FORT WORTH, TX, February 09, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — What do art, shipping containers, and an Alternative/Rock bands have in common? A Festival that is taking place in Fort Worth on March 17, 2018 is the common link, but that's just the beginning.
Box Office Warehouse Suites, a business park made entirely from converted shipping containers to offer Fort Worth businesses competitive real estate in a prime area, announced their Battle of the Bands for their Graffiti and Street Art Festival. Bands quickly lined up, not only for show time or for competition, but to give event attendees a festival like they have never experienced before. A particular band, Solitude Endeavor, was chosen as one of the four bands that will be at the Fort Worth festival, a band traveling from Houston to be part of this event.
Just like anything in Texas, everything is bigger in Texas, and this festival is not an exception. Coming together to help pets in need, all proceeds of this event will be donated to charity sponsor SPCA of Texas. Solitude Endeavor will be in attendance, pleasing their DFW fan base and treating them to a show they have been anticipating and looking forward to.
Solitude Endeavor is an alternative rock band from Houston that is composed of five musicians. The band's musical background and taste ranges from post-grunge to progressive, with no restrictions regarding sound, writing ability and overall style. Formed in 2009, this band was originally a side project for Michael Cantu, vocalist, and Jose Barboza, lead guitarist who realized that their taste in music was not limited to a single genre. David Cantu, bass, shortly joined the band as a permanent bass player. Daniel Ramos, drums, and Cesar Trevino, second guitar, were asked to join the band to give them a fuller sound and give the band the life it was needing.
This band is continually growing and pushing themselves to expand their musical song writing abilities and are always working hard to assure their full talent capabilities and chemistry create art. The name 'Solitude Endeavor' was chosen as their five-artist band name to signify their struggles and to remind themselves, and everyone listening, that this band will continue pushing forward, regardless of what tries to stand in their way.
The Graffiti and Street Art Festival will take place at Box Office Warehouse Suites on March 17, 2018 from 11 AM until 5 PM. This festival is pet and family friendly, with fun activities for everyone and prizes throughout the day. Tours of the shipping containers will also be available to the public. For more information about the festival visit boxofficewarehousesuites.com. For Solitude Endeavor Showtimes and tour dates, visit their website at www.solitudeendeavor.com.


Devin Galaudet is the editor and publisher of the In the Know Traveler series of websites, which just celebrated 15 years. He also publishes several other travel-inspired websites including In the Know Bride, which chronicles his endeavor to marry his wife in 100 countries around the world. (They've married 20 times in 15 countries, so far). His wickedly funny memoir called: "10,000 Miles with My Dead Father's Ashes" is part adventure and part tender reminiscence, makes readers laugh, cry, and yearn for their own Spanish adventure. Devin has written for the Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Citron Review, TravelAge West, and Turkish Airlines' Sky Life Magazine. Devin holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Antioch University at Los Angeles. A frequently sought-after guest expert on relationship and travel, Devin has appeared on FOX-TV, NBC-TV, Reinvention Radio, the Experts Insights Publishing awards gala, the California Writers Coalition, JohnnyJet.com, the Jewish Journal, and hundreds of podcasts. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Ragin' Cajuns! We are thrilled that you are joining us this weekend for our Men's Basketball Alumni Reunion.
Our day will begin with a tour of the new Student Athlete Performance Center at 1 pm.
*Please see the attached Parking Map. Park at the star and follow the yellow arrow. We will meet at the back of the facility and then begin our tour of the inside.
Once our tour is complete, we will proceed over to the Cajun Dome for the private shoot around practice with the team at 2pm.
Doors will open at 6pm. If you would like to participate in forming a tunnel for our team at the beginning of the game, please arrive no later than 6:30 and meet in section 101.
Parking for game will be General Parking.
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Minton at mminton@louisiana.edu or 337-377-3435.
On behalf of the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Department, Bryan Maggard, Director of Athletics, and Coach Marlin, we would like to invited you and your family to participate in of our 2018 Men's Basketball Reunion.
2:00 – 3:15 pm - Shoot around practice and meet the team.
The Women's Team will play prior to the Men and your ticket will give you access to both games.
*Half Time presentation on court.
*Post-game reception at the Cajun Dome.
**Please share with former teammates as the information that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette contains is not always accurate or most up to date.
We look forward to hosting you and your family!
Received by Dr. Ed Dugas on Dec. 20 and posted early am Dec. 21, 2017.
Newsletter sent to entire Men's Basketball Network on Dec. 21, 2017.


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The LEGO thread
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Invader_quirk
This is the thread for all you Lego nerds (assuming there are any) to post your creations! I've been obsessed with Legos for the past few months and was wondering if anybody else around here shared my interest.
Here's some of my stuff:
LEMMING UNIT 001: Basher
Samus!
The Assassinator
Mini Cruiser
If you want to see other pictures of this stuff or want to check out my other creations, here is a link to me Flickr account.
If you've got any, post them!
Re: The LEGO thread
Hey! An actual Lego thread! And an actual second post!
SDCC Lego News- Lego announces DC Comics license with releases in Jan 2012
Warner Bros. has expanded its relationship with Lego, granting the toymaker access to DC Entertainment's complete library of comicbook characters and stories to launch DC Universe "Super Heroes" as figures and playsets.
The multi-year licensing deal, made through Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will start rolling out the new line in January, starting with 13 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and villains the Joker, Bane, Harley Quinn and Lex Luthor.
The first toys will be shown off at the Lego booth at Comic-Con Intl. in San Diego, where 3,000 exclusive Batman and Green Lantern minifigures will be distributed to launch a promo that runs August-December, enabling fans to create and submit videos, photos or illustrations of the characters to win trips to Legoland and Warner Bros. Studios.
WB and Lego had already been producing toys and videogames around the Batman franchise, and will launch a new set of playthings around next summer's "The Dark Knight Rises" through the Lego Batman collection. The "Lego Batman: The Videogame," published by WB Bros. Interactive Entertainment, has sold more than 12 million units since 2008."This partnership gives builders a chance to recreate the characters, vehicles and worlds of some of the most iconic super heroes, so they can relive the action and even customize it, a proven and winning formula in Lego construction," said Jill Wilfert, VP, licensing and entertainment for the Lego Group
In addition, it sounds like a Marvel license will be arriving in May of next year.
Must sell kidney now to afford plethora of minifig purchases....
Scribblesense
I use every color in the box. At once.
The farthest I've ever gotten with any Lego project:
I think it's supposed to be an alligator, or perhaps the space station, or a Neo-Orthodox interpretation of the state of the American Southwest as viewed through the eyes of an alcoholic field mouse who has somehow reached Nirvana.
"Hey, you kids! Those boxes are for shipping! Not for creating a world of pure imagination!"
All jokes aside, I've always loved Lego and the Lego community. Their art is a continued inspiration.
Especially Nathan Sawaya (http://www.brickartist.com/). You might have heard of him (or at least seen his work before), but if you haven't check out his gallery on his website. He's far from the only artist making a living in the medium of Lego, but he's probably the most well known.
Seriously, look at this:
The mind is boggled.
Further boggling.
I'll leave you to boggle over this one.
I think I have a half-finished Batcave kit somewhere that I need to leave two-thirds finished sometime soon.
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Don't give up! I'm sensing there might be a spirit journey in it for you.
P.S. Those lego sculptures are awesome, especially the Conan one and the GRAY one. That guy has done some awesome stuff.
Incredibly important Lego news.
Strong rumors from the Lego fans that a certain animated cartoon show is getting a Lego theme. And then this showed up today via a leak:
Strong rumors of a Simpsons set of Minifigs as well, after the Lego Movie set of them arrive.
Note, the set does scream "Hella expensive" though.
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Well, drugs are like that...
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Apparently they're doing a retro space set later this year for the LEGO movie.
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needs more m-tron.
Simpson's house will be released February 1 and is only going to be $199.99
Apparently Lego was a bit against the "80's Something Space Guy" character in the new movie since his deal is that he looks damaged and cruddy, but apparently they embraced it to the point where they will have him with the broken helmet from the movie (no child teeth marks... yet).
Looks like anyone interested in the Simpsons house can pick it up early at LEGO stores starting this Friday if they are members in LEGO's VIP program (a free rewards program that gets you rebates on purchases from the LEGO store).
Quote from: Johnny Unusual on January 09, 2014, 02:32:40 AM
That's not them being against the Space Guy. That's actually an inside joke. The original figure had a chinstrap on the helmet that was notorious for developing cracks. They released a more durable version in the late 80s.
Yeah, but LEGO were a bit bothered by that joke initially, then embraced it according to directors Miller and Lord.
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Kiripi Katembo
Congolese artist Kiripi Katembo begun his career as a painter before moving to what he is mostly known for, photography and film. In 2008 he created his first film with a mobile phone Voiture en Carton. The film gained international acclaim. Since then Katembo became the first Congolese filmmaker invited to the Berlinale and has directed two short films including Kinshasa Symphony and Après la mine.
" I am a writer who writes with a camera."
"I hold in my hands a tool capable of showing what some refuse to consider as the appalling management of the urban environment,"
"Photography also provides a way of seeing beyond reflection as it opens up a poetic window on another world, the world in which I live.. I want each image to tell of the children born here who have to grow up surrounded by pools of water, and of the families who survive while others leave to live in exile."
Afro-inks Afro-Caribbean Fantasy Illustrations by Eddaviel
Algerian Character and Concept Artist Brahim Bensehoul
African Typography: Ńdébé: A Modern Igbo Writing System
We are creating our own NFTs. Nandi Cowry NFT Design Community Call
Colafro: Brazilian Digital Artist Geraldo Oliveira
Anubis: Character Design Concept Art
Featured Artist: The Ally Green
Ila: Seun Adeyemi using Masking as a Digital Artform


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About The Sleeper Awakes
A fascinating and prescient account of a future dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force
A troubled insomniac in 1890s England falls suddenly into a sleep-like trance, from which he does not awake for over two hundred years. During his centuries of slumber, however, investments are made that make him the richest and most powerful man on Earth. But when he comes out of his trance he is horrified to discover that the money accumulated in his name is being used to maintain a hierarchal society in which most are poor, and more than a third of all people are enslaved. Oppressed and uneducated, the masses cling desperately to one dream – that the sleeper will awake, and lead them all to freedom.
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Indigenous art of the Northwest Coastal Indians has its origins in the geographic area covering Northern California to Southwestern Alaska. Some familiar tribes include the Chinook, Tlingit, Haida, Coast Salish, Tsimshian, and Quileute. Categorized by such iconic art forms as totem poles, ceremonial masks, basketry and carved panels, this art is defined by the use of bold, stylized shapes and distinct colors. Common subjects include animals, humans, and mythological interpretations incorporated as often to satisfy superstitions, as to honor events or individuals.
Indian art of the Northwest Coast has been identified as far back as 6000 years ago. It is thought that the long months of winter offered these tribes the opportunity to devote this time to their ceremonial traditions and the creation of this symbolic and highly representational art. The artifacts served both function and aesthetics and were utilized for practical as well as ceremonial purposes.
Masks and totem poles are perhaps most synonymous with Northwest Coast Indian art. Cedar, native to the area was readily available and most often used in carving. Common animal subjects in all tribal art forms included ravens, eagles, killer whales, and salmon. These were often depicted as mythological entities, illustrating the transcendence of earthly attributes.
The raven was considered of great importance and thought of as something of an imposter, with the ability to mimic other forms. The eagle's size and power, symbolized social status and prestige, as well as peace and friendship. Whales and salmon were also familiar motifs. Whales became the subjects of stories handed down by the tribal elders and illustrated through art. Salmon, an abundant food source, were also honorably portrayed.
Native American art of the coastal Indians is unique to this part of North America and has a history rich in lore and tribal traditions. If you are interested in learning more about Northwest Coast Indian art, we are lucky to enjoy fantastic collections in both the Portland Art Museum and Seattle Art Museum. If you're attending First Thursday, be sure to visit Quintana Galleries. This gallery has specialized in Native American art, including Northwest Coast Indian art for 40 years in the Portland area.
If you would like to view authentic totem poles, put Pioneer Square in Seattle on your list; and if you find yourself in Victoria, BC, Thunderbird Park at the Royal BC Museum.
Even closer to home, we will be showing the sculpture of Alaskan artists Jacques and Mary Regat during the month of October. The work of these fine artists reflects their love of Alaskan culture and heritage. Jacques and Mary will be in the Gallery on First Friday, October 5 to share their art and enjoy the festivities. Be sure to put it on your calendar!


Summer is full of great experiences, outdoor fun, and the beach. Of course. Unfortunately, not all of us get to have the beach in our backyard so I am bringing it to you the best I can 😉 These Ocean Animals activities are adorable, and I hope your kids love them as much as mine do.
This ocean animal I Spy printable is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarten. Your children can learn about ocean animals, use it as a counting activity plus work on language skills. Don't you just love I Spy?
If you are using these ideas for a complete unit study or just to fill in occasionally, so you don't have to deal with the summer slide add in a few Ocean themed books. A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide gives you a great hands-on approach to sea life, critters, shells, plants and more. It's the perfect addition to an ocean unit study or day on the beach.
It is great for children to be able to pick out which picture is different because they have to concentrate and look at the details of each picture. They are also working their fine motor skills by circling the one that is different.
You can't go wrong with this fun ocean animals counting puzzle. My kids love to put these together and get so excited when they get to see the finished picture.
At the end of this Ocean Animals Unit Study Bells was so happy. We spent a couple of weeks enjoying all of the Ocean Activities we had prepared and its been absolutely wonderful. Find more links and free printables for your Under the Sea Unit Study below.
I recommend Laminating your printables which makes them last so much longer. You can see The Best Homeschool Essentials Here. These items make my life and homeschooling so much easier.
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The gas pump was actually around before there were cars on the road. The first gas pump was the invention of one Sylvanus Bowser from Fort Wayne, Indiana. His first pump was designed to pump kerosene for lamps and stoves, and was introduced in 1885. As automobiles became popular, he modified the design to pump gasoline. He introduced the Self-Measuring Gasoline Storage Pump in 1905. He marketed his devices all around the world, and in some parts the name "bowser" is still used sometimes to refer to fuel pumps, and indeed some fuel tankers.
The term "U-boat" comes from the German "Unterseeboot" (undersea boat). U-boats were primarily used in WWII to enforce a blockade against enemy commercial shipping, with a main objective being to cut off the supplies being transported to Britain from the British colonies and the US. The epic fight for control of the supply routes became known as the Battle of the Atlantic.
"The Catcher in the Rye" is the most famous novel from the pen of J. D. Salinger. The main character and narrator in the book is Holden Caulfield, a teenager who gets expelled from a university prep school. Caulfield also makes appearances in several short stories written by Salinger, as do other members of the Caulfield family. The title "The Catcher in the Rye" is a reference to the 1782 poem "Comin' Thro" the Rye" by Scottish poet Robert Burns.
As Doris Day told us, "que será, será" is Spanish for "whatever will be, will be". Actually, the phrase is "pseudo-Spanish", and isn't grammatically correct.
"Franny and Zooey" is a 1961 book by J. D. Salinger, author of "Catcher in the Rye". Salinger's 1961 publication is a little unusual in format. It comprises two separate works: a short story titled "Franny" and a novella titled "Zooey". However, the two title characters are related, the pair being siblings and youngest members of the fictional Glass family.
The musical "La Cage aux Folles" opened on Broadway in 1985. It is an adaptation of the French play of the same name by Jean Poiret that was first staged in 1973. I've never had the pleasure of seeing the stage play nor the musical, but I love the wonderful movie adaptation called "The Birdcage", which was released in 1996. The film has a very strong cast that includes Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman and Hank Azaria.
American author J. D. Salinger is best known for his 1951 novel "Catcher in the Rye". Salinger garnered a lot of public attention with the success of his masterpiece, and his response was to become somewhat of a recluse. His obsession with privacy led to several court cases, and in one case he successfully stopped the publication of an unauthorized biography by Random House.
John Roberts is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. Roberts was a nominee of President George W. Bush and assumed office in 2005. President Bush first proposed Roberts as an Associate Justice to replace the retiring Sandra Day O'Connor. However, Chief Justice Rehnquist died before Roberts could be confirmed, so President Bush instead nominated Roberts for the vacant Chief Justice seat.
"Nine Stories" is a collection of short stories by J. D. Salinger that was first published in 1953. The two most famous stories in the collection are probably "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor".
The punctuation mark "/" has been around for a long time, and has been known by several names including "oblique", "stroke" and "virgule". The name "slash" is relatively new, arising in the very early 1960s and gaining popularity with the proliferation of computers.
The Cavaliers are the professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1970.
Sea urchins are globular, spiny creatures found just about everywhere in the ocean. The "roe" of a sea urchin is eaten as a delicacy in several cuisines around the world. In a sushi restaurant, the sea urchin roe is called "uni". The term "roe" normally means "fish eggs", but in the case of the sea urchin it refers to the gonads of both the male and female.
Norah O'Donnell is a native of Washington, D.C. and served as Chief White House correspondent for MSNBC from 2005 until 2011, and for CBS News from 2011 until 2012. She became co-anchor for "CBS This Morning" in 2017. Along with her husband, restaurateur Geoff Tracy, O'Donnell published what sounds like an interesting cookbook in 2010, namely "Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler".
"Enow" is an archaic form of the word "enough".
A hatchet is short-handled axe. The name of the axe comes from the Old French "hachete" meaning "small combat-axe", with "hachete" being the diminutive of "hache" meaning "axe".
Star Jones is a lawyer and television journalist who spent almost a decade as co-host of the talk show "The View".
"Fugu" is the Japanese name for pufferfish, also known as blowfish. Fugu is a notorious dish on a Japanese menu as it can be extremely poisonous. The liver, ovaries and eyes of the pufferfish contain lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin, which paralyses muscles causing death by asphyxiation.
Seth Rogen is a Canadian comedian who got a lot of credit for his supporting role in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin". That led to him being cast as the lead in the 1970 film "Knocked Up". Rogen also co-directed and and co-starred in the movie "The Interview", which created a huge ruckus in North Korea.


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Parsons Dance Company trancends time and space with VPAC performance
At the end of the first piece at the Parsons Dance at the Valley Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Northridge, Calif. (Photo Credit: Hayley Hill/Contributor)
Jasmine Burch
Parsons Dance Company left the audience speechless Saturday night in its hour long performance at the Valley Performing Arts Center. The production made a fine spectacle, as eight dancers filled the stage with fluidity that defined both unity and individualism.
Under the artistic direction of David Parsons, the renowned modern dance company kicked off the evening with a brief introduction. The first number tapped into Eastern traditions, as the dancers mixed contemporary with Bollywood and Sub-Saharan African moves. Along with a vibrant purple backdrop, earth toned costumes helped emphasize the tribal theme.
The commencement served as a chance for each dancer to demonstrate their special skills in a solo act. And after a sneak peek of what was in store for the night, the audience knew they were in for a treat.
The second number wowed the audience again with an interpretation of "Brothers". The hysterically funny piece travels back to the 1920s, paying homage to the silent film era. The two male dancers displayed brilliant choreography with a dramatic mix of circus arts and classical Jazz moves. This portrait of motion demonstrated why Parsons Dance is known for its upbeat and athletic reputation.
The beauty of this company is the well executed and thought-out designs, with each work of art overflowing with creativity and excitement. Needless to say, there wasn't a dull moment the entire night. And after a brief intermission viewers scurried back to their seats anxious for more.
In a rendition of "The Envelope," dancers express themselves mutely with gestures and abstract shapes to convey emotion and feelings in this energetic and humorous piece of social commentary. The story centered on an envelope, while its delivery and value begs the audience to question authority and accountability. The complex journey expressed a loss of identity and individuality in this short contemporary piece.
In a stroboscopic masterpiece, performer Steven Vaughn then dominated the stage with his magnetic performance, "Caught". The five-minute solo was jam-packed with spine chilling choreography, strobe lights and electric hard rock. His technique was immaculate as he swiftly moved across the floor, while strobe lights created the illusion of dancing in mid air. Vaughn's performance was nothing less than amazing, and left the audience in awe.
The program concluded with "Nascimento Novo," which was choreographed by Mr. Parsons in honor of his wife Vickie. The piece was almost identical to the beginning of the show, this time bringing a little Latin and Native American flare.
It was a perfect way to end the night and by far one of the top performances the VPAC has seen.
Jasmine Burch, Author
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Holy holiday hiatus! It's been over two weeks since my last post. My only excuse is I was really sick over Christmas. I basically was buried with a head cold that knocked me flat. I wasn't much of a festive sprite to be around and I was barely online. Not how I imagined my Christmas vacation at all.
And what I've been itching to write about is my experience taking Pilates. Have you tried it? In case you don't already know, Pilates is hard. But it's a good kind of hard – I feel energized and refreshed after every session.
Like many other forms of exercise, Pilates requires concentration and good breathing. But it also requires a level of body awareness that doesn't necessarily come naturally.
The goal is to increase the strength, flexibility and control of the body. Somewhat easier said than done. Oh but it's fun!
Using the Reformer, you move through a series of fluid motions designed to work muscles groups and challenge them.
There's a level of precision required and you really need to "be in the moment" to ensure you are achieving the resistance training Pilates movements are designed to deliver. And once you "get it", it's so fun to go through the movements!
I've had the good fortune to receive my Pilates sessions compliments of Pam Forth, a local Pilates instructor. These are private versus class sessions with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Pam.
Here's where I also need to give a big shout out to Sandra Brunner (@wallabina) of Chang'e Studio in Toronto. I originally won the free pilates sessions through Sandra, and she found an instructor in Ottawa (enter Pam) willing to transfer the free sessions here.
If Pilates is something you are interested in learning, I recommend you contact Pam.
Pam is an internationally recognized human movement specialist. So what does that mean? It means she has a fine-tuned ability to break down movements and work in a supportive way with the human body to help clients achieve their goals. Pam's demeanor and approach ensures clients enjoy their sessions, get results and leave energized.
For example, I really like how Pam explains each part of the movements she has me do and how the flow of these movements are helping my body get stronger and more flexible.
She has studied under worldwide Pilates expert Ron Fletcher and has Level 2 certification in Dianne Miller Pilates. Not only that, Pam has also studied osteopathy under Guy Voyer DO at the Sutherland Academy.
Pam has also worked as a professional dancer and personal fitness trainer (ACE certified) of actors and singers. Her degree in dance and specialization in kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and her certification in Reflexology add to her ability to work with people to improve their fitness level.
If you're interested in inquiring about private or class-led Pilates sessions, you can contact Pam at PamForth at warpmail dot net.
I definitely recommend Pam as an instructor, especially if you are new to Pilates. She is a great teacher and makes you feel comfortable doing movements that are new to your mind and body.
Have you taken Pilates already? If so, what was your experience? I'd love to know.
That looks awesome! Have always wanted to try the pilates with the equipment. Looks fun and you loook great doing it!
Ok bendy girl are you doing this just to make me feel bad? It's working! You look fabulous, keep it up whatever you are doing!
Thanks Emma. Pilates is a lot different from weight training, which is what I'm most used to. Sure, you need to concentrate when doing reps/lifting weights to ensure proper form, but you can let your mind wander a bit.
With Pilates, you need to focus, focus!


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Despite a blizzard, snow dumps and complaints about a "real winter," the Island's duplicate bridge players keep coming back for new challenges.
As a nonprofit, SEED's mission is to create and maintain jobs in the region it serves.
The Thursday, January 31, Island Bridge Club (IBC) game was a wide-open scoring free-for-all.
At the Thursday, January 24, Island Bridge Club (IBC) game, Dan and Nancy Cabot were way ahead of the competition taking first place with a 68.
The Edgartown Bridge Club (EBC) is now organizing an effort to partner experienced and novice duplicate bridge players for the afternoon game on the first Monday of each month.
A first-time team took first place at the Thursday (January 10) Island Bridge Club (IBC) game.
Many of the Island's devoted duplicate bridge players are heading off to Newton this weekend for tournament play.


My interactive public art piece, Stranger Reduction Zone is showing in three Colorado cities and in Urbana, Illinois. Please go to http://strangerreductionzone.com for more information.
My two most recent photographs, The Sower of Dreams, Those Sweet and Melancholy and Untitled will be on display in the College of Arts and Media's Dean's office at the University of Colorado Denver, Auraria Campus, Arts building. The exhibit will be installed on January 9th, 2015 and will run through early May 2015.


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Appeals Court says pink taillight probable cause for a traffic stop
October 19, 2011 By Dar Danielson
The Iowa Court of Appeals says a home improvement fix of a taillight was not enough to keep a Polk County woman from a drunk driving arrest. A Windsor Heights police officer stopped Heather Davis after he said he noticed one of the taillights on her car looked pink instead of red.
The officer then noticed that Davis appeared to be drunk and she was arrested after a breath test showed her blood alcohol level was over the legal limit. Davis moved to have the evidence from the traffic stop thrown out because the officer did not have probable cause to stop her.
Davis said her broken taillight had been repaired with tape from an auto parts store made for the process, and that it glowed red and not pink. She presented a picture in court that showed the light appearing to be red, but it was taken was several days after the stop.
The district court judge sided with the officer who said the taillight appeared to be pink and upheld the evidence. The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled it had no reason to overturn the district court judge's determination on the color of the taillight and said the stop was justified and Davis' conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated should stand.
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HK National Security Law: At least 10 Arrested for holding blank paper
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GM67 Jul. 06, 2020
By Ilovejustice (HKer)
Around 6:00 p.m. yesterday (July 6) at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, citizens held a blank piece of paper and stayed in the mall peacefully. However, Hong Kong police force dispersed a peaceful "blank placard" protest and made eight arrests. At least 10 people were arrested with 2 of them were charged with the offence of the National Security Law.
Photo: The Stand News.
Photo: Joshua Kwan/United Social Press.
Under the National Security Law, holstering a flag with the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution Now" is illegal. One of the arrested citizens on the July 1 protest held a blank paper to demonstrate her disobedience against the tyranny. Suddenly, holding a piece of paper became the new symbol of protest in the police state.
Around 8:30, Officers entered the APM mall on Kwun Tong Road and raised warning banners stating that demonstrators were potentially in breach of the new national security law. But when the Police raised a yellow flag saying the peaceful citizens were "illegal", the right-thinking citizens were mocking the ridiculous response of the police force.
Police said the arrested between 17 and 68: "Crowds gathered and shouted in a shopping mall on Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, breaching public peace. " The netizens in Hong Kong commented on local platform LIHKG that "if holding blank paper is illegal (for breaching public peace), we should launch 'a March of Breath'."
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A book has been launched charting 170 years of Lurgan Show, just in time for this year's event on Saturday.
The book reveals that the first show was held in Lurgan 170 years ago and its 70 pages are packed with interesting stories and photos throughout the decades until the present day.
As organisers toil in the final stage plans for this year's show on Saturday June 4, the Society has been actively engaged in charting it's own history.
Vice Chairperson John Harrison is behind the publication which captures a social and historical aspect not only to Lurgan town but also of the town and country input, local issues and a general synopsis of life in North Armagh since March 1846.
By September 1846, the first Lurgan Show was held, this taking place at the Mall, Lurgan with an impressive display of animals. In these early years, the main aspect of the events being held by the Farming Society was to improve the land. By the early 1900's, this aspect was quickly disappearing and the Show, now being held from 1912 at Lurgan Park, quickly developed into a highly successful County show featuring all aspects of country life.
A move from Lurgan Park and a curtailed show event occurred during the War Years, with the Show committee buying land in 1920, to develop into the town's new recreation grounds at Queen St/Avenue Rd - a development which became known as King's Park Showgrounds.
The book continues through the 1960's and 1970's. This was a difficult period but the Show continued unabated and ensured all communities pulled together for this annual event. The book featuring around seventy pages captures many interesting stories and a pictorial record through the many decades and up until present day.


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Singers: Jeannette Pilou
Around noon on October 7, 1967, I bought a big bunch of yellow chrysanthemums from a street vendor and rushed over to the stage door of the Metropolitan Opera House; the flowers were for one of my idols at the time, the Italian soprano Mirella Freni who was singing Juliette in Gounod's ROMEO & JULIETTE that afternoon. I bounded up the steps to the Met's stage door reception area and approached the desk. An indifferent woman was there, talking on the phone. When she finally hung up, she ignored me. "I want to leave these flowers for Miss Freni!" I said. She looked up at me wearily and said, "Miss Freni is ill and is not singing this afternoon." Walking out, I held the door for a chorister who was coming in; "Want some flowers?" I said to her, handing her the mums. A few hours later I had fallen in love.
Gay men fall in love with women all the time; of course, it isn't 'that kind' of love. It's usually an attraction to their beauty and their talent, tinged with a bit of regret that it couldn't ever be the 'other kind' of love. That is exactly how I always felt about Jeannette Pilou. She made her Met debut that afternoon as Juliette and for the next few years she was a singer who intrigued me so often with the delicacy and charm of her singing, her unfailingly fresh dramatic interpretations of some of opera's most beloved characters, and her modest sincerity and great kindness. The stages at Lincoln Center have been home to so many beauties, from Carol Neblett to Helene Alexopoulos, and Pilou was one of the most memorable of them all.
Jeannette Pilou was born in Egypt and could trace her heritage to the Greeks, but for me she was always a French soprano. Her voice was lyrical with a metallic thread that gave it an easy projection. It was not in itself one of those beautiful instruments that immediately melt the listener; she never had a long breath line and her top register could get an edgy quality. Her appeal vocally was in the way she phrased and used a delicate pastel palette to make music you'd heard a hundred times seem new and alive. Aside from her incredible physical appeal, Pilou's interpretations invariably brought those little gestures and expressions that you always remember. In the final act of TRAVIATA when the dying Violetta rises from her sickbed to be reunited with her beloved Alfredo, Pilou hastily looked at herself in the mirror before turning to present her ravaged face to her lover. I've never forgotten that moment of desperation which spoke so clearly of Violetta's helpless regret over her fate.
But I've gotten ahead of myself, because I must start with that debut Juliette which is where my love affair began. Pilou looked so fetching on her first entry at the Capulet ball, spiraling into her little introductory "Ecoutez, ecoutez!" with a voice that wafted clearly into the big house. Not long after, she won her first big applause at the Met singing Juliette's waltz, "Je veux vivre" with easy scale-work, pointed diction and youthful vivacity; she even touched on the high-D in the cadenza which Freni had been omitting. Moments later Pilou encountered her handsome Romeo, Franco Corelli, and the chemistry was apparent from the start. Corelli was having quite a success as Romeo at the Met with his passionate vocalism, thrilling the house with a stunning diminuendo on the final B-flat of "Ah, leve-toi soleil!". He was one of the few tenors at that time who looked good in tights, too. In their love duets, Corelli really seemed smitten with Jeannette and they sounded wonderful together. Corelli drew a thunderous ovation when he took a full-throttle top C upon Romeo's banishment from Verona. The afternoon ended with a mammoth ovation; the curtain calls had been designed so that the title characters always bowed together and they came out several times until finally Jeannette made the beautiful gesture of withdrawing to let Franco have a solo call. The house exploded and Franco was so gracious when he brought Jeannette out again. In addition to the lovely impression her Juliette had made, Jeannette had endeared herself to the legion of Corelli fans in no uncertain terms. I met her after the performance and she was so lively and sweet, and even more beautiful up close than she had seemed to be onstage. Her speaking voice was so intimate and enchanting; I immediately added her to the list of singers whose performances would be a priority.
Violetta in the Cecil Beaton production of TRAVIATA was my next Pilou role; she looked every bit as striking as Moffo in these costumes. She was paired with the light-voiced tenor Luigi Alva and they made a beautiful blend in the duets. Jeannette was so moving in the great Act II duet with Germont (Robert Merrill) where she struggled valiantly to maintain her composure as her fragile world crumbled around her. Phrase after phrase of wonderfully modulated vocalism wove a spell. A few years later, Pilou stepped in to a broadcast of TRAVIATA replacing Montserrat Caballe; I was in the house enjoying Jeanette's portrayal and her colleagues Carlo Bergonzi & Sherrill Milnes so much. A downward transposition in "Sempre libera" caused something of a scandal among the fans; I thought it was a rather minor transgression in view of what she was able to convey in the role.
Micaela in CARMEN followed with Jeannette making a particularly lovely impression in the Act I duet with Nicolai Gedda. This was the infamous Jean-Louis Barrault production set inside the bullring. The cast, led by Grace Bumbry, almost managed to overcome the awkward staging; Jeannette's big aria was lovingly phrased. Next came Zerlina in DON GIOVANNI in which she presented a very youthful, zesty portrayal of the peasant girl; singing opposite the Don of the young Puerto Rican heartthrob Justino Diaz, Jeannette reveled in the seductive expressiveness of "La ci darem la mano".
Jeannette & Franco Corelli created an atmosphere of extraordinary romance when they appeared together in BOHEME. This was one of Jeannette's most moving portrayals, using her mastery of parlando in the Act I narrative and spinning out some fragile piani in her 'Addio senza rancor'. Franco was in prodigious voice, his singing so passionate and virile but also very tender; he was obviously smitten with his beautiful Mimi and changed the words in the love duet from "Dammi il braccio, mia piccina" to "Dammi il braccio, mia bambina." In the moving trio where Rodolfo tells Marcello of Mimi's hopeless ill-health, not knowing that Mimi is listening, Franco tore his heart out and the audience burst into a volley of bravos mid-act. Jeannette & Franco carried the romance of their characters into the curtain calls.
At the dress rehearsal of NOZZE DI FIGARO in February 1972, Jeannette had one of her most attractive roles in Susanna. She gave a portrayal free of soubrette cuteness, utterly natural. Vocally she was in the captivating company of Cesare Siepi, the reigning Figaro of the day, the radiant Pilar Lorengar (Contessa) and the beloved and versatile Evelyn Lear (Cherubino). On the podium the great Karl Bohm served up perfect tempi and ideally supported his singers. The ensembles and gentle comic by-play were a joy. FIGARO soared. The photo shows Jeannette with one of New York's best-known opera fans, Lois Kirschenbaum.
It was amusing to walk Jeannette out from her dressing room after the rehearsal; when we came to the main reception area it was jammed with singers coming and going from coachings and I very much enjoyed observing the effect Jeannette had on all the men, including some very well-known tenors and baritones. If she was aware of the waves she was causing, it didn't show; she greeted everyone with easy, modest charm and left them all panting in her wake.
Later in the month, Jeannette took part in a memorable evening when FALSTAFF was revived. Sir Geraint Evans and Regina Resnik trod the boards with grand portrayals of Sir John and Dame Quickly. Renata Tebaldi was singing Alice Ford for the first time at the Met. The orchestra launched the scampering introduction to the second scene and when the curtain rose and the audience caught sight of the great Italian diva, the place erupted. The applause obliterated the music and when it died down the singers had lost their way; "Start over!" someone yelled and that is exactly what Christoph von Dohnanyi (debut) did. Jeannette was a cuddly Nannetta. In a magical moment she arrived at Herne's Oak dressed as the Queen of the Fairies on a white Shetland pony. Her aria, "Sul fin d'un soffio" was spun out of moonlight. At the end of the romping ensemble which concludes the opera, Jeannette tackled a bright top-C. The curtain calls were so much fun and the audience truly reluctant to let the singers go. I had an aisle seat in the orchestra and sitting two rows ahead of me was Franco Corelli. I thought it was pretty nice of him to come out and support his long-time colleague Tebaldi. After the performance I spent a long time backstage with Jeannette who was in a particularly sociable mood. Everyone else had gone home, but she seemed in no hurry to leave. I said goodnight and came out to find Corelli pacing back-and-forth near the stage door with a limo waiting. Did they have a date? If so, she may have been standing him up.
Jeannette and Nicolai Gedda were reunited in a wonderful performance of Gounod's FAUST; the Met's production was rather ugly (though later replaced by an even uglier one) but along with Cesare Siepi's famed Mephistopheles, the singers carried the day. The role really suited Jeannette to perfection: her clarity of enunciation of the French text added to the sweetness and dexterity of her singing made the long 'Roi du Thule' and Jewel Song sequence delightful. Later she and Gedda harmonized rapturously in the 'Laissez-moi' duet (the highlight of the score, in my opinion) and Jeannette sang the concluding lines of the Garden Scene ('Il m'aime!') with slowly mounting ecstasy. As the tides turned against Marguerite, Jeannette relied on the metallic thread in her voice to project over the orchestra in the Church Scene and in the ascending phrases of the final trio.
It was a long time before I saw her onstage again; I spent some time in Houston and she was busy at other opera houses. In fact four years elapsed before I next saw her, again as Marguerite in FAUST, this time opposite the less-than-romantic looking but mellifluous Stuart Burrows in the title role. Jeannette's interpretation had deepened although the production had deteriorated further with an especially awful ballet now being interpolated. She and Burrows rescued the evening.
There was another very long hiatus before her next - and for me her most memorable - Met role as Melisande in Debussy's masterpiece in 1983. The production was murky and grim (it has since been replaced by a far more atmospheric one) but musically it was so rewarding both in James Levine's brooding traversal of the dense score and in the ideal interpretations of the three principal roles: Pilou as Melisande, Dale Duesing as Pelleas and the unforgettable Jose van Dam as Golaud. As the gentle and mysterious Melisande, Jeannette 'spoke' her lines with a refined sense of lyricism and she was so moving in her simplicity and deeply feminine vulnerability. The overwhelming sadness of watching Melisande's life fade away following the birth of her daughter left me feeling bereft.
Two years later I saw Jeannette onstage for the last time, singing Nedda in PAGLIACCI. The tension in her upper register had taken its toll but she had some wonderful lyric passages, most notably in the duet with Silvio, and she mounted a fiery defense in the final moments before Nedda is brutally murdered.
I had long since stopped visiting singers backstage but I did run into her in the Met lobby during her final season of Neddas and Micaelas and she was as lovely and gracious as ever. In the years since I first met Jeannette Pilou, the memories of her portrayals and of her easy kindness to a young and eager fan have stayed with me vividly.
Jeannette Pilou - Les chemins de l'amour ~ Poulenc
Jeannette Pilou - Adieu notre petite table ~ MANON
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Ho goduto tante volte dei pianissimi incomparabili di Jeannette Pilou e della sua "bravure", per esempio, nella Madame Buttefly. Ogni sera con Jeannette Pilou è stata un alezione di canto. Auguro ogni bene alla signora Pilou.
Posted by: Philipp Zuazua | February 03, 2008 at 03:31 PM
So nice to hear from another Pilou admirer!
Posted by: philip | February 03, 2008 at 06:49 PM
The last time i saw Jeanette Pilou was a few days ago in the Simon Boccanegra opening night in Athens. She still is very beatiful and elegant! Renata Scotto was there too and during the reception they made fotos together. I would be glad to send you some....And madame Pilou will also be glad to read what you ve written above...
Posted by: Parsifal | May 18, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Dear Parsifal, thank you for the comment...how envious I am to read that you have seen Jeannette Pilou so recently! Yes, I would be very happy to see your photos and will send you an e-mail so we can stay in touch. Thank you!
Posted by: Philip | May 19, 2008 at 07:44 AM
I saw Jeanette Pilou sing Marguerite in "Faust" in 1979 and I thought she was wonderful. She was definitely the best thing I remember of that performance of thirty years ago.
Posted by: Doug | June 27, 2009 at 01:45 AM
I heard of her for the first time in my life today, from musicologist Gualerzi, who recommended me to interview her too for a planned book on artists who loved Puccini. There will be 100 interviews (in case of non living artists as Mafalda Favero by her daughter...). So I found out immediately where she lives, very close to where the other great and forgotten soprano lives, Maria Luisa Gavioli....
Can anyone tell me where Cesare Siepi lives?
Posted by: emilio spedicato | April 09, 2010 at 09:40 AM
After I sent the previous message, I talked shortly on phone with Cesare Siepi, living in Alabama, not available for an interview. And interviewed Antonietta Stella, Franco Ferrara via a former student, Tito Schipa Jr who have me 31 CD's with his father voice, the beautiful Franca Fabbri, the young coloratura Maria Laura Martorana who reaches two notes after the high note in Regina della Notte...Pilou is back to Milano but now ill...
Posted by: emilio spedicato | May 14, 2010 at 02:59 AM
Soprano Pilou is now in Athens. I was able to interview her anyway for the book to appear shortly, which will feature even.... Licia Albanese. Jeannette was kind to send me a picture where she looks incredibly beautiful. Thanks very much, soprano!
Posted by: emilio spedicato | January 18, 2011 at 03:25 PM
This is a wonderful page! I just discovered Pilou a little while ago and these recollections are just fantastic to read. Thank you so much for your memories!
Posted by: Claudia Siegel | March 26, 2011 at 01:19 PM


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The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is also concerned.
Firefighters said there were about five people working in the building when when the incident occurred.
Mohawk Asphalt Emulsions, at 6 Freemans Bridge Road, was the site of a deadly explosion Oct. 17, for which the company ended up fined $17,745 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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The surname McLendon was first found in Ayrshire where their history vitally is enmeshed with that of the larger Logan Clan. The McLendon spelling of this name was first found in Druimdeurfait, in Ross-shire, where they were a branch of the Highland Logans, who lived along Loch Lochy. According to family lore, they descend from Gilliegorm, Chief of the northern Logans, who was killed battling the Clan Fraser. His pregnant wife taken captive by Lord Lovat. Her son, born humped back, was called Crotair MacGilliegorm, the "crooked-back son of Gilliegorm." Fearing future revenge on the Frasers by the boy, he was sent to a monastery at Beauly, where he became a monk. He was said to be an ardent follower of the Irish Saint Fhinan, and one of his children took the name Mac Gillie Fhinan, which eventually became MacLennan.
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Another 247 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1296, 1329, 1555, 1606, 1609, 1746 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McLendon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Medieval translation of Gaelic names could not be referred to as an accurate process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and names in documents from that era are riddled with spelling variations. McLendon has been written as MacLennan, MacLenan, McLennan, McLennen and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early McLendon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the McLendon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
The McClendon's: The MacLennan, Mackclenden, McClendon by T.A. McClendon.


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I've never really cared too much about the turkey on Thanksgiving. It's the side dishes that I always look forward to. Favorites: Squash casserole, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole… I think you get the idea. Unfortunately, all of these classic Thanksgiving sides are full of calories and high in fat.


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Les épreuves du 1500 mètres nage libre aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2016 se déroulent du 12 au 14 août au Centre aquatique olympique de Rio de Janeiro.

Qualifications
Pour cette compétition, le temps de qualification olympique (TQO) était de 15:14.77 tandis que le temps de sélection olympique (TSO) était de 15:46.79. Ces temps devaient être inscrits du 1  au .

Record
Avant la compétition, les records étaient de :

Résultats

Séries
Les 8 meilleurs temps des séries sont qualifiés pour la finale.

Finale

Notes et références

Natation aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2016

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Insula Isabela este cea mai întinsă dintre Insulele Galapagos.

Cu o suprafață de 4640 kilometri pătrați, aceasta ocupă aproximativ trei cincimi din întreaga suprafață de uscat a arhipelagului. Cel mai înalt punct al ei este vulcanul Wolf cu o altitudine de 1707 metri. Forma insulei, de căluț de mare, este produsul fuzionării a șase vulcani imenși într-o singură masă de uscat.

Una din principalele atracții de pe Isabela îl constituie Golful Urbina, de pe coasta de vest a insulei. Până în 1954, această parte a insulei era sub ape, lucru demonstrat de urmele încă vizibile ale coralilor și altor vietăți marine.
Fauna acestei insule abundă în pinguini de Galapagos, cormorani care nu zboară, iguane marine, pelicani și crabi. Pe lângă calderele vulcanilor de pe Isabela, pot fi observate iguane de uscat și țestoase uriașe, ca și cinteza lui Darwin, ulii de Galapagos, porumbei și o vegetație pitică foarte interesantă.

Ca peste tot în Galapagos, fauna și flora oferă aici un spectacol remarcabil. Însă, insula oferă și altceva. Spectacolul este completat de peisaje minunate către vulcanii prezenți aici. Unul dintre aceștia este impresionantul vulcan Alcedo, cu o înălțime de aproximativ 1250 metri, care oferă noaptea o priveliște superbă, dacă esti dispus să faci un urcuș pe marginile calderei acestuia. Este de asemenea locul cel mai bun în care poți să observi țestoasele gigantice în mediul lor. Alte excursii nocturne pot fi făcute la vulcanii Cerro Azul și Negra. Aceste excursii nu sunt însă atât de ușor de făcut, turiștii având nevoie de permisiune de la biroul Parculu Național Galapagos, situat în Puerto Ayora.

Mai la sud de Golful Urbina se găsește Golful Elisabeth, iar spre vest Punta Moreno.
Principalul oraș de pe Isabela este portul Villamil, situat de-a lungul coastei sudice a insulei, fiind locuit de câteva mii de oameni. Villamil reprezintă un fel de "centru de control", de unde se pot organiza numeroase excursii pe insulă.

Bibliografie
 http://books.google.com/books?id=KP_JAfoHUOAC&pg=PA402&dq=A+Traveler%27s+Guide+to+the+Galapagos+Islands

Arhipelagul Galapagos
Insulele Ecuadorului
Insule vulcanice


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Japan Peace Leadership: Reflection
Access Opportunities, Japan Peace Leadership, Think Global / By Barger Leadership Institute
The most noticeable aspect of this trip that stood out during these two weeks in Japan is human interaction. I had a feeling that almost all Japanese we interacted with were genuinely happy to know us. Even strangers that we met briefly, such as the elementary school kids who said hi to us, the old lady who introduced her dog to us, or the waiter who was the sweetest waiter I have ever met, they were all so pure and genuine. At the same time, they do their work extremely well. All the people we met who talked about the work they do, or the service they provide, such as the people at the leather factory/education center, the teachers at the elementary school in Hiroshima, the one-man-play actor, the host at World Friendship Center, the volunteer tour guide at the peace park, the monks at the monastery, etc. I could feel they were not treating their job just as something to make a living. On the other hand, they pour their heart and effort into making all details perfect, and they derive a sense of meaning and happiness through the work they do, and they made other people feel their love for their work. As Ram said, we learned a lot from the polite and respectful nature of public interactions in Japanese culture, and we also learned about the unique aspects of the dignity of labor in general in the Japanese culture, as well as their attention to details.
I am deeply attracted to this culture, even more than before I went on this trip. I would love to go back to Japan again and revisit some people we met during this trip, and I would like to stay longer in Japan and get to know the people and the culture in a deeper level during a longer period of time. I want to know what Japanese people and their lives are like beneath this simple politeness and hardworking that most tourists will notice when they come to visit Japan for the first time. For example, despite the forgiveness and peaceful mindset they seem to show to foreigners regarding the Hiroshima A-bombing, I would love to know if they do feel some other hard and miserable feelings which they hid from strangers and foreigners, or if the forgiving attitude is truly deep through their bones. There is so much more that I am curious and passionate about the Japanese culture that I did not have time to explore there, but revisit Japan is definitely on my to-do list!
By, Emma Ma