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The history of Zwarte Piet, or "Black Pete," a prominent Dutch Christmas character
Some cities and schools are changing how they portray "Black Pete." Others won't budge
This November, a group of white extremists in the Netherlands blocked a highway to keep anti-racist protesters away from a parade that had blackface. A week later, ten people wearing blackface barged into a primary school in Utrecht, telling some teachers to "go back to your own country." Within another week, three men in blackface came into an Amsterdam city council meeting and sat in the back until officials removed them.
In all of these instances, the people in blackface were dressed like Zwarte Piet, or "Black Pete," a prominent Dutch Christmas character. For years, white Netherlanders have defended him as a fun, harmless tradition in which people dress up in blackface and march in parades. Meanwhile, Dutch people of color—including children—brace themselves to be called "Black Pete" on the streets, in their schools, and at their jobs every holiday season.
Starting in November and lasting through early December, hundreds of Dutch men and women dressed as Black Pete march in parades around the country along with Sinterklaas, or Santa Claus. Black Pete is Santa's helper, and every season adults visit children's homes and schools dressed as these characters to hand out presents and treats (in the early 20th century, Pete was also supposed to drag naughty kids to Spain; that part's been dropped). Stores stock up with Black Pete costumes and merchandise—even selling cupcakes with his face on it.
European Santas have long had menacing companions like Krampus or Belsnickle who punish wicked children with much more than a lump of coal. In the Netherlands, the idea that Santa has a sinister helper goes back centuries. However, the modern Black Pete as he is portrayed today is a more recent invention.
Read how Krampus, the Christmas 'devil,' became cool.
The Black Pete that people dress up as now was popularized in a mid-19th century children's book by Jan Schenkman, says Joke Hermes, a professor of media, culture, and citizenship at Inholland University. She notes that Schenkman was very interested in the Dutch royal family members, "one of whom bought a slave in a slave market in Cairo in the mid-19th century." This person, she suggests, could've helped inspire the character of Black Pete.
"It's completely obvious that [Schenkman's Black Pete] was a little enslaved child," says Anousha Nzume, an actress, activist, and author of the book Hallo Witte Mensen ("Hello White People"). "Because he even had a chain on his foot."
While protests against Black Pete occur every holiday season, some Dutch cities are seeing a pro-blackface backlash by white supporters of the Christmas tradition. – PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN VAN HASSELT, CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES
Before the Netherlands abolished slavery in 1863, the country was deeply involved in the transatlantic slave trade. It grew prosperous by selling enslaved people to the United States or sending them to work in Dutch colonies, and some nobles "gifted" each other with enslaved black children, who are shown in paintings wearing colorful, Moorish clothing similar to Black Pete's.
Thanks to the work of activists like Quinsy Gario, who started the project Zwarte Piet is Racisme("Black Pete is racism"), some cities and schools have begun phasing blackface out of their celebrations. So far this has involved changing Pete's image rather than getting rid of him completely, a "solution" that Gario doesn't necessarily think is adequate.\
For instance, Amsterdam's Christmas parade recently changed Black Pete to Schoorsteen Piet, or "Chimney Pete." Organizers have replaced his blackface paint with soot, and done away with Black Pete's wig, gold earrings, and exaggerated red lips. They've also changed his Moorish outfit so he looks more like a 16th-century Spanish nobleman (in some versions of the tradition, Pete is from Spain). In a statement to the Dutch news site NL Times, a spokesperson for the city's parade explained why the old costume had to go: "We looked at artwork all the way back to the 17th century. Wealthy Amsterdammers would dress up a black child in these outfits and give them as gifts."
Yet as the movement against Black Pete gains more national attention, a pro-blackface backlash is quickly bubbling into public spaces. At the incidences in the primary school in Utrecht and the city council meeting in Amsterdam, people showed up in blackface specifically because those two places had stopped using it in their Christmas celebrations. In other towns, people are digging in their heels, insisting that their parades will stick with "tradition."
Many white Netherlanders are still "in denial over our role in slavery," Hermes says, and thus reject the idea that Black Pete could be connected to it. Yet for a lot of people, the link is both painful and unavoidable. In 2015, the United Nations urged the Netherlands to get rid of Black Pete because many see it as a "vestige of slavery."
So far, most of the country has ignored the UN's request. But in the Netherlands and abroad, the movement against Black Pete is growing.
Lead image: Dutch Christmas celebrations often include Santa's helper "Zwarte Piet" ("Black Pete"). While many defend the character as a fun, harmless tradition, a growing number of voices are calling it racist and offensive. – Photograph by Peter Dejong, AP


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The Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP) is a nonprofit association whose mission is dedicated to improving crane operations and rigging activities in all industries. This is accomplished by providing educational opportunities to its members and the public.
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Chaotic Sword God - Chapter 250
Chapter 250: In Possession of Another Two Class 5 Monster Cores
Upon arriving at the Kai clan compound, Jian Chen walked past the gates unhindered as the guards respectfully called out to him.
Jian Chen continued to walk toward where the Flame Mercenaries were. Very few people were moving about, and not too far away, the sounds of pain and suffering could be heard loudly.
The moment they saw Jian Chen walk in, many of the Flame Mercenaries members scrambled to greet him with a greater tone of respect than before. During the magical beast wave, Jian Chen had killed many of the Class 4 Magical Beasts that were close to killing them, thus saving the lives of many of the Flame Mercenaries members while taking revenge for those who were dead.
"Captain, you've returned!" Qingfeng, Mo Tian, Charcas, Duo Kang and Seth all immediately came from within the courtyard to greet Jian Chen. Each one of them had a few wounds on their bodies, and the bandages wound around their wounds still had blood staining through them.
Slowly as everyone came to greet him, Jian Chen couldn't help but sigh in relief as he saw no serious wounds on the five Great Saint Masters. These five were the pillars of the Flame Mercenaries, and the goal of almost every member in there. He definitely did not wish to lose any of them.
"How are the casualties?" Jian Chen asked the five.
"The casualties aren't as heavy as expected. In total twenty of our brothers have lost their lives, eight of them were Saint Masters. Sixty more of our brothers are injured to a lesser degree as well." A man reported.
"That's not as bad as expected, that's good." Jian Chen relaxed before opening up his Space Belt. "Here are a thousand purple coins, go buy the medicine needed to heal our brothers and give the rest of the money to the families of the deceased."
"We thank the captain!"
With Jian Chen's actions, both the five Great Saint Masters and the rest of the members were moved. Immediately, their faces all lit up with emotions as they thanked him.
Within the mercenaries, while there were many people that were orphans, there were just as many of them with elderly parents or a wife and children. Many of them had risked their lives on the Tian Yuan Continent in order to improve themselves and make a living to support their families. They were the backbone of their families and the only source of income. With one's death, that meant their family would have no way of making a living and be forced to live an arduous life. Jian Chen's actions caused everyone there to be moved emotionally. With this, many of the mercenaries decided for good that they would follow Jian Chen in the future.
It could be said that this action of Jian Chen had purchased everyone's affection.
Two days later, Yun Li and two guards arrived at the Kai clan before walking into the small courtyard where Jian Chen was.
"Brother Jian Chen. After preparing for the past two days, the monster cores from the magical beast wave have all been gathered. In accordance to your contributions, the items in this Space Belt are for you." With that, Yun Li handed a Space Belt to Jian Chen.
Looking inside the Space Belt, Jian Chen saw a large pile of monster cores. There were plenty of Class 4 Monster Cores, but what had amazed Jian Chen the most was that there were two Class 5 Monster Cores.
"There are a total of four hundred Class 3 Monster Cores, a hundred Class 4 Monster Cores, and two Class 5 Monster Cores." Yun Li explained after handing it to him.
"Lord, surely the distribution of the monster cores is too much for me. A quarter of the monster cores here are of the Class 4 level, and there are even two Class 5 Monster Cores. This type of distribution will surely make many people bitter. It's also only reasonable to say that these two Class 5 Monster Cores should be given to the two senior envoys." Despite being tempted by the two Class 5 Monster Cores, Jian Chen knew that there were only three of them, if a single person were to get two of them, then the two envoys would definitely not feel satisfied by such a decision. Class 5 Monster Cores were rare treasures, and Jian Chen had no desire to offend two Earth Saint Masters.
"Brother Jian Chen, this type of distribution is already unfair to you as it is. You've contributed so much to the magical beast wave efforts. Even if you were to collect half of the total Class 4 Monster Cores, no one would complain because aside from the Class 4 Magical Beasts killed by the Magical Crystal Cannons, the rest of them had been entirely killed by brother Jian Chen. Because of your actions in dealing with them, many of our brothers were saved. And for the Class 5 Monster Cores, this was what the senior envoys had both wanted." Yun Li explained.
"Haha, brother Jian Chen. These monster cores belong to you, so don't try to get out of it and just accept them." As soon as his laugh ended, the two white robed Katata and Katafei swiftly entered, with Katata speaking out kindly.
In the time span of the past two days, Katata and Katafei had quickly healed thanks to the Radiant Saint Master and their own healing ability.
"Brother Jian Chen. Even though you have two Class 5 Monster Cores, we feel that this is still too little. After all, all three of the Class 5 Magical Beasts were killed by your hand. If it were not for you, then the both of us would not have been able to kill any of the Class 5 Magical Beasts and would only have been able to run away. Even with just one Class 5 Monster Core, that is by itself a tremendous profit already." Katata spoke with a gentle laugh and a kind smile.
"Then if senior envoys both agreed to this, then I will accept it." Jian Chen smiled. Even Jian Chen wanted the Class 5 Monster Cores because of their overwhelming superiority over Class 4 Monster Cores. There was a huge qualitative and quantitative gap between the two as one Class 5 rivaled at the very least ten Class 4 Monster Cores.
"Brother Jian Chen, I've also consented to give all three Class 5 Magical Beast's corpses to you. I don't know how you plan to deal with them, whether it be sending them to the auction house or for your own personal usage." Katata laughed.
Jian Chen's eyes sparked dangerously as he said, "I will take the Golden Fur Tiger King. As for the Green Scaled Ape's corpse, the envoys can have it. After all if it were not for the chance given to me by the envoys, I would not have been able to kill the Green Scaled Ape."
Hearing that, Katata and Katafei both had happy looks on their faces, "Then we will happily take the Green Scaled Ape's body." With that, Katata didn't try to avoid taking the corpse. The corpse of the Green Scaled Ape was something that he desired, and had originally planned on buying the corpse from Jian Chen with money. However, now that Jian Chen had unexpectedly given him the corpse, then he would gladly accept it. From the three corpses, the Green Scaled Ape was the highest quality one since it was at the very least a Fifth Cycle Class 5 Magical Beast. This level of power was stronger than both Katata and Katafei, so the price would definitely be higher than that of the Golden Fur Tiger King and the Bladed Crocodile.
Afterward, Jian Chen and Katata began to talk to each other. There was a huge kind smile on Katata's face that would allow anyone to feel at ease when talking to him. Katafei on the other hand, had the expression of a board. Sitting by the side with a blank face, he was almost like a statue and did not say a single word.
"Brother Jian Chen, tomorrow Katafei and I will leave Wake City to return to our Tianlong City. Should you come by our Tianlong City, then you should go to the lord's mansion to find us. Should you also come across any trouble there, be sure to tell them our name. I believe no one would dare find trouble with you after that." After the battle, Katata had a favorable impression of Jian Chen's strength. He had killed multiple Class 4 Magical Beasts like ants and killed the Class 5 Golden Fur Tiger King with a single sword strike to the head. Then, with another strike, the Bladed Crocodile had its head shattered and rendered;anyone that had witnessed the fight would have been speechless. Even as Earth Saint Masters, Katata and Katafei didn't dare to try and be arrogant around Jian Chen and so they treated him as an equal and tried to strike a courteous relationship with him.
"Definitely. If I ever come across trouble, I will remember your words." Jian Chen smiled respectfully with gratitude.
Quickly, Katata and Katafei both left the courtyard leaving only Yun Li and Jian Chen behind.
"Brother Jian Chen, might you have any other questions for me?" Yun Li asked politely.
"Lord Yun Li, this one has one thing I hope you can help me with. Might you assist in finding some people for me?" Jian Chen immediately got straight to business.
"Haha, no problem. I don't know who brother Jian Chen wishes to find, but as long as they are within Wake City, then I will overturn the entire city to find them." Yun Li laughed.
Afterward, Jian Chen supplied Kendall and the other dead members' name and appearance to Yun Li before saying, "Lord Yun Li, would you be able to find their families for me?"
Yun Li furrowed his eyebrows, "Brother Jian Chen, this amount of information is too little. To try and find them from this information may be difficult, but don't worry. This matter is something I will personally oversee and search the entire city. Whether it is possible or not, I will find out. As long as they are in Wake City, then I will definitely do something."
Jian Chen nodded his head silently, "Right now, I only wish that they are in Wake City. Otherwise, with the continent being so vast, where would I go to find them? It is a shame that uncle Kendall's quick death left me with little information. He wasn't able to tell me where his family was, otherwise I wouldn't have such trouble."
"Brother Jian Chen, what type of connection does this Kendall have with you?" Seeing the expression on Jian Chen's face, Yun Li couldn't help but be curious.
Jian Chen's expression grew dark for a moment, "Uncle Kendall was the benefactor who saved my life and was also the first captain of the Flame Mercenaries."
"So it is like that." Yun Li suddenly connected the dots. Immediately, he left the courtyard in order to start the investigation.
In the afternoon, a member of the Flame Mercenaries came to Jian Chen's courtyard. "Captain, the captain of the Bloodrain Mercenaries wishes to see you."
From within, Jian Chen opened his eyes from his meditative position. "What purpose does he have?"
"It would appear he wishes to give thanks to you for saving his life." The mercenary responded.
"Tell him that a few days ago, everyone was in the same situation. Help should be a given, and so his thanks are unwarranted." Jian Chen replied evenly.
"Yes!" The mercenary replied before quickly leaving.
Not too long after that, another mercenary came by to Jian Chen's courtyard. "Captain, the captain of the Mercenaries of the War God is here to see you."
"Tell him that I am still recovering from my wounds and cannot properly receive him."
"Captain, the captain of the Storm Mercenaries is here to see you."
"I'm not here!"
"Captain, the Blue Mercenaries vice captain is here to see you."
"I'm not here!"
After that. Jian Chen's days were not peaceful. Countless of mercenary captains as well as the leaders of many clans came to see him in an endless stream. Right now four days had past since the magical beast wave had ended. Thus, many of the men who took part in the battle had researched just who the youth was that had rescued them as well as the one who killed the three Class 5 Magical Beasts. So more and more people came;after all, Jian Chen's fighting strength was on par with an Earth Saint Master so many people had wished to establish some sort of friendship with him.
Jian Chen had long since guessed their intent, so he locked the doors and refused to see anyone, otherwise he would have a huge mess on his hands.<


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Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the 'Garden City' because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the 'Silicon Valley of India'. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.
Budget Hotels in Bangalore
There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.
The official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.
Events in Bangalore
The important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.
Places to See in Bangalore
Some of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary's Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.
How to Get There
The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.
Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.
There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.
Kagwad is a town in the South Indian state of Karnataka. The major urban agglomeration close by is the city of Kolhapur, across the border in Maharashtra, at a distance of 65 km west. The state capital of Bangalore lies at a distance of 606 km south-west. Those riding from Bijapur and headed to Kolhapur can stop by at this town for a snacks break.
Places to Stay
By virtue of its being a small town, Kagwad lacks proper lodging facilities. One will have to travel to Kolhapur in a quest for hotels. Some of the options one can check in to are MTDC Holiday Resort Panhala (Tariff – Rs. 750), Haripriya Grand Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Rajat Executive (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Hotel Landmark (Tariff – Rs. 800) and others.
The official language of the region is Kannada. Marathi and Hindi are also widely spoken and understood.
The important festivals of the area are Holi in March, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the two Eid(s) and Christmas.
Places of Interest
The place being only a stop for tourists, is not really reputed for its tourist attractions. Kolhapur may offer a few options such as the Siddhagiri Math, New Palace Museum, Chandrakant Mandare Kaladalan and Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir Devasthan Samiti.
How to Get There
Kolhapur airport is the nearest at a distance of 65 km.
The nearest railway station is the Kolhapur Railway Station at a distance of 63 km.
Several top operators ply in the area, including state-run buses. Buses to the area are available from Kolhapur. Bus booking offers at Ticketgoose.com can be availed of when you book your tickets.


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One of the key issues for all retailers is how to get more traffic to their store or restaurant. Dave takes a look at a recent direct mail campaign from Chick?fil?A.
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In keeping with the involvement companies have in the development of CEFAM's academic program, internships are an integral part of our curriculum. During the program in France, students are required to gain corporate experience through 2 to 6 month internships anywhere in the world and can complete their 4th year in a cooperative education program in the United States at Northeastern University.
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A Rural Mountain Town
We are located in the small destination town called Joseph at nearly the end of the road in Northeastern Oregon. Sometimes we're asked, "What are you on the way to?" and we have to stifle a laugh because, really, we're not on the way to anywhere. You could say we're centrally located between Enterprise, Oregon, and Wallowa Lake, but there's a lot more. We are on the edge of a number of important places. Natural beauty, for example. The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and the Eagle Cap Wilderness with numerous opportunities for hiking, bird and wildlife watching, wildflower identification and horseback riding. And we're less than two miles from the northern shore of Wallowa Lake, a popular summer spot for waterskiing, boating, fishing, kayaking, and (if you like mountain lakes) swimming and high altitude SCUBA diving.
But there's more than the natural beauty. The weekly Saturday Farmers Market begins in late Spring and features local produce and other locally made items. There are festivals and events nearly every weekend from June through September ranging from the juried Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts to the classic western Chief Joseph Days Rodeo and even a Swiss-Bavarian style Alpenfest celebrating Oregon's Alps, the Wallowa Mountains.
If music is more to your liking, the Bronze, Blues and Brews Festival takes place every August and you'll hear original Americana music over Labor Day Weekend in September at Juniper Jam. There are music events in the off-season catering to locals and visitors alike. How often can you see a favorite singer-songwriter in an intimate setting of 20 to 30 people?
The Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar is a complete source of happenings around the county from large festivals to more intimate social events. Or let us help you design an itinerary specific to the kinds of experiences you want to have.
The local shops and restaurants are part of our vibrant community too. With no large franchises in the entire Wallowa County, how locals survive can be a mystery to people that are not from here. But you can find most anything at the small independent stores (or if you were here long enough, it could be ordered in for you). And you'll enjoy our shopkeepers and business owners who can give you their own spin on their favorite local places to go and things to do. Our restaurants are casual and comfortable with everything from prime rib to vegan fare. You'll find that Wallowa County plays a significant role in the Eastern Oregon Brews Byway. The valley boasts a fine microbrewery, Terminal Gravity Brewing. And the Joseph-based international award-winning Stein Distillery produces its wares from local water and ingredients.
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Joseph is the center of a thriving visual arts community and many visual artists call Wallowa County home. Walk the downtown Main Street and you'll see monumental sized bronzes on nearly every street corner, most of which were cast in artistic bronze foundries located here. You'll find art galleries with mediums like bronze, watercolor, plein air painting, photography, art glass, fine jewelry, and even segmented wood turning. Several artists participate in the Joseph Oregon Artists Studio Tour program and offer complimentary educational tours of their studios ranging from antique Swiss Rose Engine work to Native American flute making. We are happy to help you arrange cultural and artistic-oriented activities during your stay.
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Our location in Eastern Oregon makes us an ideal hub for various outdoor day trips. The Nature Conservancy's Zumwalt Prairie Preserve is less than an hour away and provides limited public access to experience this largest grassland preserve of its type in the United States. In 2013, a portion of the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway All-American Road wanders by Joseph and is the only All-American Scenic Byway in Oregon.
The Nez Perce Indians called this region the Land of Winding Water for good reason. Water courses throughout the county and fly fishing is a popular activity. The Joseph Fly Shoppe is the local full service destination fly shop. If you'd like a guide to take you to great fishing locations, Winding Waters River Expeditions provides these services. If you'd like to try out the Wallowa River on private land with a fifth generation Wallowa County fishing guide, investigate the 6 Ranch Fly Fishing on Facebook or Instagram.
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Hey Folks- Big day tomorrow as we have two events to choose from-
THE FIRST: If you're on the mainland hit this!
The annual NEIYA Tune Up Clinic at Steve Lamb's shop.
Date: Saturday December 9th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Arthur C. Lamb Company 85 Jackson St, Canton, MA 02021
Refreshments: Served continuously throughout the day
We have a full day of activities. Well worth the drive. And you might even learn something…
Clinics start right off at 10:30 AM
10:30 – Bob Haag – wielding his trusty dial indicator, learn his proven method for chock alignment. Misaligned chocks are slow!
11:15 – Chad Atkins– Sail Trim – Chad will demonstrate what he has learned developing sails for North and the DN Class. We will have a fully rigged boat and a sail hung horizontally so you can really see shape.
12 Noon – Lunch Rumors of Venison stew, the Lamb's famous chili and hot dogs
12:30 – James "T" Thieler– What better guy to discuss "plank stiffness" then our own "T" ? He will discuss and demonstrate what your plank should look like and the benefits.
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Have a look at these two photos- one is sunrise this morning and the other is Chris Gordon's entire lunch and complete tool kit. Frankly, the lack of duct tape is baffling.
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Thought I'd torture myself and everyone else who is stuck out East this weekend with this photo from the Western Challenge, courtesy of Ron Sherry. Ice looks pretty darn good- I'm sure Atkins and Gordon won't regret the drive….
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Is the Left prone to violence in its propagation of its ideology? Clearly there are millions of left-wing folk who detest violence and eschew it to the depths of their being. Clearly there are plenty of left-wing politicians who speak against attempting to promote their ideology by deploying force. Nonetheless there is now a disturbing trend (it would seem) for some left wing folk to resort to aggressive behaviour, if not outright violence.
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Each time I tell myself, I think I've had enough ...
It's Day #3 of the Attachment Challenge in the Moers home.
It has been, um ... hmmmm ... a little rough?
Yesterday was great. I was not happy or feeling mushy, but my kid was deeeeeelighted. Even playing dumb did not stop the make-up application extravaganza. We talked puberty (zits and toners and what-not). It was good stuff. I did not get sarcastic. I stuck to my guns. I was cursing all of you in my head for knowing you would be checking in.
So, this morning my child came straight into my room first thing, "Mom, can I have a hug?"
Doesn't seem like a big deal, except for the fact that it went against three immediate guidelines we have for them (there to ensure safety and success). Well, and they was wearing a painfully clashing ensemble. That is one of my easy indicators of their mood. They have lots of favorites and love to dress up. It's pretty obvious when they are using their clothes to yell, "NOT A GOOD DAY!!"
Anywho, it kinda went down from there. When they are looking for a fight, they are good. They are like stealth warriors who will stop at nothing to meet their goal. So, my first three hugs we the non-squishy variety. Got to hug a very I-don't-want-you-to-hug-me child. [enter sarcasm] That, and a danish, and you have the perfect start to your day!
I decided to have them run an errand with me. We could do some processing in the car, and then as a surprise, I would ask if they wanted to go out lunch with me for Mom time. I started the conversation: "Yesterday seemed to be a great day. Today ... mmmmmm ... not so much. So, let's rewind. How were things when you first woke up?"
They did not want to answer. Well, they did not want to uncover what the problem was underneath. Some of my kids are what the experts call a therapized kid - can spout off lots of therapy words and phrases to avoid the real issue. Got a lot of that. So, I just sat quietly, with the occasional, "Honey, you're not in trouble, and if you don't want to talk about it, that's okay. But if you do want to talk, let's do the work - together. Your choice. I'm okay either way." More with the silence on my side. Oh my goodness, can that kid have an argument with their SELF! It's amazing! At one point they were flopping around, literally nose-to-the-window away from me. Would put their hand up to hide from me. Could not get me to engage.
For some reason, I had the song "Tomorrow" stuck in my head. Just put it on *repeat* in my brain and waited it out. We stopped to pick up some equipment for the park. Then back in the car.
"Honey, I really thought you would have enjoyed going out to lunch with me for your Mom Time today. I wanted that, too. However, you keep yelling at me to leave you alone and go away. I'm not sure what you want. I'm not mad at you, but you seem really angry. This must be hard."
I hate it when they get like this, but it also gives me some of the funniest catch-phrases to use for my own pleasure. From now on, if you say something to me and I would rather ignore you, I'm just gonna say, "Yeah, good for ME!"
It was last year that my darlin' coined the new curse word we are all using with fervor: jerk a**!
"Would you like to talk it? I'm not upset with you."
"Cause you're the MOM!" Hands over the face, the fake cry and that's when the banging started. Hitting the window, door and dash. Just general yelling. This was even after telling them that they absolutely did not have to talk about it. Just really, truly wanted a battled and wanted to choose a consequence.
I pulled over. We were at KFC. I did not really want to eat there, but I also did not plan on having to ask my child to get out of the car. "Sweetheart, you are no longer being safe. If you feel like you can calm ..." "SHUT UP!"
*which, in our home, is secret code for ...*
"Sure, I'd be happy to come around and help you get out of the car."
Of course, by the time I get out of the car, they were getting out and slammed the door just as hard as they could. I told them that I would drive back around and pick them up once I was done ordering. They smacked the side mirror and yelled, "Leave me ALONE!"
Happily, my dear ... happily.
KFC is not a favorite, but their biscuits do make good comfort food!
Got my food and pulled back around in the parking lot. My child came up and just stood at the window, staring at me. "Honey, why don't you get back in once you have fixed the mirror." They did. Of course, it wasn't in a calm and cool way, but they did get it done.
On the way home, I watched them regulate and apologize, so I made my guess (one day we'll be able to do this first thing ... one day ...). "I'm going to guess you had a great time yesterday. However, the lies inside of you told you all night long that you don't deserve good things, so you went looking for a battle today. Why do you think you might have done that? Or maybe I'm totally off base."
Big explosion WITH tears, "BECAUSE I'M BAD!"
We broke it down slowly. The big clincher is because they have done so many bad things. And why has they make these choices? Oh, right, because they were hurt. AND ... what if ... they had always gotten everything they needed? What if there was no extreme poverty in Haiti and all of their needs were met?
"I wouldn't have attachment disorder and I would not have moved a bunch and been hurt more and I would still be with my birth family."
"Right. What would you be? How would you be?"
"Like everybody else."
"So ... you weren't born this way. The only reason you act the way you do is because of what happened to you. YOU are not bad."
We practiced saying affirmation phrases.
And we arrived at home and carried our conversation into the kitchen where we hugged and they made a sandwich.
Six hugs thus far.
Painted fingernails for a bonding activity.
They requested 20 minutes of sewing together (trying to remake an old pair of pants into a skirt). Knocked that out, and broke off a needle at the tail end of it.
They have since apologized for a wee bit-o-crazy in the car, and was very worried they did permanent damage to the side mirror.
I'm tired.
But I'm still in.
19 comments:
- Hannah_Rae said...
Argh! I needed this script YESTERDAY!!! CHRISTINE!!! YESTERDAY!!!
Okay. I can forgive myself for blowing up and not saying what I know needs to be said and doing what I know needs to be done. Today is a new day.
The attachment challenge is totally on hold until there are 3 fewer aunts and uncles around.
LOVE YOU! Next time please be psychic and write things the day BEFORE they happen. Thank you.
- May 29, 2010 6:08 PM
Dude. You are the BIGGEST, BOLDEST, MOST ASS-KICKING RAD MOM I know.
- May 29, 2010 6:10 PM
- GB's Mom said...
Boy, do you have stamina! Great Job!
- May 29, 2010 6:24 PM
- Diana said...
Gosh...and all I got was some screaming and a some pee and poop where those things don't belong. I'm still in, too. It's hard, though. Had lots of extended family stuff going today, so I havne't done so well today.
- May 29, 2010 6:40 PM
- Annie said...
I'm not doing all that well with the challenge - with either radlet OR Easy Boy. Easy Boy has a friend over, so hugs are NOT a good plan, and he isn't too in to giving me time, either.
My favorite catch phrase to date:
"I hate fun!"
- May 29, 2010 7:39 PM
someone needs to make a seriously hardcore mixed drink right about now - oh heck, make your own - you've earned it!
oh yeah, and I may be borrowing "Yeah, good for ME!" - it's pretty awesome!
- May 29, 2010 7:40 PM
- Birthblessed said...
So after the really huge, loud, cursing fit at me because he doesn't like the food offerings I've made..... how am I *supposed* to take the "gotta go, Mommy" and quick hug as he runs out the door, followed by a texted "sorry, Mommy."
AS IF he ever calls me mommy. Either grow up and get out, or STHU. So today he starts to yell at me as if it's my fault his GF has plans other than him. I tell him we can't talk til he's ready to use a nicer tone of voice than yelling at me with evil eyes. Finally we get it all talked out, and a friend comes over and she and I take our collective 10 children to Emma Long. And he's pretty much nice to be with and even drives us home. Go figure. How long til he yells and curses at me again? Who knows.
- May 29, 2010 8:47 PM
- Kerrie said...
Shoot! The 7-year-old version of that happened to me today and I DID NOT see the "why" until you wrote your story! I totally missed it! Dang it! Oh, the things I could have said! I am never going to rock as much as you! NEVER! ARRRGH!!!
- May 29, 2010 9:18 PM
- Kerrie said...
Oh, and, side-note: I love the "secret code" thing so much that today the Cuddle Bear said, "Mommy? Does everyone have Secret Code?"
Why yes, love, they do. Ohhhh, yes they do.
- May 29, 2010 9:21 PM
- Misty said...
I am so amazed by you. you just deal with it so well. SO well... you... wow. I honestly don't even know what to say. seriously. How cliche is it to say "i want to be like you"? Because I would totally rather respond like this, than the way i do...
- May 29, 2010 9:59 PM
- Stephanie said...
God that is so frustratingly unbelievably sad...that they could enjoy a good time and KNOW it was a good time and that they did thing right and that they got good feedback from their parents and then have that ugliness inside them tell them that they deserve none of it and then believe that they are bad. I just want to kick something's ass when i read that. I want to come over and give her 10 hugs. I want to say the eff word and get mad. sigh....
- May 30, 2010 4:00 AM
- J. said...
You go girl! I love that she thought she really broke the mirror, remorse, wow.
It's 9:15 and we have 2 hugs down and some serious cuddling in due to a conversation over BMom and then Fudge crying and then Calvin getting angry cause Fudge got more of my attention... totally spontanious discussion but fits in with the goals... sometimes my kids are good like that, bringing shit up to make my life easier :P
- May 30, 2010 8:18 AM
- Happymom4 aka Hope Anne said...
In my experience, once they start to get genuinely worried that they might have damaged something, that's a good bit of progress. My recovering RAD Dd is loving all the extra hugs. ;-) We'll see what happens in a few days.
- May 30, 2010 1:25 PM
- Shan said...
I really like your vampire teeth. You have amazing restraint! Very nicely played.
My seven year old is more like a five year old and doesn't have the girth, wit, or words to call us things or harm us.
When he's off he goes from giggly gremlin messing with the electricity and us non stop- to screaming hand clinched rage, crying, and lots of grrrrr sounds.
He is totally developing a conscience he didn't use to have and is regulating quicker and quicker. It's been so nice lately. Now his issues seem to mimic Autism more than anything, but it's ever changing.
I'm storing all of this away and developing my patience for the day he curses me out or blames everything on me. In the meantime, I'll do the hugging and bonding portion of your exercises.
Keep up the awesome parenting Christine and club!! You are making huge strides with every painful gesture!!
- May 30, 2010 4:13 PM
- Country mom said...
Ok so you are inspiring me and I may sit down and have that talk with my radlet.
This morning in church he decided to sit on my lap. He does this often in church because he has learned that all the old ladies think it's so sweet and fawn over him when he sits on my lap in church. Often he also manages some elbows to the ribs for me too. Today I decided, "hey an opportunity to get some of those hugs in." Could not get him to look at me, though he did ask loud questions about everything the pastor said. (another thing that the old ladies think is soooo sweet) As I was getting those hugs in I noticed the smell. Honestly, I have sinus issues and so often really don't notice it, but I sniffed him after dd who had been sitting next to me, moved over a ways when he got in my lap, muttering soemthing about his oder. Hmm, you guys were right, there is a sour oder. I realized that while this has not been as much of an issue to me, it has totally been an issue for poor dd who has a very sensitive nose. Anyway, got the hugs in, but then had some food issues during lunch and lots of trying to be the center of attention. I mostly ignored it though let him no later that I had indeed noticed and I was not going to do anything about it. (he escalates if he thinks he got away with something, but coming down to hard on things also makes him escalate, so I often just mention to him that I noticed he did such and such, and I will also mention the probably reason and then just drop it) I took a nice nap that I needed and will work on the time with him later. So far the only thing he wants to do "with" me is he wants me to watch him play video games, or at least be in the room. He talks non stop to the game, repeating every phrase he has hurt his teen brothers use when they play. Like right now, he is playing Wii basketball and he missed a basket so he yelled "that was a lucky shot". LOL. He is ten, but he is emotionally maybe five. Now he is restarting the game everytime he misses and blaming the game, so I think I will be stopping that soon and suggesting another activity so my computer time is over.
- May 30, 2010 4:36 PM
- Jennie said...
lol Sissy does the ridiculous outfit dressing All.The.Time.
I have one IRL friend whose RAD puts her swimsuit on inside out so the boob cups are dangling for all the world to see.
Sissy has caught on that she is not to prompt affection but wait for me to give it so now she says "mom, when you're ready, you can give me a hug" which is hysterical! So of course, I'm never "ready" lmao
- May 30, 2010 4:54 PM
- meagan101430 said...
Okay, just an update on how we are doing with the challenge thus far. I was totally into it and thought that it wouldnt be too different than what we were already practicing. WOW wa I wrong. I did realize that I was doing the requirements whenever we could; more so when it was convienent not daily. SOOO here we were yesterday at my oldest daughter's (not a Radish) goat show and I am trying to figure out how I am going to fit all of this in! Our bonding time was having a straw party preparing the pens for the goats to go into. The hugs I am getting in, but now how am I going to attend to her desires for 20 minutes and not have goats running around like crazy or have my daughter miss being in the showring when she was supposed to??? Okay, got lucky and they took a lunch intermission. My radish decided to take a walk and look into all the barns with me and just talk. It worked out! However, now we are dealing with a lot of defiance today, I am chugging along!
- May 30, 2010 8:37 PM
- The Lundys said...
*sigh* i know it's rude to feel better when others feel your pain, but i do, sorry! thanks for sharing. i'm kinda sorry i checked in though, i've been lazy and was perfectly content (though not at all happy), and dangit, now i've been challenged. shoot.
- May 30, 2010 10:37 PM
Wow, i am more amazed by you all the time.
It also clarifies some of the differences between raising a RAD and raising a bipolar . . . the bipolar IS intrinsic to them. They have to learn to live with it. The demons are internal, not from an external source.
- May 31, 2010 10:54 AM


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Sapa Elegance's stylish contribution to canalside homes in Worcester11 May 2017
A phased development of 450 new homes in the centre of Worcester is nearing completion with many of the properties benefitting from views of the historic working waterways, framed by Elegance 52 curtain walling and other systems from the Sapa range.
Diglis Water is centred on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and the once hectic Diglis Basin, where Taylor Wimpey Homes has been the lead developer for a design and build scheme, working with Warwick based Robothams Architects to create the design concepts. Cannock based Douglas Commercial has, meanwhile, been a Midlands based member of Sapa Group's installer network responsible for designing, manufacturing and fitting some £750K worth of Dualframe 75 Si windows and Dualframe Dualsecure doors as well as the Elegance 52 curtain walling.
Jon Moore of Robothams Architects commented: "Our practice prepared both the design and the detailed drawings for the project which then went out to Taylor Wimpey's supply chain; with Douglas Commercial having been successful in winning the work for the D1, D2 and D3 buildings.
"From the outset we were looking to see aluminium frames used in RAL 7012 and the Elegance 52, along with the Dualframe systems, provided the sightlines we wanted. In particular Sapa and Douglas Commercial were able to produce tilt and turn windows of the scale required, and the outcome for these three blocks has been very good overall."
The Managing Director of Douglas Commercial, Howard Douglas, added: "This has been a high-profile project where we have worked with the main contractor and Robothams Architects over a number of phases. We have installed the Elegance 52 curtain walling together with Dualframe Dualsecure doors to the main entrances, and Dualframe 75 Si windows throughout the apartments and penthouses.
"The project team has been very pleased with not just the appearance of the systems we have supplied, but their all-round quality, including the fact they feature heavy duty hinges and other hardware. We have also fitted the same systems in some of the houses and apartments that are to be managed by a social housing provider. This has been a very successful partnership with Sapa whose area manager, Paul Davies is in regular contact with us."
Elegance 52 ST curtain walling is an externally capped, thermally broken curtain wall system that offers many design options through the use of different mullions and cover caps. Several special locations such as 90° angle mullions or variable angles have been designed with a minimal use of material; resulting in slim sight-lines admired by Jon Moore of Robothams.
The Diglis Water project has been phased over a four-year period and delivered a mix of 363 private homes plus 73 affordable units and a dozen refurbished properties. The scheme has not only earned acclaim locally, but also NHBC awards and been a commercial success. The total redevelopment of Worcester's waterfront, including creating 40,000 square feet of retail space, is expected to take ten years.


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I have come to realize that Pottery Barn's genius is in providing a neutral backdrop with their products that serves as the canvas for your home. Their pieces do have charm, but the soul has to come from us. It's not the lovely wood grain on the table that makes a home, it's the food we serve on the table, and the items we choose to serve that food in. It's not a certain poster print that everyone else has - or maybe it is, if that's what means something to us. What makes a home is the crayon drawings on the refrigerator and the dog bowls on the floor. And to the extent that we can make good design choices with those personal touches, all the better. Maybe you frame the child's drawing and feed the dog from hand thrown pottery. This parallels another concept I often struggle with: how to give new homes more personality. Our home isn't very new, but it certainly isn't very old and doesn't include many of the architectural details of an older home. I should count myself lucky, though, in that I can add many of those details over time, choose which elements of character I want, and add them onto a solid foundation and neutral background. A final note - I had heard from one of my featured Etsy sellers that the shelter industry and fashion industry were trending toward vintage. I think the September 2009 catalog from Pottery Barn bears this out, and I am grateful to be on the cutting edge of a trend. Though I plan to continue to use vintage accents and personal items to spruce up my home long after it goes out of style.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Pottery Barn Inspiration
9 comments:
- Callooh Callay said...
What a great posting! I just got a whole bunch of old pants hangers--love that idea. And thanks for featuring my finials!
- September 16, 2009 at 8:14 PM
- pey said...
All great finds, thanks for including Bandit in the mix.
Enjoyed your post very much, looking forward to more!
- September 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- Sue Furrow said...
Wow, you really did some homework!! This post ought to inspire a lot of sprucing up. Thanks for all that work.
- September 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
- Frenchee le Trip said...
Fantastic post! Loved all your ideas and found some wonderful fellow sellers on Etsy. Thank you for having my map of France be part of it. I'm honored, I am. Looking forward to following your blog.
- September 17, 2009 at 3:12 AM
- everyeskimo said...
another inspired post!
a. i love the sumatra bed, and would be sleeping on it in a heartbeat, but it would take up the whole bedroom!
b. thank you again for including me & my funny juggling pins.
c. i also love the pottery barn catalog, and just the same, find myself looking for all the hidden treasures the stylists use to make it feel cozy. my latest find: a series of random clocks set to different times for different family members. at least one of the clocks is for sure ikea. but the idea was genius.
d. i love your blog... so glad to have "met" you.
- September 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- loneweever said...
So you finish grad school, but can't stop researching, thinking, observing, writing ... lucky us!
Your selections are great as always. I love the variety! The way you feature others' inspiration is ... well, inspiring.
- September 19, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- ann at greenoak said...
thanks for noticing my finials on etsy....gypsy market......if you ever get to indiana...i have piles here!!!
using old is much more fun than buying new..imho...ann
- September 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
- Jeanette Janson said...
Wow, very cool blog!! Thank you for including my railroad spikes.
xo Jeanette
- September 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM
hi, i need a favor.i would like to build the sumatra bed from pottery barn as a gift for my son and his new bride-he picked the specific bed style.as he would prefer ash wood and the fact that i will build it.i am confident in being able to copy it from the picture,except for a few dimensions.the diameter of the side rails,width of the caps on the headboard,size of the corner posts.would you consider giving me those dimensions? thank you
- July 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM