top grill. We made our decisions quickly with Beatriz and Makayla sharing the Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, Ryan and Christina shared the Rock'N Roll Sushi and noodles, and Stephanie and Mike split the Hibachi Chicken and Lobster. We told our Chef, who was a very humorous man, that Beatriz had never experienced a Hibachi Grill, so he invited her up to cook for us. Beatriz did not last long as our Chef. We experienced an onion train with fire, steam, and sound effects, and then we watched our dinner being skillfully cooked. Beatrix also tried lobster for the first time, she enjoyed it! We left Kyoto with full stomachs ready to dance it all off at the conference's "Missouri Night" gathering.
Missouri Kick-Off Party, by Christina Perez
After dinner, we headed to the 2018 Missouri Kick-off reception. Each year, the state who is hosting the following year (in this case, 2018's Conference) gives a preview of the conference by hosting a night full of their state favorites. Although the states work together, there is no doubt they are a bit competitive, and the states try to provide as much fun as possible to "show off" their state.
When we arrived, we were greeted with goody bags which contained goodies from Missouri companies, and an entry way that was clearly Missouri made!
We took a group photo and headed for the dance floor. Although some of us were too shy to show off our groovy moves (Ryan), others did not waste a minute. We danced to hit songs from famous artists such as Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, The Isley Brothers, and many more–alongside legislators from 15 states, including at least one Speaker of the House! Makayla expressed her enthusiasm of how she had enjoyed dancing to one of her favorite songs, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson. Interestingly, for the first time ever, the LEAP Center Ambassadors are on tape "dancing"….
But this was not the last time! As a special treat, we also danced in a conga line while holding onto the mascot for the St. Louis Blues.
According to Missouri's Speaker of the House (Todd Richardson), the purpose of the event was to allow everyone a great time, and we think the "show-me" state did its job well!
See you next year St. Louis!
Author mikeyawnPosted on August 13, 2017 Format AsideCategories Fun, TravelTags LEAP Ambassadors, LEAP Center, Mississippi, Missouri, SHSU, Southern Legislative ConferenceLeave a comment on Fun From Mississippi to Missouri
More Gulf Coast Fun, Night 2, Biloxi
Biking in Biloxi, by Beatriz Martinez
In order to work off the food, the Leap Ambassadors parted ways to see the seashore while exercising. Professor Yawn and Ryan went on a gator excursion, where they fed gators and got to "pet" them. The girls, however, went a much simpler route by doing a variety of safer alternatives.
The first of which was, of course, shopping. Being at Beau Rivage, we decided to, briefly, get a glimpse at the casino. Being that not all of us were of age, we moved on to the shops and away from the casinos.
Along the way we happened to chance upon a face painter and of course Christina and Beatriz got their face painted.
Later, after touring the rest of Beau Rivage, we headed back to the hotel to get ready for our next excursion.
Part of the city of Biloxi's recreational/ tourism efforts were incorporated in a bicycling program that you could use in order to cycle across most of the city of Biloxi. The three of us: Makayla, Christina, and I, took advantage of this opportunity and used it to ride 4 miles along the beach.
Part of Biloxi's charm are the sea-themed sculptures along the shore. Made from trees damaged in Hurricane Katrina, the community brought in artists to turn the dead trees into beautiful art.
It's a classic case of making lemonade from lemons, and we enjoyed the sculptures (Galveston adopted this program after Ike).
After more than 1 hour on the road, we headed back to the hotel to prepare for another night of fun.
Family Night, by Makayla Mason
With a beautiful sunset and perfect weather luring us into the Southern Legislative Conference's Family Night, there was excitement in the air. To start the night with a hit, Jackson State University made a grand entrance.
The crowd was cheered with approval as we all enjoyed their enthusiastic dances and electric music.
Their whole program was exciting and wonderful.
And the music and moves were great!
Speaking of moves, a certain couple–Christine and Aaron from the Lift School of Acrobatics–had some very flexible ones.
Their balance, elegance, and strength were amazing!
For the rest of the night, we enjoyed a picnic-on-the-beach style dinner with many items to choose from such as hamburgers, corndogs, nachos, cotton candy, and s'mores!
While enjoying our tasty dinner, we enjoyed live music by Steve Azar.
Steve Azar, a Mississippi man, fully hit the country scene in 2002. His song "I Don't Have To Be Me til' Monday" was the first single to reach #2 on the national country radio charts.
We were lucky enough to sing along with him as he played that very same song that is still popular on the radio today.
As the night grew late, we played a few beach side games. We even played a tournament of bean-bag toss.
Playing Horseshoes in the dark was interesting. Half the fun was trying to find where the horseshoes had buried themselves after we had thrown them. Makayla was the only one to get a ringer but Ryan had a few close throws.
We were sad to leave the Fun Zone, but it was off to get sleep for the next day's adventures.
Author mikeyawnPosted on August 10, 2017 Format AsideCategories Art, Fun, TravelTags Biloxi MS, LEAP Ambassadors, Ocean Springs MS, SHSU, Southern Legislative ConferenceLeave a comment on More Gulf Coast Fun, Night 2, Biloxi
Biloxi News: Southern Legislative Conference, Day 1
Our first day in Biloxi, Mississippi began in a typical LEAP fashion: getting to discover what the variety of local attractions the Magnolia State had to offer. Having gotten to Biloxi late last night, we were unable to even glimpse what this new state was all about, but today we took full advantage of what it had to offer.
Half Shell Oyster House, by Christina Perez
Our first stop was in a quaint, local restaurant called Half Shell Oyster House. Nestled in Mississippi's downtown area, this refurbished bank turned restaurant, was a hidden pearl. Surprisingly enough, about half of the ambassadors had never tried oysters, so the main course of our cuisine consisted of just that, including both raw oysters and grilled oysters.
To make it even more of a MS treat, we had fried tomatoes and crab cakes, The first timers prepared their oysters, and together took their first bite. All were glad to try it, but some proved more adventurous than others.
Next, we decided to partner up and share a plate so that we could save some room for dessert. Beatriz and Christina ordered a Seafood Sampler which included oysters, crab cakes, shrimp, and two sides: Sweet Potato Crème Brulee and Fried Okra. I couldn't wait to taste the scrumptious Sweet Potato Creme Brulee. Ryan and Makayla decided to also be adventurous by ordering a Big Easy Surf and Turf which included a 6 oz filet over a crab cake. Strong reviews were given on the variety of seafood plates and then it was time for dessert.
We all decided on the Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding and the Bananas Foster Cheesecake. The Bread pudding was made with cinnamon rolls and topped with Homemade Spiced Rum Sauce. Professor Yawn, being the bread pudding connoisseur that he is, began to compare it to other bread puddings. It was delicious. So delicious in fact, that many of the Leapsters ended up burning their mouths due to their impatience for another bite. Everyone left happy and with full bellies towards the next adventure which would be a good compliment to the food.
Chandaleur Island Brewery, By Makayla Mason
As part of the Southern Legislative's Conference first event, we went to tour the Chandeleur Island Brewery. We were greeted at the entrance by some sweet artisan ice pops, handcrafted by Pop Brothers.
After a day in the hot sun, we thought the popsicles were heavenly! There were even some pleasant surprises such as an entire Oreo on the inside of the "Cookies and Cream" popsicle!
After enjoying our ice pops, Chris Vignes, the City of Gulfport's Public Information Officer, gave us some of the brewery's backstory, and he explained the City's economic development philosophy and vision for the future.
Once behind the the bar, one of the owners supplemented the tour, and we learned about the interesting history behind the building, the background of the company, and process of composing the beer.
Chandeleur Brewery was never meant to be just a bar.
Instead it was meant to revive the interest in hand-crafted beer and be a place where families could relax. Bringing the community together was crucial to the existence of the Brewery. Their beer cans were designed by a local tattoo artist, which we all thought was an interesting fact! Over the years it has grown to be quite popular and in the 14 years of the Chandeleur Brewery bartender's experience there has never been a fight.
Wanting to partake in the famous reputation of this Brewery, we sampled some of their beers (by "we," we mean those of age). Out of the 5 samples that we could try, the popular vote went to the sweeter blueberry-flavored beer. After that, we played a couple of games ranging from Jenga…
…and Bean Bag Toss, or "Corn Hole," as Christina and Ryan call it.
As part of the advertising the many treasures hidden downtown, we learned about Fishbone Alley.
Just a block away from the Brewery, this alley had a charm all of its own.
Once an plain-looking alley, it had gotten a touch up by many local artists from the area, decking it out in a variety pieces of art.
This also enhanced the community bonding that the Brewery was trying to promote.
This alley created a space where people from the community could get together for music, peace and quiet, expressing themselves through the medium of art, or some of the rather odd games the city sometimes hosted. The alley is a continuous project in which locals are excited to see grow.
Jet Ski Adventure, by Ryan Brim
After getting back to Beau Rivage from the Chandeleur Island Brewery, we still had some time before attending the welcoming reception. Quickly, everyone decided to take the extra time to change at the hotel into some more beach-appropriate attire and drive the short distance to a jet ski rental stand right off the beach. None of us had ever ridden a jet ski before, and we were very excited for the opportunity.
First, we paired up, with Christina being Makayla and Ryan partnering with Beatriz. We donned our life vests and waited a few minutes for the jet skis to get set up. After a 2-minute training, we were off. Time seemed to rush past us as we zipped every which way, skimming along the waves.
Both teams switched drivers, taking turns and experimenting with the jet ski until they felt comfortable on maneuvering the machine around.
It was easy to get the hang of, and a whole lot of fun!
Finally, our time was up. Sadly, we trekked across the sand back to the shore…
…and even found a small crab which Beatriz had accidentally taken for a ride throughout the entire jet skiing experience. After a couple more pictures…
…it was soon time to head back to the hotel to prepare for the day's next event.
Opening Reception at Jones Park, by Beatriz Martinez
Thirty minutes later, the LEAP Ambassadors were headed on their way to Jones Park where the Opening Reception for the Southern Legislative Conference of 2017 was being held. Music reached our ears as we walked across the "Front Yard of Mississippi". We were greeted by a very Southern "Welcome Y'all" sign at the main entrance of the Barksdale Pavilion.
Of course, we could not help but take a picture with it. As famished as we were, we decided to explore the tantalizing food options available. With a very Southern theme mixed with some of the more coastal delicacies, we were served Bayou rice, a variety of local seafood (no oysters this time), and of course some good old-fashioned barbecue. In the meantime, we were enjoying the night music by Bobby Rush.
With over 17 blues awards in his lifetime, 364 records, and 66 years in the musical career, Bobby Rush was a sight to behold. At his early age of 84, he had the crowd grooving to his music pulling in people of all ages.
Not only did he present himself like the "King of the Chitlin' Circuit" that he is…
…but also did other king impersonations such as the "King of Pop" (Michael Jackson)…
and the "King of Rock and Roll" (Elvis Presley).
To end the evening with a bang, we were dazzled by a firework display that lighted the dark, night sky.
After celebrating the beginning of the Southern Legislative Conference, the Leapsters headed home to rest for the upcoming days filled with adventure.
Author mikeyawnPosted on July 31, 2017 July 31, 2017 Format AsideCategories Law, Politics, TravelTags Biloxi MS, Bobby Rush, LEAP Ambassadors, Sam Houston State University, SHSU, Southern Legislative ConferenceLeave a comment on Biloxi News: Southern Legislative Conference, Day 1
Kentucky Rain (and a lot of fun, too)
Our morning brought excitement with a splash of sadness, both from the prospect of our first day of rain and facing what would be our final day of the Southern Legislative Conference. With that in mind, we vowed to make the most of the day, with experiences extending to the world of politics, liquor, and musical entertainment.
We boarded our ever-familiar tour bus bound for Kentucky's capital city of Frankfort, and enjoyed the green rolling hills on the short drive from Lexington (~45 minutes). As we neared the bend that would lead into Frankfort's main street, the trees embraced the city, making it seem every building was surrounded by its own mini forest, an impressive landscape.
The Old Statehouse
Our first stop was the state's third capitol building, "The Old Capitol," built in 1803. Its location was the same as the first two state capitol buildings, both of which met their demise through fire. Following the second fire, officials requested submissions for a new design, which would be selected through a competitive process. The winning design was submitted by Gideon Shryock (fresh out of college!) on a dare.
The Greek revival structure was erected as a symbol of Kentucky's democratic strength, the massive pillars flanking the entry underlining that statement.
Old State Capitol: Frankfort, Kentucky
The limestone walls, quarried from the Kentucky River, stand as impressive as the day as they were placed. Through this grand, but windowless, entrance, we turned first into the "new" library, relocated from its original second-floor location due to weather damage to the books. In the corner of this room stood a desk that had belonged to then-Governor, Thomas Bramllette. Under his orders, the desk was ordered to contain a secret compartment. However, upon arrival, there was no sign of any such compartment. After complaining to the cabinetmaker and demanding that he be told the whereabouts of the desk's secret, the designer refused to reveal it for "if [he] were to reveal it then it wouldn't be a secret anymore." The secret compartment was never found.
We left the library, and gathered under a floating staircase. Reputedly one of the only staircases of its kind in a public building, the whole structure will supposedly stay in place regardless of whether walls stand around it – it requires no external support. As designed by architect Shryock, this is an impressive feat of architectural and aesthetic design. As we walked up the staircase, admiring its simple yet intriguing structure, quite a few tour participants not-so-surreptitiously checked out the number of people on the stairs at once.
Another pleasant detail was found in the plaster floral designs on the ceiling. As with most capitol buildings, the legislative chambers were the largest. At the entrance of the Senate and House chambers, we were greeted with lighting from magnificent gold French chandeliers, as lavish as when they were lit for the first time. In the House, the desks were sectioned for two legislators to share one table. As we walked onto the senate chamber, we entered a much more intimate room. We sat down on both the house and senate desks, taking in the building's history, imagining what it would have been like in the past. When the visit of the Old Statehouse was over, we were very sad. However, our hopes were regained after remembering that this was only the beginning of our grand tour.
Center for Kentucky History
Because we spent so much time in the Capitol building, our next stop was correspondingly curtailed. Thus, we only had about 15 minutes at the modern Center for Kentucky History, which was clearly not sufficient. Some of us went into the gift shop while others toured the Hall of Governors, which consisted of painted portraits and biographies of Kentucky's governors. It started with Isaac Shelby, the first governor of the state. He was an interesting character. Even though he served two full terms believing and practicing his constitutional duties, in his autobiography of four hundred plus pages, he only included one sentence of his tenure as governor. Another notable character was Martha Layne Collins, the first female governor. She was known for bringing a Toyota plant to Kentucky, which provided many economic opportunities to the state. Despite the brief time allotted to this portion of the tour, we enjoyed the artifacts and exhibits we saw.
After the tour of the Kentucky History Center, we visited the Governor's Mansion for lunch with the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. As we approached the mansion, we were fascinated by the beautiful architecture and colorful garden.
Kentucky Governor's Mansion: Frankfort, Kentucky
We learned that the architecture was designed to model Queen Marie Antoinette's villa of the palace of Versailles in France—not the last time we would find French influences in the Bluegrass State. The interior also reflected the French interest of the Beaux-Arts period. Walking into this grand architecture, the Lieutenant Governor, Jenean Hampton, and some of her staff, greeted us. We were then directed to the dining room for lunch.
She welcomed our group very warmly into the governor's home and spoke about the great state of Kentucky.
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton at the KY Governor's Mansion
After learning we were from Texas, she expressed her love for the Lone Star State.
LEAP Ambassadors with Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hapton
We felt that she was very genuine and kind! After having greeted her, we then proceeded to eat lunch consisting of a traditional Caesar salad and grilled chicken.
Kaitlyn Tyra and Megan Chapa at the Kentucky Governor's Mansion
For dessert, we had a light, summery strawberry shortcake.
And as an added desert of sorts, we had the wonderful opportunity to explore the Governor's Mansion.
LEAP Ambassadors Relax at the Kentucky Governor's Mansion
Kentucky State Capitol
Following the lunch at the Governor's mansion, we toured the fourth and current Kentucky state capitol. Our tour began in the rotunda with five large statues, each a famous (or infamous) Kentuckian. These include Henry Clay, Alben Berkley, Jefferson Davis, Ephraim McDowell, and Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln, with Jefferson Davis in the Background
The dome that sits above the rotunda is inspired by Les Invalides, Napoleon's tomb. Interestingly, the interior of the dome changes colors periodically…
The building houses all three branches of government: the executive is on the first floor, the judicial is on the second, and the legislative is on the third. This is one of very few state capitols that still houses three branches. In the state supreme court, the judges convene about three days a month, hearing about only nine cases a month.
Kentucky Capitol: Supreme Court
The justices can serve as many ten-year terms as they can get elected to.
The Kentucky legislature is unusual in that they only meet for 90 days every two years. During even numbered years, the Kentucky legislature will meet for up to 60 days, and in odd numbered years, the 38 Senators and 100 House members will meet for no more than 30 days.
House of Representatives, Kentucky
House members, as well as Senators, have two year terms, but no term limits.
Overall, we were impressed by the symmetrical design of the capitol, both the interior…
Kentucky Capitol Interior
…and the exterior…
Walkway to the Kentucky Capitol
…as well as the views from the balcony.
In fact, it's rare in a capitol to even be allowed on the balcony, so this was a treat indeed.
No doubt the offices of the Kentucky Capitol building were witness to much drinking, in order to, as one politician told us, "lubricate the wheels of governance." Some of those drinks were likely distilled, aged, and bottled in our next destination: Buffalo Trace. Liquor has been manufactured on the site of Buffalo Trace since 1787, when Willis and Hancock Lee first built a still. Although the companies of liquor and processes have changed, the site—located near the Kentucky Capitol building— has always been dedicated to distilling primarily bourbon.
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky
This was true even during Prohibition. As our tour guide noted, alcohol could still be manufactured for "medicinal purposes." Each "patient" could be prescribed up to a pint every ten days. During this period, the illnesses must have been both "contagious and chronic," because often an entire family would need the prescriptions refilled indefinitely. This legal loophole allowed the distillery to stay in business.
Thankfully, that subterfuge was no longer necessary following Prohibition, and the distillery could distribute its liquor the old-fashioned way. In more recent years, there has been a type of anti-prohibition, and bourbon drinking has become fashionable. In fact, Buffalo Trace is in the process of tripling the size of its operations, expanding from 140 to 420 acres.
Some people believe that only Kentucky sells bourbon. That's not true, but as our tour guide says, most of the bourbon in the US comes from Kentucky. "Kentucky sells 95% of the nation's bourbon," he clarified, "and 100 % of the good bourbon."
Much of that comes from Buffalo Trace. Indeed, they recently manufactured their six-millionth barrel. That's a lot of bourbon, especially when each barrel contains about 200 bottles.
Bourbon Barrels, Buffalo Trace Distillery
And it is this process that is perhaps most interesting. To qualify legally as bourbon, the liquor must meet six criteria:
Its content must be at least 51 % corn;
Distilled to no more than 160 proof;
Barreled at no more than 125 proof;
Aged in new, charred barrels;
Bottled at 80 proof or higher;
And, all of this must occur in the United States.
The Aging Process of Bourbon, Buffalo Trace Distillery
This last requirement stems from the fact that in 1964 the US Congress passed a resolution recognizing bourbon as indigenous to the United States, much in the same way, for example, that Scotch is associated with Scotland.
This was a lot of information to take in, especially for some of the students who had almost no exposure to alcohol. But even for those more familiar with the product, the distinctive and specific process was a lot to ingest.
And speaking of ingesting, our tour concluded with a whiskey tasting. The under-21 crowd skipped this part, but a few of the students had a chance to distinguish (in very small doses!) the difference between four types of whiskey: (1) a blended vodka, (2) a mash whiskey at 125 proof, (3) an 8-9 year old bottle of bourbon, and a (4) 10 year-old bourbon aged on a lower floor of the storage. (The lower floor is a cooler location, which means less mixing with the barrel, which, in turns, less of the woody or caramel flavor.)
Bourbon Tasting at the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Opinions from the group were positive toward the bourbon, but there was general agreement that the 125 proof mash was strong medicine indeed.
Our samples were far too small to lubricate any kind of political deals at the conference, but that doesn't mean we weren't interested in expanding our professional networks and seeing what opportunities we could find. To that end, we headed back to Lexington, where we planned to socialize at the state dinner.
Dressed to the nines, the LEAPsters strode into the Rupp Arena Ballroom. Although we were prepared to enjoy the State Dinner…
…we were not prepared for the beautiful sounds of the a capella group acoUstiKats, from the University of Kentucky. They introduced the evening with a wonderful rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" and "My Old Kentucky Home."
The acoUstiKats from the University of Kentucky
Our dinner mates included Senator Floyd Nicholson and his wife, Mamie, who were from South Carolina and very nice!
Senator (SC) Floyd Nicholson and his wife, Mamie
Later, Kentucky Senator Stivers gave a speech and recognized two different programs for their work under the STAR program. This program promotes the creation of innovative ideas for more programs to help communities. The most proactive are chosen and recognized for their accomplishments.
After the meal was over and we had finished the last bit of cheesecake…
…the entertainment started. Rick Dees kicked off the evening's entertainment…
Rick Dees at the Southern Legislative Conference State Dinner
…but he soon turned it over to Midnight Star, an R&B band who enjoyed many hits in the 1970s and 1980s, including "Operator," "No Parking on the Dance Floor," and others.
Midnight Star Performs at the Southern Legislative Conference
Their music soon drew a crowd of dancers, many of whom were elected officials apparently drawn to the dance floor by courage borne of bourbon.
Not to be outdone, the LEAP Ambassadors showed off their adaptability and busted out a few dance moves of their own.
LEAP Ambassadors Dance at State Dinner
Others, of course, mostly stayed rooted to the dinner table…
Nonetheless, it was an energetic end to a four-day tour of Kentucky and its world of politics, entertainment, and history.
LEAP Ambassadors with Floyd and Mamie Nicholson at the SLC State Dinner
But with a four am departure looming, we posed for a final Kentucky photo op…
LEAP Ambassadors Enjoy Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World
…we headed back to the hotel. Our sleep was destined to be brief, but we were eager to awake to the Midwestern leg of our southern/Midwestern tour of the United States.
Author mikeyawnPosted on July 15, 2016 July 15, 2016 Format AsideCategories Civic Engagement, Food, Fun, Politics, TravelTags Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky, Kentucky Capitol, Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Lexington, Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton, Southern Legislative ConferenceLeave a comment on Kentucky Rain (and a lot of fun, too)
Shaking Things Up Kentucky Style: Shaker Village, Teneia, and The Village Idiot
With a busy day planned ahead of us, we began our morning with a light breakfast at Daily Offerings Coffee Roastery…
…a Southern hipster coffee shop offering several adventurous and traditional options. One of the more daring ambassadors tried the Lavender Honey Latte, and as Alex described it, "it felt like my mouth had just taken a bath."
Others went for coconut or caramel lattes, and pastries to complement their drinks: coffee cakes, chocolate cookies, and blueberry scones. Once everyone had their fill, we departed for our first destination and activity of the day, a trip to Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill.
The Shakers fled England and first settled in New Lebanon, New York. In 1805, a group of 44 Shakers settled in Kentucky. Today there are no surviving Shakers in Kentucky and only a handful in Maine, but much of their settlement is still intact within the Pleasant Hill site. The historic farms of the village are maintained by the village's employees, and crops and livestock are used at Pleasant Hill's restaurant.
Our drive to Shaker Village through the Kentucky countryside was beautiful — a truly pleasant ride to start the day. Upon our arrival, we exchanged our charter bus for a school bus needed to maneuver a narrow, winding road to the Kentucky River a few miles away. There we boarded the Dixie Belle Riverboat for
…a trip downriver through the Kentucky River Palisades, so named for the steep limestone cliffs and scenic outcroppings.
The Shakers used to travel the Kentucky River to New Orleans once or twice a year to trade goods they produced. At the time, this was a significant endeavor and few Shakers actually traveled on behalf of the community. The captain explained that the Kentucky River is 255 miles long and is normally a deep shade of green, but due to the recent rains, the water was a muddy brown (and over 14 feet deep).
We cruised alongside the limestone cliffs and the lush green trees that stood high above the riverbank, ever alert for signs of wildlife. The river is home to many types of turtles (including snapping turtles!) and snakes. Although we weren't lucky enough to see any river critters, we enjoyed the scenic view and relaxing breeze before traveling back to the Village for the second half of the tour.
The Village tour began with a walk down one of the main streets, the guide noting the limestone buildings among green fields, and explaining to us that during the Shaker's lifetime in the settlement very little of the land would be left vacant. Shakers did not believe in unusable land, so they worked every plot as efficiently as possible — whether to build family dwellings, grow crops, graze livestock, or build an ice house.
Shakers were a religious group who believed the way to enhance their worship of God was to live as simply as possible and as purely as Jesus Christ. They were not Luddites, though, and believed in using technological advances to help them live simple lives. In their attempts to be close to Christ, one of the sacrifices in joining the congregation was to become celibate. Men and woman stayed segregated among family dwellings, with one half of the buildings dedicated to men and the other half to women. Men and women also maintained an arm's length distance away from each other and had their own staircase to travel among floors in their living quarters.
The Shakers also preached a need for equality. All Shakers were equal and none deserved more attention than another, a quite different viewpoint in 1805 when several types of groups did not have equal rights. The village's ministry, the governing religious body for each community, was composed of both men and women from various communities appointed by the Shaker's central ministry in New Lebanon. This helped remove community ministry leaders' potential prejudices against other members of the village. The community was further regulated by segregating the leaders to their own living quarters and workshops, both of which we were able to tour. It was an interesting twist to community governing for the political science majors in the group.
Shaker Attire Worn by Brian and Kaitlyn, Standing the Traditional Distance Apart
Unlike traditional Christian services, Shakers did not believe in one designated leader preaching at all times. Although they did make use of the King James Bible, and participated in prayer, services were led by "whoever was moved by the Holy Spirit" on that particular day. Their religious ceremonies were not constrained by time, with the shortest service in Pleasant Hill recorded at only 15 minutes and the longest at 23 hours!
During worship the Shakers were known to sing songs, especially those who were "filled with the spirit," and members were encouraged to record their songs (in writing) and share among members of the community and of other villages. Lyrics would come from a member's need to express their devotion towards God, and reportedly sometimes by God himself, taking hold of a member's body and using them as a vessel, as our tour guide described it.
Further, Shakers did not believe in using instruments nor in solo demonstrations; they believed that complex musical arrangements only took away from the song's devotional message. From these lively worships (of which non-Shakers were invited to attend) the group was termed as the Shaking Quakers, for seldom had anyone seen such an enthusiastic mode of worship composed of dancing and singing. After a brief demonstration of a few "Shaker" songs, we were ready for our next Kentucky adventure.
We didn't have to go far, though. We met up with the other part of our group and walked the two short blocks from our hotel to the street party the SLC had planned for attendees and their families. We reached the 5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park and mingled with other guests. While we were there we ran into two new friends, Chris and Marisela Darminin. We had previously met Chris during skeet shooting, and were excited to meet Marisela. They were both from Texas and glad to visit with fellow Texans at SLC, as were we!
After speaking to them for a while and learning much about their careers and the great organizations that they support, we headed to our dinner destination, The Village Idiot.
Local Lexington icon The Village Idiot is in a building encompassing part of Lexington's oldest post office building, dating back to 1825. We were all eager to try their fare since we had heard great things about the restaurant. Before our food arrived, we enjoyed bowls of fries and the cheese and sausage dip. Some of us had their famous (or maybe infamous?) "Idiot Burger," a burger patty topped with an onion ring filled with pulled pork and topped off with a pretzel bun…it looked like quite the challenge!
Others shared the duck & waffles (on those, Beatriz said, "The sweet taste of the waffles combined with the succulence of the duck was such a great combination that [she] was left drooling for more"); the Village Idiot Cheese Platter; and a Caprese Burger. With great gusto, we savored these delightful dishes, enjoying this picturesque place rich in food and history. We left satisfied that The Village Idiot had been the "smartest" choice for dinner.
After a filling dinner, we were all ready to enjoy another event, the "preview reception" for next year's conference, as put on by that host state. In this case, it was – and will be –Mississippi. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly greeted by numerous elected Senators and Representatives (and other representatives) from Mississippi who were handing out warm welcomes (and goodie bags) at the door.
We had arrived in time to hear an enthusiastic, well-written speech from the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, Philip Gunn, who captured our attention and left us wanting to visit Mississippi, the home to great names such as: Jerry Rice, Jerry Lee Lewis, and John Grisham. We even had the chance to chat for a few minutes with him and his wife (who is actually a Texan!)…
and get a quick pic.
We also met up with an acquaintance from the night before, Ms. Leslie Hafner, who was the Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor of Tennessee. She was very nice, and we were grateful to be able to get a photo with her before leaving the conference.
The evening's entertainment, native-Mississippi jazz singer, Teneia Sanders-Eichelberger, as joined by her husband, Ben Eichelberger, was great to listen to while chatting with other guests.
She had a unique blend of blues, soul, and southern music, and we were able to briefly meet them after their performance, as well.
After an eventful night filled with great music and great people, we left to many cheers of "See you in Biloxi!" as we trudged off toward our hotel, anxious to reenergize for the next day's activities.
Author mikeyawnPosted on July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 Format AsideCategories Art, Politics, TravelTags LEAP, Leslie Hafner, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, SHSU, SLC, Southern Legislative Conference, Speaker Phillip Gunn, Teneia, The Village IdiotLeave a comment on Shaking Things Up Kentucky Style: Shaker Village, Teneia, and The Village Idiot


Louisa's name was chosen, because during her mother's pregnancy, she read the series "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott several times, saying she wanted to have a relationship like "Marmee" had with the titular little women, with her own daughter.
Louisa: A name of English, German and Dutch origin. Louisa is the feminine form of "Louis" meaning "Renowned Warrior."
May: A name of English origin. Derived from the name of the month of May, which derives from Maia, the name of a Greek and Roman goddess. May is also another name for the hawthorn flower.
Clark: A name of Ango-Saxon origin. A name given to someone who concerned himself with matters of scholarly importance, or of religious orders, or as a secretary. It was originally derived from the Latin form "clericus."
Louisa is small for her age, but strong. Thin and lithe, she has the constant appearance of being slightly underfed, no matter how much she eats, she simply expends too much energy. Of late, her appetite has lessened, and her cheeks have become more hollow. As such, her eyes have become even more prominent, big blue orbs in a pale white face. She inherited her looks from her mother; dark brown hair and pale skin, but has her fathers eyes. Though small, she is a fierce child, and is rarely ill, though her paleness may allude to that. She rarely tans, only burning if exposed to too much sun.
Louisa's personality is in a state of transitioning at the moment. Formerly a cheerful and happy child, the past two years have changed that. In the time before her father's death, she had become quite secretive, hiding from friends and teachers the fact that things weren't right at home. She was still a happy child, not fully understanding what had happened to her father, but knowing it had something to do with the fire he'd survived while one of his men, and many children hadn't. She assumed it would pass though, and thus though she learned secrecy, she remained happy-go-lucky and optimistic. Her father's suicide, however, changed that profoundly. She became sullen and distant, no longer affectionate or caring as she had been. Her former confidence was not gone, but rather changed. She was sure only of herself, and her mother, feeling she could trust no one else. She is very guarded, slow to trust and slow to share.
Louisa is an only child, which led to her being somewhat spoilt and coddled by her father, Matthew Clark, in particular. Her mother, Ella Martin-Clark, was the constant balance in her life, wanting to make sure her child grew up like others did. She was very close to her parents, especially her father, who doted on her. All three had a love of the water and would go out swimming and kayaking together. She had quite a happy childhood and family life, until her father left work after a catastrophic fire when she was nine years old. After that, things began to worsen and the family became somewhat disjointed. Matthew was not the same man he had been before, he drank heavily and shut himself away in his workroom fixing and repairing boats for locals. After leaving his job as a firefighter, that was how he earned money, and by taking groups of tourists out on the lake. Since his death, her family life has been very different. Her mother is struggling to support their lifestyle on a single income and cuts have been made. They were forced to sell her fathers small sailing boat, since it wasn't being used, and many of Louisa's school books were bought second-hand. They are far from poverty, but they are very careful about money now. She and her mother have become very close, and Louisa is almost obsessively protective of Ella, afraid to lose another parent. That was partially why Ella was keen for Louisa to attend Hogwarts. She hoped new environs would cheer her daughter.
None, her father had a dog when she was younger, but he was old and died when she was seven. He had promised her an owl for her eleventh birthday so she could write to them without using the school ones. Now, a pet would mean spending more money on its food and care, which Ella could not justify.
Halfblood. Her father was a wizard, her mother is a muggle.
European, her fathers family was of Anglo-Saxon descent, her mothers of French.
Louisa is a very strong swimmer, and watersports enthusiast. She can fish, and loves cooking; one of the few skills taught to her by her mother rather than her father. She is also, a survivor. Louisa will do whatever it takes to ensure her own position, and to make sure she feels safe and secure. She is fiercely protective of those close to her, but there are very few who she grants that passionate loyalty.
Swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, cooking, reading, and sport in general. She likes being active, as it stops her from having too much time to think.
Louisa is very good at hiding, and is good at reading others; she is very observant.
She protects herself and those she loves. Louisa shows a very strong character to the world, and as such is taken seriously by adults and children alike. She is capable of looking after herself, and in that sense is very much more advanced than most children her age. Louisa takes herself very seriously, and has quite an in-depth understanding of the injustice of the world. She is not weighed down by a heavy conscience, because as far as she is concerned, everyone must care for themselves.
While she acts strong, Louisa is actually very sensitive. She carries her pain and hurt with her, unable to share or express it unless pushed to her very limit. Once very expressive, she has become closed off, and this is to her detriment. Should something happen to her, she cannot allow others to help her, however practical it may be. She doesn't trust very easily, and as such, she is often very lonely.
She attended muggle school in Hamilton, until enrolling in Hogwarts New Zealand in 2041 at eleven years old.
For the seven years to pass as quickly as possible.
In muggle school, it was geography. In Hogwarts, she has yet to find out.
She always hated maths, and hasn't had any classes in Hogwarts yet, but assumes she will dislike Arithmancy.
Look after her mother, perhaps take up fixing boats and giving tours like her father did.
A badger. If Louisa knew this, she would not be happy, as it is a reflection of her Dad; a Hufflepuff. It illustrates the similarities between father and daughter. The badger is self-reliant and self-confident, fiercely loyal to those close to them and rather stand-offish to those who aren't. They are powerful, passionate and aggressive. Those with a badger patronus are often introspective, withdrawn and have a strong, defensive exterior.
Her tenth birthday. Her father had rented a sort of flat-boat and she'd had a part on the lake with all her friends present. Her mother had baked a cake. It was one of their last good days before his death. That evening, he'd told her stories about Hogwarts,about meeting her mother and they'd had fish he'd caught for dinner. Her Dad lit a fire and she stayed up late, just talking with them. Her patronus memory would not be of the party, but rather of the happy evening she'd spent with her parents.
Fire. In Louisa's opinion, it was fire that destroyed her father. She has never felt comfortable around an uncontrollable blaze, and her biggest fear is not being consumed by fire, but those she loves being consumed by it, because that is what happened to her Dad. He survived the fire, and couldn't live with the guilt. Her boggart is her mother, being consumed by flames.
An arctic fox. Cunning, stealthy and persistent, the arctic fox is infinitely adaptable; a survivor, living in one of the world's most extreme climates. People whose animagus form is an arctic fox are often sly and graceful, able to constantly adapt to suit their environment.
Her family whole again. She would see herself with her parents, and somehow she would know that the fire had never happened, that nothing had ever changed, neither her father nor she would have become different people.
I'm in Hogwarts. It's huge, grand, and miles away from Hamilton.
Not sure if that's a good or bad thing yet.
I'm in Slytherin, which is fine. I didn't really care which house I got.
I used to want Hufflepuff, but obviously that changed.
Wrote a quick letter to Mum telling her I'd arrived safely and relaying the news of my sorting.
She understands a lot about magic, because of the stories he used to tell.
Classes should be somewhat interesting. We'll see.
I'm willing to make this active again so here are some questions!
1. How did Louisa's father die?
2. Where did Louisa's father work? Why did the fire affect him so much?
3. Where does Louisa's mother work?
4. How was the relationship between Louisa and her father's dog? Did they like each other or did they not really have anything to do with one another? Was Louisa upset when he died?
5. Was Louisa's father a muggle-born, half-blood, pure-blood or mixed blood?
6. Did Louisa have any friends growing up at her muggle school or is she more of the introverted type?
7. Why did Louisa's parents decide to send her to a muggle school before Hogwarts rather than being homeschooled?
8. When was Louisa's first magical outburst?
Matthew committed suicide a few weeks after Louisa's tenth birthday, she returned from kayaking on the river to find police cars and concerned neighbors surrounding her house.
Louisa's father was a firefighter in Hamilton. When Louisa was nine years old, there was a fire in a local orphanage, in which many of Matthew's colleagues and many children lost their lives. Matthew felt guilty, having survived the blaze. He was a very sensitive, empathetic person, and the guilt affected him profoundly, triggering several bouts of depression and heavy alcohol consumption.
Ella is a gym teacher in the local muggle school.
The dog, named "Aqua", was a part of the family to Louisa. He'd belonged to her father since he was a teenager. He was a Huntaway dog, and was extremely gentle. She often swam with Aqua, and as a young child, used to climb on his back while he lay. He never moved a muscle, and was very careful of the little girl. When he died, Louisa was very upset, but her father was even more so, having owned him for so long. Louisa "helped" dig the grave for him in the back garden.
He was a half-blood, and as such was very accustomed to muggle life, which was why he chose a muggle profession.
She was very popular, but after Matthew died, other children found it hard to know what to say to her. She preferred to isolate herself, rather than listen to clumsy attempts at making her feel better.
Louisa's mother was a muggle, and her father had chosen to live largely outside the wizarding world. Both of them valued the subjects taught in muggle schools, particularly Ella, as a teacher. They did debate whether homeschooling might be a better option, but felt attending school would be better for Louisa's social development.
She was around five or six, when she discovered that she could make the bubbles in her bath change colour, and soon after began the problematic practice of making multicoloured bubbles appear in the river. After the importance of secrecy was explained to her by her father, these incidents became less frequent.


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Last update of 2018 for Doki Doki Literature Club, comes in an unofficial form (port form) by the developer LukeZGD with DDLC-LOVE in version 1.0.0 for Nintendo Switch, PSVITA and 3DS.The game Visual novel, psychological Horror genre, is pretty well done with very nice graphics and drawings. A story about a boy (your protagonist) and a group of cute girls who have to prove that their literary club deserves to become an official school organization. Your protagonist hopes to forge new ties with some of them along the way. The game encourages you to choose a girl to write a poem and, depending on your choices, you can approach the club's charming and sweet members.During the game's story everything changes because of the shocking and emotional death of a character … ..
Volume settings! The main volume only works on Switch and the Music and Sound volume works only on PSP / Vita.
Added some things that are missing in Act 2!
Other minor changes and improvements?
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"Keep the Fate" is an eclectic musical project from Boston Massachusetts Keep the Fate's musical influences vary from post-punk, new wave, folk music, pop music, acoustic rock, noise, hard rock, experimental, hardcore, indie rock, lo-fi, modern rock, and garage punk. You can buy "The Mirror - EP" on itunes, amazon etc. You can also download it on bandcamp. iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/keep-the-fate/id478570376 Bandcamp: http://keepthefate.bandcamp.com/ Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/Keepthefate MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/5707905… read more
"Keep the Fate" is an eclectic musical project from Boston Massachusetts Keep the Fate's musical influences vary from post-punk, new wave, folk music, pop music, acoustic rock, noise, hard rock, experimental, hardcore, indie rock, lo-fi, modern rock, and garage punk. You can b… read more
"Keep the Fate" is an eclectic musical project from Boston Massachusetts Keep the Fate's musical influences vary from post-punk, new wave, folk music, pop music, acoustic rock, noise, hard rock, experimental, hardcore, indie rock, lo-fi, modern rock, and garage punk. You can buy "The Mirror - EP" on itunes, amazon etc. You can also downl… read more
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Tribute shows are terrible in so many ways. It's like, If I really wanted to hear that song the way I enjoy hearing it, I'd use my iPod, thank you.
But tributes are also fun to watch for their crash-and-burn performances. And sometimes, even because someone does a shockingly wonderful job of reinterpreting our fave song.
In any case, Idol worshipping can truly make for an entertaining night. And recently, Churchill's Pub has been hosting a monthly tribute show, so far with some tastefully rad choices, including Morrissey, Faith No More, and next up, Johnny Cash.
But where are the not-so-tasteful options? In celebration of bad taste tributes, Crossfade's put together a list of tribute shows we'd like to see.
If you advertise the Beatles, you can get a more diverse crowd than say the Pixies. You could pull in folks from Hialeah to Homestead. Seriously, the Beatles are basically the great uniters. The brilliance in this plan is that when everyone arrives, they get Rickrolled and end up listening to a bunch of bands performing their interpretations of "Never Gonna Give You Up." Bet Rick Astley gets a few new fans out of it.
This is sort of an off-shoot of the Beatles idea, except that to this tribute night, no one will come. If they do, they will have to listen to Yoko's shrill cat yelps from "Kiss Kiss Kiss." It's true, Double Fantasy is a personal favorite album. But Yoko can be a hard pill to swallow for most people, and a local band doing Yoko sounds like a YouTube sensation.
Weird Al is a genius. This is a guy who needs to be honored for making our childhoods bearable. Through the moves, divorces, bullying, this was a guy who could always make you at least smile, and occasionally pee your pants. Besides, he just came out with another album, Alpocalypse, featuring a tune called "Polka Face." Who doesn't want to see a polka parody live, done by a 19 year old?
Wouldn't Enya make the most amazing tribute show ever? The combination of alcohol and this ethereal sound would certainly lull the audience in to a coma. A good night's rest never hurt no one.
Yeah, so, this is kind of obvious, but It would be great to see imitators of Luther and the boys. Ideally, there will be many tribute backup booty dancers to enhance these performances and some fake gapped teeth. Can everyone be as nasty as they wanna be onstage? Wouldn't you like to know.
A Tribute to Johnny Cash with Los Bastardos Magnificos, The Freestyle Fighting Monkeys, Rich Peirce (of Rambler), Lindsay Bell, and DJ Dracula's Daughter. Tuesday, July 5. Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. The tribute begins at 9 p.m. Call 305-757-1807 or visit churchillspub.com.


Want to Plan a Backpacking Trip in a Few Easy Steps? Start Here!
Backpacking can be an unforgettable experience. With just a little effort and good planning, you will enjoy your vacation in beautiful places without having to deal with unnecessary crowds that you might find at RV sites and campgrounds. To be sure you're prepared, check out some simple things you can do to plan a backpacking trip ahead of time.
Try a couple of day hikes through different kinds of weather and terrain before setting out for a multi-day trip. This will help you find out what suits you. Try a few hikes without any gear but with light snacks, plenty of water and a map of the area you are visiting.
Are you interested in the Great Lakes, grasslands or the mountains? Depending on where you live, certain places may be exotic but others can be quite ordinary and boring. You can try to venture out further for a serious hiking experience. But remember to pick an appropriate place and an appropriate time of the year for your destination. Some destinations may be crowded in certain months of the year (well-known trails in late spring/summer) while in some places, the weather may be unbearable (such as up in the mountains during colder months).
It's always good to travel in a group!
When you have picked a park or wilderness area where you want to go backpacking, refer to the park maps of the area to find specific trails that are used by other hikers to ensure your safety. You can also go online to find the information about the parks in the area you are visiting.
Just follow those simple steps and you'll already be on your way to an unforgettable backpacking adventure. There's a whole world to explore, so get out there!
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Calder and Contemporary Art: Using the Familiar Sat, Jun 26, 2010
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220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
How do artists see the familiar anew, and how can viewers do the same? In this opening conversation, MCA Curator Lynne Warren engages artists Jason Meadows and Jason Middlebrook, and Calder Foundation registrar and scholar Jessica Holmes in a discussion about creative reuse in sculpture, relating contemporary methods of art making to Calder's process and work.
Lynne Warren is curator at the MCA, where she has organized over 25 solo exhibitions of artists ranging from Robert Heinecken: Photographist (1999) to Dan Peterman: Plastic Economies (2004) to her most recent exhibition, Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy. She served as the project director for Art in Chicago, 1945–1995 exhibition (1996), which produced the first comprehensive book of Chicago's unique art history; and as the project director and curator of the H. C. Westermann exhibition and catalogue raisonné projects. She was the curator-in-charge for the MCA presentation of Gordon Matta-Clark: You Are the Measure (2008) and organized the exhibition Everything's Here in conjunction with the MCA's exhibition Jeff Koons (2008). Her publications are wide-ranging and numerous, including more than 30 exhibition catalogues published by the MCA and contributions to numerous other catalogues and art historical books.
Jason Meadows, a mix-media artist based in Los Angeles, is one of the seven contemporary artists feature in the exhibition Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance and Joy. He received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and his MFA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and since 1997 has exhibited his work in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Milan, and Athens. Characterized by a put-together quality, his sculptures combine abstract gesture, iconic subjects and common, everyday materials. These include sculptures of Greek mythological beings composed of particle board, a Spiderman constructed from basketball nets that represent the superhero's characteristic web-slinging ability, and works inspired by Frankenstein, among many others. With his sculpture, Meadows also explores the idea of functionality, reconfiguring or recreating everyday objects from materials that are decidedly unsophisticated and in ways that deny their implied purpose.
Jason Middlebrook's sculptural commission for the MCA's atrium is part the exhibition Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance and Joy. A versatile artist, Middlebrook's work includes sculpture, drawings, and site-specific installations that address man's relationship to the natural landscape and explore notions of waste, refuse, and reuse. In previous projects such as a recent one in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, he has sought to reclaim discarded materials in order to create art and objects of use to the local community. A graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute and the Whitney Independent Study Program, Middlebrook lives and works in Hudson, New York. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, commissions and temporary installations in the United States and internationally.
Jessica Holmes is deputy director of the Calder Foundation. She lectures frequently on Calder-related topics, and is the author of A Broc is a Beautiful Thing: Calder's Domestic Treasures published in the exhibition catalogue Simplicity of Means: Calder and the Devised Object (2007). She is also a contributor to the monograph Calder Jewelry (2007) and has written about the topic for the magazine Antiques. She lives in New York.
Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy Sat, Jun 26, 2010 – Sun, Oct 17, 2010


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In the first version, the tri-colour dial with chronograph counters in the distinctive shades of grey and blue is replaced by a similar but brighter palette entirely rendered in mother-of-pearl. No less than four different colours of mother-of-pearl are used: White mother-of-pearl for the dial, two shades of blue for the chronograph counters and grey mother-of-pearl for the constant seconds. The second version plays with three tones of taupe-brown in the signature tri-colour layout against a satin-white dial. Making each hour more precious, both dials are set with 9 diamonds for the hour markers.
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PARK CITY, Ka. (September 21, 2018) – 81 Speedway is gearing up for yet another big night of sprint car racing action as the Park City, Kansas powerplant will host the "Fall Sprint Sprintacular" on Saturday night, October 13. It will be the final sprint car show at the speedway for the 2018 race season.
Highlighting the event will be the season finale for the National Championship Racing Association 360-ci sprint car division while the Oil Capital Racing Series and the United Rebel Sprint Series will also be in the program. It will be the same format that has successfully made the annual "Sprint Car Maynia" event so popular the past two years that is held over the Memorial Day weekend.
The NCRA 360-ci competitors will be looking for a $2000 payday while all drivers starting the night's championship feature finale will take home $300. Official rules for the series can be found at racencra.com.
The Tulsa-based OCRS drivers will compete for $1500 to win. Rules for this two-barrel sprint series can be found on their official website www.ocrsracing.net.
Kansas-based URSS will sanction this RaceSaver 305 event that will pay $1000 to win and $200 to start.
Gates for the "Fall Sprint Car Spectacular" will open at 5:00 PM with race action set for a 7:00 PM start time.
Grandstand admission will be $20 for adults. 81 Speedway is located north of Wichita on I-135 to exit 16, then 0.7 mile west on 77th street in Park City. More track information can be found on the tracks official website race81speedway.com.


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Emirates adds third daily A380 service to London Gatwick – Business Traveller
UAE carrier Emirates has ramped up its operations between Dubai and Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight
It said that the decision to ramp up the number of flights to the UK was "to meet sustained demand ahead of the holiday rush."
The additional frequency will offer enhanced capacity with more than 1,000 seats between Gatwick and Dubai, every day.
Emirates flight EK11 will depart Dubai at 2.50am, its flight EK15 will depart at 7.40am and flight EK09 will depart at 2.25pm daily from the UAE.
The carrier also operates three daily A380 services to Manchester in the UK,
Emirates currently serves the UK with 119 weekly flights across seven UK hubs including: six times daily to London Heathrow; three times daily to London Gatwick; daily service to London Stansted; three times daily to Manchester; double daily service to Birmingham; daily flights to Newcastle; and a daily service to Glasgow.
In related developments for the carrier's A380 fleet, its flagship aircraft landed at Auckland Airport earlier this week – the first time that the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020.
Earlier this year, it began operating the A380 on its Dubai-Bengaluru route for the first time. It become the first carrier to operate an A380 service to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport.
Auckland Airport travel warning due to job vacancies
Singaporeans should defer non-essential travel to affected areas in Indonesia after Mt Semeru eruption: MFA
Israel clears a hurdle for visa-free U.S. travel — but there are strings attache : NPR


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It girls, hedgefunders and rock stars celebrated the launch of development One Hyde Park with a party of 100 Brompton Road for property tycoon Nick Candy hosted by Nick Scott and David Forbes. Sarah York sweet-talked Candy, Leopold and Debbie von Bismarck harmonized with Mike Rutherford and the Maharaja of Jodhpur shared a joke with Chantal Hanover and Francesca Versace. Meanwhile Rocco Forte and Bryan Ferry went looking for the party at the One Hyde Park building site.