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The revulsion against the Heritage headstock has diminished over the decades, but it is not dead. I can give you the story as told to me by those who created the design.
These experienced Gibson luthiers could have made any headstock design. They wanted a strong enough angle to secure the string in the nut and allow crisp notes that transmit down the neck. This creates a vulnerability for headstock breaks like a Gibson but is worth it.
The "snake head" shape of the headstock seemed important to them to prevent the strings from being stuck on the nut when tuning and string bending. The Gibson, Guild and Martin headstocks were designed before bending thinner strings was so popular. They wanted a straighter path from nut to tuner for that reason. A minor benefit to the design was slight weight relief to the headstock.
Heritage tried several designs prior to production. The four luthiers agreed on the current one due to improved function. That's their story.
Here are the Gibson and Epiphone.
Gibson Pat Martino
Aesthetics are judged personally and intuitively. Function is another matter. The guitar brands designed from inception to be electric have a straighter string line to the tuner.MG
I've always loved the Heritage headstock. It's functional and pretty, what more could it possibly be?
I love the Heritage headstock. Especially the ones attached to Golden and Super Eagles. It signifies that you get 7/8's the guitar for 1/2 the price.
Made by the same folks on the original machines.
In all my years I have never had an issue that I could attribute to headstock design. Been bending on Gibsons for decades without issue. So you can call me shallow but for me personally, it's fashion over psuedo function. And the Heritage design unfortunately is not at all appealing to me at all. Ymmv of course.
My only quibble with the Heritage headstock is the way they did the points at the top. If it was shorter (To make room for a one line rather than two line logo), or just a simple curve, I'd have liked it a lot better. But as it is I don't have the visceral reaction many people seem to have. And TBH I am usually looking at their superb sunburst finishes rather than the headstock- Heritage has long done the best 'bursts in the biz.Beauty is as close to terror as we can well endure. -Rainer Maria Rilke
With all the headstocks pictured, and a few un-pictured (Benedetto, Sadowsky...), one and only one is decidedly just plain awkward, clumsy, and arguably ugly.
One can argue for functionality of the heritage headstock, but it is simply creating a more direct string pull through the nut. This is a very very very good idea.
And many other headstocks accomplish this.
Yet only Heritage manages to make it awkward and clumsy.
Great idea to make Kalamazoo guitars, but awkward and clumsy seems to fit the company in so many ways over so many years.
In that sense the headstock is a perfect representation.
Great ideas and some great guitars. But constant miss-steps and a remarkable hubris exhibited as "the" Heritage shows some remarkable disregard for market reaction to their mostly fine guitars.
The headstock is just fine, and an absolutely perfect reflection of the company overall. It gets the job done, while showing a very mild smug contempt.
Yep ! Funny, when I read "clumsy and ugly" I immediatly thought "Thornton";-)The only problem with Heritage headstock is not being a classic Open book I think.
Squash all arguments:
What? Something unfortunate happened to Louis XVI?
From a pure design point of view, it seems that the heritage headstock suffers from the concave figures at the top of the head. They make the sides of the head appear to bow out slightly, even though they are straight.
I understand the "heritage" behind this headstock. But man, what an unfortunate choice considering the many simple fixes to this.
But if one loves a given 'the' heritage guitar, I am sure one can get past the awkward headstock easily.
Does it matter really?
(Maybe yes.)
I think the worst headstock design title is reserved for D'Angelico guitars.
Thanks Marty. I always appreciate the backstory to the guitars that we play and love. And, I understand the explicit desire to avoid the worm hole that threads can go down when discussing aesthetics preference of various designs. That dead horse has been beaten thoroughly enough on other threads. I hadn't given it much thought to the practical merits of a straighter path to the tuners, but as someone that frequently uses the peghead for upper strap support I do notice some of my guitars strings lay closer to the headstock just above the nut that others, making it a little more difficult to thread underneath and around. Totally different issue though. Cheers!
Unfortunately the old guard at Heritage had no talent for aesthetic design. Not sure if was just lack of talent or just apathy. Hopefully Pete Farmer and the new owners will take more care in this area.It does seem that they understand that also is important when selling guitars.
I'm sure I'll get flamed for my opinion on this, but I stand 100% by it.
if they'd have scalloped the sides it would look better.
it just doesn't look balanced w/the rest of the guitar either, it's just....there
no offense to those that own and love them though....
but the early L-5 is an elegant and functional design
looks fine to me
and the rest of them can be pretty nice too
De Gustibus...I think the old D'Angelico headstock is absolutely classic.
Personally I wouldn't have chosen that headstock design if I were Heritage, but I'm way past that. Thorntons are very nice. Gibsons win though.
If I were in the market to get only a headstock, it would be a Gibson. So far I've always needed the entire guitar package.
My point in this thread is that there was some logic to their design. And it's true, Heritage hasn't been a marketing wizard.MG
I have had a Heritage Sweet 16 since somewhere around 1995 and never gave the headstock shape a moment's thought, save that headstock shape mavens made me do. I still never think about it.
Try as I might, I just can't warm up to the Heritage headstock. It's created a bias in me to the point of never playing or considering a Heritage guitar. It's stupid I know, but I just can't help myself.
Jeff Matz, Jazz Guitar:
"Jazz is like life...it goes on longer than you think, and as soon as you're like 'oh, I get it,' it ends."
--The Ghost of Duke Ellington
Not stupid, but the replied comment is. Is it really stupid to like one headstock shape over another?
Why do some Heritage owners get their panties in a bunch if people don't like the headstocks?
Just a matter of preference, you know, like vanilla and chocolate.
Carry on....
anyone like these old Ibanez head stocks ?
sorry .... Carry on
I'm a Bauhaus-influenced form-follows-function, less-is-more guy. I like the "The Heritage" headstock. That said, the only question I ever really ask myself about a guitar is "Can I raise the dough?" so....Best regards, k
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Another instantly recognizable headstock: Parker.
Build bridges, not walls.
Original Gibson Moderne: "I'm Gumby, dammit!"
Build bridges, not walls.
straight line from nut to tuner headstocks were nothing new or ingenius...even cheapo japanese teiscos had it ...in the 60's
once you work out the string angles, the woodcarving is pure aesthetics..and the heritage cut has always left me dry...artistically..
but of course to each his own
I love my G&L but they get picked on for their headstock, too. I don't mind.
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Yeah, I looked.
They're all the same save for binding and inlay. A pitchfork top w little attention to style and less workmanship.
But again, just a matter of preference. Doesn't affect the playability or tone of an instrument obviously and apologies to Heritage owners, don't mean to start another fire, just my opinion. That said there's a lot of great players making beautiful music on them, some are dear friends...
First off, a thank you to Dr. Mark for his insights. When it comes to Kalamazoo made guitars, he certainly is a wealth of information about that subject.
My experience in both guitars and women is this: One man's queen is another man's sweathog.
I do not see the point of going onto an Internet guitar forum and bashing another guys guitar over something that is purely subjective. It certainly is no way to make friends and influence people is it? I have owned Heritage guitars and the headstock , while not my favorite, suited me just fine. Their pickguard (like the Gibson Tal Farlow pickguard) has sharp edges that I think can be a danger, but that said, I never changed mine.
OK, carry on with a debate that cannot be won if you must........................................................ .......................................
"When the chord changes, you should change" Joe Pass
Standing by my comments but in the end it's just preference. Carry on y'all!
my little boy (9) made a big deal of how cool the top part was on this guitar (i told him what the right word was for the top part) - he was perplexed - then troubled - then cross when I told him that lots of people spend a lot of time talking about how uncool the top part is - the only thing that's interesting that emerges from all this talk about the heritage headstock (it seems to me) is that there is a conflict or clash between two ways we have of thinking about our guitars. on the one hand we think of them as tools and assess them in terms of how well they perform the job we got them to do etc. etc. But on the other hand we think of them as art-objects - as lovely things that have an intrinsic aesthetic (non-practical) value - my big fear as a guitar-nut is that i'd reject the guitar that worked better than all the others if it did not look right to me - I bet I've done this already....
My Super Eagle is a nice looking guitar, headstock and all. I think the Heritage headstock looks best on the full size models.
I alway thought the Heritage headstock shape was selected partly as a way to simplify the cutting and the binding process. The hours saved over lets say a D'Angelico style would be considerable. Less time spent on construction equals lower price.
Last edited by Hammertone; 10-21-2019 at 01:30 PM."Somebody get me out of this chair." - BOB WILLS
Hammertone is a registered Hofnerologist.
"Hear with the eyes" "Form over function" "appearance over substance"
Hockey stick, snake head, D'Angelico, volute, tail piece style, binding type or lack of it... I have or have had all of the oddball features and never thought about the head or others as a deal breaker.
The visual issues I have a problem with is jointed necks, or crap wood selections on a higher priced git.Regards,
I don't like my friend's wife but I would never call her a sweathog! She's quite fetching really but don't covet thy neighbour's wife...the nuns taught me that.
The guys who break into paroxysms of delight over the "shading" of the bursts, the flame curly figuredness of the maple, the silking of the spruce, the iridescence of the mother of pearl/abalone, the layers of binding are the same ones who turn around all of a sudden, and say, oh yeah, the looks of the Heritage headstock don't matter...
A hypocrite is a hypocrite is a hypocrite.
To me aesthetics is important. Tone, playiblity and comfort are a top priority of course.
Maybe some people don't care if their guitar is shaped like a skull or finished sparkling purple and orange or has dragon shaped headstock as long as they like the way it plays. Good for them.
There are no shortage of guitars that I like the tone and playiblity of. So visual preferences can be a deal breaker for me. I have no reason to own a guitar that doesn't check all the boxes.
That said I can totally live with the Heritage headstock. But if I never buy a D'Angelico, that will be because of it's headstock
I never was fan of the headstock as such. Heritage could turn out quality guitars and just a little bit more thought and design it could be one of the best. To me it does depend on the guitar and the whole balance of the picture you are looking at. So to me the long headstock on a Super 400 works and looks great same as the D'a. The L5 has a bit smaller one but it looks fine and works with the whole picture. Frankly if Heritage had copied Gibson headstock at least a bit more they would have a complete winner.specializing in repair and setup, does your guitar play like it should?


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Essential gear for swim training.
The most commonly used gear for swim training, either for triathlon or for general training are these:
1. Goggles.
Consider lens colour and fit. Lens colour is in part a personal preference but for open water swimming, you should also consider UV protection. Quality lens material is also important in order to minimize refraction and distortion but all of the goggles we carry here at Element are good quality goggles in that respect. When it comes to fit, there are no short-cuts to test fit: you have to try them on, for sure. The in store "suction" test is a very good indicator of whether the goggle will give you a comfortable water tight seal in the water. We encourage you to test goggles here in the store but if you are from out of town and unable to visit us for a hands-on goggle test, we're available on the phone and by Skype to see if we can narrow down the choices for you.
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A pull buoy is an essential tool for a triathlete in that it comes close to duplicating the feeling of buoyancy a wetsuit provides. Plus, some days, your legs are a bit tired from the previous bike and/or run workout and they need a bit of support. But a pull buoy can also be used to help give feedback on body position or allow you to focus on your stroke technique.
As for paddles, you will notice paddles in many different shapes and sizes. Which ones are right for you will depend on what you are trying to achieve. Some paddles are designed to give specific feedback on part of the swim stroke. And most paddles will be bigger than your hand and will result in you being able to grab more water and work on swim specific strength by just increasing the level of resistance for each pull stroke.
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This is the latest and greatest tool for triathlon swim training. Even better than a pull buoy for duplicating the feeling of wearing a wetsuit, the neoprene short also allows you to continue kicking with your normal kick cadence which a pull buoy doesn't do as well. We currently stock the Zone 3 short in all sizes.
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Every summer we spend time in Canada at the cabin/studio located on an island on Lake of the Woods in Ontario.
During our time there last month, most days were rainy, windy, stormy, and on some days,
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photographing, sketching, fishing and exploring the enormous lake by boat,
photographing, sketching, fishing and exploring the enormous lake by boat,
the bad weather meant solitude and quality time in the cabin studio on the island.
As the owner of a Brittany bird dog, I'm never without a model and subject matter and the fall-like weather was the perfect time to model a sculpture entitled, "First Season Promise". The work depicts an English Setter and although similar
to the Brittany, I paid special attention to their differences. For design purposes, I modeled the
English Setter because of its long tail . . . Brittanys have a short tail among other different characteristics.
Years ago, I created a sculpture similar to "First Season Promise" using the same breed, pose, and theme . . .
only a few were cast before faulty mold material - a product we no long use - liquified and failed.
Shown below, is a photo of our Brittany and silhouettes comparing the English Setter, (top) to the Brittany.
Shown below, are two views of "First Season Promise". . . the clay model in progress.
Working in the field with a beloved hunting dog inspired the sentiment I hope to convey with this sculpture.
Working in the field with a beloved hunting dog inspired the sentiment I hope to convey with this sculpture.
Although I had computer access and books about dogs at the cabin regarding The American Kennel Club's
official standard of every breed, my intent while creating the new work was not to present the AKC ideal of
an English Setter but to present an eager, young dog bringing it's first retrieve to it's master in the field.
Important characteristics of the English Setter are the slightly domed head, the elegant fold of the low hanging ears,
the long, square muzzle, the feathered tail carried in line with the back, and a slightly wavy coat.
The English Setter was bred to "sit" when they discovered game birds so the hunter could
shoot over them. The dog would then retrieve the downed bird.
Below, is an image of an original etching entitled, "Eager".
To learn more about the subjects go to the links below.
For a complete list of the blog index go to the Index Page and
type the subject in the Search This Blog link on the right.
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How I went slightly near the Harry Potter premiere
Thursday July 7th 2011
I was in central London today so I thought I'd swing by Trafalgar Square, where the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere is taking place, to have a gander. As I approached down The Mall, the screams of Potter fans in their thousands could be heard from 200 yards away. The square itself appeared to have been closed off after the fan enclosures filled up so I didn't really get to see anything, although the distant shout of Alex Zane (is there any job he doesn't get?) announcing the arrival of Rupert Grint was met with an audience reaction that must have broken most of the windows in W1. Cool story, eh?
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Christmas is truly a wonderful time of year. Holiday cheer, a snow covered ground (which is severely lacking this year), quality time with family, and delicious meals are just a few things that brighten my day. One of the things I detest are the mobs of people rushing out to get gifts for friends and family, sometimes accompanied by road rage once they are back in their cars. Now it is going to hard to not sound like a scrooge here, but gift giving is not my favorite thing to do and for several years now in our immediate families (parents, siblings and their spouses) we have bucked the trend and decided not to exchange presents. Now before you judge, let me explain. Continue reading "Our Non-Traditional Christmas"
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I Haven't Shampooed My Hair for a Year
Yes, you read that correctly. I have not used shampoo or conditioner on my hair for a full year. "But why would you go to this extreme" you might ask. Because I am trying to use less chemical on my body (I mean, do you even know what half of the ingredients are on the back of a bottle?!?) as well as it is saving me a boatload of money. After a full year of going "no-poo" I can confidently say this works well for me. My hair is healthier, my curls are more consistent, and I have little to no frizz. Prior to going "no-poo", my hair could frizz out like Bozo The Clown. Not a good look! Continue reading "I Haven't Shampooed My Hair for a Year"
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I live in a part of the country where I own two sets of tires for my car. One set of all seasons for spring through fall and then a good set of studded snow tires for the winter. Last year I replaced both sets within a few months of each other which was painful to the budget but necessary. Continue reading "Tire Changeover = Free!"


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McGraw-Hill promoted Patrick Milano to chief financial officer of McGraw-Hill Education, which it plans to spin off as a standalone company. A chief executive has not yet been named for the unit. Milano was most recently director of the program management office of the corporation's growth and value plan, according to a press release. He will also hold the title of chief administrative officer of McGraw-Hill Education.
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The Wolf of Wall Street Aside, Do Leaders Know What They Want with Their Leadership?
The first film I saw in the New Year was Scorsese's Wolf of Wall Street though I had been warned it might clash with my feminist values. The film actually got me thinking about leadership – here we saw a leader who created an engaging and fun (though biased) work environment based on a completely unsustainable business model. From the outset, the Wolf knew what he wanted with his leadership, and then things got out of balance.
We have probably all at some point discussed with colleagues and friends if they have ever been managed by a leader who made you feel you are enough, can do your best work, while constantly raising the bar and with fun as an ingredient? Many of us are leaders ourselves. How is the rating…
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Monday: Fish Tacos and onion salsa
Tuesday: Sloppy Corn Bread
Wednesday: Chicken Soup and Toast
Thursday: Liver and OnionsFriday: Fish Cakes
Saturday: Roast Chicken
Sunday: Beef Stew
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Sure you can post to your social networks and these hold some cache, but how much impact is your online presence really having?... Read More
In the digital age, trade shows may seem like a quaint kickback to a bygone era, but they are actually a brilliant model for the astute business owner...... Read More
There's a reason why hospitals are predominantly painted in pastels, why presidential candidates wear blue ties and why brothels sport red lights; colours inspire confidence, stimulate the senses and exude quality. All you need...... Read More
In marketing, every word matters. While word placement and punctuation can mean the difference between; "Let's eat, Grandma," and "Let's eat Grandma," selecting the right word is also of the utmost importance. When you only have a sentence, 140 characters or the limited space in an internet advert, you have to make every one count.... Read More
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham-Southern women's basketball team fended off Belhaven University Saturday night in Bill Battle Coliseum as the Panthers improved to 6-5 overall with a 66-64 overtime win.
Emilee Olsen (Marietta, Ga./Lassiter HS) and Elizabeth Philpot (Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park HS) each earned double-doubles. Olsen hit a game-high 22 points and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds. Philpot finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds, respectively.
Misa Fujii (Sunnyvale, Calif./Notre Dame) also picked up double-digits. She earned 12.
Both teams went back and forth down the wire in regulation. Up two after a free throw by Philpot with under 15 seconds to play. The Blazers hit a layup to tie it up and send it into overtime.
BSC scored off the tip on a fast break from Kaitlin Hogan (Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills HS) to Fujii to start overtime. Fujii extended the lead to four on a three, but Belhaven responded with a three of their own to pull within one. They had possession with 10 seconds to play and were called for a moving pick to give the Panthers the ball back.
Olsen was fouled on the inbounds. She hit the first of her free throws to push the lead to two. The Blazers grabbed the rebound when her second rimmed out and called time to advance the ball. They were able to get a shot off, but it fell short and Fujii grabbed the rebound to secure the win.
BSC opens Southern Athletic Association play at home next. They host Millsaps College on Tuesday, Jan. 2 in a doubleheader with the men's team. The women tipoff at 1 p.m. with the men following at 3 p.m.


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It's not just the title of this weeks blog that's a mouthful, wait until you try this simple, no fuss ice cream. I'm not prone to hyperbole but this will change your life. For real. All you need is clotted cream, I used a 1 kg tub, and 500 ml of maple syrup. Whip the clotted cream, it will lose it's thick texture, then add the maple syrup, as much …Read More
Mini Toadies in the Hole
This week is a canape we occasionally do, delicious and simple and a definite crowdpleaser. For the batter, mix 100 grams of flour, a pinch of salt, 50 ml of milk or a mixture of cream and water, and 1 egg. You can add herbs or spices to your hearts content. For the filling, we mix sausage meat with onion jam and form this into little meatballs. Heat a muffin …Read More
Stalwart of an Italian meal, this delicious digestif ranges from the sublime ( this one) to the ridiculous ( those lurid touristy bottles). Any grain alcohol will suffice to produce a smooth and punchy limoncello, we use vodka- obviously the better you use the better your limoncello. For 700ml of vodka, use the peeled rind of 3-4 unwaxed lemons, and simply steep the peel in the vodka for 7-10 days. …Read More
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Listen, we've all been there. Midweek party gets a little raucous, perhaps we wake up after a, I don't know, birthday party maybe, a little bleary eyed. The perfect restorative is badly needed- and this is why we have our breakfast ideas. First up- Banana Porridge- soak your oats in cream for about 1 hour, add milk and water, bring to the boil and stir in chopped bananas or banana …Read More


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Basics of UAV Drone Insurance
Drone use for commercial industries may still be illegal, but the need for drone insurance policies has never been greater. While the FAA restricts and regulates the use of commercial UAVs, they do grant a limited amount of permissions for companies to use this innovative technology for photography, surveying, security monitoring and transport purposes. The FAA is also actively reviewing security and safety concerns for commercial drone use with an eye towards reducing and even completely lifting restrictions on their use, allowing a wide variety of businesses to begin using them.
Using a drone safely goes well beyond the hands-on measures required by the FAA. If you want to utilize drones in your business, you need to have the right kind of insurance protection, specifically, UAV drone coverage.
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One of the latest additions to the UAV insurance arsenal is aircraft in flight coverage. This additional type of protection covers the actual drone and whatever the payload in the air happens to be. As with car insurance, this type of coverage requires you to have a valid operator's license and proof of proper training in how to pilot the aircraft.
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Drone insurance policies are still being developed and refined by the various insurance companies across the country, but some aspects are emerging as consistent and universal. As with any kind of business liability insurance, drone insurance protects your business from being liable for any damage to the business property or injury to the employees. Additionally, you will receive coverage for any damage to personal property that may result from drone usage.
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As commercial UAV drones continue to make their way into a variety of industries, the need for insurance protection will increase. Evaluating your business first, it's drone needs and usage, as well as the risks that using the drone will pose, can assist you in choosing the drone insurance policy and add-ons to protect your business.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
That Poor Fig Tree
It's like I'm disciplined or something. Blecch.
One thing I like about The Daily Message is that it skips around a little bit. The first chunk was out of Genesis, and now I'm reading in Mark. Keeps a person from getting burned out on the heaviness of the OT. Smart!
So I just read the part in Mark where Jesus walks by a figless fig tree, gets irritated with it for not having figs (even though they were out of season!), and curses that poor tree. It withers! It'll never have fruit again ever!
I'm not sure I understand this story.
Did Jesus wake up on the wrong side of the cot? Did his feet hurt from all that walking? Does he get grumpy when he's hungry? My husband does. It's miserable.
But I digress.
I find all of these explanations unlikely. Maybe he knew it would pay off in a future discussion. When he walked by later with the disciples and the tree was dead, they were all surprised. Jesus told them that they can do even more than that—even move mountains—through fervent, powerful prayer.
I believe that.
But the other thing that springs to my mind is that the tree wasn't bearing fruit, so Jesus said, "Forget it. You're not living up to your potential. I'm disappointed. If you're not going to bear fruit now, forget ever bearing fruit. I'm going to take that away from you."
Am I bearing fruit? Because if I'm not, it takes no more than a nod from God to prevent me from ever bearing fruit. Am I being productive? Are the Fruits of the Spirit evident in my life? Let's see...
Love: Hmm. You think this would be the easy one. It's not. There are people I'm still learning to love. It's slow going on that front right now. That's probably a no.
Joy: It comes and goes. I've been in a funk lately, so that's certainly not me being joyful. No.
Peace: Again, it comes and goes. I have to do a whole lot of praying to achieve a little bit of peace, it seems. I assume that if I truly have peace, I don't have to pray so hard for it. *sigh* No again.
Patience: I'm getting better and better at this. Having a toddler is finally a plus! Woohoo! I got one!
Kindness: Being compassionate is one of my top spiritual gifts, and I use it like crazy. Much to the chagrin of my wallet sometimes. I got two!
Goodness: What does this one even mean? Is this similar to kindness? That's a maybe. Man! I thought I was on a roll.
Faithfulness: I'm committed to God. I even blog about him. Like he needs my little blog to get the word out, but I hope he thinks it's interesting. I'm going to count this one. But, wait—do I actually tell enough people about him? I mean, really share the Gospel? Debatable. How committed could I be if I'm not doing that? Never mind. This one's a maybe. At best.
Gentleness: Yeah, this one is a struggle. I can be a little brash at times. No, you don't need to provide examples. Another no.
Self-Control: I'm working on it! Didn't I just tell you I was getting into a routine and reading my Bible every day? That totally counts! I'm nearly disciplined! I rescind my earlier, "Blecch!"
Nine fruits and I've got four in the "no" pile, three in the "yes" pile, and two in the "maybe" pile. And I don't think the "maybe" pile errs on the side of "yes," honestly. That's not a majority leaning toward "yes," then.
I think I'm that stupid fig tree.
So now what? What do I do about this? What will I do about this? Do I just pray about those things and hope God will give them to me? Or will he give me opportunities to show them? Ugh. It seems like that's what he does anytime I ask for patience. He presents something that tries my patience.
I don't want to wither. I'd better get on the stick.
Are you the fig tree, too?
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I like the way you write. Amusing, but smacking people with some Truth as well.ReplyDelete
Nice work.
I mentioned that fig tree in a post of mine recently too, which is what caught my eye on yours.
Keep it rolling.
Stumbled upon your blog, and love your writing! I wanted to mention what I've learned about "goodness." I never really understood what it meant until I was at a Bible study where we discussed the Fruit of the Spirit. Our study suggested that goodness, whether than being another word for kindness, has a different definition. Goodness is to want what God wants, to be in His will, or to want to please Him. I'm not sure if that's what God meant necessarily, but I liked the idea a lot. :) Hope this helps a bit!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Chloe! That makes a lot of sense. And it gives me another YES! Woohoo!ReplyDelete
I just wanted to say I love your writing, too. :) And truth be told, there are so many times when I've typed out a comment and then think it sounds stupid (you're a little intimidating. ;) so I erase it! But I read every post and love your blog. :)ReplyDelete
Oh yeah, this is a great post, btw. (see? that was stupid.) ;)
Jeepers, Catie! Intimidating is the last thing I feel I am. I post, like, every day about how much I suck. How is that intimidating? lol Silly.ReplyDelete


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(2) The "The Geometria Organica " of Colin Maclaurin: A Historical and Critical Survey. (Proc. R.S.E. Vol. 36. Part I (No. 5). 1916.)
In 1717 he was chosen, after a ten days' competitive examination, Professor of Mathematics, in Marischal College, Aberdeen. Shortly after his appointment he contributed two papers to the Philosophical Transactions the substance of which was incorporated in the Geometria Organica which appeared in 1720, Newton's Imprimatur being dated Nov. 12, 1719. The somewhat slack conditions that were apt to show themselves in the Scottish Universities of that period are exemplified in the fact that in 1722 Maclaurin acted as tutor to a son of Lord Polwarth during a visit to the Continent; the visit lasted till the end of 1724, when Maclaurin returned to Aberdeen to resume the professorial duties for which he had apparently made no provision during his absence. Not unnaturally the College authorities felt aggrieved at his conduct, but possibly the fact that Maclaurin had while in France been awarded a prize by the Académie Royale des Sciences of Paris for his thesis on the Percussion of Bodies (1724) helped to effect a reconciliation. It was a happy circumstance however that he was freed from the difficulties of the position by his appointment in 1725, on the recommendation of Newton, to the Chair of Mathematics in Edinburgh University.
All the accounts that have been handed down of Maclaurin's work in Edinburgh show him to have been a man of lofty ideals and generous outlook, combined with untiring energy and business capacity. The programme of his classes for a session is published in the Scots Magazine for August 1741, and it seems proper to reproduce it as an indication of the state of mathematics under his regime. "He gives every year three Colleges; and sometimes a fourth, upon such of the abstruse parts of the Science as are not explained in the former three. In the first he begins with demonstrating the grounds of vulgar and decimal arithmetic; then proceeds to Euclid; and after explaining the first six books, with the plane trigonometry and use of the tables of logarithms, sines, etc., he insists on surveying, fortification and other practical parts and concludes this college with the elements of algebra. He gives geographical lectures, once in a fortnight, to this class of students.
In the second college he repeats the algebra again from its principles and advances further in it; then proceeds to the theory and mensuration of solids, the spherical trigonometry, the doctrine of the sphere, dialling and other practical parts. After this he gives the doctrine of the conic sections, with the theory of gunnery, and concludes this college with the elements of astronomy and optics.
He begins the third college with perspective; then treats more fully of the astronomy and optics. Afterwards he prelects on Sir Isaac Newton's Principia and explains the direct and inverse method of fluxions. At a separate hour he begins a college of experimental philosophy, about the middle of December, which continues thrice every week till the beginning of April; and at proper hours of the night describes the constellations and shows the planets by telescopes of various kinds."
Even though the academical year was only from the 1st of November to the end of May the strain implied by this course must have been severe; in one letter to Stirling he speaks of "teaching six hours daily," and in another "I have so much drudgery in teaching that I am commonly so fatigued at night I can do little business." Added to the heavy official duties were the calls which his popularity in the social circles of the city made on his leisure.
He was a man of many interests. The establishment of an astronomical observatory, the proposals for more accurate surveys of the northern coast of Scotland, the subject of Arctic Expeditions, memoirs on the proper gauging of vessels for the use of the Excise, calculations for the basis of a Pension Fund for the widows of ministers and of professors, all claimed and received his attention. His devotion to the general interests of the city was specially manifested during the "forty-five," but his efforts to stimulate the civic authorities to put Edinburgh in a state of defence were unsuccessful, and he had to leave the city. He found a refuge with Dr Herring, Archbishop of York, but his health, never robust, was so much impaired by the hardships he encountered in his flight that he returned to Edinburgh to die. He passed away on the 14th of June 1746 and was buried in the Greyfriars' Churchyard.
In estimating Maclaurin's place in the history of mathematics we should, I think, interpret the word "history" in a wide sense. From one point of view additions to mathematical knowledge by memoirs that embody the results of original research must take the first place; on the other hand research alone is not sufficient to make mathematics a living subject. The stimulus that comes from a capable and enthusiastic teacher is of the highest value in creating a suitable atmosphere as well as in providing the supply of competent workers. The original contributions made by Maclaurin during the twenty years of his Edinburgh professorship are not numerous though they are valuable, but his work as a teacher and administrator had a far-reaching influence on the position of mathematics as an essential element in general culture, and the fact that he took such pains with his classes in preparing suitable courses seems to me to indicate that he was alive to the importance of this aspect of his work.
Maclaurin's Account of Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, his Physical and Literary Essays, and his work on mathematical physics - some of it of great value - I can do nothing more than mention. From the standpoint of pure mathematics the important contributions are his Geometria Organica of 1720, his Treatise of Fluxions, published in 1742, and the Treatise on Algebra, with the valuable Appendix on the General Properties of Geometrical Lines which was issued in 1748 after his death.
The Geometria Organica has been subjected to a most careful and exhaustive analysis by Mr Tweedie, and the main result of Mr Tweedie's investigations has been to prove that Maclaurin's treatise has been strangely neglected and that in this work he has anticipated many of the discoveries of a much later date. It is quite impossible in a short note to summarise the contents of the treatise, but it may be pointed out that many of the well-known properties of Circular Cubics are due to Maclaurin, that the whole theory of Pedals, and more particularly of the Pedals of the Conic Section is given in the Geometria Organica, and that he discovered "a whole host of new curves never before discussed and which have since have been named and investigated with but scant acknowledgment of their true inventor." Regarding the work as a whole Mr Tweedie thus characterises it. After noting that Maclaurin's use of the Cartesian geometry is, as compared with modern developments, somewhat cumbersome he emphasizes the "consummate skill" with which Maclaurin applies the methods of the ancient geometry. Of the two Parts into which the treatise is divided the first treats the cases in which the loci along which the vertices of constant angles are made to move are straight lines. In the second Part the curves so found in the first Part are added to the loci to obtain curves of higher order. It contains in particular the theory of pedals and the epicycloidal generation of curves by rolling one curve on a congruent curve. The last section contains some general theorems in curves forming the foundation of the theory of Higher Plane Curves. It also contains what is erroneously termed Cramer's Paradox; in fact Cramer quotes Maclaurin as his authority.
The Treatise of Fluxions had its origin in the desire of Maclaurin to defend the Newtonian doctrine of fluxions against Berkeley's attack in his essay The Analyst. As he proceeded with the work however he was induced, for various reasons, to expand it into a treatise that would contain an account of all the more important applications of fluxions so that it grew into a bulky volume of over 760 pages. As an exposition of the validity of the theory of limits, and of the fallacies in Berkeley's statement, the discussion is thoroughly sound. After an interesting introduction in which he reviews the methods of exhaustion of the Greek geometers and the method of indivisibles of Cavellerius [Cavalieri] - an exposition marked by accuracy and breadth of view - he proceeds in Book I to explain and develop the general theory, making use of the conception of a velocity and keeping algebraic symbolism and calculation as far as possible in the background. The range covered is very wide; many of the theorems, for example, respecting areas can be easily interpreted as theorems in integration: his test for the convergence of a series (pp. 289 et seq.) is a case in point. The disadvantages however of the plan on which the treatise is written make themselves felt when in Book II he comes to deal with the Computations in the Method of Fluxions. The proofs of various theorems have either to be repeated from Book I or to be merely sketched, with reference to Book I for complete demonstration. It is interesting to note that he puts the method of infinitesimals on a sound basis, and in fact develops in a rigorous way the theory of differentials; I have no doubt at all that Cauchy's definition of the differential was fully and consciously given by Robins and Maclaurin. Maclaurin also points out (p. 578) that there is no necessity for the introduction of the notion of the generation of quantities by motion, and one has the feeling that much would have been gained by a frank adoption of the Leibnizian and Bernoullian notation for differentials and integrals. The Treatise, in spite of the handicaps imposed, partly by the limited scope which it was at first designed to serve, and partly by too rigid adherence to fluxional notations, is a great storehouse of theorems and applications; the investigations in attractions, the Euler-Maclaurin Summation Theorem and the special form of Taylor's theorem that goes by Maclaurin's name are frequently quoted, but these give only a slight indication of the wealth of results and of the quite exceptional rigour (for the day) of the demonstrations of fundamental theorems.
The Treatise on Algebra was published after his death and gives clear proof of his aptitude as a teacher. It passed through many editions and, while a good commentary on Newton's Arithmetica Universalis, it can hold its own as an excellent introduction to the subject - as that subject was understood by the best mathematicians, of his time.
It would be out of place to pass from Maclaurin without referring to another instance of his many-sided activity. In 1731 a Society had been formed in Edinburgh for the promotion of medical knowledge by collecting and publishing Essays on medical subjects, and had proved its value by the volumes it produced in a few years. In 1739, Maclaurin was instrumental in broadening the scope of the Society by the inclusion of Philosophy and Literature; the Society was remodelled, a set of laws and regulations was drawn up, the number of members increased and the title of "The Philosophical Society of Edinburgh" adopted, Maclaurin being one of the Secretaries. He took an active part in the work of the new Society and contributed papers that were incorporated, according to Murdoch's statement, in the Treatise of Fluxions and in his Account of Newton's Philosophy. After Maclaurin's death, the Society continued in existence though the spark of life was nearly extinguished when, largely owing to the action of Principal Robertson, it was again remodelled and in 1783 took the form of "The Royal Society of Edinburgh." The important part that The Royal Society has played in the development of scientific knowledge in Scotland is too well known to be insisted upon, but it is pleasant to remember that the foundation of the Society is so, directly associated with the activities of Colin Maclaurin. It may perhaps be added that Stirling's name occurs in the List of Original Members of the remodelled Society of 1739.


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Unless you've been stuck inside Rock Cave for the last few months without an HM05, you probably know about Pokemon Go. As a side-effect of its wild popularity, people have been touting it as being one of the most successful fitness apps to date and some have even been suggesting it'll have a big effect on fighting obesity.
While I think it's being a little optimistic to think a little extra walking is going to get everyone fit, it definitely is getting otherwise sedentary people out and moving around – so what is Pokemon Go doing so differently from the Fitbits, Jawbones, VivoFits, et al. that never sparked nearly as strong of a fitness craze as expected? Moreover what lessons on motivation and taking control of our own fitness can we take away from its successes?
Pokemon Go vs. Fitbit
When Fitbit launched people thought that it would have a huge impact on lowering obesity rates and helping to improve overall fitness levels. Gamification (adding game elements like scoring and competition to encourage user engagement) was, and still is really, a hot and exciting method for getting people to do things – particularly in conjunction with the growing quantified self movement. Fitbit ticked both boxes. It provided a solid game element in trying to score your recommended 10k steps per day, providing badges and rewards for meeting goals, and in allowing you to compete with friends, and it gathered enough data on steps, stairs climbed, calories burned, sleep quality, weight change, etc. to be a solid entry in the self-quantification realm.
It's done well, but it never took off quite like Pokemon Go has. I think the key reason being the Fitbit focuses on gamification, while Pokemon Go approaches things from the opposite direction with 'fitnessification'.
Alright, I made that word up for lack of a better one and it needs work – the point is that while Fitbit attempts to make fitness into a game, Pokemon Go takes an existing game and plugs in a fitness element.
This might not seem like an important distinction, but it makes a noticeable difference. No matter how many game elements are included in the Fitbit system, your overall goal is still to walk. You can look at it as getting 10,000 points per day if you want, but you know you're doing it for fitness. Sure the badges and the competition and things motivate you, but beneath that you understand the point is to get you to walk.
Pokemon Go is the opposite. The point is not to walk, that's just something you tend to have to do in order to play the game. Your goal is to catch Pokemon, take gyms, things like that. The fact that you have to be up and moving around most of the time to accomplish that is secondary.
This is a much better approach to things, because in the end what people care about is having fun. Things like Fitbit, Fitocracy, Duolingo, or HabitRPG attempt, to varying degrees of success, to inject the fun of a game into a productive activity. That certainly helps, but it will never be as successful as injecting a productive activity into a game.
Wii Fit did an alright job of helping people take some steps toward fitness, but in the end it fell to the same problems – the design of all the games was built around making fitness fun, rather than starting with something already fun. After a while people just tire of it and it gets relegated to the closet.
Imagine if you took something like Final Fantasy VII but changed the battle mechanics so that you had to do push-ups or squats to win battles. You wouldn't play that game to get fit, you would play it because it's a good game. You would do a ton of push-ups and squats too, not because you think you should exercise but because Sephiroth murdered Aerith and is killing the planet and that bastard has to pay.
Lots of people would probably wind up in the best shape of their lives too.
So, assuming you're not a game or app designer, what's the takeaway here?
The Secret to Staying Motivated
If you're struggling, rather than approaching things like Fitbit and trying to inject fun into your fitness routine (or whatever you're trying to improve) take the better route – find something fun that also has some small element of what you're trying to improve in it.
If the prospect of going to the gym or out for a daily run makes you want to crawl back into bed then why force yourself to do those things just for the sake of progress when there are fun options out there? Take a martial arts class, a dance class, a parkour class, go rock climbing, or kayaking, or swimming, go play basketball, or tennis, or even something like tag.
Are these things necessarily going to get you in the same kind of shape adhering to a well-structured strength and conditioning program would get in?
Almost certainly not.
But Pokemon Go alone isn't going to have anyone dropping a hundred pounds and running in marathons either. Small progress is something though and – unless you're missing out on potentially better progress by stressing over the small stuff – that small amount of progress is leaps and bounds better than making no progress at all.
Embracing this mindset will make it much easier to continually make some kind of progress in your goals. Any time you're trying to think of some way to make something you don't want to do but feel you need to do into something fun, change the equation around and try to think of or create something fun that contains aspects of your goals.
Do you have any examples of other ways to incorporate learning or fitness goals into games instead of the other way around? Leave a comment!
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When it comes time for the festive season, the proverbial devil is in the details. You can remember to buy your loved one the PRESENT OF THE CENTURY and then undermine the whole endeavor by forgetting to fill their stocking (or "solstice leggings," if you prefer). As the hours until "C-Day" tick away, here are some no-fuss, easy-to-source "treat" ideas under $50 to make your last hosiery-filling a breeze.
Keep in mind that many of the selections I have listed for various age and gender groups would work for anyone . . . just use your discretion and knowledge of your loved ones guide your selections. All of the items below can be located in stores near your own home using the "Pick Up in Store" options on each retailer's site.
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For the Women in Your Life
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For the Teenage Boy in Your Life
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For the Children in Your Life
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3. Apples to Apples Junior // 4. Master Kitz The Starry Night //
For the Infants/ Toddlers in Your Life
What do you still have left to buy this holiday season? Let me know in the comments below.