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I'm a member of several Facebook groups for Korean adoptees, and for some reason some of them have been extremely active lately.
obviously, I'm a member by my own choice, but it can be really emotionally draining to see post after post in my news feed because it obviously brings matters to my attention and triggers feelings.
one of the posts was a woman musing over, and asking for people's thoughts on the reason why it - in her point of view - seemed like there was a rough division within the KAD community of either "the angry" adoptee (against adoption, bad adoptive parents/family, bad life etc.) and "the happy" adoptee (good adoptive family, happy with his/her life etc.), and why the KADs weren't capable of/interested in supporting each other more since we're all KADs.
as much as people disagree, that is also roughly my experience. granted, human beings are complicated creatures, and nothing is as cut and dry as that, but in broad terms. you know, shameless generalization.
at least I have yet to meet an avid adoption opponent who has had a happy life. and by happy life I mean a life with all the struggles and heart aches that life entails in general, and with a family situation with issues that doesn't go beyond what child/parent issues could be expected in any homegrown family. someone like me.
don't get me wrong, I'm not saying adoption is a perfect system anywhere. I know there are unspeakable tragedies committed in the name of adoption every day around the world, and lots of adoptees and birth parents suffer on a daily basis.
there are flaws and room for improvement, no doubt, but instead of going along with those who just thinks adoption should be banned, period, I think the way to create a more responsible system, is to change the cause of the system.
..I dunno this was not my point with this post. I think.....
my thoughts are really jumbled right now cos everything is just mushing around in there, and at the moment I don't really have anyone to talk to about these things so everything just slushes around, tangents everywhere..
one thing she said, though, that really resonated with me, is the way some (several?) adoptees seem to think that if you're happy with your adoption, and don't harbour particularly ill will towards anything, you just haven't seen the light yet.
you're still blind and naïve, and that right there sums up perfectly why I extremely rarely choose to engage in random group discussions about adoption because that condescending attitude just pisses me off. HOW. FUCKING. DARE. YOU.
a second thing that struck a chord with me, was people's responses to her "why can't/shouldn't we all just get along since we're all KADs" part.
because yes, I might agree about the generalizing two main sides, and yes, in general I definitely agree about being annoyed at the rudeness a lot of people often seem to show during discussions among KADs, but her reasoning that the fact that we're all KADs should make us band together..? nah.
I get that if you just look at it briefly, you might think that here's a group of people you have lots in common with, who understand you like no non-adopted person could, but while that might be true to some small extend. it can never be enough to unite as many people as the KADs of the world make up. I mean, come on.
at the end of the day we're all still just people with different personalities, experiences - both adoptive and in life in general - cultures, and other influences.
how on earth should it be possible to unite a group as large as ours. I mean, that whole idea of people automatically bonding or feeling loyalty or closeness towards others simply because of a label is utopia. hell, I have family members I'm super awkward with cos I have no other relation to them other than them being "family". labels don't mean anything.
and today I read this article. yes, fair warning, it's in Danish.
it's called "I am not your brown friend". it's written by a 27 year old PH.D-student and mother-to-be, adopted from India. she addresses the way she feels adoptees constantly get defined by their skin colour (almost) before anything else, the subtle, often unintended ways racism gets to be part of our society, and how she hopes one day she can be "your friend" and not "your brown friend".
again, while I do see her points, articles like this one always make me part excited because I do like adoption debate, but also part very tired cos they so often actually make me feel more alienated from other KADs.
and I feel like 90% of all KADs would jump me if I dared to speak my mind.
because I think a lot of KADs seem to be hyper sensitive about racism and appearance issues. I'm not saying they don't have reason, but no one ever seems to agree or admit that that's what they are.
but why can't questions like "where are you from?" just be a form of genuine interest? maybe a tiny hope for a more interesting answer than "this small town outside of whatever" that is mostly the reply.
sure, that hope might be based on a difference in skin colour, but why does it have to be a derogatory thing?
isn't it at least also just going with the odds? the odds that say that there's a bigger chance of a non-blond having a more unusual personal story to tell than your neighbour.
it irks me that having a curious mind is so often being turned into something rude.
and why can't asking where someone, who differs racially from the norm of your country, is from as one of the first things never just be an ice breaker? like asking someone with a cast on what happened? you know, using the obvious visuals instead of the weather or sports.
and if asked politely, the way the other person answers should make it obvious if this is something they wish to talk more about, regardless if it's about race or cast.
wouldn't asking someone where they're from also be a way of getting to the inner points of a person? why do there have to be right and wrong ways of approaching a person? again, of course if asked in a respectful manner.
and why is she and lots of other people of the perception that it's more racist to mention the visual appreciation of mixed kids than to compliment anyone else of their outer appearance?
it's like outer features should just be completely ignored, and I don't get that.
it's stuff like this that makes me scared to talk to people.
and I get tired when there have to be so many unspoken rules and hidden ways to get judged and labelled as insensitive and/or racist /sigh
but then again, me being "one of them" might get me perceived as an insider so not rude and racist...?
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
yeah, I said it...
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it irks me that having a curious mind is so often being turned into something rude.ReplyDelete
I love you ok. I mean I always did but you get my point! A lot of what you said had me nodding along to it in agreement.
And as for the beginning of the post, of course, I can't know what it's like to be adopted, but I still love how you speak about it in such an ...adult manner? Not at all like many people who are just blinded by their chosen opinion.
Just. Ilu.
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In 2015, the Tampa Pro contest became an official stop on the Street League Skateboarding Pro tour. As a game changer for both trademarks of the skate culture, the union brought some interesting point of views. VICE Sports was there to capture this pivotal moment in skateboard history and heard from Brian Schaefer, Brian Atlas, Chris Cole, and many others about what it really meant for the two skate giants to finally come together.
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Street League's Trick of The Year
Street League is in the final weeks of harnessing the power of technology to find the Trick of the Year for 2015. It can be anybody's trick, by anyone, Pro or Joe. All you need is an Instagram account and you can compete against Nyjah, Luan, and the rest of the SLS Pros. You've still got time to get into the mix!
A Brief History Of Tampa Am
SPoT's Brian Schaefer breaks down the impact and importance of the Tampa Am contest, and how it's shaped many careers. The 22nd Annual Tampa Am is going down November 12-15th. Read more about Why Tampa Am Matters, and get yourself fully prepped for the upcoming contest.
Watch Tampa Am live on streetleague.com starting November 14th and continuing through November 15th. Visit the Tampa Am page for full details.
Street League & SPoT Weigh In On New Partnership
As was reported earlier this week, Street League and The Skatepark of Tampa have formed a new partnership. Transworld Business spoke to both Brian Atlas of Street League and Brian Schaefer from The Skatepark of Tampa to discuss what the merger means for each of the parties involved and for skateboarding as a whole. You can read the interview by clicking here.
Street League and Skatepark of Tampa Unite
Today, Street League Skateboarding has proudly announced its partnership with Brian Schaefer and Skatepark of Tampa to form a true qualification system in skateboarding that spans from amateur events all the way to the SLS Pro Super Crown.
As a result of the partnership, streetleague.com will serve specifically as the exclusive platform and website for live streaming of Tampa Pro and Tampa Am.
The pair of companies will also be collaborating with SPoT in introducing an evolved version of the Damn Am Series as an elite qualifier of amateur skateboarding contests, starting in 2015. This evolved version of the Damn Am Series will qualify the world's best amateurs into both the Tampa Am and ultimately, future SLS Pro Opens.
Visit the Street League Skateboarding and Skatepark of Tampa sites for more info.
17th Annual TWS Awards Video Recap, Part 2
Brian Schaefer and Lee Dupont keep the ship on course in part two of the TWS Awards: Ray Barbee and Evan Smith present Best Team, Theotis Beasley and Jason Hernandez present Best Video, Marc Johnson and Chris Roberts present Best Video Part and Christian Hosoi introduced the TWS Legend Award.
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They will be a great conversation starter for anyone who owns one.
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What does that mean?
I'm doing what's one of my favorite Saturday-morning activities; perusing JDate and Match…
Or, as I like to think of them, online mantalog shopping…
I haven't "bought" yet, although I did "wink" at someone today. Weird.
Anyway, on Match, instead of posting a religion you can say you're "spiritual but not religious."
Any idea how many men list that? What does that mean? That they meditate? Talk to God but not in a church or synagogue? Hang with the Dalai Lama?
Gotta be honest – I have just not met that many people who are spiritual outside of being religious. Perhaps I'm spending time in the wrong places. Obviously they're not in synagogue if they're not religious, I suppose.
Am I interested in someone who's SBNR? Is that okay? Do I date someone who is? When I was younger (ahem, much younger), I wouldn't consider dating someone who wasn't Jewish because I knew that I wasn't interested in marrying someone who wasn't Jewish. But is that the case now? I mean, it's not like I'm worried about having Jewish kdis (been there, done that). But how important are holidays, shared backgrounds, common history? Even at my age?


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….and in two weeks the day will finally be here. We're finally going to see Book of Mormon here in Chicago.
|Any theater ticket that has "Explicit Language" is okay by me
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Almost every single person we know, whether they enjoy musicals or not, has seen this show, and the two who based their wedding on musicals because they love them so much? Yeah, haven't gotten around to it just yet. I finally found a random matinee a month out that had two not-so-high balcony seats with one seat on the aisle and another single one behind it. We don't need to talk during the show, so that worked out just fine – and much cheaper than the inflated floor seats (NOT saying it's not worth it though).
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In any case, I have a fear that it won't live up to my expectations. And it might not. It might be like Les Miserables and the two tries we've given it now. But at least we're fortunate enough to live in the next major city for Broadway theater and Book of Mormon decided to stay here for awhile instead of just a two week engagement.
And it's at my least favorite theater of course. Groan. But we shall persevere and say "Hello!" to Book of Mormon Chicago soon!


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Today she's treating us to a post about the "perfect man" and introducing us to ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEAT , which I've had the pleasure of reading not once but twice as I read the original release too. My review is coming up Monday and I think I loved it even more the second time around.
So without further ado I want to give the floor to Vivian:
Oh, the elusive perfect man. Where will we find him?
The interesting thing is he's everywhere, but no hero is perfect for just any heroine. It's the exact right combination of personalities, strength, weaknesses, that combined make or break a relationship in a book.
One of the comments I got the first time someone read Rocky Mountain Heat was 'Jaxi kissed all the brothers? ICK!' (Jaxi being the heroine, the brothers being 6 of them.) The reality is in small towns, the dating pool is often very shallow, so yes, she'd kissed or been kissed by all of them by the time the story opens.
All, that is, except the one she really wants. And who's that perfect match for her.
Blake is in for a fine ride to get to his happily ever after, but between the two of them, it happens. With more an a few kisses along the way. Which is how it should be, right? The perfect hero finds his perfect partner.
Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but a heap of trouble. But when trouble's a western-hat-wearing blonde with slim legs that go on forever, what's a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off.
Jaxi has other plans for Blake's hands, and his heart. She may have once considered him a big brother, but that was a long time ago. She's all grown up now and ready to convince him that she's perfect for him. Except he can't seem to see past the big "don't touch" sign that's apparently still hanging around her neck.
When Jaxi ends up living right under Blake's nose, the undeniable heat between them slides off simmer and leaps up to barn-burning levels. However, a few of the younger six-pack Colemans have decided Jaxi's brand of trouble is worth risking a few busted bones.
That is, if Blake's finally ready to let go the reins and fight for what he wants…
Warning: Sexy cowboys seducing and being seduced in trucks, pool halls and barns. Droolworthy country charm, a little double-teaming, a few secrets and a whole lot of brothers to look forward to. Anyone wanna go for a ride?
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The Six Pack Ranch series was originally published with a small epub. Rocky Mountain Heat in August, 2009, and Rocky Mountain Haven in March, 2010. The reception to the books was very positive, including Haven winning the 2010 EPPIE award for Erotic Western Romance. The publisher then dropped their print program, and because Vivian wanted this series to go to print, she approached her current publisher, Samhain Publishing, and they offered to contract the series. (Pearl: Much to my pleasure! Because this series needs to be in continued and in print!)
Both book 1 and 2 have been extensively revised, with over 20K more material added to each. A brand new book, Rocky Mountain Desire, was written so that the two rereleases can be followed immediately by a new book in the series.
Release information for the upcoming Six Pack Ranch books
Book 1: Rocky Mountain Heat: November 15.
Book 2: Rocky Mountain Haven: January 10, 2012
Book 3: Rocky Mountain Desire: March 13, 2012
Vivian has offered two ebooks from her backlist to giveaway with this post. The rules are simple. To enter just leave an answer to the question below and a way to contact you (if it's not included in your profile) in the comments and I'll pick two winners in the course of next week.
Question: Who is your perfect cowboy? Or if you don't have a perfect cowboy, your perfect hero? ...and he doesn't have to be fictional...
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- Sandy said...
My favorite hero is my dad. My favorite cowboy is John Wayne. He was my dad's favorite too! We used to sit and snuggle in dad's big chair and watch his movies together.
Thanks for the chance to win!
- Nov 11, 2011, 4:44:00 PM
- ClaudiaGC said...
You know my favourite cowboy heroes already! Like you, I love the Rough Rider series by Lorelei James and there is a special place in my heart for Cord. :)
I'd so love to read Viv's new books. Haven't read them the first time around.
Thank you for the giveaway!
claudigc at msn dot com
- Nov 11, 2011, 5:30:00 PM
- barbara said...
Not sure I have a perfect cowboy but I do love the cowboy-type of male... strong, secure, confident, and protective; and, all of that together is oh-so-sexy! :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
bimmergrlmd at gmail dot com
- Nov 11, 2011, 6:50:00 PM
- Aurian said...
Great blogpost, thank you Vivian, and for the giveaway! You sure made me curious about this book! I love that she kissed all his brothers before picking him.
My favourite cowboy? That has to be in one of the books by Elizabeth Lowell, old but still so good. Can't think of a title at the moment though.
auriansbooks at gmail dot com
- Nov 11, 2011, 7:26:00 PM
- June M. said...
I don't have a favorite cowboy. But my grandfather was my hero and a farmer so I think that's close!
Your book sounds great. I am finishing up your wolf books right now, and will be moving on to some of your others. Thank you for the giveaway.
June M.
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
- Nov 12, 2011, 3:20:00 AM
- elaing8 said...
I haven't read a lot of Cowboy books. But I love the cowboys in the Compass Brothers books by Jayne Rylon and Mari Carr.
- Nov 12, 2011, 4:11:00 AM
- Ing said...
Hands down favorite cowboys are the sexy as hell men from Lorelei's Rough Rider series. Love me those McKay boys.
- Nov 15, 2011, 4:26:00 AM
- JenM said...
I don't have a particular cowboy hero, but to me, the perfect fictional hero is Roarke from JD Robb's Eve Dallas series. He's rich, gorgeous, long haired, and he has an Irish accent to boot. Plus, he's always got Eve's back.
- Nov 16, 2011, 3:56:00 AM
- Susan T. said...
Love the cover. The one cowboy that comes to mind is William Jessup Brady from Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
- Nov 16, 2011, 5:18:00 AM
- Erin said...
I can't pick a perfect cowboy, but I used to love to go to the rodeo and watch those tough, strong men go to work in starched shirts and tight jeans. Swoon! Alas, since I got married, my husband has no interest in going to the rodeo so I am stuck only reading about cowboys. Rocky Mountain Heat sounds hot, hot, hot. Can't wait to read it.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
crazyougirl at hotmail dot com
- Nov 17, 2011, 4:44:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
My favorite cowboy is any character from a Louis L'amour novel portrayed by Sam Elliot. Yummy voice, reserved yet quirky sense of humor, and salt and pepper sexiness. See The Shadow Riders. Second place is Tom Selleck in same movies!
I read the earlier versions of these and am looking forward to seeing how they've been expanded.
history.doc at prodigy dot net
- Nov 17, 2011, 4:53:00 AM
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Certainly there are many reasons to tour. there is a lot of accomplishment-type touring "ride across the country" "ride the pacific coast" that requires a goal and an end point.
There are also the wandering or the nomadic riders. My wandering life was done in my teens and early twenties.
But many of us are now adults, work full time, and have a few weeks with which to tour, and the ability to squeak out 3 and 4 day weekends by combining sick days, vacation time, and national holidays. Many cyclotourists build up for an epic destination tour riding across country or europe or south america.
I say, why not see what's outside your doorstep, up that road and in the next county.
For much of my adult life I have been a regionalist. I believe that a diversity of riches exists within human-travelled distance of most people. I realize this is perhaps an entitled, western perspective but there is a world of riches right off most people's doorsteps. If they know how to look for it.
I enjoy tours within my own state and region, without a set destination or end point except back home the day before i have to be back at work.
To get to know the place you live, to get connected with the earth, the topography, the villages and the humanity, 'the lay of the land' so to speak, is invaluable and enriching.
Classic travelogues like Basho's 17th century "Narrow Road to the Interior" and new classics like William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" or "PrairyEarth" hint at the riches hidden just down the road.
Live your own Prairyearth.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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|Holy Week
Easter is the principal feast of the ecclesiastical year. Leo I (Serino xlvii in Exodum) calls it the greatest feast (festum festorum), and says that Christmas is celebrated only in preparation for Easter. It is the center of the greater part of the ecclesiastical year. The order of Sundays from Septuagesima to the last Sunday after Pentecost, the feast of the Ascension, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, and all other movable feasts, from that of the Prayer of Jesus in the Garden (Tuesday after Septuagesima) to the feast of the Sacred Heart (Friday after the octave of Corpus Christi), depend upon the Easter date. Commemorating the slaying of the true Lamb of God and the Resurrection of Christ, the cornerstone upon which faith is built, it is also the oldest feast of the Christian Church, as old as Christianity, the connecting link between the Old and New Testaments. That the Apostolic Fathers do not mention it and that we first hear of it principally through the controversy of the Quartodecimans are purely accidental. The connection between the Jewish Passover and the Christian feast of Easter is real and ideal. Real, since Christ died on the first Jewish Easter Day; ideal, like the relation between type and reality, because Christ's death and Resurrection had its figures and types in the Old Law, particularly in the paschal lamb, which was eaten towards evening of the 14th of Nisan. In fact, the Jewish feast was taken over into the Christian Easter celebration; the liturgy (Exultet) sings of the passing of Israel through the Red Sea, the paschal lamb, the column of fire, etc. Apart, however, from the Jewish feast, the Christians would have celebrated the anniversary of the death and the Resurrection of Christ. But for such a feast it was necessary to know the exact calendar date of Christ's death. To know this day was very simple for the Jews; it was the day after the 14th of the first month, the 15th of Nisan of their calendar. But in other countries of the vast Roman Empire there were other systems of chronology. The Romans from 45 B.C. had used the reformed Julian calendar; there were also the Egyptian and the Syro-Macedonian calendar (see Christian Calendar). The foundation of the Jewish calendar was the lunar year of 354 days, whilst the other systems depended on the solar year. In consequence the first days of the Jewish months and years did not coincide with any fixed days of the Roman solar year. Every fourth year of the Jewish system had an intercalary month. Since this month was inserted, not according to some scientific method or some definite rule, but arbitrarily, by command of the Sanhedrin, a distant Jewish date can never with certainty be transposed into the corresponding Julian or Gregorian date (Ideler, Chronologie, I, 570 sq.). The connection between the Jewish and the Christian Pasch explains the movable character of this feast. Easter has no fixed date, like Christmas, because the 15th of Nisan of the Semitic calendar was shifting from date to date on the Julian calendar. Since Christ, the true Paschal Lamb, had been slain on the very day when the Jews, in celebration of their Passover, immolated the figurative lamb, the Jewish Christians in the Orient followed the Jewish method, and commemorated the death of Christ on the 15th of Nisan and His Resurrection on the 17th of Nisan, no matter on what day of the week they fell. For this observance they claimed the authority of St. John and St. Philip.
In the rest of the empire another consideration predominated. Every Sunday of the year was a comemoration of the Resurrection of Christ, which had occurred on a Sunday. Because the Sunday after 14 Nisan was the historical day of the Resurrection, at Rome this Sunday became the Christian feast of Easter. Easter was celebrated in Rome and Alexandria on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, and the Roman Church claimed for this observance the authority of Sts. Peter and Paul. The spring equinox in Rome fell on March 25; in Alexandria on March 21. At Antioch Easter was kept on the Sunday after the Jewish Passover. In Gaul a number of bishops, wishing to escape the difficulties of the paschal computation, seem to have assigned Easter to a fixed date of the Roman calendar, celebrating the death of Christ on March 25, His Resurrection on March 27 (Marinus Dumiensis in P.L., LXXII, 47-51), since already in the third century March 25 was considered the day of the Crucifixion (Computus Pseudocyprianus, ed. Lersch, Chronologie, II, 61). This practice was of short duration. Many calendars in the Middle Ages contain these same dates (March 25, March 27) for purely historical, not liturgical, reasons (Grotefend, Zeitrechnung, II, 46, 60, 72, 106, 110, etc.). The Montanists in Asia Minor kept Easter on the Sunday after April 6 (Schmid, Osterfestberechnung in der abendländischen Kirche). The First Council of Nicaea (325) decreed that the Roman practice should be observed throughout the Church. But even at Rome the Easter term was changed repeatedly. Those who continued to keep Easter with the Jews were called Quartodecimans (14 Nisan) and were excluded from the Church (see Quartodecimans). The computus paschalis, the method of determining the date of Easter and the dependent feasts, was of old considered so important that Durandus (Rit. div. off., 8, c. i) declares a priest unworthy of the name who does not know the computus paschalis. The movable character of Easter (March 22 to April 25) gives rise to inconveniences, especially in modern times. For decades scientists and other people have worked in vain for a simplification of the cornputus, assigning Easter to the first Sunday in April or to the Sunday nearest to the 7th of April. Some even wish to put every Sunday to a certain date of the month, e.g. beginning with New Year's always on a Sunday, etc. [See L. Gunther, "Zeitschrift Weltall" (1903); Sandhage and P. Dueren in "Pastor bonus" (Trier, 1906); C. Tondini, "L'Italia e la questione del Calendario" (Florence, 1905).]
The first Vespers of Easter are connected now with the Mass of Holy Saturday, because that Mass was formerly celebrated in the evening (see Holy Saturday); they consist of only one psalm (cxvi) and the Magnificat. The Matins have only one Nocturn; the Office is short, because the clergy were busy with catechumens, the reconciliation of sinners, and the distribution of alms, which were given plentifully by the rich on Easter Day. This peculiarity of reciting only one Nocturn was extended by some churches from the octave of Easter to the entire paschal time, and soon to all the feasts of the Apostles and similar high feasts of the entire ecclesiastical year. This observance is found in the German Breviaries far up into the nineteenth century ("Brev. Monaster.", 1830; Bäumer, "Brevier", 312). The octave of Easter ceases with None of Saturday and on Sunday the three Nocturns with the eighteen psalms of the ordinary Sunday Office are recited. Many churches, however, during the Middle Ages and later (Brev. Monaster., 1830), on Low Sunday (Dominica in Albis) repeated the short Nocturn of Easter Week. Before the usus Romanoe Curioe (Bäumer, Brev., 319) was spread by the Franciscans over the entire Church the eighteen (or twenty-four) psalms of the regular Sunday Matins were, three by three, distributed over the Matins of Easter Week (Bäumer, 301). This observance is still one of the peculiarities of the Carmelite Breviary. The simplified Breviary of the Roman Curia (twelfth century) established the custom of repeating Psalms i, ii, iii, every day of the octave. From the ninth to the thirteenth century, in most dioceses, during the entire Easter Week the two precepts of hearing Mass and of abstaining from servile work were observed (Kellner, Heortologie, 17); later on this law was limited to two days (Monday and Tuesday), and, since the end of the eighteenth century, to Monday only. In the United States even Monday is no holiday of obligation. The first three days of Easter Week are doubles of the first class, the other days semi-doubles. During this week, in the Roman Office, through immemorial custom the hymns are omitted, or rather were never inserted. The ancient ecclesiastical Office contained no hymns, and out of respect for the great solemnity of Easter and the ancient jubilus "Haec Dies", the Roman Church did not touch the old Easter Office by introducing hymns. Therefore to the present day the Office of Easter consists only of psalms, antiphons, and the great lessons of Matins. Only the "Victimae Paschali" was adopted in most of the churches and religious orders in the Second Vespers. The Mozarabic and Ambrosian Offices use the Ambrosian hymn "Hic est dies verus Dei" in Lauds and Vespers, the Monastic Breviary, "Ad coenam Agni providi" at Vespers, "Chorus novae Jerusalem" at Matins, and "Aurora lucis rutilat" at Lauds. The Monastic Breviary has also three Nocturns on Easter Day. Besides the hymns the chapter is omitted and the Little Hours have no antiphons; the place of the hymns, chapters, and little responses is taken by the jubilus, "Haec Dies quam fecit Dominus, exultemus et laetemur in eae". The Masses of Easter Week have a sequence of dramatic character, "Victimae paschali", which was composed by Wipo, a Burgundian priest at the courts of Conrad II and Henry III. The present Preface is abridged from the longer Preface of the Gregorian Sacramentary. The "Communicantes" and "Hanc igitur" contain references to the solemn baptism of Easter eve. To the "Benedicamus Domino" of Lauds and Vespers and to the "Ite Missa est" of the Mass two alleluias are added during the entire octave. Every day of the octave has a special Mass; an old MS. Spanish missal of 855 contains three Masses for Easter Sunday; the Gallican missals have two Masses for every day of the week, one of which was celebrated at four in the morning, preceded by a procession (Migne, La Liturgie Catholique, Paris, 1863, p. 952). In the Gelasian Sacramentary every clay of Easter Week has its own Preface (Probst, Sacramentarien, p. 226).
To have a correct idea of the Easter celebration and its Masses, we must remember that it was intimately connected with the solemn rite of baptism. The preparatory liturgical acts commenced on the eve and were continued during the night. When the number of persons to be baptized was great, the sacramental ceremonies and the Easter celebration were united. This connection was severed at a time when, the discipline having changed, even the recollection of the old traditions was lost. The greater part of the ceremonies was transferred to the morning hours of Holy Saturday. This change, however, did not produce a new liturgical creation adapted to the new order of things. The old baptismal ceremonies were left untouched and have now, apparently, no other reason for preservation than their antiquity. The gap left in the liturgical services after the solemnities of the night had been transferred to the morning of Holy Saturday was filled in France, Germany, and some other countries by a twofold new ceremony, which, however, was never adopted in Rome.—First, there was the commemoration of the Resurrection of Christ. At midnight, before Matins, the clergy in silence entered the dark church and removed the cross from the sepulchre to the high altar. Then the candles were lit, the doors opened, and a solemn procession was held with the cross through the church, the cloister, or cemetery. Whilst the procession moved from the altar to the door, the beautiful old antiphon, "Cum Rex gloriae", was sung, the first part softly (humili ac depressae voce), to symbolize the sadness of the souls in limbo; from Advenisti desiderabilis the singers raised their voices in jubilation whilst the acolytes rang small bells which they carried. The full text of this antiphon, which has disappeared from the liturgy, follows:
Cum rex gloriae Christus infernum debellaturus intraret, et chorus angelicus ante faciem ejus portas principum tolli praeciperet, sanctorum populus, qui tenebatur in morte captivus, voce lacrimabili clamabat dicens: Advenisti desiderabilis, quem expectabamus in tenebris, ut educeres hac nocte vinculatos de claustris. Te nostra vocabant suspiria, to larga requirebant lamenta, to factus est spes desperatis, magna consolatio in tormentis. Alleluja.
When the procession returned, in many churches the "Attollite portas" (Ps. xxiii) was sung at the door, in order to symbolize the victorious entry of Christ into limbo and hell. After the procession Matins were sung. In later centuries the Blessed Sacrament took the place of the cross in the procession. This ceremony is, with the approval of the Holy See, still held in Germany on the eve of Easter with simpler ceremonies, in the form of a popular devotion.—Second, the visitation of the Sepulchre. After the third lesson of the Nocturn two clerics, representing the holy women, went to the empty sepulchre where another cleric (angel) announced to them that the Savior was risen. The two then brought the message to the choir, whereupon two priests, impersonating Peter and John, ran to the tomb and, finding it empty, showed to the people the linen in which the body had been wrapped. Then the choir sang the "Te Deum" and the "Victimae paschali". In some churches, e.g. at Rouen, the apparition of Christ to Mary Magdalen was also represented. Out of this solemn ceremony, which dates back to the tenth century, grew the numerous Easter plays. (Nord-Amerikanisches Pastoralblatt, October, 1907, p. 149, has a long article on these two ceremonies.) The Easter plays in the beginning used only the words of the Gospels and the "Victimae paschali"; in the course of development they became regular dramas, in Latin or vernacular verses, which contained the negotiation between the vender of unguents and the three women, the dialogue between Pilate and the Jews asking for soldiers to guard the Sepulchre, the contest of Peter and John running to the tomb, the risen Savior appearing to Magdalen, and the descent of Christ into hell. Towards the end of the Middle Ages the tone of these plays became worldly, and they were filled with long burlesque speeches of salve-dealers, Jews, soldiers, and demons (Creizenach, Gesch. des neuen Dramas, Halle, 1893).
The procession combined with the solemn Second Vespers of Easter Sunday is very old. There was great variety in the manner of solemnizing these Vespers. The service commenced with the nine Kyrie Eleisons, sung as in the Easter Mass, even sometimes with the corresponding trope lux et origo boni. After the third psalm the whole choir went in procession to the baptismal chapel, where the fourth psalm, the "Victimae paschali", and the Magnificat were sung; thence the procession moved to the great cross at the entrance to the sanctuary (choir), and from there, after the fifth psalm and the Magnificat were sung, to the empty sepulchre, where the services were concluded. The Carmelites and a number of French dioceses, e.g. Paris, Lyons, Besancon, Chartres, Laval, have, with the permission of the Holy See, retained these solemn Easter Vespers since the reintroduction of the Roman Breviary. But they are celebrated differently in every diocese, very much modernized in some churches. At Lyons the Magnificat is sung three times. In Cologne and Trier the solemn Vespers of Easter were abolished in the nineteenth century (Nord-Amerikanisches Pastoralblatt, April, 1908, p. 50). Whilst the Latin Rite admits only commemorations of saints in Lauds, Mass, and Vespers from Wednesday in Easter Week and excludes any commemoration on the first three days of the week, the Greek and Russian Churches transfer the occurring Offices (canons) of the saints from Matins to Complin during the entire octave, even on Easter Sunday. After the Anti-pascha (Low Sunday), the canons and other canticles of Easter are continued in the entire Office up to Ascension Day, and the canons of the saints take only the second place in Matins. Also the Greeks and Russians have a solemn procession at midnight, before Matins, during which they sing at the door of the church Ps. lxvii, repeating after each verse the Easter antiphon. When the procession leaves, the church is dark; when it returns, hundreds of candles and colored lamps are lit to represent the splendor of Christ's Resurrection. After Lauds all those who are present give each other the Easter kiss, not excluding even the beggar. One says: "Christ is risen"; the other answers: "He is truly risen"; and these words are the Russians' greeting during Easter time. A similar custom had, through the influence of the Byzantine court, been adopted at Rome for a time. The greeting was: Surrexit Dominus vere; R. Et apparuit Simoni. (Maximilianus, Princ. Sax., Praelect. de liturg. Orient., I, 114; Martene, De antiq. Eccl. rit., c. xxv, 5.) The Armenian Church during the entire time from Easter to Pentecost celebrates the Resurrection alone to the exclusion of all feasts of the saints. On Easter Monday they keep All Souls' Day, the Saturday of the same week the Decollation of St. John, the third Sunday after Easter the founding of the first Christian Church on Sion and of the Church in general, the fifth Sunday the Apparition of the Holy Cross at Jerusalem, then on Thursday the Ascension of Christ, and the Sunday after the feast of the great Vision of St. Gregory. From Easter to Ascension the Armenians never fast nor do they abstain from meat (C. Tondini de Quaranghi, Calendrier de la Nation Armenienne). In the Mozarabic Rite of Spain, after the Pater Noster on Easter Day and during the week the priest intones the particula "Regnum" and sings "Vicit Leo de Tribu Juda radix David Alleluja". The people answer: "Qui sedes super Cherubim radix David. Alleluja". This is sung three times (Missale Mozarab.). In some cities of Spain before sunrise two processions leave the principal church; one with the image of Mary covered by a black veil; another with the Blessed Sacrament. The processions move on in silence until they meet at a predetermined place; then the veil is removed from the image of Mary and the clergy with the people sing the "Regina Coeli" (Gueranger, Kirchenjahr, VII,166). For the sanctuary at Emmaus in the Holy Land the Holy See has approved a special feast on Easter Monday, "Solemnitas manifestationis D. N. I. Chr. Resurg., Titul. Eccles. dupl. I Cl.", with proper Mass and Office (Cal. Rom. Seraph. in Terre S. Custodia, 1907).
1. Risus Paschalis
This strange custom originated in Bavaria in the fifteenth century. The priest inserted in his sermon funny stories which would cause his hearers to laugh (Ostermärlein), e.g. a description of how the devil tries to keep the doors of hell locked against the descending Christ. Then the speaker would draw the moral from the story. This Easter laughter, giving rise to grave abuses of the word of God, was prohibited by Clement X (1670-1676) and in the eighteenth century by Maximilian III and the bishops of Bavaria (Wagner, De Risu Paschali, Konigsberg, 1705; Linsemeier, Predigt in Deutschland, Munich, 1886).
2. Easter Eggs
Because the use of eggs was forbidden during Lent, they were brought to the table on Easter Day, colored red to symbolize the Easter joy. This custom is found not only in the Latin but also in the Oriental Churches. The symbolic meaning of a new creation of mankind by Jesus risen from the dead was probably an invention of later times. The custom may have its origin in paganism, for a great many pagan customs, celebrating the return of spring, gravitated to Easter. The egg is the emblem of the germinating life of early spring. Easter eggs, the children are told, come from Rome with the bells which on Thursday go to Rome and return Saturday morning. The sponsors in some countries give Easter eggs to their god-children. Colored eggs are used by children at Easter in a sort of game which consists in testing the strength of the shells (Kraus, Real-Encyklopadie, s.v. Ei). Both colored and uncolored eggs are used in some parts of the United States for this game, known as "egg-picking". Another practice is the "egg-rolling" by children on Easter Monday on the lawn of the White House in Washington.
3. The Easter Rabbit
...lays the eggs, for which reason they are hidden in a nest or in the garden. The rabbit is a pagan symbol and has always been an emblem of fertility (Simrock, Mythologie, 551).
4. In France handball playing
...was one of the Easter amusements, found also in Germany (Simrock, op. cit., 575). The ball may represent the sun, which is believed to take three leaps in rising on Easter morning. Bishops, priests, and monks, after the strict discipline of Lent, used to play ball during Easter week (Beleth, Expl. Div. off., 120). This was called libertas Decembrica, because formerly in December the masters used to play ball with their servants, maids, and shepherds. The ball game was connected with a dance, in which even bishops and abbots took part. At Auxerre, Besancon, etc. the dance was performed in church to the strains of the "Victimae paschali". In England, also, the game of ball was a favorite Easter sport in which the municipal corporation engaged with due parade and dignity. And at Bury St. Edmunds, within recent years, the game was kept up with great spirit by twelve old women. After the game and the dance a banquet was given, during which a homily on the feast was read. All these customs disappeared for obvious reasons (Kirchenlex., IV, 1414).
5. Striking spouses
On Easter Monday the women had a right to strike their husbands, on Tuesday the men struck their wives, as in December the servants scolded their masters. Husbands and wives did this "ut ostendant sese mutuo debere corrigere, ne illo tempore alter ab altero thori debitum exigat" (Beleth, I, c. c. x; Durandus, I, c. vi, 86). In the northern parts of England the men parade the streets on Easter Sunday and claim the privilege of lifting every woman three times from the ground, receiving in payment a kiss or a silver sixpence. The same is done by the women to the men on the next day. In the Neumark (Germany) on Easter Day the men servants whip the maid servants with switches; on Monday the maids whip the men. They secure their release with Easter eggs. These customs are probably of pre-Christian origin (Reinsberg-Düringsfeld, Das festliche Jahr, 118).
6. The Easter Fire
...is lit on the top of mountains (Easter mountain, Osterberg) and must be kindled from new fire, drawn from wood by friction (nodfyr); this is a custom of pagan origin in vogue all over Europe, signifying the victory of spring over winter. The bishops issued severe edicts against the sacrilegious Easter fires (Conc. Germanicum, a. 742, c. v; Council of Lestines, a. 743, n. 15), but did not succeed in abolishing them everywhere. The Church adopted the observance into the Easter ceremonies, referring it to the fiery column in the desert and to the Resurrection of Christ; the new fire on Holy Saturday is drawn from flint, symbolizing the Resurrection of the Light of the World from the tomb closed by a stone (Missale Rom.). In some places a figure was thrown into the Easter fire, symbolizing winter, but to the Christians on the Rhine, in Tyrol and Bohemia, Judas the traitor (Reinsberg-Düringsfeld, Das festliche Jahr, 112 sq.).
7. Absent canon
At Puy in France, from time immemorial to the tenth century, it was customary, when at the first psalm of Matins a canon was absent from the choir, for some of the canons and vicars, taking with them the processional cross and the holy water, to go to the house of the absentee, sing the "He Dies", sprinkle him with water, if he was still in bed, and lead him to the church. In punishment he had to give a breakfast to his conductors. A similar custom is found in the fifteenth century at Nantes and Angers, where it was prohibited by the diocesan synods in 1431 and 1448. In some parts of Germany parents and children try to surprise each other in bed on Easter morning to apply the health-giving switches (Freyde, Ostern in deutscher Sage, Sitte and Dichtung, 1893).
8. Food Blessing
In both the Oriental and Latin Churches, it is customary to have those victuals which were prohibited during Lent blessed by the priests before eating them on Easter Day, especially meat, eggs, butter, and cheese (Ritualbacher, Paderborn, 1904; Maximilianus, Liturg. or., 117). Those who ate before the food was blessed, according to popular belief, were punished by God, sometimes instantaneously (Migne, Liturgie, s.v. Paeques).
9. Home Blessing
On the eve of Easter the homes are blessed (Rit. Rom., tit. 8, c. iv) in memory of the passing of the angel in Egypt and the signing of the door-posts with the blood of the paschal lamb. The parish priest visits the houses of his parish; the papal apartments are also blessed on this day. The room, however, in which the pope is found by the visiting cardinal is blessed by the pontiff himself (Moroni, Dizionariq, s.v. Pasqua).
10. Celebrations
The Greeks and Russians after their long, severe Lent make Easter a day of popular sports. At Constantinople the cemetery of Pera is the noisy rendezvous of the Greeks; there are music, dances, and all the pleasures of an Oriental popular resort; the same custom prevails in the cities of Russia. In Russia anyone can enter the belfries on Easter and ring the bells, a privilege of which many persons avail themselves.
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LONDON (Reuters) - The Ulster Museum in Belfast won the Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries on Wednesday, and with it 100,000 pounds ($150,000), highlighting a cultural rejuvenation in Northern Ireland.
It beat three other short-listed institutions — the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry.
"This is the first time in Northern Ireland's history that a prestigious cultural prize of this nature has been awarded to an institution in the region," said Tim Cooke, Director of National Museums Northern Ireland.
"It is particularly humbling for us to be selected for this prize against such high caliber competition," he added.
Kirsty Young, who chaired the judging panel, said: "Here is a museum that shows how much can be achieved, and one that is building a lasting legacy.
"The transformed Ulster Museum is an emblem of the confidence and cultural rejuvenation of Northern Ireland."
The museum recently underwent a three-year, 17.8 million pound renovation.
For the first time, The Art Fund Prize website hosted a poll inviting the public to vote for their favorite nominated museum or gallery, and to post supporting comments.
Some 73,000 votes were cast and more than 40,000 comments posted, all of which were taken into consideration by the judges when making their final decision.
Reporting by Mike Collett-White


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This week we have the Verdict Milonga at 5.30 so class will start at 4pm till 5.30.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
We will be revising the moves from the past couple of months... so try and remember your castigadas, sicadas, leg wraps and volcadas... it is going to be a bonza of a class.
We are going to sacar la viruta del piso (scrape the woodshavings from the floor!)
Check out this little performance of milonguero tango style done to nuevo music - I love the look on the audiences faces!


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There are 3 parts of family memory keeping that are part of the crafting/scrapbooking world. First is Living History, what is happening now, the trip to the zoo, last years family reunion etc. Second, memories from days gone by, our ancestors, where they came from and how their experiences helped to shape us into who we are today, and finally staying in touch with the family that we have now, but don't see as often. I would like to spend a little time each week on all 3 of these.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wedding card
Card Positioning Systems. And since her decorator and coordinator both had unexpected emergencies, I also get to play wedding planner! I am so excited, I love weddings! The paper came from the the DCWV I think its Creme and Black?? The sentiment is a rub-on from my stash. I always keep wedding cards simple and sweet, the occasion is more than enough, you don't even have to try to be fabulous,
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Enoch Crosby
He was born in Harwich, Massachusetts, in 1750, moving with his family in 1753 to Southeast, Dutchess County, (now Putnam County) New York. At age 16 Enoch was apprenticed to a cordwainer (shoemaker) in Kent for seven years because there was no money for him to go to school.
His apprenticeship up, Enoch moved to Danbury and became a shoemaker there. At the outbreak of the Revolution he joined the Continentals and served under Gen. Schuyler in campaigns against Montreal and Quebec. While there, he became ill and was sent home. He resumed his trade upon recovery, this time as an itinerant shoemaker throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties.
In September, 1776, Crosby was on his way through Westchester County to rejoin the American army when he fell in with a man who was a Tory, and supposing Crosby to be one also, invited him to join a company then forming to aid the British. Enoch seized this opportunity of gaining information. During the night he slipped away and immediately communicated this information to the Committee of Safety in White Plains. This committee was headed by John Jay. A group of mounted rangers, with Crosby as guide, surrounded and captured the entire band of Tories. He informed Colonel Jay of his desire to re-enlist, but Jay sensed Crosby's peculiar ability and persuaded him to become a Secret Agent and join various bands of Tories. This was probably the beginning of United States intelligence, and Crosby was considered the first Secret Agent of the United States. Jay felt that "our greatest danger lies in our secret enemies. A man of your special abilities is entitled to greater credit than a regular soldier." Enoch then consecrated himself to years of suffering and sacrifice with that objective in mind.
His major focus was working as a cobbler/peddler in the Neutral Ground -- that region between the Harlem River and the Pines Bridge on the Croton River. This area, the Neutral Ground, became a place of lawlessness by troops of both sides. It was here that the British "cowboys" and the American "skinners" operated and created the greatest risk for Crosby. He skillfully managed to gather much information which he transmitted to American officers.
Six years and more were spent in cobbling, hog butchering, hay pitching, wood chopping -- all incidental to his main purpose. And it wasn't easy, for nearly everyone was suspicious of strangers, making it necessary for him to hide and sleep in caves, and to travel at night. He was frequently captured, beaten and imprisoned, even condemned to die; yet he always possessed the uncanny knack of escaping with valuable inside information as to enemy plans.
One of the few people who knew the secret of Enoch Crosby was Colonel Henry Ludington, commanding the 7th Dutchess County Militia. Crosby often found needed rest at the Ludington house. Col. Ludington's eldest daughter Sybil, helped out on several occasions acting as a sentinel guard and liaison between her father and his secret agents. Crosby had a code of secret signals which were known to Sybil and her sister Rebecca. The two girls were always on guard during their father's absence.
After serving two more six-month enlistments, one under General LaFayette, he returned to his farm in Southeast. Enoch and his brother, Benjamin, had purchased 276 acres near Brewster from the Commission of Forfeiture. In 1785 Enoch married Sarah Kniffen. She died in 1811. He later married Margaret Green who died in 1825.
We remember Enoch Crosby not only as a valued secret agent -- the "spy of the neutral ground" -- but also as a man with strong patriotic spirit. A quote from one of his letters to the Journal of Commerce reveals his true nature:
He died on June 26, 1835, and was buried beside his first wife in the Old Gilead Cemetery, Carmel, New York.
Enoch Crosby Deposition for Federal Pension, 1832
Enoch Crosby Will dated April 17, 1835
Enoch Crosby Inventory of Estate


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Paul Gross news
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21st September 2013
It's just been announced! The RCW 139 20 years of dueSouth convention will be held in Toronto, 15th -17th August 2014. Keep up to date with all the convention news at www.rcw139.org. Thanks, Felicity!
6th July
The University of Alberta is celebrating Paul's award of The Order of Canada. You can watch their 2002 "Distinguished Alumnus" video tribute here, together with their recent article about him. Thanks, Felicity!
29th June
Paul Gross is to be created an Officer of The Order of Canada. The citation reads: "For his contributions to Canadian film and television as an actor, writer and director."
The Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours, was established to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation.
10th March 2013
Can you believe it?
Murder Most Likely has finally been released on DVD and VHS!
It is available as part of a movie mystery collection from:
For this news, thanks to Carol, who says it's worth it just for this film, even if you never watch the others in this very eclectic bundle!
21st February
Paul Gross is backing a new specialty TV channel to be called Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel. An application was filed with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on 1st June 2012. You can see Paul (with a new look) talking about Starlight here and if you are Canadian and want to support Starlight, you can submit your intervention to the CRTC until February 27th 2013 at http://bit.ly/starlightCMC. That's less than one week away! More details are in this pdf file.
12th February
There's a chance to vote for Paul in the "Fans' Choice for Canada's Screen Star" category at the Canadian Screen Awards! http://microsite.fan-academy.ca/2013/vote.html Thanks, Fliss!
28th December
Paul Gross heading to Jordan in the new year to shoot new film about War in Afghanistan - Calgary Herald.
3rd October
If you are in Canada, you will be able to see Paul Gross guest star in the new season of "Republic of Doyle" (season 4). Allan Hawco confirmed it on the Facebook page for the show. Thanks, Dee!
20th August
- Paul is leaving Whizbang Films, the production company he co-founded, saying that he wants to concentrate his "energies on a few select projects." Read more here and here. Thanks, Dee and others!
- To contact Paul, please continue to use the details provided here for now.
17th August
- Here's a quirky little film, narrated by Paul Gross - Wait For Rain.
- Paul Gross Returns to the Battlefield - Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press.
- YouTube viedo - Robert Lantos in an informal interview with Paul Gross about the Canadian media industry (59 mins).
- Will Sings & Arrows Live Again? - an update.
- Gross Encounter at The Music Box - MyKindOfNewYork.com
4th July
Here's a message from the organisers of this summer's RCW 139 due South convention in Toronto:
Hello Due South fans!!
If you are interested in attending RCW 139, the only Due South fan convention happening this August, and haven't registered yet, you only have until July 15th to do so! The same applies if you can't attend and would like a supporting membership (goodie bag) and haven't ordered yours yet. We've started to receive some of the goodie bag items and they look fantastic! As we've already placed our orders for most items, this will be first come-first serve - and there are only a few memberships left, whether attending or supporting so don't miss out!
It's going to be an unmissable event with an amazing guest list including Paul Gross himself, who had a blast last time (all guests' attendance is subject to their work commitments)! This is likely to expand even further as we get closer to the event and cast and crew can commit. Added to our wonderful guests (including a private, once in a lifetime concert from the show's music master Jay Semko), we have a jam-packed weekend lined up, with quizzes, competitions, signings, filming location visits, merchandise stands, prop exhibition, gala dinner, charity auction and much, much more!
All the info is on our web site http://www.rcw139.org and you can place your orders on our online, secure PayPal store. We can also advise on where to go for cheap flights and accommodation, including discounted hotel rooms. Just email us at email@example.com.
2nd July
- Attention if you're in the UK! Paul's WW1 movie, Passchendaele, will be broadcast on BBC1 on 10 July 2012 at 11.40pm. Thanks, Carole!
- Paul's character Mundie/ Edmund Gowry won Best Breakout Character and Are You There, McPhee? won Favourite Set Design in McCarter Theatre's Fan Favourite Awards. Thanks, Felicity!
- Paul Gross says he is on board if 'Slings and Arrows' returns - News1130. Thanks, Dee!
- Paul Gross: Entire 'Slings and Arrows' cast would return - Yahoo News. Thanks, Lynn!
- Paul is The Royal Canadian Legion's first recipient of the Legion's Founders Award. Congratulations Paul; and thanks, Felicity!
4th June
Could there be more of the delightful Slings & Arrows on the way? We hope the hints given here are true! Thanks, Felicity!
27th May
- Paul Gross still writing his own Hollywood story - Calgary Herald. Thanks, Diane!
- Actors Who Sing - Paul Gross tops the list! Thanks, Shaynie!
- The world premiere of "Are You There, McPhee?" opens at McCarter - Town Topics. Thanks, Dee!
- Photos from the opening night party of "Are You There, McPhee". Several good snaps of Paul! Thanks, Dee!
- 2002 Distinguished Alumni Award video - University of Alberta. Thanks, Felicity!
14th May
Are You There, McPhee? official trailer on YouTube - thanks, Felicity!
Production photos on Facebook - again, thanks, Felicity!
1st May
- Here's a podcast of an interview with the playwright John Guare in which he has some nice things to say about Paul, towards the end. It's just under 15 minutes long . Thanks, Dee!
- And here's another Are You There, McPhee video, this time showing rehearsal clips. Thanks, Margaret!
30th April
Happy Birthday Paul!
Apologies to everyone who was hoping to leave a message in the guestbook today. The website has been moved to a new server and there are still a few gremlins in the works. Fixed!
27th April
The website is about to undergo essential maintenance so may go down for a short while during the next few days. Nothing to worry about! Now completed.
- Here's a link to an interview with playwright John Guare that contains a bit more info on the story of Are You There, McPhee?
- And here's an interview with John Guare in which he pays Paul Gross a nice compliment. Thanks for both of these, Dee!
24th April
Here's a teaser trailer for Are You There, McPhee?
13th April
Paul Gross to head cast of world premiere of Are You There, McPhee? at McCarter - broadwayworld.com Thanks, Fliss!
11th April
Paul will be treading the boards again next month in Princeton, New Jersey, in the world premiere of "Are you there, McPhee?" by John Guare. More info on the McCarter Theatre Facebook page and the McCarter Theatre website. Thanks, Symantha!
7th April
- There is speculation on Twitter that a revelation on Wednesday night's season-ending episode of Republic of Doyle implied that Paul Gross will be back next season. However, we have been unable to confirm this. Thanks, Dee!
- There's a great (new) review of due South by Lucy Mangan in The Guardian. Thanks, Dee!
31st March
The Charter Project has launched its educational campaign about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in light of the 30th anniversary next month. Paul Gross is in their English language Public Service Announcements, all available here: http://charterproject.ca/category/video/psa/.
24th February
If you're planning on shopping at amazon.ca, amazon.com or amazon.co.uk, did you know that you can divert some of Amazon's profits to help pay PaulGross.org and PG-L hosting fees? Every time you buy something as a result of reaching Amazon via one of the links below, PaulGross.org (which is run by fans) earns a small commission. So please use them as often as you can and add at least one of them to your bookmarks. And tell all your friends!
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Thank you kindly!
2nd February
The results of the Broadway World Toronto Theatre Awards have been announced. Best Leading Actor (Play) goes to Paul Gross and Best Leading Actress (Play) to Kim Cattrall, both for Private Lives. Many congratulations to both! Thanks, Felicity!
25th January
- A reminder to all due South fans that there is one week left to register for this year's RCW 139: From A Million Miles convention at a discounted rate All you need to do is pay a $75 deposit to book your ticket. The balance will be due by 31 May. Another seven bookings are needed before 1st February to make this convention happen. David Marciano will be at RCW 139 again, schedule permitting. If you missed him in 2008, 2012 might just be the year to see him!
- Angela writes: "I live in New England and have Comcast cable service and last night noticed that Passchendaele is listed in the On-Demand section under Free Movies/Movieplex. It is on the schedule for several months." Thanks, Angela!
24th January
In Australia, the episode of 'Republic of Doyle' in which Paul Gross is the guest star will air on Friday 17th February at 7:30pm on 13th Street (Foxtel Channel 113). Thanks, Erin!
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Day 3 #ootd
Yes you can see from my ootd
The weather is super doper hot even though last night was raining cats and dogs..
Itinerary of today
Chatchuchak market
Union Mall
Chocolate Ville
Started our Chatchuchak tour with the famous coconut ice cream!
My family first time here, I think they gonna 'hate it'... (and yes.. they dun like here.. so I concluded only young peeps like mi, will love here!!)
I just realised I never took much photos over at Chachuchak, I bet it could be due to the super hot weather ba..
And well...
We 'finished' the Chachuchak in just 3-4 hrs..
My mum and aunt bought those porcelain fish shaped plates, they can spend hrs looking for the only one..
Hubb bought 2 (OMG! yes.. 2 bagsssssssssssssss!), My brother n Dad bought 1 bag each (those sling bag kind..)..
Myself lei..
My shopping loots ar...
4 sling bags - Hey! not all for myself la.. 2 just 2 for myself.. Whoopz!
2 dressses
Few essential oils and hot massage tool..
Just like tat only.. Berry good hor! Control well ba..
Move on to Union Mall
Actually never thought of going there for this trip as during the last trip, I didn't buy anything stuffs here... But since my family members kept saying about the hot weather la, my daddy kept saying if got aircon la.. hahhaa.. so here we are!
This time round! I kinda like it.. hahaha
Lunch at Bar.B.Q Plaza ( I been wanna come here to eat de...)
Supposed to eat the Thai bowl noodle which my Hubb been wanna eat.. Sorry Hubb! Thank you for giving in to mi..
Oh ya.. and my family.. for going with mi when all been saying they are so full la, dun order too much la.. hahaha.. Thank for going with mi ya...
I bet they never regret going with mi..
The meat is real good, though the service kinda disappointing but cannot blame them la.. I believe they were shocked to see such a big eater group ba..
Mookata also known as bbq steamboat
scolded myself so many times for not taking photos.. :(
no photos of any other den the above photos..
I shall list down the MUST TRY food ya.
Seafood chili - yes u need to order it ya
Garlic Fried rice (small tiny only, just order ba)
Slice pork - It's a must to order ya for Mookata.. (I read the beef is fantastic too... I dun eat beef so NO Comment.. hahaha)
Next up!
Ice Manias
Ice cream freshly made on the spot!
Been stop eating sweet stuffs since 6 months ago already but this ice cream is super yummy and 'cool'..
Can see my greedy face!
Chocolate Ville ~ beautiful place for couples and even family to take photos..
Definitely a place for instagram!
I feel so smelly and messy especially my hair after CTC...
Of course, entry is free but as I say, since you already go all the way there, why not settle your dinner here.. The food is also another highlight too..
Sorry but I gonna upload tons of photos and I can't bear to combine all of it...
Address in Thai..
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Totally NO edit No filter!
Totally feel like I'm in Europe..
Damnit! I missing Europe already...!
It was supposed to be aircon room la but we dun really feel cooling instead after 7 plus outside is much more cooling out there..
So if you guys are going, try to book dinner at 7pm.. Prefect timing!
**Must order**
My family love this alot..
Food of the night!
If you can order as much as we can, please follow and order all.. You wun regret it at all..
I love this spicy chicken vermicelli (sorry if i got the name wrong).. I, myself ate the whole plate all by myself.. Sorry, rephrase myself.. I ordered another plate all by myself.. hahahaha..
Did I mentioned order everything I show here???
Sorry dun follow all... AT least not for this garlic bread.. I can do better den this..(Hubb said it!)
I was actually having headache due to the hot weather and I dun look good at all..
Messy hair, sticky body, sickly mi!
But I just can't stop taking photos.. cause I dunno when I will be back here.. Definitely not in this 1 or 2 years, definitely with another big group again ba..
Do I even look like I'm in Bangkok?
Oh man..
Cannot 'lang fei' such a beautiful photo!!!
My brother 'failed' take!!
Nice shoot Brother..
Selfie shot
Stoopee Hubb..
Took so many cheeky photos with mi at the background!
If you wonder if it is difficult to grab a taxi to go back to the city, fear not, as they had already fix a guideline charges, from Chocolate Ville to many places.. Prices stated clearly.. No less but if u wanna give more, they wun mind of coz!
And so we took the taxi back to our hotel, from Chocolate Ville to Pratunam is 350baht.. Price is okay ba since it cost us from Union mall to Chocolate is about 250baht..
See you again
It was definitely another great experiences to be here with Chocolate Ville... Simply love the concept, European style with fusion food variety.. Skip half a day of shopping , Spend your evening here with your loves one, family and friends why not!
Since it's our last night, given my family free and easy time.. hahaha.. Of course mi and Hubb went for massage as I really need one.. If anyone of you are wondering, yes, non of my family wanna have one.. so ya..
How can one not having mango sticky rice when in Bangkok!!
Spot this auntie, just outside 7-11 near the night market around the hotel.. She speaks abit of dialect which I manage to communicate with her abit, just a little bit.. She even explained the 4 kinds of sticky rice while preparing for us.. This is the first time i ate mango sticky rice with color.. Taste all the same just different use for each which (sorry) I forget about it already...
Well! This is really good..!
How can a mango sticky rice goes wrong man!!
Our Supper!
More like Hubb's supper hahaha!
Our loots of the day 3
Love this couple tees alot.. Recently love to wear couple couple tee... Sweet isn't it...
I dun care what people say cause I LIKE IT!
Bought it at one of shop at union mall!
Finally ate this highly recommended by my colleague~the pink tee chicken rice also known as Kaiton Pratunam..
Petchburi Soi 30
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Hubb came back with this yummlicous chicken rice and gonna thank him to went over to get it for mi as I kept saying I wanna eat it yet not able to... Love my Hubb deep deep!
Coincidentally, met my malaysia colleague!
We staying at same hotel, same tower, same day check out, same flight timing too (she flying to Malaysia and Mi flying to Singapore)... How qiao can it be lor!!!
One of the closer colleague I had in Malaysia
It's father day on the day we coming back home..
Happy father's day, Daddy!
Hope you enjoy this birthday cum Father's day holiday..
Thank for bring mi and my brothers well.. WE love you..
On board Cathay...!
Somehow, we love taking Cathay..
Hope they can come out more promotion flight for mi to fly....
Touch down SG and saw Hello kitty Eva Air plane..
I so wanna fly this to Taiwan..
Turned to Hubb and smile...: Shall we, please...?
Hubb totally ignore mi....
Why did you ignore me!!!!


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2 eggs
1 cup apple or pear juice
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup brown rice flour
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a muffin tin or line it with paper liners, or oil a standard loaf pan.
Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the juice, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the flours, baking powder, and salt and stir until well combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full, or pour the batter into the loaf pan.
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Vegan Corn Muffins: Use extra virgin coconut oil or canola oil instead of the butter. Omit the eggs and add 2-1/2 tablespoons of flaxseeds. Grind the flaxseeds in the blender until they're powdery, then add the juice and blend until the mixture is gelatinous. Otherwise, follow directions above.
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Less formal than watercolor classes, Instructor Owen Jolly will lead the group through demonstrations, en plein air, and self-directed activities. For intermediate and advanced students, participants will learn and explore painting techniques, drawing skills and how to harness your creativity during the spring club meetings. Club will meet on Thursdays from 9 AM to noon in the Olmsted House.


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First up, it's Currently time! I'm a few days late to the party, but at least I didn't completely miss it like I did last month... oops!
Needing: Before I can run and rollerblade, I need to get rid of my cold! Who gets a cold in the summertime?!? This girl.
Tips, Tricks, and Hints: My biggest piece of advice for bloggers and TPTers is BALANCE. Sure, we'd all love to make millions. And, we could spend 24 hours a day reading blogs, Pinterest, Twitter, InstaGram, and Facebook. But... what matters to you most in life? Probably not blogging. Find a way to balance your time! Just my 2 cents. :)
On to Linky #2...
My friend Jessica {Tales of a Teacherista} is hosting a Summer Reading Linky Party!
Funky First Grade Fun} about my favorite professional books. So today, it's all about non-teaching related summer reading! I love my local library because I can search the county's database of books and submit requests online. Then, I just head to the library and pull of the books I requested from the "on hold" shelf. It's such an easy and quick process!
I am currently in the middle of Brain On Fire, as recommended by my blogger friend Amanda {Travel, Teach, and Love}. This book is absolutely fascinating. Here is part of the Amazon description:
"One day in 2009, twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a strange hospital room, strapped to her bed, under guard, and unable to move or speak. A wristband marked her as a "flight risk," and her medical records—chronicling a month-long hospital stay of which she had no memory at all—showed hallucinations, violence, and dangerous instability. Only weeks earlier, Susannah had been on the threshold of a new, adult life: a healthy, ambitious college grad a few months into her first serious relationship and a promising career as a cub reporter at a major New York newspaper. Who was the stranger who had taken over her body? What was happening to her mind? In this swift and breathtaking narrative, Susannah tells the astonishing true story of her inexplicable descent into madness and the brilliant, lifesaving diagnosis that nearly didn't happen."
A Stolen Life: "In the summer of June of 1991, I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother that loved me. I was just like you. Until the day my life was stolen. For eighteen years I was a prisoner. I was an object for someone to use and abuse. For eighteen years I was not allowed to speak my own name. I became a mother and was forced to be a sister. For eighteen years I survived an impossible situation. On August 26, 2009, I took my name back. My name is Jaycee Lee Dugard. I don't think of myself as a victim, I simply survived an intolerable situation. A Stolen Life is my story—in my own words, in my own way, exactly as I remember it."
Wow, apparently, I enjoy really intense books!! I hope you link up with Jessica so I can find some new gems to keep me busy this summer!
Last, but not least, on to Linky #3!!
My friends Kristin {I Teach 1:1} and Amanda {Learning to the Core} are hosting a Tune Into Technology Linky. This week, the Linky is all about integrating technology into math.


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Godknows Matarutse • 19 January 2016 3:02PM • 2 comments
HARARE - Major Premiership sponsors are contemplating pulling out of football following the latest stand-off between Zifa and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over the ouster of the latter's chairman Twine Phiri over the weekend.
The Zifa board led by newly-elected president Philip Chiyangwa ordered the PSL to hold elections during its executive council meeting arguing that Phiri was part of the previous Zifa board whose mandate was revoked by councillors on October 3.
This is despite the fact that at a meeting between PSL clubs and Zifa last Friday, the majority of the premiership clubs backed his leadership.
Zifa however, went against the Premiership clubs and announced that Highlanders chairman Peter Dube is now the acting PSL chairperson.
The PSL chairperson is supposed to be a member of the Zifa board but Phiri was part of the executive committee that had its mandate revoked by the Zifa councillors.
Phiri was re-elected as the PSL chairperson in 2013 for a second term which ends in 2018 when he was still the CAPS United major shareholder and president
The club's shareholding structure was, however, rearranged following Farai Jere's acquisition of 80 percent of the club's shares last year. Phiri remained with a 20 percent stake in the club while Jere assumed the post of club president since he is now the major shareholder.
Makepekepe agreed to allow Phiri to remain as their representative on the PSL board of governors until the end of his term as chairperson, a stance which the club reaffirmed in a letter to the league following the Zifa directive.
Last year, PSL also clarified to the Daily News that Phiri's position on the Zifa body came through the affiliate body — the PSL — which is guided by its own constitution and not by Zifa.
And with the solution over the matter seemingly out of reach, the Daily News has established that at least two influential sponsors are considering withdrawing if the Phiri furore is not dealt with in the best interests of the local game.
"The sponsors want to maintain their relationship with the PSL, and they are not willing to go public at the moment," a source told the Daily News.
"The current situation is not good and they don't want their names to be associated with such chaos.
"They are saying there are rules which must be followed."
The PSL is currently enjoying a good relationship with leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Beverages and have a broadcasting deal with SuperSport.
Phiri has been credited for playing a major role in clinching the deals with his management raising hopes for more corporate sponsors to come on board.
chiyangwa has come in with Zanu pf mentality of firing, suspensions and votes of no confidences. if he is so worried about the possible breach of law by Phiri/psl, how come he contested when one clause states for one to contest ZIfa they must have had 5 football admin experience of which he has none. they guy is a masquerade
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Dont assume that iam lazy.... we should shorten the things....why unnecessarily typing WWW
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So, this week I worked on Regency Tall Ships Things, unsurprisingly. Not much worth taking pictures of, which will make for a boring post, sorry. I'll make it up to you next week!
First off, I finished shaping my first-ever straw form...which I'm promptly handing off to Robin, who doesn't mind taking my experiments off my hands! It's a little wilty this time, but it's not bad enough to put me off straw forms forever! ;)
Although, I did end up buying a new roll of buckram. I was considering a straw for myself, but I'm familiar enough with buckram forms that it'll be quicker and easier to make a new buckram bonnet for Tall Ships instead! I got a nice bit of that put together yesterday; sewed the pieces together, got all the mulling put on, and started covering it in red satin. I think it's going to be quite nice.
A red bonnet and a red spencer! The body of the spencer's put together, so all I need to do is sleeves, trim, and fastenings. I didn't want to make the collar very heavy compared to the spencer (it's linen), so I used two layers of silk organza rather than the canvas I normally would. Wasn't entirely certain it would work as nicely, but it definitely does! I do love pad stitching.


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Norfolk is served by Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport shuttles
Carey VIP Airport Connection is located outside baggage claim in a booth marked "Airport Express Shuttle Service." For guaranteed service, reserve online, or call 877-422-1105 (toll free) or 757-963-0433.
Orange Peel Transportation Pick-up must be scheduled in advance. The company will group guests bound for the same location with minimum inconvenience and reduced transport fees. Reserve online or call 757-463-7500.
Metered taxis are also available.
Driving directions
From the north, take I-95S to I-295S via exit 84A. Merge onto I-64E via exit 28A. Merge onto Tidewater Drive via exit 277A. Follow ramp to Waterside Drive. Turn right at Atlantic Street, and immediately turn left at E. Main Street.
From the west, take I-64E to Tidewater Drive via exit 277A, and follow directions above.
From the south, take I-95N to U.S. 58E via exit 11A. Follow the I-264E ramp toward Portsmouth, and take the left fork toward the Hampton Roads Beltway/I-664S. Merge onto I-264E via exit 15A. Keep left onto U.S. 460E-Alt, and take the ramp to Waterside Drive. Turn right at Atlantic Street, and immediately turn left at E. Main Street.
Parking information
The City of Norfolk operates all parking garages and lots downtown. Telephone: 757-664-6222 or 757-441-2056 (after 1700)
Main Street Garage is located at the corner of Main and Atlantic; entrance is on Atlantic. Hourly rates range from $0.75 for 1 hour to $14 for 24 hours.
For RVs and other oversized vehicles, the nearest open lot is on the corner of Plume Street and St. Paul's Boulevard, a few blocks east of the Marriott.
On-site and valet parking are available at the Marriott.
A number of slips have been reserved at Waterside Marina, just steps from the hotel.
Waterside Marina
333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at ICW Mile Marker 0. $1.30/foot or $1.15/foot for one week. Hail the dockmaster on VHF Channel 16.
Boaters can also dock at a marina across the river in Portsmouth and take a ferry or water taxi to Norfolk.
Tidewater Yacht Marina
10 Crawford Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Located at ICW Mile Marker 0. Full service $1.75/foot with 10 percent discount for seven days. Please hail the dockmaster on VHF Channel 16 or 68 upon arrival.
Ocean Marine Yacht Center
1 Crawford Court
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Located one-half mile south of ICW Mile Marker 0, full service $1.50/foot or 7 nights at $1.25/foot. Please hail the dockmaster on VHF Channel 16 upon arrival.
HRT Paddlewheel Ferry
1500 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
The ferry runs every 30 minutes between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and downtown Norfolk at the Waterside.
Hours of operation
Mon-Thurs 0700-2130
Fri 0700-2330
Sat-Sun 1000-2330
Cash fare: $1 each way
Seniors, people with disabilities: $0.50 each way
3-day fare card: $5
5-day fare card: $8
Purchase fare cards in person, by phone or online.
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Many photographers look down on those folks with their phones taking pictures. We chuckle as we are sure they won't ever get high quality photos. But lately, for me at least, the value of a high quality camera phone has become obvious. First, as I have become more active in social media, I have come to realize that my trusty Olympus isn't my first choice for posting. Sites such as Instagram and Snapchat require mobile technology. Posting to Facebook requires that I download to a computer from my camera and then post. A phone provides access to the photo, basic editing, and immediate posting for all of the various social media sites. Secondly, phone cameras have improved remarkably in just a few years. My husband takes some amazing photos with his phone, even under adverse conditions, such as low light.
My current phone works fine but Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support Windows Phones. Sad, since over the years, I saved hundreds of dollars by using Windows phones. But even if the Window phones weren't dying, I would need to make a change. The camera on my phone is fine for "pictures of my morning run", shared with my Facebook Friends, but not so much for my more business-oriented Facebook page, Florida Traveler. And sometimes when you are out and about, all you have is a phone to record a great shot.
I did an initial Google search to check out the current reviews for camera phones. PC Magazine has a ten best rated cameras list. Interestingly they were all Verizon CDMA phones. My preference, though, is to go with an unlocked GSM phone (my current configuration). My recent trip to Panama convinced me of the value of the flexibility of GSM. My T-mobile service worked great all over Panama, with no tweaking or extra charges. Since I have been an Apple User all of my computer life, an iPhone would be my preference as it will be compatible with my existing iPad and MacBook Pro. However, a $999 iPhone X is well outside my budget. So, I will use the upcoming blog posts to scan the landscape and do a personal cost-benefit analysis of camera phones to identify a replacement for my Windows Phone.
Stay tuned to see what I decide.