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Hands-on Haute Cuisine from Regentby Andrea M. Rotondo | April 3, 2007
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Le Cordon Bleu workshops reveal the secrets of world-renowned chefs.
The most memorable moments of a cruise may occur during a unique shore excursion, at an en-suite cocktail party with newfound friends, or through an onboard enrichment lecture hosted by a charismatic author or historian. Regent Seven Seas Cruises (formerly Radisson Seven Seas) develops itineraries and activities that engage passengers' curiosity and imagination -- and for amateur chefs and food lovers, the line's Le Cordon Bleu cooking workshop, or Classe Culinaire des Croisieres, is a fabulous multi-day interactive program that will call on all of your senses as you learn secrets from world-renown chefs and practice them yourself.
Regent teamed with famed Parisian cooking school Le Cordon Bleu to provide passengers with intimate cooking classes taught by internationally known chefs. This isn't Regent's first partnership with Le Cordon Bleu. When Regent wanted to offer guests an exclusive French-inspired dining experience, they asked Le Cordon Bleu to design the menus for their specialty dining room Signatures. This traditional French restaurant - one of two reservation-only dining rooms aboard Mariner and Voyager - is the only establishment at sea operated by Le Cordon Bleu chefs. The introduction of cooking classes was a natural progression.Regent places strong emphasis on its passenger enrichment offerings, called Circle of Interest programs.. These activities typically combine onboard sessions and on-shore excursions. Other Circle of Interest "Spotlight" programs focus on photography, the performing arts; art, design and cultures; antiques, jewelry and shopping; and environmental and marine studies. For more information about Regent's enrichment programs, visit the line's web site at www.rssc.com.
What's It All About? The Classe Culinaire des Croisieres begins with a private cocktail party for participants and their spouses or traveling partners. Some of Regent's team - often including the ship's cruise consultant, executive chef, and cruise director - are on hand to mix and mingle and introduce the guest chef from Le Cordon Bleu. Throughout your voyage, three intensive two-hour cooking workshops will be scheduled. A specially trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu will demonstrate how to cook various dishes, and then you'll have a chance to man the skillet and prepare the dish yourself.
You and your traveling partner will be invited to a special group dinner at Signatures, and to a second dinner/graduation ceremony to commemorate your achievement. You'll also take home a Le Cordon Bleu cookbook (it's big and heavy, so leave room in your suitcase); a graduation certificate and class photo; and a chef's apron, hat, and tea towel - all emblazoned with the Le Cordon Bleu logo.
Regent Dining Options Redux Guests and the travel industry alike have long lauded Regent's fine dining options. In 2006, the Voyager was awarded "Best Overall Dining Experience" by Travel Age West, a magazine for travel agents.
Both the Mariner and Voyager offer four open-seating dining venues, along with the Pool Grill: *Compass Rose: The main restaurant on all Regent ships, Compass Rose offers a Continental menu spiced up with regional specialties.
- Signatures: This reservations-only dining room is operated by Le Cordon Bleu and offers an intimate setting in which to enjoy traditional French food. (Think poached lobster salad with a bouquet of greens and salmon roulade or roast duck breast with a bittersweet orange reduction.)
- Latitudes: Another reservations-only dinner option, Latitudes servers Asian-inspired meals family-style.
- La Veranda: This is a more casual dining spot with a buffet breakfast and lunch and an Italian trattoria at dinnertime. (Regent's Navigator is outfitted with two restaurants - Compass Rose and Portofino Il Ristorante - as well as the Pool Grill. The Paul Gauguin - sailing exclusively in the South Pacific - features L'Etoile for French-Polynesian cuisine, La Veranda, and Le Grill.)
When and Where Is the Class Available? This unique hands-on cooking experience from Le Cordon Bleu is only available aboard the Mariner and Voyager. Regent also offers a different program called Spotlight on Food and Wine, also just on these two vessels. (The Spotlight may include demonstrations by a chef, but there is no hands-on cooking component for participants and it is not run in conjunction with Le Cordon Bleu.)
Le Cordon Bleu workshops will be offered on these seven cruises in 2007:
- Aboard the Mariner:
- September 12, from Seward, Alaska to Osaka, Japan
- November 4, from Singapore to Sydney, Australia
- December 3, from Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles
- Aboard the Voyager
- April 30, from Ft. Lauderdale to Funchal, Madeira
- June 2, from Nice, France to Dover, England
- September 12, from Dover, England to Monte Carlo, Monaco
- November 11, from Funchal, Madeira to Ft. Lauderdale
Hands-On Cooking Experience Instead of cooking in the galley - and disrupting the hard work of the crew - Le Cordon Bleu classes meet in Latitudes, the Indochine-inspired dining room. Since Latitudes is only open for dinner, it's the perfect place to meet for daytime cook-offs. It's also a much brighter environment, due to the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, than the dark, rich tones of Signatures. Latitudes is also a bit larger, allowing for more elbow room as students roll up their sleeves and cook with the help of two portable stovetops.
The recipes presented at each workshop will vary, but will generally include appetizers, an entr�e and dessert. Recent workshop dishes included:
- Quatrologie of Salmon
- Smoked and Fresh Salmon Rillettes with Tomato Crostini
- Medallion of Roasted Lamb with Provencal Spinach Tian
- Chocolate Soufflé with Pistachio Sauce
What can you expect on the day of a cooking demonstration? It's a bit like being on the set of Food TV's Emeril Live! The chef will explain how to prepare the dish and show the class his own step-by-step method. Then, students will pair off and head for cooking tables set up throughout the room. You'll don aprons and toques, and begin cooking your own rendition of the recipe. Each cooking station is prepped by Regent's galley crew and includes everything need to prepare the recipe flawlessly (whether you can actually pull it off is another matter).
Much laughter and banter is shared during each two-hour class, which always ends with participants sitting together sipping wine, sampling their own handiwork, and enjoying each other's company.
Workshop Extras One workshop bonus is a private tour of the ship's galley and provisions area. If you've never gone behind-the-scenes on a cruise ship, you'll be stunned at the military precision of the operation! The ship's executive chef will lead your group through food preparation areas, the bakery, room service dispatch, and the provisions area, which stores everything from flour and sugar to oranges and apples. Another high point of the program is the opportunity to visit a local market at one of your ports with your Le Cordon Bleu chef and a few Regent crew members. Your traveling partner is welcome to attend both these events with you, even if he or she is not enrolled in the class.
Dining with Friends and Chefs at Signatures Not limited to daytime fun, this cooking workshop also includes two evening meals at Le Cordon Bleu's own restaurant, Signatures. You'll dine with classmates, participating chefs, and even a few ship's officers. If you prefer the menu at Signatures to those of Compass Rose, Latitudes, or La Veranda, it may make sense to book this class just to insure two additional reservations at this outstanding dining spot.
At the last group dinner, a "graduation" ceremony is held, where you'll be presented with a gorgeous personalized diploma suitable for framing, along with other mementos. While those physical treasurers are nice keepsakes, it's the memories of new friends and great food that will have you signing up for this cooking workshop every time you cruise with Regent. Regent's Le Cordon Bleu Circle of Interest is sure to be enjoyed by anyone who loves to cook, as well as those who simply enjoy sharing a good meal with friends. If the program is offered on your next voyage, don't miss it!


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If you're like most, your world can change very quickly. As you age, major life events will take place, and you'll want to be sure you have the right life insurance to match. Take a look at these five huge life events that may warrant changes to your life insurance coverage.
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(1 wrap: 220 calories, 7g fat, 460mg sodium, 26g carbs, 6g fiber, 4g sugars, 16g protein = PointsPlus ® 6*)
While we can't speak for the other wraps in this new line (we've heard mixed reviews and haven't tried 'em), the new South Beach Diet Chicken Monterey Wrap is pretty awesome! Diced chicken, reduced fat monterey and mozzarella cheeses, bell peppers, red onions and tomatoes -- all doused in a creamy dijon mustard sauce and wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla -- makes for a super-fun and delicious way to spend 220 calories! Honestly, the sauce doesn't really taste mustardy at all -- it actually tastes like a sweet, hot sort of Russian dressing and it's FANTASTIC! HG Cooking Tip: Instead of heating these in the plastic pouch as recommended, try nuking 'em wrapped in a paper towel. We find it makes 'em less soggy that way.
Overall Score: 8.5. A great high-fiber snack or mini-meal!
(1 pouch: 100 calories, 3.5g fat, 70mg sodium, 14g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 2g protein = PointsPlus ® 3*)
In general, we're not huge fans of chocolate mint (it's like chomping into a chocolate bar right after you've brushed your teeth; admit it!). But we know so many of you love it, so it's our duty to bring you information and reviews on the latest in the world of mint and chocolate anyway (yeah, we're nice). These particular 100-calorie packs of Grasshopper cookies are actually pretty great. Not overly sweet and with a lovely chocolate crunch, they taste almost exactly like those Thin Mint cookies those pushy Girl Scouts thrust upon us every year (it's a little joke... we LOVE Girl Scouts... calm down). And you get 14 of these fudge-dipped treats in every pouch, which means that each one only has around 7 calories -- impressive! As far as chocolate mint goes, these are as good as it gets!
Overall Score: 8. Very good. But still, it's chocolate and mint.
(3/4 cup: 120 calories, 2g fat, 180mg sodium, 25g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars, 2g protein = PointsPlus ® 3*)
They say honesty is the best policy, so here goes. We don't get the whole chocolate cereal thing. There, we said it. We know chocolate is being touted as a health food and all that jazz, but we think sticking it in breakfast cereal is a bit of a stretch. Still we were willing to try it, thinking if it works, GREAT, another way to kill a chocolate craving. Unfortunately, it doesn't. The flakes in this stuff are basically regular Special K flakes, but they taste like they were ever so slightly dusted with some sort of fake chocolate flavoring (reminiscent of a scratch 'n sniff sticker). And the "chocolatey" pieces are even worse. They're completely waxy, and fall to the bottom of the bowl. The ones that do make it into your mouth get stuck in your teeth. What can we say, this stuff doesn't work. Sorry, Special K, we still looooove so many of your other products (like Special K Red Berries and your insanely amazing Vanilla Snack Bites), but we have a hard time believing this stuff passed any internal taste tests. Better luck next time.
Overall Score: 5. You'd likely be better off tossing a teaspoon of chocolate chips into regular old Special K.
(1 pack: 90 calories, 3.5g fat, 380mg sodium, 12g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 3g protein = PointsPlus® 2*)
Yeah, we know these things are sort of icky and full of sodium and even preservatives, but sometimes you need a low-calorie snack when you're on the go -- either in a car, plane, or at the office. That's when these Handi-Snacks come in, well, handy! Each snack pack has around 6 pretzels and a mini little pile of cheesy goo to dunk 'em in. The whole thing is sort of satisfying -- peeling the plastic off the top, dipping the pretzels into the cheese -- and of course there's the eating part (which is always fun!). Not bad for 90 calories.
Overall Score: 7. Yeah they're slightly scary and will NEVER be put into our regular rotation, but every now and then, these aren't a bad snack. Too bad there are only 6 in the package.
Tomorrow, February 9th, is National Bagels & Lox Day. The Omega-3s found in smoked salmon have been known to stabilize moods and lift spirits. But instead of a regular bagel, enjoy your fish on a Western Bagel Alternative Bagel or some high-fiber crackers.
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Here he sells his wares, the sidewalk his shop,
He's weary of unlookers, keeping his clay jar's burning incense.
I stand nearby, asking myself, "For what reason,
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And stones gathered against the burnt sienna fence,
Mark that, this is his place, where he works and lives.
Hocks his wares, keeps the fire's in the jars stoked,
Tiny stoves remain lit from dawn until midnight.
His goods move quick, I'm quite surprised,
To me they're nothing much, yet, I buy a wood carving.
With a crumpled bill and pocket coins, freely given.
My fingers slide over dips and ridges, measure his small carving,
Such intricate, minute detail; but never have I found —
Why the clay fires forever burn, incense floating to the heavens.
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Program Components
This 36 credit program consists of core graduate courses (24 credits), with additional concentration in the areas of nursing administration (12 credits) or nursing education (12 credits). The program is designed to allow students to maintain an active nursing practice while attending classes on campus one half-day per month. Courses are offered through a "hybrid" learning model, using a combination of a traditional classroom environment and online instruction. In addition, class sizes are intentionally small to allow for dynamic interaction between students and faculty. Internship hours are arranged at times and locations convenient to students and preceptors.
Program of Study
Core Courses
(24 credits)
These are foundational courses of the program and are required of all candidates. Courses focus on the policies which shape the organization and financing of health care and the influence of such policies on access, quality and affordability of health care services to specific populations at the local, state, national and international level; theories and concepts related to health, leadership, and education; research methodology and the utilization of research to inform practice and improve the quality of health care; issues and trends related to health care technology and informatics; community health service or education program planning and development to improve quality and access to health care; the legal, ethical, political, and social environments that influence health care policy and decision-making for health care professionals; and leadership/management strategies designed to improve the quality of care and professional practice environments.
NSG 604 Information Technology in Nursing Administration and Education...3
NSG 606 Advanced Theoretical Foundations...3
NSG 608 Research Designs and Methodology...3
NSG 610 Policy, Law, and Ethics in Nursing...3
NSG 612 Program Planning for Nursing Leadership and Education...3
NSG 614 Global Perspectives on Population - Based Health...3
NSG 616 Leadership and Financial Management Strategies...3
NSG 690 Nursing Elective...3
Nursing Administration Concentration
(12 semester hours to include one three-hour elective)
The Nursing Administration concentration courses expand and build on the core courses. One course is dedicated to human resource managment strategies in nursing and health care; elective coursework is tailored to the student's interests and career goals.and may include such topics as financial management / analysis, marketing,organizational strategic planning, or community health systems / policy development. Students are encouraged to pursue electives in the M.B.A. program at Thomas University.
An internship provides opportunities to apply management principles, theories, and strategies in a variety of health care settings. The capstone experience is the directed research project in nursing administration / leadership, which entails the development, implementation, and evaluation of one or more strategies to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes; effectively manage human and/or financial resources associated with the provision of care; and/or improve the professional practice setting in which care is provided.
NSG 632 Human Resource Managment for the Nurse Administrator...3
NSG 644 Nursing Administration Internship...3
NSG 646 Capstone Project in Nursing Administration...3
NSG 690 Administrative Elective...3
Nursing Education Concentration
(12 semester hours)
Courses focus on the process of curriculum planning, development, and program evaluation, as well as teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
An internship in nursing education provides an opportunity to implement teaching and learning strategies in an academic setting. The capstone experience is the directed research project in nursing education, which entails the development, implementation, and evaluation of one or more approaches to improve or enrich nursing education programs and/or academic settings.
NSG 620 Teaching Strategies in Nursing...3
NSG 622 Curriculum Development, Assessment, And Evaluation in Nursing Education...3
NSG 640 Nursing Education Internship...3
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The grandkids love coming to the workshop and building all sorts of projects.
One of the most popular projects is a flash-bang gun which captures the imagination of the kids and produces an amazing effect.
In this episode of the American Craftsman Workshop I will show you how to build a flash-bang gun. Then, to show how well they work, I have a backyard shootout with 2 of our grandkids, Olivia and Cole.
Hope you enjoy,
Todd A. Clippinger
Share the Love~Share the Knowledge
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Sept. 06 - 1st IVF (ICSI) BFN
Feb. 07 - 2nd IVF (ICSI) BFN
Sept 07 - start progesterone shots
Oct 19 - EC (from donor) and Oct 24 ET
Prior tmt 3ivf & 1 ICSI.
19th September 07: 1st appointment at IM, Barcelona
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prior tmt- 2 natural pregs both ectopics, no tubes left, 3 ivf's all BFN. Given a 3% chance with own eggs.
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1st App IM 3rd Aug 07: Tests, uterus Biopsy, results due 31st Aug. Awaiting AF, due 29th Aug then E2 patches.
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Summary Meeting Notes: October 18, 2012 for Community Involvement PEG
Summary Meeting Notes
Community Involvement Policy Expert Group
Date: October 18, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PEG Attendees: Glenn Bridger, Polo Catalani, Nickole Cheron, Greg Greenway, Paul Leistner/ PEG co-lead, Morgan Masterman, Sara Schooley, Howard Shapiro, Marty Stockton/ PEG co-lead, Morgan Tracy, Desiree Williams-Rajee, Robb Wolfson (by phone)
Other Attendees: Deborah Stein, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Facilitator: Deb Meihoff
View the original agenda, including materials, for this meeting.
Key Points and Outcomes
- Feedback received from the PEG on how to improve the PEG meetings and process going forward: continue to provide materials with adequate time to review before the meetings; prefer having draft materials, something 'tangible' to critique and offer revisions; biggest frustration is the overall quick timeline to develop draft goals and policies - there is an inherent tension between the timing of getting a lot of work done in a short period of time and the time it takes for constructive PEG/community involvement; the process is getting better, but the PEG would appreciate more review time in the future.
- PEG members provided additional input and revisions to the draft goals and policies. The revisions honed in on language that supports broader inclusion of all communities inPortlandand articulates the value and necessity for robust, equitable, and transparent community involvement in order to be a great city.
Welcome, Meeting Overview and Introductions
Presenter: Self-introductions.
Updates and Announcements
Presenters: Paul Leistner, Office of Neighborhood Involvement and MartyStockton, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability / PEG Co-leads
- At the October meeting, the PIAC Comprehensive Plan Work Group reviewed the draft goals and policies and provided feedback on reorganization and verbiage.
- The CI-PEG's community survey has been released. It was requested that PEG members forward the link through their networks, so there is a robust and diverse response.
PEG Check-in
- PEG members generally feel supported and able to fully participate in the discussions. However, there is continued concern about the short timeframe allotted the PEG for review and revisions to the draft goals and policies. There was acknowledgement of an inherent tension between the need to get the project done with policy changes made and the time it takes for constructive PEG/community involvement.
- Prefer having draft language to react for meeting discussions - something 'tangible'.
- Participating on the PEG is a valuable opportunity that is appreciated
- It is important to receive meeting materials well ahead of time, so PEG members are prepared for discussions. The lead time has been improving. Keep it up.
- Meeting communications are clear - streamlined messages are appreciated
- The PEG's public process (survey and other outreach activities, such as focus groups) needs to get going to be effective. Input from the PEG outreach needs to be collected in advance of the public workshops slated for February.
Group Discussion: Draft of Community Involvement Goals and Policies
Presenter: MartyStockton, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability / PEG Co-lead
Summary: PEG members discussed the draft goals and policies - summary of discussion points outlined below. The staff discussion draft will be published for community-wide review and feedback in early to mid December; from there, the PEG will work more closely with staff on how to incorporate the community input as well as craft the best policy language to forward to the Planning and Sustainability Commission mid-2013.
Group Discussion Summary on draft goals and policies:
- It was discussed and agreed that 'our communities' is the best way to describe 'community' so that all Portlanders feel represented, welcomed, and connected to the City and the Comprehensive Plan policies - you can see yourself in it, no one feels left out.
- Goals and policies need to capture that our communities hold ownership and accountability for equitable, transparent, and effective decision making
- The more robust charge for equity in community involvement efforts has been lost in editing of the goals - it needs to be as explicit as the previous draft and equity in community involvement should stand alone as its own goal.
- Include language that the goal is to 'plan in, for, and with our communities' - not everyone should be treated the same as there are differing levels of information, history, etc.
- Strengthen language / assert commitment for those policies over which the Bureau has control in how it is implemented. 'Strive' feels like less than a commitment and detracts from the value of the policy statement.
- Use of relative terms - improve, enhance, etc. - are inherently flawed. Too difficult to determine when the policy is being met and not very effective.
- Policy regarding notification needs additional explanation of intent, including 'timely', 'informative', 'fair'
- Policy language with regard to building partnerships should be explicit about the type of partnerships being built - authentic, genuine, sincere, spirit of partnership, mutually beneficial - as well as what is hoped to be achieved in building strong community partnerships (i.e. a great city)
- The issue of tying data collection to process design and evaluation has been lost; needs to be specific, not implied. It is important to stress including 'those who lack formal organization or influence' in community involvement processes. The policy should address the different uses of the demographic data, including: identifying affected and interested people and organizations; process design; collection of additional data during the process; use of data to evaluate the effectiveness of the community involvement.
- PEG appreciates the addition of titles to policy statements, but requests the titles return to the goals as well. It is helpful to determine not only the intent of the goal, but also allows for easier use of the document in linking policies to goals.
- A community involvement policy regarding social justice should be added - there is good sample language in the AICP Code of Ethics.
- Goal language should explicitly refer to community involvement for 'planning and decision-making processes'
- It was suggested that CI PEG members review the draft language to sort out which language is "aspirational" (more suitable for goals) vs. "clearly implementable" (more suitable for policies).
- The Community Involvement goals and policies should lead toward higher quality processes, not just greater quantity of process - need to respect community volunteers' time.
Related Materials:
- PEG review draft of Comprehensive Plan goals and policies (10.11.12)
- 2012 Agyeman/Erickson article: "Culture, Recognition, and the Negotiation of Difference: Some Thoughts on Cultural Competency in Planning Education."
- American Institute of Certified Planners: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
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Follow up and Next Steps
- Staff will revise the discussion draft document, incorporating the PEG's ideas and revisions.
- The November meeting will focus on equity. PEG members are encouraged to send ideas for specific topics to Desiree Williams-Rajee and/or Judith Mowry.
- PEG members are encouraged to send the Community Involvement PEG survey link to members of their networks. Marty will report out results of the survey in upcoming meetings.
- December meeting will cover a review of draft Comprehensive Plan policies (all chapters), results from the PEG's public outreach, and discussion around best questions to be explored at the public workshops in early 2013.


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April 25, 2013, Ottawa, ON (ISN) – Canada will face Turkey in three matches next month in Gatineau and Kingston, Ont., in an important tune-up for the World League men's volleyball tournament which starts two weeks later.
The matches are scheduled for May 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at the national training centre in Gatineau and Saturday May 18 at 4 p.m. at Queen's University in Kingston. The Canadian men's team is hosting the Turkish national squad for training and the matches from May 13-19.
"These matches will be a great preparation for the World League and an opportunity to fine-tune our team," said Canada's head coach Glenn Hoag. "While Turkey is not in the World League they are preparing for the European Championships. They have a young talented team."
Canada ranked 18th in the world, will kick-off the World League tournament at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City with two matches against the Netherlands on May 31-June 1. The Canadians play their four other home matches at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ont.: against Portugal June 7-8 and South Korea June 14-15.
Tickets for the Canada vs. Turkey series can be purchased at www.VolleyballCanada.EventBrite.ca.


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James Blogs on No Impact Week
So far this week:
Hello from the South Side of Chicago, where I'll be spending my No Impact Week. I've been making changes in my life recently, and I'm hoping that No Impact Week will take it to the next level.
I have no idea what I'm getting myself into, but what is life without something new, scary and challenging?
I work in media, which nowadays is probably one of the least environmentally friendly careers you can pick. Every day, I'm constantly plugging in, linking to, and killing away many hours of electricity and battery life. Each office I've worked in has killed a lot of trees in the amount of paper it leaves behind; and most late nights at work call for whatever Grub Hub says is open, instead of a farmers market or homemade meal.
It begs the question: Why do No Impact Week at all? Well, if not now, then when?
I feel myself becoming too tied to gadgets, to driving, and this modern way of life that leaves less time for simpler things. I know there are things I can do, but putting it all together and being persistent have been the hard parts for me. This will be an even more Herculean task because my sister and niece are visiting from out of town this week, and trying to leave a smaller carbon footprint becomes even tougher when also keeping track of a 2-year-old.
But she's a big inspiration to push forward with this. I think a lot about how the world will be when she's older. Will it be better? Will it be worse? There are so many big problems out there that I almost feel helpless in being able to do something about them to make things better for her. But not this. I see it as not just something that can help the environment, but also one more important thing I can teach her.
Live a fuller and happier life by buying less stuff.
Day one wasn't so bad. The weather was cloudy and rainy, so that took away any motivation to go out. Even if I did, I don't think I would worry about purchasing something I didn't need.
Bills and student loans can make you think twice about buying what you need and not buying what you don't. Today's goal made me think of my consumption habits the past few days and I was surprised at how minimal they've been.
On Saturday, I helped take my family out to dinner and, later that night, I went to see a movie (no purchases from the snack bar, of course.). The day before, it was a 1 a.m. trip after work to Walgreens to buy my sister some contact lens solution. Recently, I tried to remember the last time I used cash, or went to use an ATM. It's been at least a month, surprisingly. I don't know if it says more about me carving out a new way of life or just the times we live in today.
If there's one really bad consumption habit I need to kick, it's been food. I would describe myself as the poster boy for eating like a college student long after I was a college student. Whether it is late-night fast food runs or buying a few too many items not on the shopping list before going to the grocery store, I've been there. And it's shown up in my waistline and bank account statements.
But a few months ago, I decided to change that. So far, and 40 pounds later, it's been a pretty amazing thing. I've never felt better, and it's turned on this risk button inside me that's pushing me more out of my comfort zone. Maybe it's kind of what brought me to No Impact Week. I'm excited to see what this week brings and read other people's No Impact experiences. Godspeed.
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Discover how wasting less improves your life.
Coming into Monday, I was pretty nervous. I kept thinking, "Uh oh, here's where this thing is really gonna kick me in the butt." But just like Sunday, it made me realize how much I've changed a lot of my habits lately. Although I couldn't quite make the goal of no trash for the day, I came pretty close: four small pieces of garbage. There were some things that were just unavoidable, such as dental floss and that teeny, tiny piece of tissue paper I used to blow my nose.
My big accomplishment was making use of the regular plates and utensils at home. I don't know how, but over the last few years I've become a slave to all things plastic: plates, forks, spoons, cups, etc. I would even get at mad at a restaurant for forgetting to include a plastic fork with my order. Who does that?
It became even worse once I was on my own. It was the stereotypical life of a young single guy, with enough paper plates to write a book and an assortment of plastic forks collected from the likes of Popeyes and fine Mexican dining.
The weird thing is that it's not how I was brought up. I actually enjoyed the process of eating with a regular plate and fork and then washing it so well I could see my reflection. It made me think how easy it is to fall into a bad habit, but also how easy it can be to get myself out of it—as long as I put in the work on my end to do it.
Oh, and don't get me started on paper towels and napkins. I've been guilty as charged quite a bit on that end, but getting better. Yesterday, I was able to use not a single piece and—as the song goes—I feel fine. It's just another habit I have to break.
It's like when you're in a restaurant, more likely of the fast food nature, and you pack your tray with extra napkins, and you end up using only one or two. I always know I don't need the extra napkins, but I would always think, "You never know." As if some catastrophic sneezing attack, drink spill, or nose bleed will occur, and I need to be on napkin standby. But it never happens, and if it did, I could simply just walk over and get the extra napkins if I really need them. Plus I'd get a little exercise out of it at the same time.
It really is about the simple things. In time they add up and make that bigger impact on our lives and others that freeze us early on when we consider something like the environment. At least that's how I see it. I don't know. I'm such a work in progress.
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Burn calories, not fossil fuels.
I get a big, fat F for Tuesday. My means of transportation remained the same as always: my intrepid Dodge Intrepid.
It's not that I didn't want to give it up for a day. I did. In fact, I often think about how it would be to give up my car and what it would be like. But my current predicament and other unfortunate circumstances put that on hold for the moment.
My current job is 12 miles away from my house. During normal business hours, it could be a simple commute by train or bus, but my hours aren't that normal. They're from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and last night, I worked until 2 a.m.
You might ask, what about carpooling with a co-worker, or getting a ride from someone else? Well, all of the other co-workers on my shift live farther north of me, past downtown, and the only one who gets off at the same time I do lives the farthest north.
I considered a car sharing plan with my mom, but she gets off work an hour before I start and because of rheumatoid arthritis and other ailments, she can't go up and down the subway steps like she used to. It's not the worst of situations, but it illustrates the limitations we all have in trying to do No Impact Week, especially those who are poor.
Here in Chicago, about 400,000 people live in food deserts—areas that have no or very limited access to fresh foods. Think about that number. That's bigger than the populations in Miami, Cleveland, Oakland, and Minneapolis. How would they be able to participate in buying nothing but organic or locally grown food for one day—let alone make it a regular part of their lives?
The neighborhoods that do have greater access to fresh foods can be too far to travel. Many bus lines on the South and West Sides have reduced service; fares are up; and gas is higher and higher. Not to drop another number on you, but I must, because it's not just in Chicago, it's everywhere. There was a recent Brookings Institute report that showed how hundreds of thousands of households have both no car and limited access to public transit. And even many people who have access to transit can't get to most jobs in their area within 90 minutes.
But getting off my soapbox and back to life, the one big factor that keeps me from taking the late ride back by train is safety. I'm reminded of what my mom will always say when I go out with friends: "Be careful. There's too much going on out here." Indeed, there is too much going in some parts of Chicago, including my neighborhood, Chatham.
A brief history of Chatham: Newspapers will say that it's known for its black middle class and well-kept lawns and now it's turned to hell. That's way, way oversimplifying it. It's home to the second largest concentration of senior citizens in Chicago and has called Mahalia Jackson, Ernie Banks, and former U.S. Senator Roland Burris residents. There's a lot to love about it—a rich history, and overall a nice place to raise a family.
But it's been rough for long while out here, and we were raised early on to watch our backs. My mom, my sister, my grandmother, and I have each been robbed within a one or two-block radius of our house—and this was long before Chatham grabbed headlines for its violence over the last year or two.
Every week, there's a community flyer about break-ins, stickups and gangs. It's gotten to the point where some people feel like they need a gun to take out the garbage. Even my mom applied for a gun license. All of this runs through my head almost every night on the drive home. Many times I circle around, and drive through our alley to make sure no one is around. I pray that a neighbor is coming home at the same time, so I'm not the only one getting out of my car. It's not an ideal way to live one's life, but it's home.
Now don't let my story paint me as a pessimist who thinks No Impact Week can be only be done in certain places. Even with the limitations and adjustments, there's still a lot that I and others who find themselves in the situations described above can do. A lot of it starts with those everyday habits we fall into.
But I also feel like it points out how connected a lot of these issues are. We make the mistake of thinking one has nothing to do with the other. What do the environment and urban violence have in common? Well, it's a cause and effect. Because of one problem, some people are unable to fully tackle the other. Connecting those dots, I believe, can go a long way in getting more people involved and painting an even fuller big picture.
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Healthy eating can also lessen your footprint.
Here's a day where I could have done some better planning ahead of time. I didn't stray too far, but I also wasn't able to keep Wednesday's grub locally grown either.
My main dish for the past few days has been a wheat pasta and baked chicken combo (using no plastic fork) my mom cooked up on Sunday. The ingredients weren't local, but came from the Food 4 Less just four blocks from our house. It used to be that after the day the meal was cooked—or sometimes after the next day—I would move onto something else and not touch Sunday dinner again. Many trips home after work consisted of getting dinner on the go chocked with all the bad stuff doctors warn you about. How times have changed. Overall, I'm more patient with my food habits. I don't give in to impulse or eat it just because it's there.
Changing my food habits over the past months has been one of the best choices I could make. I'd be lying if I didn't say it was hard. It still is, but I take it one meal, one day at a time. As I wrote about a little earlier, it's resulted in me losing 40 pounds so far. I don't think I've ever been as selective in choosing not just what to eat, but also how much. It almost makes me feel like a student again, studying all these food chemicals and calculating calories, sodium, and sugar intakes.
To go the straight local route feels like that huge next level of a video game I know I have to reach, but not before I conquer that tricky path preceding it. It's always exciting to daydream about getting there, but it's still one meal, one day.
Replace kilowatts with ingenuity.
I've gotta admit that Thursday was kind of fun. I thought it would be harder than it actually turned out to be. What made it easier, I think, is the change in habits I've been making the past few months. Things like not watching TV were easy when I was downstairs in my domain – not so much upstairs with my niece who wanted her daily fixings of Yo Gabba Gabba and Sid the Science Kid.
I've been weaning myself off TV for a while, actually. I had the misfortune of growing up with one in my room, and it became great to have around for a 7-year-old who was afraid of the dark. As I got older, it became that classic background to whatever else I was doing. I wish I had a dollar for every moment I turned on the TV not to watch it, but to channel surf over and over and over again.
But now, I'm much more picky about when I turn on the TV. It might be as little as once or twice a week.
The biggest obstacles I had to face Thursday were my trusty fan and radio. They've probably been my biggest energy drainers over the years – even more than TV. It's mainly because I have this weird sleeping habit where I need noise or something going as I'm sleeping. A fan, a radio, or both have been my constants for a long time, regardless of the season. I had already been experimenting with cutting out the radio over the past week, and it hasn't been that tough. My main use for it recently has been when I work out. I found listening to the news to be not only a good exercise companion, but also a better timekeeper than looking over at a clock every two minutes.
But taking that and the fan out of the equation for a day? Not bad at all. The silence was a little refreshing, especially when working out. It was as if an even bigger calming came over my mind. Going to bed was just as simple too. I could always go to sleep without either if I were in a hotel, so I knew nothing was stopping me from doing it at home. It was just a matter of…habits.


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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Genre and Genealogy
There's one last part I need to discuss and then I think I will be able to let it go. In his final section he discusses what he'd like to see from bloggers in the future. He's hoping they'll give more consideration to the fact that their blogs are public and many people are reading them.
This post does not directly address that issue but gives voice to my visceral reaction to the topic which is the matter of genre.
Within the field of genealogy there are many different types of genre that are played out in printed publication. As we explore these types of genealogical genres we have to ask again, what is genealogy? Is genealogy strictly when we are talking about discovered family connections and the citations we show to prove those connections? Or does genealogy encompass everything from the materials that we create to teach others about genealogy, the journal-like stories we write to share our journey, the discussions of serendipity we have experienced along our way? Is that genealogy or do we need to come up with a sub-field to cover those topics?
Let's look at journals and magazines. There are many different types. There are the peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, The National Genealogical Society Quarterly and The American Genealogist (TAG). I could be wrong about this but when Michael gets talking about genealogy this is what I think he is talking about. Not that that is bad thing. These publications are amazing, the best of genealogy and what we strive for in our research. They are the closest thing we have to academic journals. They are written in a scholarly manner, peer-reviewed in a scholarly way and the citations alone are a lesson in good research. They are not always to most riveting works to read but they push us to become better genealogists. Since we all agree on that, let's move on.
My question is, what about all those other genealogy publications? Are they genealogy too or they something else? There's American Ancestors, the NGS Magazine, The New York Researcher and numerous others created by societies and other groups. These magazines sometimes include scholarly work but they also include articles that teach about different issues confronted by genealogists such as DNA, technology, writing, new record groups, project management and much more. Some of the materials are footnoted and some aren't based on whether it's appropriate. Do we make a distinction between publishing genealogies and publishing topics within the field of genealogy?
And what about the pop genealogy magazines? Can we consider those genealogy? There are a number of publications such as Family Tree Magazine, Internet Genealogy and Family Chronicle that specifically don't include footnotes in their articles. These are perhaps considered as how-to genealogy magazines. They discuss research and encourage genealogists to try new resources but they don't specifically print genealogies.
Each of these publications has their own voice. Each one has a specific target audience. Each one has specific guidelines for writers that need to be followed. The guidelines spell out exactly what the mission of the magazine is and how they intend to communicate with their readers. Some magazines, such as the last group, specifically don't use citations in their articles. Are they not genealogical publications because of that?
That's how I feel when Michael is encouraging bloggers to be their best. I feel like (and this could be misinterpretation on my part) that he wants us all to be in the first category. The thing about genealogy blogs is that, just like magazines, there are many genres of genealogy blogs. Some are scholarly work where genealogies are published, some are diary-like stories of a research journey, some are editorials, some are book and product reviews, some are satire, some are how-tos. And some are people just getting their feet wet with research who are reaching out to the greater community through their blog.
What makes blogs even more complicated is that each post could be a specific genre with the overall blog not specifically adhering to any one type. So we can't actually look to a blog to have a specific genre. We must consider each post separately.
So again, the question is what is genealogy? Who has the right to decide? Who has the right to publish it? Are their two distinctive elements to genealogy - the academic publication of "a genealogy" and all the other peripheral stuff which circles around, explores and supports the ultimate goal of a published genealogy? Do we need to be more specific about these distinctions when talking about genealogy?
As far as bloggers are concerned, they are just like journals and magazines. They determine what their voice is. They decide who they want their audience to be and they decide how to represent that voice in writing. Just like genealogy publications they each serve a different purpose and express their views in different ways.
So instead of talking generally about genealogy and encouraging people to write in a better way, perhaps we need to more carefully voice our comments to specifically address which genre we are talking about and how they can specifically improve within their chosen genre.
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Excellent article. Michael really started something and I think that was a good thing! I also think that Michael's post hit a few nerves (perhaps many unintended) as some took his comments quite personally. While I don't know what he was thinking - I think he wanted to get us thinking.ReplyDelete
None of us wants to see or read "genealogy" that rests on folly and that type of "research" is disappearing where people spend time learning how to research, where to research, and how to cite their work. In this regard we can thank a variety of publications (which you mention Marian), societies, genealogy database programs, courses through various for profit and nonprofit organizations and online, as well as websites, blogs, and Rootsweb mailing lists.
The wealth of information and our access to it has changed dramatically over the past five years that I have been researching. As we learn more we will be able to do more with it. I think this is where Michael and many others are gently pushing us.
Blogs serve a variety of functions (personal sharing, research results, technical articles, opinion pieces) and the only overriding thread that they must share is that they try to engage the reader - to entertain, to learn, to think, to try something new, to be awed, to remember and to appreciate. I follow a variety of blogs for a variety of reasons and I certainly would not want every post to be "peer review quality" writing. Thankfully we mix it up and your comments in this regard are spot on.
Just as I read a wide variety of books - biographies, novels, thrillers, histories, travelogues, genealogy how-tos, children's literature, classics, and politics - I want that same variety in genealogy publishing.
Simply put, tell me what you are doing, do it, and let me decide whether to read it or not. There is plenty of room for all types of writing. I like the "marketplace of ideas" approach. Put it out there and let the reader decide (but please proofread and spell-check first).
Well-said. You have expressed thoughts running through my mind in a similar vein many times. The beauty of the blogosphere is that we can be in touch with people who cause us to think about such ideas.ReplyDelete
I so agree with Tessa's comment above: "Simply put, tell me what you are doing, do it, and let me decide whether to read it or not. There is plenty of room for all types of writing. I like the "marketplace of ideas" approach." I write my blog as a creative outlet for ME. I am so grateful to my ancestors who left a record. With a maiden name like "Jones" I would have been severly limited in my research without their record. I'm attempting to pay it forward to those who may follow in my family. I have detailed records and research in my possession, but no one in my family would be interested in them (at this point). I want to let them know that we have interesting ancestors they may someday want to know better. The blog may be the hook.ReplyDelete
Thanks again Marian, you've hit the nail on the head again. I have been thinking on this these last several days as well. I am really in sync with you on this. I have no intention of writing a blog with citations. Well, let me clarify,not my current blog, that's not to say I wouldn't use citations in a different style of blog. I admire Michael's blog because he does, but this is not the readership, feel, vibe, look or voice, call it what you want I am trying to achieve. We all bring our message in our own way and there should be no standards for how we present our genealogical blogs. I certainly support the "standard of proof" when it comes to researching your genealogy, but how you research, the tools you use, and how you convey your story is certainly open to interpretation. I personally admire blogs that are creative and think outside of the box...in fact I seek them out,... hmmm come to think of it, that's the same thing I admire in genealogists. This has been a great conversation.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM
You have misunderstood my plea at the end of the post a little, and I now feel that many others did as well. I don't believe that any blogger, myself included, should write a NGSQ-worthy blog post. Blogs have a different audience and use a different voice.ReplyDelete
You mentioned the pop magazines. I have been writing for Family Chronicle and Internet Genealogy for almost 5 years, and had an article in Family Tree Magazine just a few months ago. I definitely feel that these magazines are as beneficial as the peer-reviewed journals. So are blogs. We are talking about different markets, audiences, and voices.
My call for citing sources in blogs recognizes the following standards:
National Genealogical Society, "Standards For Sharing Information With Others":
"identify the sources for all ideas, information and data from others, and the form in which they were received, recognizing that the unattributed use of another's intellectual work is plagiarism."
National Genealogical Society, "Guidelines For Publishing Web Pages On The Internet":
"include unambiguous source citations for the research data provided on the site, and if not complete descriptions, offering full citations upon request."
National Genealogical Society, "Standards For Sound Genealogical Research":
"record the source for each item of information they collect."
Association of Professional Genealogists, "Code of Ethics":
"*Promote* a coherent, truthful approach to genealogy, family history and local history. [emphasis added]"
"Present research results and opinions in a clear, well-organized manner; fully and accurately cite references; and refrain from withholding, suppressing, or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data."
Board for the Certified Genealogists, "The Genealogical Proof Standard":
"Completely and accurately cite every source of information discovered in this search."
Some may argue that the hobbyist genealogist should not be held to the APG Code of Ethics or the BCG standards. However, complete and accurate source citations and attribution are also recommended by the National Genealogical Society, an organization representing the interests of hobbyist genealogists more than professionals.
As a member of APG, however, I am required to "promote" better genealogy research, the first point in APG's Code of Ethics as quoted above. The fact that some might not feel it necessary to do so--their own choice to be sure--does not relieve me of my own duty to promote it.
Thank you Marian for this interesting and thought provoking post, and thank you Michael Hait for getting the conversation started. I agree genealogical research should be subject to the Genealogical Proof Standard, and it is with this in mind that I believe you should, upon request, be able to provide primary proof of a connection to every person to whom you lay claim on your family tree. In my case, it is the nature of the blog post which governs whether or not citations appear. As an academic I would never use the work of another individual without proper citation. As a historian, I only wish that some members of the genealogy community were as strict about citation and accuracy when it comes to the use of the history of a country and its citizenry. If I read even one more 'professional' claim that "ALL Irish were farmers", my head may very well explode.ReplyDelete
Great post. I think this is the best description of genealogy(ies) I've yet read. It ties into the entire James Tanner thread of not being a genealogical community but rather several genealogical communities.ReplyDelete
Another thought-provoking post! I agree with you that they are different genres and that different treatment may be called for in different circumstances. I also agree with Michael that we all should consider and strive for clarity, quality, accuracy, and standards (my characterization of his thoughts). You don't necessarily need footnotes on a blog post to achieve those things. But even in a casual "pop" genealogy magazine article, one should point out when the evidence for a proposition is disputed or unclear (that's just good journalism to me). Having said, last week I wrote blog post with footnotes, a departure from my usual practice. I did it because I was dealing with a family that I do not know and wanted readers (especially if some happen to be family members)how I reached the conclusions that I did.
The answer to the question Are Bloggers the New Experts? is--some are, and some aren't, and many have no such aspirations; none of which answers should necessarily reflect upon the readability of their content.
What a great conversation! Thanks Marian for bringing this wonderful post to the mix. I have to say that while I understand (from Michael's comment) the standards he is referencing, that still does not lead me to cite my sources in a blog post. Most of my blog posts share family stories - stories my grandfather told me about HIS grandparents etc. I clearly state that and leave it at that.ReplyDelete
And Craig's comment really "speaks" to me - because I have no aspirations to be an expert, but I greatly appreciate those of you who are! (and I include Marian, Craig and Michael in that group)
Marian wrote:ReplyDelete
>And what about the pop genealogy magazines? Can we consider those genealogy? There are a number of publications such as Family Tree Magazine, Internet Genealogy and Family Chronicle that specifically don't include footnotes in their articles.
Marian, if it were not for the Everton's old _Genealogical Helper,_ the "pop genealogy magazine" of its era, I might not have ended up making genealogy my career. To be a robust pursuit, genealogy does need all kinds of forums, meeting all kinds of needs for all kinds of people.
A wide-ranging marketplace allows us to teach methods and standards in a way that resonates with individual genealogists at different levels of their growth. Naturally, I am delighted that Martin, Michael, and many other bloggers now preach source citation--and I love that Michael provides a 'how to cite this article' at the end of every blog. But it's also true that different genres traditionally handle things in different ways, and typically for good reasons.
One exciting thing about blogging is that it IS a fairly new genre in which conventions are still being set. One reassuring thing is that there are so many of you who are demonstrating how to teach standards in ways that encourage rather than intimidate.
Michael puts "how to cite" at the end of each blog entry? Whoa, gotta go back and re-engineer that into my own blog. That's a great idea. I have a subscription to his blog and now I hang my head in shame that I didn't read all the way to the end.ReplyDelete
The recent blog postings and APG Member List postings have given me a lot to think about. They are inspiring my own blog entries, although I still need more processing time in my head. There is so much to think about! Thank you to all for the on-going discussion.


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A baby can be born in one of two ways. A vaginal birth is one in
which the baby is delivered through the mother's birth canal (vagina). A
cesarean birth (C-section) is one in which the baby is delivered through an
incision in the mother's lower abdomen and uterus. A cesarean birth is a
surgical procedure done with
anesthesia. It can take 4 to 6 weeks to recover
completely from the surgery. But most mothers are up and able to care for
their infants in 3 to 4 days.
A C-section may be done when a quick delivery is needed for the
safety of the mother or baby. Some cesareans are done after labor has
slowed or stopped and a manual exam shows that the fetal head is not engaging
in the pelvis. This sometimes happens when the fetal head is larger than the
mother's pelvic girdle (cephalopelvic disproportion).
Some conditions or problems that may require a cesarean birth can be
identified before labor begins. These conditions include the following:
Many cesarean births are done on an emergency basis when maternal or
fetal problems or complications develop during labor. Such situations
In the past, a woman who had one cesarean birth then had to have all
of her other babies delivered by cesarean also. This is no longer the case.
Depending on the reason for the original cesarean and the type of incision that
was made, a woman may be able to deliver her next baby vaginally. For more
information, see the topic Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
CitationsAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2000, reaffirmed 2010). Fetal macrosomia. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 22. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 96(5): 1–11.
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of course, there's always something to fall in love with: asexual perspectives on pop culture and much more.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Communion Conversation (Part 2)
Ily: Well, I get the feeling that men in general don't like me, but that's another story.
Fellmama: Let's talk about that, because it sounds interesting. Why do you feel that men don't like you?
Ily: Women are usually friendly towards me, but men tend to ignore me for the most part. Like in a mixed gender group of people, I'll end up talking to women 95% of the time, because they're the ones who want to talk to me (or so it seems). I know some men like me, but I haven't been able to have a close male friend since elementary school.
Fellmama: Huh. I wonder, and this is just speculation, so feel free to sit on me. Do you think they sense your lack of sexual interest and interpret that as lack of holistic interest?
Ily: No, because the same holds true for gay and asexual men. Granted, there are many more out asexual women than men.
Fellmama: But, and this is linking back to bell hooks: How many men are emotionally able to separate sexual interest from other kinds, regardless of personal sexuality?
Ily: I really don't know, but there could be some truth in that.
Fellmama: Not that women are necessarily able to do this as well, but in our culture women are socialized to show non-romantic interest in people a lot more thoroughly. For example, my boyfriend has a friend, Mark. (I will use his name because this is a positive example and whatnot) And he's really ~interested~ in people. He'll ask them what they do, why they study what they study, what they think of global warming . . . weird stuff, even and he's genuinely waiting for the answer. It doesn't come across as sexual or weird, just friendly.
Ily: In my experience this is extremely rare for men.
Fellmama: EXACTLY! It is SO BIZARRE FOR A DUDE. It's like he's a trained 50s housewife. I find it surprising every. single. time. I interact with Mark, because it's just not what I expect from a man.
Ily: But it's like...I don't want to associate with people who can't or won't listen to me.
Fellmama: Agreed. And this leads back to the problem of finding men for feminist women. Do we just pretend they're listening? Or do we demand more? hooks actually phrases it that way, doesn't she . . .
Ily: Like hooks says, it's hard because we worry that if we demand more, the men will just go off and find a woman who doesn't make those demands. I saw some parallels with the asexual community actually, because women far outnumber men.
Fellmama: Ah yes, here it is: "Women are afraid to hear patriarchal men speak their thoughts and feelings when what they reveal expresses a reality vastly different from how we imagined them to be." (171)
Ily: I liked that a lot. Because a lot of time, we're led to believe that if men would just talk about their feelings, it would solve everything.
Fellmama: And so in the asexual community I'd bet there's even more pressure to conform if you find a male partner."Why do you have to be so picky? He's asexual, isn't that enough?"
Ily: Yeah. I've never heard of an asexual couple breaking up.
Fellmama: That part really resonated with me, as well. Because as a het woman in a relationship with a man, I'm simultaneously afraid of what I'd get if I saw what he was really thinking and anxious that he embrace feminism and progressivism. So it's a constant struggle between the temptation to take the lid off in hopes of growth and the weariness of having to do Feminism 101 again and again and AGAIN.
Ily: Theme of this book: No easy answers. (Isn't that the theme of every book on feminism?)
Fellmama: Guh, seriously. Someday, I'm going to publish a book called "Easy Answers"
Ily: I'd read it. (I want to make sure we have enough time to talk about the body image section, btw)
Fellmama: And the contents will just be simple math and history questions. oh oh yes very much so. anyway, body image omg I <3 bell hooks
Ily: Because I know we're both into the fat acceptance movement.
Fellmama: If for no other reason than she is all "you can't be a feminist mom and tell your daughter she looks fat, WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY"
Ily: It was interesting because she said, "Passively accepting your body isn't enough" and I was like, "Damn, I passively accept my body".
Fellmama: I think what she meant there (and again with the vague), is similar to what she said of women who "give up". Just because you've given up trying to mold yourself into patriarchal forms doesn't mean you love yourself.
Ily: Well, I agreed with her, although (again with the vague) she doesn't say how we're supposed to love our bodies in spite of all the messages to the contrary.
Fellmama: So you have to reach actively for some form of bodily love, even if that love means not shaving your legs. And furthermore I think [hooks] falls a bit into the trap many fat acceptance [FA] advocates and feminists are wallowing in which is: she talks a lot about how many women come to make peace with their bodies in midlife, but she avoids that many women come to that peace through ~sustained sexual relationships~. Speaking personally, the FA train is a lot easier to ride once you've been validated as sexually attractive, even if only once.
Ily: That is my struggle. No one is going to affirm my body, let alone affirm it in a nonsexual manner.
Fellmama: I think I've reached a point in my life where I don't need a dude to validate me. I affirm your body in a nonsexual manner! Well, I could if I were there in person.
Ily: Thanks! :) I'm smiling IRL. It's sort of like the tree falling in the forest. [ie, is my body lovable if no one ever sees it?]
Fellmama: But as I was saying, I think a lot of women in middle age get to that point and think "you know, I AM hot, lots of guys want/ed to do me."And while that is a path to self-acceptance . . . how, as you say, does someone who's asexual get to that point? Or even how does someone sexual get to that point without a lot of pain and suffering?And how do we teach children, who shouldn't BE sexualized, not to hate themselves before they even hit puberty?
Ily: I've been trying to actively love my body for 3 days now, I'll let you know how it goes.
Fellmama: My advice, if you want it? Look at yourself in the mirror, and instead of focusing immediately on your ONE HEINOUS FLAW, focus on something you wouldn't normally, like your ears or your nose. It really, really helps, me anyway. When I look at myself in the mirror, it takes an act of will not to look at my tummy blubber, but if I sort of cross my eyes and just glance back, I see what other people see, which is not the Beluga Queen of the Northern Seas, interestingly.
Ily: I read a blog comment once from a fat woman that was something like, "when I look at a photo of another fat woman, the first thing I see is her smile". For me, there is definitely some kind of gender and sexuality component tied up in my body acceptance, more so than just my appearance. It's definitely complicated.
Fellmama: Yes, I see this all the time working clothing retail. There are all sorts of rituals and hedges around our bodies,and we're supposed to propitiate the Fat Gods by performing the ritual.
Ily: I don't want to be seen as a "woman" before a "person", but I'm trying to blame sexism and not my body. What is the ritual? Like going, "Urrr, I'm so fat"?
Fellmama: Oh geez, so many to choose from: "I need a new bra--I'm having a baby!"
"I need a new bra--I just had/am nursing a baby!"
"I need a new bra--I've lost [Large Number] pounds!"
Ily: Ahhh, I getcha.
Fellmama: You can't just gain some weight, you have to have an Excuse. And if you've lost weight, you can't leave it your own damn personal business.
Ily: Is this the, "OMG I LOST 5 POUNDS!" people?
Fellmama: To give them credit, the clientele at my fat lady store laughs at the 5 pounds people. Given that most of us can lose 5 pounds by sneezing, it's not considered a "significant" weight loss. I would say that the least amount of weight I've heard bragged about is 30 pounds, but dear lord Jesus, it is SO BORING.
Ily: Yeah, that's a fair amount. It's extremely boring. In my sewing class, there are a bunch
of "midlife" women who talk about weight a lot.
Fellmama: Yes, my knitting group is the same way. Let us make a pact, you and me. When we are old, not only will we wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go, we will not talk nonstop about our weights as if that is all that mattered ever.
Ily: Yes :) I think we're already past that, go us! We cannot unsee what we have seen.
Fellmama: I bet bell hooks doesn't approve of it either. If only because I'm pretty sure she'd rather talk about love.
Ily: Ha, yeah, she would.
Fellmama: But I think a lot of feminists have made this argument: There are many more important things to talk about. Not only is diet talk boring, it distracts us from meaningful conversation, and, dare I say it, genuine human connection? I don't know about you, but when the knitting ladies go off about the diet stuff, I sit there in awkward silence.
Ily: Yes, because it immediately sets up a competition. As do I [sit there in awkward silence].
Fellmama: I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings,but I honestly don't give a shit. And furthermore, I feel attacked for refusing to conform. I don't diet, I won't diet, and while I don't care who knows it, I don't talk about it because it is BORING.
Ily: It could also be so triggering for someone with an eating disorder. And they don't know I don't have one!
Fellmama: I KNOW RIGHT "I lost ten thousand pounds on the Dr. Oz Seaweed cleanse, but you there the recovering anorexic, don't listen to me! You're beautiful as you are!"
Ily: Don't 1 in 8 women have an eating disorder? That's a lot.
Fellmama: I don't know the numbers offhand, but that certainly sounds plausible.
Ily: (Although I'm sure people, when looking at me, would think I couldn't possibly have an ED...because there is the ED= thin myth)
Fellmama: I've also heard convincing arguments that every woman in US culture has disordered eating or has engaged in it.
Ily: I could believe that.
Fellmama: To which I say, amen, because while I may not be full-blown disordered, I have DEFINITELY engaged in disordered eating. Especially as an adolescent, surprise surprise.
Ily: It seems "natural" to be a little weird about food (like, for women in our culture). So it's hard to know what is actually disordered.
Fellmama: Truth. But there's, I don't care for steak, and then there's, I don't eat red meat because it is too fattening and if I get fat no one will love me.
Ily: Yeah, intent matters.
Fellmama: And again, I've noticed it's not all right to dislike food without a ~reason~. You can't simply say "I don't eat shrimp". You have to pretend to be kosher or vegan or a recovering fisherman or some shit to get people off your back.
Ily: Tell me about it. WHY DON'T YOU EAT MEAT TELL ME NOW!
Fellmama: I was going to say, surely you, as a vegan, have some insight here.
Ily: it's just bizarre because there are a limited amount of reasons for someone to become vegan, surely educated people will know them [at least where I live--a vegan-heavy area], and yet people still insist on asking.
Fellmama: I think I would go with "I don't eat meat because my entire family was killed in a tragic cowjacking gone wrong" but again, this isn't something I face on a daily basis.
Ily: I have said that I own stock in Gardenburger.
Fellmama: Frankly, as long as someone's reason for veganism or whatever isn't "so I can be self-righteous about YOU," I don't care why.
Ily: I think some people ask because they WANT me to be self-righteous towards them, so that they can feel superior to me. FOOD IS WEIRD. But really, where do feminist men hang out? (I just had to come back to this!) How do we meet them?
Fellmama: I . . . don't, I guess?
Ily: It was funny because hooks was all, "They are out there! Just date younger men!"
Fellmama: I guess she's talking about like . . . my boyfriend.
Ily: Your boyfriend is younger?
Fellmama: No, he's just about my age ,but he'd definitely be younger than bell hooks!
Ily: bell hooks is a cougar, no way around that.
Fellmama: That is my new facebook status SO FAST. But anyway, when I go to knit night or hang out at the yarn store, I'm around a lot of middle-aged women. And I listen to them talk and a lot of their achievements are like "I got my husband to do his OWN laundry! I do my own and the kids', but he does his own!"And I'm like . . . "this is the best you can do, seriously?" TI and I do laundry together, in common.
Ily: Ahh, I see where you're going.
Fellmama: if anything, he's better about it than I am, at least in terms of the "not letting it sit in the basket for days". And like chore equality, we do roughly the same amount of housework and we cook dinner together, or take turns. And my other housemates who are a couple do this, too and so do my housemate and his girlfriend who doesn't live here, at least when it comes to stuff like cooking. So she's definitely got a point in terms of LIVED gender equality. Like, my boss at the yarn store, she stayed home with her children, the youngest of whom is fifteen.
Ily: I do feel like men our age do more around the house.
Fellmama: and when her older kid went off to college, she was like "okay, no more staying at home for me!"so they bought the yarn store and whatnot. but like, she still cooks dinner ~every~ night except for Saturdays, when she's at the store.
Ily: Second Shift, yeah.
Fellmama: And then, if she doesn't like put it in the crockpot, she won't have dinner at home. Yes, very much so. And in a way it's more than second shift, it's a fundamental difference in worldview. In TI's worldview, if I'm working all day and he happens to be home, he should feed me, whereas if I'm at home, I should feed him. I honestly don't think gender enters his mind there at all.
Ily: That's probably an improvement over most men bell hooks' age.
Fellmama: Definitely. My dad only learned to cook out of self-defense when my mom went back to work (although you will note, he actually did it, and did it well, rather than whining or eating out every night). TI cooks very well, and he knows how to clean stuff, and, most importantly to my mind, he doesn't view it as ~someone else's JOB~ to do these things for him.
Ily: Good!
Fellmama: So I see a lot of hope there. And something that makes me even more hopeful is that we never actually had to discuss anyof this. We naturally fell into a pattern that more or less works and actually IS egalitarian, it didn't have to be negotiated or anything.
Ily: I wonder how common that is.
Fellmama: I'm not sure, I should conduct a survey. At any rate, anything else to say about bell hooks?
Ily: Not much, although I think a lot of what she says about "powerful women" is just a response to whatever people have said about her personally over the years.
Fellmama: I agree to a certain extent. I will say, though, I felt like I got a lot more personal pushback as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated discipline (classics) than I do as a woman working retail. So part of it might simply be that as I'm already viewed as powerless on a class/gender basis, and in a job where everyone else is a woman anyway, I'm not seeing the kind of abuse hooks is talking about.
Ily: I guess I feel like there aren't really that many powerful women out there.
Fellmama: That's true as well, although look at the horrific stuff women perceived as powerful are subjected to. Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, Angelina Jolie.
Ily: Well, maybe that [my comment that there are few powerful women] isn't so. It's hard to really know what "powerful" means in this context.
Fellmama: That is a very good point. "Powerful" in terms of sexual agency? In terms of politics? Or just "powerful" in terms of "not willing to be pushed around"?
Ily: Sorry, person hassling me...I am sitting in "her chair"[in the public library].
Fellmama: Oh dear, well, you must move at ONCE or the aliens will probably reduce you to cinders.
Ily: Yeah, I tried to ignore her and she moved to the other side of the room.
[At this point, the conversation wandered apace from bell hooks.]
12 comments:
- Janet S. said...
Well that was certainly entertaining!
I'll comment upon one point I found interesting - feminist men. I would definitely like to see more of them and to hear more about gender equality in the home!
- June 15, 2011 at 11:26 PM
- Lanafactrix said...
I still can't believe we left out romantic friendships! Part 3?
- June 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- Ily said...
@Janet: Glad to hear it! Feminist men are definitely in high demand, I just hope it doesn't go to their heads too much ;)
@Lanafactrix: I know, right? Romantic friendships are like *my jam*, even though I've never been in one. I guess it speaks well for the book that there was just sooo much to discuss. If you want to talk about it more, just let me know!
- June 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I'm almost the opposite when it comes to friends, it seems (I am a lady)... The majority of my friends are guys. No problems with other girls, but for some reason it's just been like this for awhile. I have no trouble talking to guys. Am I just lucky? I know a lot of awesome & friendly guys. Maybe it's my generation and the crowds I hang out with.
- June 17, 2011 at 6:52 AM
- Ily said...
@Anne: What generation are you in? Because it seems like most readers here are around my age or younger (I'm 26). I think gender diversity among people's friends does depend a lot on general crowd though, and situations you find yourself in. Part of it might also be geographic. Where I live, it seems like a large proportion of men are really into technology, and that's an area I know very little about. At least, when I'm walking around and I overhear parts of mens' conversations, they always seem to be talking about computers!
- June 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I had a whole long thing written out and deleted it, because I don't want to be all feminist buzzkill (or at least more so than I already am), so I'll settle for this: there are lots of reasons women end up with men friends to the exclusion of women friends. Most of said reasons are pretty sexist at the roots.
- June 18, 2011 at 8:12 PM
- Ily said...
@Fellmama: I always just assumed it was more interest-based. Like if I wanted to spend all my free time, say, fixing old cars, I would probably not find many other women who wanted to do that. On the other hand, most of my interests tend to be not very gendered. I don't really see how it's sexist for a woman to have mostly male friends, unless the reasoning is that women aren't good enough to be friends with. I'd be interested to hear your rationale, maybe you could e-mail me if you don't feel like commenting with it.
- June 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Ily - I'm the same age as you, so same generation. I guess I tend to stick to musical people, as a musician, along with other people who are into geeky things like board games, video games, etc. There are certainly more men involved in bands in the DIY/punk scene in my area - of course, that's a whole other discussion to have at some other time (& has been discussed many many times elsewhere). But I've never felt unwelcome amongst my male friends.
I'm not sure if Fellmama's response was directed towards me, but I don't believe I'm being sexist becuase I have more male friends. I have some really great female friends, but because of my interests & activities, I interact with more men. Of course, one could certainly argue that there is sexism involved in the music scene, but I won't get into that right now!
- June 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Old thread, but I'll add anyway: obsessing about weight is very often like some sort of brain buzz, for me. It's like a very slight high.
I can become more or less obsessed about my weight, and I know EXACTLY why that is: people have been controlling me via my weight since I was in junior high.
Both my parents would tell me, in very concerned tones, that I was getting fat. Repeatedly. Other family members would also tell me I was getting chunky.
Now, later in life, I've lost some weight, and it's the other way: now my family is very concerned that I am TOO SKINNY.
The difference between my super fat weight and my too skinny weight? 15 pounds. Fifteen.
It's painfully obvious that I will never win the weight game.
Anyway, that was a digression.
There is an incredible amount of comeraderie and sisterhood/brotherhood between some people when weight is discussed. I think it's a very powerful, very emotional topic, and when I indulge myself, the emotional result is akin to really juicy gossip or watching a really entertaining movie.
Anyway. Just thought I'd share.
- June 27, 2011 at 9:31 PM
- Ily said...
@Jessica: I'm glad to get more comments on this, and no, I don't think you digressed at all. Weight in our culture IS a no-win proposition, which is what makes it such an effective tool of shame and oppression. (Not to mention enabling the profits of the weight-loss industry.) At the risk of sounding like Dr. Phil, I know that no one is forcing us to discuss weight, and that we wouldn't do it if there wasn't a payoff. And it's also true that there's no one conversation about weight. Surely it's possible to talk about it in a supportive way...but I just never see that happening. Because as you say, whenever people talk about weight, it's like they enter a trance state where they don't hear reason, and they don't even hear supportive or accepting words. To me, one problem is that "fat" is now a mindstate. If a size-2 person is convinced that she's fat, and that this is the most horrible thing in the world, it's hard to convince her otherwise. But when she bemoans her fat, how are all the other people in the room supposed to feel? If she, at a size 2, is totally disgusting...then what are they? So I can't say I've ever really witnessed the sisterhood/brotherhood that you mention.
- June 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Where I have witnessed the sisterhood/brotherhood comeraderie is when people are discussing their mutual desires to lose weight, their struggles with weight loss, shared strategies for weight loss, commiserated. It was not one-upmanship, when I saw it/participated, but like a sharing of something mentally delicious and addictive/pleasurable. Sort of illicit, at times, too.
I did not mean to imply that that sis/bro-hood vibe is ALWAYS there. I mis-stated.
- June 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM
- Ily said...
@Jessica: Oh, no worries. I didn't think it was...just relating my own experiences. Since I haven't really tried to lose weight in recent memory, there's a limit to the amount that I can really participate in these kinds of conversations.
- June 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM


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In yesterday's New York Times there was a very interesting article called "Who's On the Family Tree? Now It's Complicated" about how complex families have become. The article digs into the issues of modern day families that include half-siblings, step-siblings (not that those both haven't been around for a very long time) sperm donation, surrogate mothers, same sex couples, etc. It seems like future genealogists are going to have their hands full trying to keep track of it all.
One paragraph in the article really struck me:
"Even birth certificate reporting is catching up. New questions are being phased in nationally on the standard birth certificate questionnaire about whether, and what type of, reproductive technology was used, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
I was caught off guard that birth certificate questions had changed. These questions weren't available when I gave birth to my last child just six years ago. But the more I thought about it the more I liked the idea that these questions were being included on birth certificates.
This is really pertinent information that a genealogist of the future might not otherwise know if the information weren't available on the birth certificate. I think it will go a long way in helping future genealogists understand their ancestors.
I think that adding information about reproductive technology is a good start. But maybe more information needs to be added.
What information would you like to see added to birth certificates to help clarify details about birth?
Do you think it's right, in the first place, for this information to be collected?
How much information is too much or too little information?
Where do we go from here?
I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this.
Source: Holson, Laura M. "Who's On the Family Tree? Now It's Complicated." The New York Times, 4 July 2011. Online version. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/us/05tree.html?_r=1&src=tptw : 2011.


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The executive director of the film academy said Tuesday that Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the Academy Awards' In Memoriam segment because the actress was better known as a TV star.
It was a difficult decision for the committee that assembles the segment to omit Fawcett, said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executive director Bruce Davis, who added that he's not surprised some fans and family members are upset.
The academy committee "was kind of figuring that probably the Farrah Fawcett and Gene Barry omissions would be the ones we'd get the most comments on," Davis said. He admitted that he "did get one letter about Miss Fawcett."
After much discussion by the committee, Fawcett and Barry were both omitted from the necrology sequence. Davis and his colleagues thought that while the two actors appeared in movies, they were better known for their "remarkable television work" and would be more appropriately honored by the television academy at the Emmy Awards.
However, in a statement to Access Hollywood on Tuesday, Tatum O'Neal — whose father Ryan was Farrah's longtime love — said her family was "deeply saddened" over the omission.
"On behalf of myself, my father Ryan O'Neal and my entire family, we are deeply saddened that a truly beautiful and talented actress Farrah Fawcett was not included in the memorial montage during the 82ND Academy Awards," the statement said. "We are bereft with this exclusion of such an international icon who inspired so many for so many reasons. Beautiful, talented Farrah will never be forgotten by her family and amazing fans."
Davis said "an unusual number of extremely distinguished screenwriters" died this year, and the academy tried to honor many of them in the short memorial segment.
"In every category, you're going to miss some wonderful people," said Davis, who has helped assemble Oscar's In Memoriam montage since it began in 1993.
When asked why Michael Jackson was included when actors were left out, Davis explained that Jackson had appeared in a popular theatrical film recently. Fawcett and Jackson both died on June 25.
"Think of all the blogging we would have gotten if we had left him out!" he said.
Still, he said he understands that the Fawcett and Barry omissions sting.
"There's nothing you can say to people, particularly to family members, within a day or two of the show that helps at all," Davis said. "They tend to be surprised and hurt, and we understand that and we're sorry for it."


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