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After spending many many months in Penang and Saigon researching the local food every day, I decided to share the knowledge. Initially I offered tours to fellow travellers in the CouchSurfing community and then moved to a larger audience through TripAdvisor.
Whilst I'm obviously not a local, I've dedicated most of my spare time to learning as much as I can about the local dishes and finding the best places to eat them. If you'd like some more information, check out the pages for the individual tours or send an email to tours@.


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Sheryl Blanksby, from Western Australia, gave birth to a little boy named Thomas just over three months ago.
When Thomas was born doctors noticed a small lesion on his right arm. When he was six weeks old doctors found a lump on the left of his abdomen, which ultrasound tests showed was a tumour over a kidney.
Thomas was diagnosed with malignant rhabdoid tumour, a rare and aggressive form of cancer most common in children. Doctors then found multiple tumours in both of Thomas' lungs. The cancer had spread, and doctors could not give Sheryl and her husband Jon a time frame on how long Thomas had left to live.
"The irony of life has hit my family so hard and everything doesn't make sense anymore," Sheryl wrote on her blog. "It feels like only yesterday when I posted about giving birth to our rainbow baby Thomas and here I am writing about his imminent death.
"I can't even begin to describe the pain I feel each time I look at his precious face. My heart breaks for every big smile he gives me because I know how much I will miss it when it's all gone, and when you think my heart can't take it anymore, it shatters even more when he gives his begging look when he's in pain."
Last Wednesday Sheryl shared a photo her other son, three-year-old William, comforting his little brother Thomas.
"I was expecting my baby to be covered in Nutella or something but instead I saw this," wrote Sheryl. "My preschooler is telling his baby brother 'Kuya (big brother) is here. Everything is ok'."
Sheryl's touching photo picked up thousands of likes and prompted a fundraising effort set up by the Blanksby family's friends.
In a matter of days the fundraiser raised $42,000, more than twice the original goal. The money will go towards making sure the Blanksby family can do everything they want with Thomas.
"Our family still can't believe the love we've been receiving from people all around the world," Sheryl told BuzzFeed News.
"One of the reasons I started sharing my son's journey was to get prayers from family and friends and the idea that the 'whole world' is praying for my son is just beyond amazing."
Sheryl says that the whole family is "gobsmacked" with the fundraising effort, and hopes to go to the beach, have picnics and play dates, and organise ways to make keepsakes of their time with Thomas. Recently, the family went to a water park and also made foot and hand moulds of young Thomas. A road trip is also planned.
"[Thomas] is your typical three-month-old, trying to roll and always exploring," Sheryl said. "The other day he shuffled himself off his mattress. He is such a happy baby when he's not in pain and that's why we just try make him always comfortable."
Brad Esposito is a news reporter for BuzzFeed and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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When you are in the leadership position, you often don't realize that the spotlight is always on you. Whatever you say and do is being scrutinized, for the better or for worse. You have to accept both the honour and challenge of leading a team, it is very important to remember that what you do both on and off the battlefield effects your ability to lead. Leadership communication is much more than the words you say and how you articulate and how you make your team to hear it from you. Effective communication is nothing but emotional intelligence, knowing about your audience and also active listening.
1. Speak less, listen more:
This is similar to asking the right question is actively listening to those speaking. We often find that we have bad habit of thinking about what we have to say next as opposed to actually listening to the other people speaking. When we do that, it just shows that we are not completely engaged in the conversations. Leadership is not something standing in front of group people and shouting orders. You have to often notice that the wisest people listen more and speak less. The less we talk, the more we will learn from those around us.
2. Clear verbal communication:
One general rule, people will not listen attentively. Therefore, it's a job of a leader to speak as clearly and effectively as possible. We need not display our command over the English language. This habit unfortunately gets passed on to the team. If you speak like that then the message is lost and it sounds arrogant. Remember, the goal of communication is clarity. You have to prepare in advance, there's no rule which says a conversation needs to be purely improvised. When there is an important discussion, take your own time and plan your words and sentences. Think about the objections the people may have towards your options or solutions.
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3. Stay calm and be positive:
Calm is contagious, carry yourself with confidence and try not to wear your emotions on your sleeve. Being in a hurry all the time drains your energy. Getting caught up in things beyond your control stresses you out. Effective communication is all about 7 % the words what we say. The rest is all about your body language, tone and delivery.
4. Be present:
Business executives, entrepreneurs and leaders of all kinds usually have days with little to no time to relax or think. Sometimes we rush with our meetings to meeting and sometimes conference calls rarely taking some time to clear all the heads and to reset for the next item or agenda.
Most studies show that humans are truly productive for only a few minutes each hour. Mostly due to distractions. Sometimes you will be chatting with your friends in break room or you will be in call with your clients or leading a company meeting, all this times you have to be actively present at that time. You should always be engaged with your audience no matter how trivial you think the conversation may be. That way they know you care.
5. Work on emotional intelligence:
This is one topic where we can't cover it in one bullet point but it is worth in mentioning because it is often overlooked and also deemed an unnecessary quality. It is not a softer-side leadership quality, it's imperative.
I think these 5 points can help you out in becoming the good leader for leading your team successfully. Lack of leadership qualities in most of the people made them to suffer in their work life and prohibited their growth to the limited extent. To build leadership qualities become a successful leader, take the help of an executive coach.


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The number of these aquatic warriors was incredibly huge, but not many higher grade ones existed among them.
Ninety-nine percent of warriors in this boundless army were weak spirit aquatic creatures. The weapons they used were only sharpened wooden or bamboo sticks; some were even with large pieces of stones.
These weak aquatic warriors encountered the elite Yao Mountain City warriors just like a bunch of sheep encountering a group of fierce dragons. Even the weakest Yao Mountain warrior was a peak-level Senior Magi. These elite Yao Mountain warriors rushed into the group of aquatic warriors with sharp weapons held in their hands. By randomly wielding their weapons, strong power vibrations would be created that shattered all aquatic warriors nearby.
Jia Clan warriors who chose to follow Ji Hao's lead were as strong and sturdy as bears. These over six meters tall Jia Clan warriors had specially made heavy weapons. Their hammers struck down like shooting stars banging against the ground, and their bolas swept across the air like a serpent flashing through. Wherever these Jia Clan warriors reached, large clouds of blood mist would rise. The figures of these Jia Clan warriors were barely visible, and only screams of those aquatic warriors could be heard from the dense blood mist.
From time to time, a few powerful and enormous spirit aquatic creatures leaped out from the crowd, but before they did anything, Shaosi and Taisi cast magic curses from the distance, with a large group of Maguspriests. In one breath at most, these Magus-King and Divine-Magus-level spirit aquatic creatures withered speedily under the effect of the curses cast by tens of thousands of Maguspriests together. Taisi drained their life-force with his special power at a despairing rate, turning them into a puff of bone ash that dissipated in the air within a very short span of time.
But the one who had been killing with the highest efficiency was Yu Mu.
This fatso carried the large pot made by Yu Yu on his head and grinned warmly and honestly while walking in the crowd of aquatic creatures step by step. The faintly visible poison mist rolled in the air while aquatic warriors around him fell down wave by wave, twitching without being able to make any sound. The dead bodies of countless aquatic warriors quickly turned into black blood, and the poisonous blood mixed in the flood, killing more of them.
The fiercest Jia Clan warrior could kill three-hundred to five-hundred weak aquatic warriors at most, but with a handful of drug sprayed out by Yu Mu, tens of thousands, and even hundreds of thousands of those aquatic creatures would be killed right on the spot within a blink of an eye. What a terrifying killing rate!
Feng Xing stood in the distance, near the edge of the battlefield. He pulled his bow open and carefully searched for targets. He tried for quite a while but failed to find a relatively powerful one that was worth for him to make a shot. Consuming his power to kill those weak aquatic creatures… not worth it. In the end, Feng Xing dropped his bow while watching Yu Mu be surrounded by countless aquatic creatures and spreading his poison.
"Bloody fatso…Isn't he afraid of having nightmares? In his dreams, he might be hunted by billions of aquatic creatures…"
The waves surged inexhaustibly. On the waves, the dead bodies of countless aquatic warriors floated. These awfully smelling corpses had piled up as a meters thick layer. Feng Xing looked at this terrifying ocean of corpses created by Yu Mu, and couldn't help but show his teeth in shock.
Earl Si gasped desperately for air, then laughed out loud. He waved his ax towards Ji Hao, who was standing on Mr. Crow's back, and said, "Earl Yao, thank you! When this flood is controlled, come to my Si Water City. In there, you can have as much fine wine, delicious meat, and as many beautiful girls as you want!"
Si Water City was the city Yao Meng lived in as Earl Si. Yao Meng's territory were located on the eastern side of Yao Mountain territory. In other words, Yao Meng and Ji Hao were true neighbors.
Ji Hao smilingly cupped his hands towards Yao Meng, then looked at those magic formation artists lying in the woods. He frowned and asked, "What happened? Are they poisoned? Otherwise, how could these water-king things ever harm you, Earl Si?"
Among hundreds of thousands of magic formation artists, many were indeed powerful. But at the moment, they all lied on the ground and couldn't even make a move. If these magic formation artists weren't poisoned, despite the giant number of those aquatic warriors, the water-kind army could never cause any threat!
Yao Meng had his face flushed. He pointed at the three deep wounds on his left arm, that had poisonous blood flowing out and poison mist lingering in. He laughed embarrassedly and responded, "I was careless, I was careless…These days, none of them has ever taken a good rest. Therefore, I cooked some soup for them to warm their bodies. Hehe, I was…I was indeed careless…Damn it!"
In the next moment, Yao Meng burst with a loud shout, as Ji Hao pulled out the nine suns devil-destroying sword all of a sudden. A golden beam of sword light dazzled down towards Yao Meng. Yao Meng thought Ji Hao attacked him, and that almost freaked him out.
Buzz! Followed by a thunderous noise, a giant wave roared over, crushing the pile of corpses of aquatic creatures in front of Yao Meng. Next, an exceptionally tall and muscular silhouette rushed out of the wave and lunged a long spear that was sparkling with a black watery light at Yao Ment's heart, along with a fierce gale.
Ji Hao's sword light dazzled down and struck right on that long spear.
The sword light exploded and pushed the long spear away, making it get stuck in the ground.
There came another thunderous bang. A great power burst from the long spear, then a black stream of mist rose like a dragon, even brushing against Yao Meng's body. Wherever the black smoke swept across, rocks were shattered, and the ground was split. Thousands of towering ancient trees in the woods were blown into pieces, and over a thousand poisoned magic formation artists were swallowed by the black mist, crushed like beans in a millstone.
The puffing noise could be heard without an end. After the black mist disputed, a, meters wide, hundreds of meters deep and hundred miles long ditch was left behind Yao Meng.
"Bastard!" Yao Meng's eye instantly turned red. This strike was so heavy that if Ji Hao didn't discover it and launch a sword move to stop it, Yao Meng would have been killed already.
"Damn it! My rewards!" The tall and sturdy man, who launched this strike, murmured with a low voice. He carried that nearly one hundred meters long spear and slowly stood straight. This man was over thirty meters tall, standing in front of Yao Meng like a hill.
The rough skin of this man was light silver in color. His limbs were long, and his body was unusually muscular. The body of this man looked similar to a human body, but his head was not a human head. Instead, it was an ugly shark head.
The large eyes of this shark man shone with a blood-red light, as he turned around, opened his enormous jaws and laughed, "Earl Yao, Ji Hao? Good, your territory is more than ten times larger than Yao Meng's. If I kill you, your territory will be mine!"
Ji Hao coldly looked at the shark man, then flashed across the air and moved beside Yao Meng.
Ji Hao out a detoxifying golden pill made by Priest Dachi, handed to Yao Meng, then said in a deep voice, "Earl Si, you wait aside. I'll deal with this one!"
Yao Meng took over the pill and threw into his mouth without any hesitation. A few streams of dark blood flowed out of the wounds on his left arm, then the poison inside his body was dispelled completely. Next, as his spirit blood surged in his body, all his injuries recovered fully.
"Earl Yao, be careful! This thing is not easy to deal with! I think he's as powerful as a peak-level Divine Magus!" Yao Meng stepped back while kindly reminding Ji Hao, "Spirit creatures are different from human beings. At the same power level, they're always stronger than us. Earl Yao, you have to be extra careful!"
Ji Hao nodded silently. The shark-man raised his long spear and laughed again, "Be careful? Useless! Without the strength, you're chickens to be slaughtered!"
Shaking his large head, the shark-man continued, "Remember, the one who killed you is the giant one, the king of aquatic creatures, me, Big Shark!"
Big Shark lifted that long spear, seeming ready to strike on Ji Hao's head.
Dong! Dong! No one noticed where Man Man rushed out from and how she smashed her hammers on the back of Big Shark's head.


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Maintenance of the Circassian language in Jordan: self-identification, attitudes and practices as indicators of linguistic vitality
The Research was conducted by Ulle Rannut in the framework of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Award at the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) in Amman, 2007 and 2011.
The research project "Maintenance of the Circassian Language in Jordan" was supported by an A. W. Mellon grant in 2007 and 2011 at the American Center of Oriental Research. The aim of the study was to analyze and explain the impact of ethno-linguistic self-identification, symbolic attitudes, personal beliefs and official language ideologies on minority language practices by examining the maintenance of the Circassian language in Jordan. The main focus was on UNESCO Language Vitality and Endangerment Factors (UNESCO, 2003) 1 – the absolute number of minority language speakers and the proportion of speakers within the total population, 2 – language policies, attitudes and beliefs, and 3 – language practices, including intergenerational language transmission, instruction and use in new domains,e.g., National Adiga Radio and Television (NART TV).
The topic is relevant because little research has been conducted on minority language policy issues and the factors influencing the maintenance of the Circassian language in Jordan. Circassians are one of the invisible expatriate minorities living in the Middle East where the actual number of people belonging to these minorities is not known precisely, but only estimated. Data on the total number and proportion of ethnic groups appears to be an object of frequent manipulation in Jordan, where ethnic groups are a politically sensitive issue and official data pertaining to them is not available from the Department of Statistics. The census taken in 1933 by the British Government was the only one where people in Jordan were ethnically distinguished, and it therefore disclosed the total number of the Circassian population to be at 5,850. During this research on the Circassians in Jordan it appears that the the number of Circassians increases rapidly in Jordan, contrary to the expected decrease (from 5,000 to 100,000) and the same is true in Turkey (from 277,000 to 2 million). As it is demographically impossible to number the population, the aim of the current research was to provide estimates on the most reliable size of the Circassian diaspora in Jordan and investigate the reasons for the manipulation with numbers. Here, several factors including immigration, political context as well as the fear of loss of privileges (e.g. seats in Parliament) are considered. The topic is relevant because in the long run, the manipulation with numbers in the media augurs more harm than profit to the Circassian community, as it renders all other facts they present equally unreliable.
Ethno-linguistic self-identification and language use
One of the aims of current research was to examine the factors that influence ethnic and linguistic self-identification and intergenerational language loss among Circassians in Jordan. Accommodation theory in social psychological research suggests that ingroup identification and positive language attitudes are important precursors of language maintenance, learning and revitalisation. Ethnic and linguistic self-identification represents linguistic attitudes and behaviour as well as the extent to which one identifies with a particular ethnic and linguistic group. The survey revealed that all students of Circassian ethnic origin (92%) identified themselves as Circassians, and 5% of students identified their ethnic affiliation as Chechen. Students did not avail themselves of the opportunity to define their ethnic affiliation more precisely (Adyghe, Kabardian, Shapsugh, Bzhedugh, etc.), although many people did so in personal interviews. Survey results revealed, however, that students' linguistic self-identification was much more precise. 64 percent of students identified themselves as Circassian language speakers, divided into four different groups of dialects: Circassian, Bzhedugh, Kabardian and Abzakh. This confirms that linguistic affiliation is still a strong indicator of self-identification. The survey results and interviews conducted in 2011 confirmed that the Circassian language is seen as a key symbol of self-identification. Circassians say that one who does not have a language does not have a nation. This proverb was constantly repeated during the interviews. However, linguistic self-identification does not mean that people can actually speak these languages or use them in daily life.
Among minority groups in which a language shift has occurred in the recent past, the symbolic value of language may be maintained in the absence of a communicative function. Language may be connected with group identity even if it is not used regularly or, indeed, known at all. Thus, strong linguistic self-identification does not necessarily mean that a community has maintained its language and that it is used as a means of communication within the community. The survey results demonstrate that the Circassian language is primarily a symbolic marker and that linguistic affiliation is based on self-identification rather than on actual language proficiency and use. 62% of students surveyed use Arabic exclusively when communicating at home, and the total proportion of Arabic speakers was 85%. A survey of 162 parents revealed that 80% used only or mainly Arabic when communicating at home, and a very small number of parents used only or mainly Circassian. Interviews with community members confirmed that the elderly can speak more fluently and conduct longer conversations than young people; however, this is rare even among the older generation.
The impact of symbolic attitudes on language maintenance
The situation in Jordan is interesting: all of the members of the Circassian community value their language and express the desire to promote it, but most of the parents and students are not actively motivated to maintain it, and they prefer to use the dominant language. Although community members constantly cite slogans such as "One who does not have a language does not have a nation" or "Forgetting one's language means to forget one's traditions and mythology," these are symbolic attitudes that reflect heavily affect-laden moral judgments inherited from parents or elder members of the community, but do not have any impact on behavior and maintenance of their language.
Among minority groups in which a language shift has occurred in the recent past, the symbolic value of a language may be retained in the absence of its communicative function. This applies to Circassian in Jordan. Language may be emotionally linked to group identity whether or not it is used regularly or at all. Every Circassian who appears on NART TVsays that the language must be reestablished and made usable, but that is as far as they go. There are ideological statements, but a lack of volition. Thoughts that enter the conscious mind do not necessarily change subconscious beliefs and behavior. Although Circassians express the need and desire to learn and maintain their language, they do not devote enough time and effort to it, because, unlike Arabic or English, there is no obvious benefit for doing so to do so.
The research revealed that Circassians' beliefs concerning the maintenance of their language are quite pessimistic, and that most of the negative statements were based on conjecture rather than any scientific proof. Most believe that the number of language users is decreasing because only some of the elderly and a few young people can speak Circassian. However, a survey of 362 students revealed that as a result of Circassian language instruction at Emir Hamza School, the number of young people who are able to understand, speak, read and write Circassian well or very well has increased, and is more than twice (55%) the number who use the language at home (21%). The thoughts that we hold in our minds have an impact on our beliefs, and over time, form our reality. If minorities believe that their native language will be lost within a generation, despite findings of scientific surveys to the contrary and ongoing efforts to revive the language, they will consciously or subconsciously sabotage every attempt to maintain the language.
The research provides useful and meaningful data which furthers our understanding of why Circassians in Jordan and other expatriate communities (e.g., in Turkey) fail to teach and maintain their language despite a positive attitude toward doing so. According to the UNESCO Language Vitality and Endangerment Factors, attitudes and beliefs are a key indicator for assessing linguistic vitality. Ingroup identification and positive language attitudes are important precursors of language maintenance. However, attitudes may be symbolic: they are based not on specific information or experience, but rather on important ideological values. Although symbolic attitudes seem to reflect strong convictions, they usually do not influence behavior. This helps to explain why emotional statements about the importance of maintaining the language of the minority community do not lead to actual language maintenance practices.
The research results are presented in the report available at the website Circassians in Jordan.
Ulle Rannut, Ph.D
Integration Research Institute
Who are Circassians in Jordan?
Jordan was reached by Circassians settling from 1868 in Amman, along with other sites at Wadi-Sseer (1880), Jerash (1884), Naur (1901), Russaife (1902-1904) and Sweileh (1906) (Shamy 1996, 307). First immigrants were of Shapsugh origin who settled in the Roman Amphitheater and in the caves and valleys of Amman in 1868 (Haghandouqa 1985, 36). They were the first tribe to leave Turkey by sea route. Accidentally, the ship caught fire at sea and around 700 people burnt to death, the survivors landed in Acre and moved after a year to Jordan (Mufti 1972, 272). These were followed by Kabardians, who settled in Amman, Jerash (1885), Sweileh (1905) and Ruseifa (1909), and the Abzakh and Bzhedugh, who established settlements in Wadi Seer (1880) and Naur (1900) (Haghandouqa 1985, 31; Shamy 1996, 307). In 1905 a small number of Chechens and Daghestanis resettled also in Jordan, however, they are of differing ethnic origin not afiliated with Circassians. There were altogether 481 Circassian families who originally settled in Jordan (Haghandoqa 1985,134-140). According to Dean A. Walker (1984) the Circassian colonies at Amman and Jerash were small: "There are but few women and children. They are not on good terms with their neighbors, in occasional quarrels, their numbers are diminishing. They do not themselves hope that they can long hold their ground."
The term "Circassian" is a cover term which denotes people of the North-West Caucasus: Adigas, Kabardians, Abkhazians, Abazinians, and Ubykhs. There are five recognized languages in the Northwest Caucasian family: Kabardian or East Circassian, Adyghe or West Circassian, Abkhaz, Abaza and Ubykh. Circassian includes the literary languages of Adyghe and Kabardian, as well as several dialects: Shapsugh, Bzhedugh, Abzakh, Adamey, Hatukuay, Kemirgoy, Makhosh, Natekuay, Zhane, Yegerikuay. According to Amjad Jaimoukha from the International Centre for Circassian Studies (personal interview in Amman, February 2007), there are four Circassian dialects spoken in Jordan. There are Kabardians and Shapsugs in Amman, Bzhedughs and Abzakhs in Wadi Sseer and Naur, Kabardians and a few Shapsugh families in Russaife, and Kabardians in Sweileh and Jerash.


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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
So.. It's been a while!
4 comments:
- Tricia said...
I'll say it's been a while~not even an answer to email. I was heartbroken. :) Sounds like you've been busy and having a good time.
Love ya!
- February 18, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Kristi said...
Wow, traveling with Jenn already? Sounds like I'm gonna have to meet her to make sure she is up to our high standards... (Just kidding, I'm sure she is a wonderful young lady!)
So glad to see you back, I love keeping up with you via blog world!
- February 18, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Yeah! I just got on your blog to check for any NEW info before I wrote you an email asking what you were up to lately. I attributed the delay of update to busy classes and schedule. Glad to hear Jenn is a part of that!! Tell her I said hi!
- February 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM
You are forgiven! I'm so proud of your commitment to youth Praise and Worship. Would love to hear you playing with a band sometime.
Your classes sound very interesting. I am studying Daniel and Revelation (prophecy) right now. It is really exciting. Know that you are loved.
Aunt Saundra
- February 25, 2009 at 11:45 AM


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There's not a huge amount to write about at the moment, unless you like reading about heavy rain, broken feet and other such heart-gladdening things.
It really is tipping it down, making the few high points too wet to get off the ground. For example, the first of the four Clematis in my permenant-flowering Clematis tower, "Niobe", has two fully open flowers and many more to come, covering this tricky November-December period. But will it keep going until the alpina or macropetala one takes the baton. "Jacqeline du Pre", hang on, let me look it up ... It's an alpina, which, according to the article I Googled "C. alpina is highly suitable for sites which are cold and exposed." So that's a bonus! It should start flowering in very early spring so it might just work.
|Look, I wasn't hanging around in the rain standing at an awkward angle with a broken foot to focus the camera!
There are a few other things to lift the heart, none on them flower-based. I noticed Hermodactylus tuberosa is breaking cover. For those of you who don't have it (and that's probably most of you, it's not a thing of great beauty, just a necessary curio for an Irisophile). It was in the past included in the genus Iris as Iris tuberosa before getting its own meaty mouthful of a name. Although according to an article from The Pacific Bulb Society dated 2009 it's back in the gang! Which doesn't make it any prettier, with green standards ending and black falls. The leaves are like those of the reticulata section.
|The leaves of Hermodactylus (Iris) tuberosa make a break for the light. It is stoloniferous so don't expect the flower to come up where you planted it! Although confining it to a pot gives you a better chance of guessing
|So I've got s few of these to look forward to in spring
|The Notholirion tests the weather. Expect to see it go back down into the safety of its bulb!
|If this were InDesign or even Quark I would draw you a little circle or arrow to show you where the green tip is but it's about an inch down from the top of the pot and an inch in.
|A rainy mess. This photo makes it look much bigger than it is by the way.
|I've pricked out the Antirrhinums as we go along but I think there may need to be a little redistribution, although I only need about six to get the desired effect.
|I think they'll make a nice combination, even though I hate both plants individually. Well, I don't hate all the Iris xiphium, I just can't get excited aboout them, like those big floppy Japanese things, the ensata hybrids
|Yeuch!, what do they see in them? It's like an upside down floor mop!
Peaeonia Mlokosewitschii was my first seed delivery of the year and came with all manner of warnings about immediate sowing to keep viability and fridges etc. So they spent six weeks in the salad crisper and then went outside for a warmish period (the end of summer, in fact). This should have caused a root to emerge and then we do it again but without the fridge cos nature can do it for me now. And maybe, just maybe, I'll get a few pairs of cotyledons in the spring. But just in case, I bought this;
Other causes for optimism: I sent off a seed order to Chilterns for the spring (perhaps more on that tomorrow) and there are plenty of seedlings that look like they're meant to and look big enough to get through the winter
|Lupin mixed hybrids, well on their way to adulthood
|Digitalis ferruginea var. gigantea. I was a bit worried about these but they put on a last-minute spurt
|Verbascum phoenicum hybrids, everything from white to magenta and everything in between
|Candelabra primula species, also putting a late spurt on after pricking out
|Mixed Lily hybrids, some are showing second leaves but I'm not pricking out this year
|Iris douglasiana hybrids. There was nothing a fortnight ago!


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1. Lebanon-Broumana: Muslim-Christian Consultation (July 1972) (M.L. Fitzgerald).
2. The Ahmadiyya Community and its expansion in Africa (M.L. Fitzgerald and J. Lanfry).
3. The Pillars of Islam (E. Tapiéro, transl. M.L. Fitzgerald).
4. Islam and the Bible (M.L. Fitzgerald).
5. New possibilities for Christian-Muslim Dialogue (J.B. Taylor).
6. Islam - History and Present Tendencies (J. Kenny).
7. Islam and Christianity: Convergence and Divergence (M.L. Fitzgerald).
8. A Muslim's view of Christianity: Ghulam Ahamad Parvez (R.A. Butler).
9. The Secretariat for Non-Christians is ten years old. A new spirit (M.L. Fitzgerald).
10. Islamics: Bibliography (1).
11-12. Islam and Dialogue. Some reflections on a current topic (Md. Talbî).
13. Bible and Qur'ân (J.M. Gaudeul).
14. Dialogue and Mission in the land of Islam (M. Borrmans, M. Allard and L. de Prenade).
15. Dialogue 1974: Cordoba and Tunis (J. Gelot).
16. The Foundations of Islam (1): the Qur'ân (E. Tapiéro, transl. M.L. Fitzgerald).
17. Inter-Religious Dialogue in Indonesia (J.W.N. Bakker).
18. The Pseudo-Gospel of Barnabas. Muslim and Christian Evaluations (J. Slomp).
19. Women in Islam (J.M. Gaudeul).
20. Islamics: Bibliography (2): Qur'anic Studies.
21. Islam according to Vatican II (R. Caspar).
22. Muslim-Christian Dialogue in Libya (Tripoli, February 1976) (M.L. Fitzgerald).
23. Islam and Christianity. Common doctrinal basis and areas of convergence (M.Borrmans).
24. The Foundations of Islam (2): The Tradition (Sunna and Hadith) (E. Tapiéro, transl. M.L. Fitzgerald).
25. Muslims and the Mystery of the Cross. Rejection or Incomprehension (M. Borrmans).
26. Love of God in Muslim Traditions (al-Ghazzâlî, transl. J. Pelletier).
27. Reflections after the Session "Niamey 1975" (J. Stamer).
28-29. Books for Dialogue: Christianity and Islam series (G. Barrette).
30. Christian Liturgy and Islamic Texts (M.L. Fitzgerald).
31. The Salvation of Non-Muslims (Muslim views) (J.M. Gaudeul)
32. Life Cycle of a Muslim (J.M. Gaudeul).
33. The Religion of Islam: a presentation to Christians (Md. al-Nowaihi).
34. A Muslim Experience of Prayer (Md. Talbî).
35. From One Year to Another: Muslim Festivals (J.M. Gaudeul).
36. A difficult dialogue: Chambésy (Switzerland) 1976 (J.M. Gaudeul and M.L. Fitzgerald).
37. The Qur'ân and Islamic Theology (M.L. Fitzgerald).
38. Dr. Syed Vahiduddin: A Muslim's Devotions (C.W. Troll).
39. Trying to Answer Questions (I) (R. Caspar, transl. C.W. Troll).
40. Islamics: Bibliography (3): Theology.
41. Legacies and Hopes in Muslim-Christian Theology (K. Cragg).
42. The 2nd International Muslim-Congress of Cordoba (Spain) (E. Galindo Aguilar).
43. Round the clock... on the Straight Path (daily life of a Muslim) (J.M. Gaudeul).
44. Islamic Values: Loving and imitating God according to Ghazzâlî (R. Arnaldez).
45. Trying to Answer Questions (II) (R. Caspar, transl. C.W. Troll).
46. Repentance in Muslim Traditions (J.M. Gaudeul).
47. Views on Poverty in Islam (S.J. Areeparambil).
48. Christians among Muslims (J.M. Gaudeul).
49. Trying to Answer Questions (III) (R. Caspar, transl. C.W. Troll).
50. Islamics: Bibliography (4): Mysticism.
51. Islam and Religious Experience (J.M. Gaudeul).
52. Christian-Muslim Dialogue: Foundations and Forms (M.L. Fitzgerald).
53. Jesus and His Message (Cordoba 1977) (H. Teissier).
54. The Muslim World League (Mushirul-Haq).
55. Islam in Search of Unity (J.M. Gaudeul).
56. Pilgrimage to... God (transl. E. Renaud).
57. The Pilgrimage (Prof. Hamidullah).
58. The Muslim-Christian Research Group (G.R.I.C.) (R. Caspar).
59. Current Criticism of Dialogue (J. Lopez-Gay).
60. Islam in the Sudan (Max Macram).
61-62. Recent History of Christian-Muslim Dialogue (M. Borrmans).
63. Prayer-beads in Islam (J.M. Gaudeul).
64. Human Rights (Muslim Views): C.A. Majul and A.A. Mawdûdî.
65. Christian and Islamic Revivals (T.B. Simatupang).
66. Asian Bishops meet at Kuala-Lumpur (M. de Gigord and J. Pereira).
67. Islam and Contraception (M. Borrmans).
68. Islam and the Spiritual Crisis of our Times (H. Nashabi).
69. Christ according to the Qur'ân (A. Merad).
70. Christianity, Islam and Nation-Building in Africa (J.M. Gaudeul).
71. Khomeini and Non-Muslims (H. Askari).
72. Jesus, a Sign for Christians and Muslims (M.L. Fitzgerald).
73-74. Christians in North Africa: The Meaning of our Encounters (Bishops' Conference).
75. Learning from Polemics (I): Central Themes (J.M. Gaudeul).
76. From Tolerance... to Spiritual Emulation (L. Pruvost).
77. A Community of Communities: the right to be different - the path of harmony (Md. Talbî).
78. Divine Sayings in Muslim Traditions: Hadith Qudsî (J.M. Gaudeul).
79. Jerusalem according to Islamic Religious Tradition (M. Borrmans).
80. Learning from Polemics (II): Minor Themes (J.M. Gaudeul).
81. Christianity in the Qur'ân (J. McL. Ritchie).
82. Bible Studies: God and Man (K. Cragg).
83. Medicine in Islam: a historical view (P. Johnstone).
84. A venture of Christian faith in view of dialogue with Islam (J.G. Magnin).
85. Basic Christian Communities in an Islamic setting (L. Mascarenhas).
86. The Qur'ân as a human document: Muhammad the man revealed by the Qur'ân (A.H. Johns).
87. Christ as seen by contemporary Muslim writers (Staff of "Se Comprendre").
88. Selected writings from Jamâl al-Dîn al-Afghânî.
89. Social Justice in Islam (C.W. Troll).
90. An example of Qur'anic Reading (M. Lagarde).
91. Muslim-Christian relations (G.E. Dion). Our presence among Muslims (B. Gremoli).
92. Abraham's faith and Islamic faith (Md. Talbî). Abraham in Islam and Christianity (R. Caspar).
93-94. Conversations in Cairo: contemporary Muslim views of other religions (W. Shepard).
95. Dialogue with Muslims in Bangladesh (B. McCahill). Bangladesh: Towards a Dialogue of Religions in a Muslim Land (J. D'Souza).
96. Prayer, Spirituality and Mysticism in Islam (A.H. Johns).
97. Theological and Apologetical Dimensions of Muslim Evangelization (S.P. Schlorff).
98. Reflections on Ramadan (R. Traynor).
99. Islam in North Yemen (E. Renaud).
100. God's Covenant with Mankind according to the Qur'ân (T. Michel).
101. General Index N° 1 - 100.
102. Minority Church in a Muslim Environment (J. Channan).
103. Islam and Reconciliation (I) (C.W. Troll).
104. Islam and Reconciliation (II) (C.W. Troll).
105. An interview with Khâlid Muhammad Khâlid (P. Branca).
106. The Prophet Muhammad in Christian Theological Perspective (D. Kerr).
107. Sin, Repentance and Forgiveness in the Qur'ân and Tradition (M. Lagarde).
108. Islam in the West: beyond confrontation, ambiguities and complexes (Md. Talbî).
109. A Muslim thinker in the days of Ecumenism (M. Abû Rayya - A. Merad).
110. Muslim Image of Christians (T. Farias).
111. The role of migration in the expansion of the Muslim faith (A. Ferré).
112. Christianity and Islam: Reflections on recent teaching of the Church (T. Michel).
113. Muslims and Christian in the Arab World (M.L. Fitzgerald).
114. Religious Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence among Nigerians (J. Onaiyekan).
115. Islamic Mysticism (I) (R. Caspar).
116. Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Islam.
117. Pope Shenouda III: His 1985 Christmas Homily.
118. What do Christians mean when they say that Jesus is the Son of God (J. McL. Ritchie).
119. The Sûfî-s - Muslim Mystics (R. Fitzmaurice).
120. Circumcision in Islam (R. Caspar).
121. Islamic Mysticism (II) (R. Caspar).
122-123. History of the Christian-Muslim Relationship.
124. The Ideas of Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Rida concerning Jesus (Y.H. Seferta).
125. Mahmûd Taha and the Second Mission of Islam (E. Renaud).
126-127. Religious Liberty : A Muslim Perspective (Md. Talbî).
128. The Speech of the Holy Father John Paull II to Young Muslims (Casablanca, Morocco, Aug. 19, 1985).
129. Ultimate reality in popular Muslim religion in Egypt (B.A. Musk).
130. Islam as a Missionary Religion: some observations with special reference to South and Southeast Asia (C.W. Troll).
131. A Muslim appreciation of Christian Holiness (M.M. Ayyub).
132. The Vows of Religious LIfe in an Islamic Context (T. Michel).
133. The Sharî´a in Nigeria: a Christian view (J. Onaiyekan).
134. Maizbhandar and its Saints (J. D'Souza).
135. Sanctity outside the Church (P. Jackson).
136. W. M. Watt: Islam and Christianity Today (M. Borrmans).
137-138. Modern Trends in Indian Islamic Thought: the Recent Past (C.W. Troll).
139. Special Focus: Professor Khalid Alavi (D. Kerr and K. Alavi).
140. The Qur'anic view of other Religions: grounds for living together (C.W. Troll).
141-142. Moses in the Qur'ân: Finite and Infinite Dimensions of Prophecy (A.H. Johns).
143. Muhammad in the Qur'ân (A.J. Lane).
144. The Muslim World in 1986: a Flashback (A. Ferré).
145-146. Family Life: Common Concerns and Shared Values (2nd Muslim-Christian Consultation, Amman, Jordan).
147. Islam lived and perceived from within a Pluralistic Nation and World. the case of Maulana A.K. Azad (C.W. Troll).
148. Bangladesh: Muslim Hagiography in Popular Literature (G. Bozzini).
149-150 State and Religion (G.R.I.C.) (transl. M. Gagnon).
151. Trying to Answer Questions (I) (R. Caspar, transl. M. Gagnon):
- The Prophethood of Muhammad.
- Consecrated Celibacy.
152-153. Trying to Answer Questions (II) (R. Caspar, transl. M. Gagnon):
- The Church.
- Prayer.
- Plurality of Religions and Religious Freedom.
154. About Brotherhood and Dialogue... among Muslims:
- Between Fraternity and Fratricide (A. Kamil).
- A Call to Solidarity to Prevent Disunion (Pres. H. Mubarak).
155. Mary, Mother of Jesus, in the Islamic Tradition (D.A. Kerr).
156-157. Aspects of Islam in the Soviet Union (A. Nikitin)
- The Qur'ân of ´Uthmân.
- Islam in the "Palmyra of the North" (Leningrad).
158-159. The Leviratic Custom in Northern Sudan (F. Sciannameo).
160. The Concept of Intercession in Islam (J. Channan).
161-162. The 12th Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Communion (1988).
163. Islam in the Horn of Africa: Penetration and Expansion (M. Gagnon).
164. Teaching the Christian Faith in the Faculties of Theology of Turkey (T. Michel).
165. "We Have Buried the Past". A Survey of the Life and Works of Md. ´Abduh (B. Huber).
166. The Russian Orthodox Church and Islam (A. Nikitin).
167. An African Brotherhood: The Tijâniyya (M.L. Fitzgerald).
168. The Gulf Crisis and Indonesian Muslims (T. Michel).
169-170. The Politics of Sharî´a and the Constitution of Nigeria (F. Duniya).
171-172. Qasîdat al-Burda (The Prophet's Mantle) (Al-Busîrî, transl. J. McL. Ritchie).
173. Sands of the Desert (R. Galenzoga)
174. The Vatican and the Gulf Crisis (Osservatore Romano, 11th March, 1991)
175. The Modernist Muslim Movement in Indonesia (S. Sunardi)
176-177. The Oriental Churches (I) (transl. M. Gagnon).
178. Shî´ite Understanding of the Qur'ân (M.L. Fitzgerald)
179. The Mandeans (transl. M. Nedjem and M. Gagnon)
180. Indexes of Encounter, N° 1 to 179.
181-182. Religious Freedom: The Basis of Dialogue (J. Kenny)
183. 25 Years of Christian-Muslim Dialogue: A Personal Journey (M.L. Fitzgerald)
184. Arab Christian Communities in the Middle East: A Precarious Survival (A. Kreutz)
185-186. Expanding New Vistas in Dialogue (J.H. Kroeger)
187. Islam and Us (Card. C.M. Martini)
188. Maneri in an Ignatian Perspective (P. Jackson)
189-190. Mission and Dialogue: the Example of Islam (C.W. Troll)
191-192. Dialogue and Proclamation (The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue)
193-194. Swahili Islam: Continuity and Revival (J. Lacunza Balda)
195-196. The Popes Visit to the Sudan: A Survey through the Sudanese Press.
197. Relations between Muslims and Christians in Africa (M.L. Fitzgerald)
198. Women in Islamic Mysticism (G. Scattolin)
199-200. Islam in India (P. Jackson)
201-202. The Conference on Religions in the Sudan
203. Fr. George Anawati: A Pioneer and Witness of Muslim-Christian Dialogue (G. Scattolin)
204-205. Islamic Fundamentalism, Islamic Ummah and the World Conference on Muslim Minorities (S.Z. Abedin)
206. The Challenge of Other Religions: from the Problematic to the Possible (C. McVey)
207-208. Women in Muslim-Christian Dialogue (C. Jones)
209. Questions regarding Muslim-Christian Dialogue (P. Smith)
210. Survey of Muslim-Christian Relations in the Philippines (S. D'Ambra)
211-212. Christian and Muslim Theologies (J. Ritchie)
213. Cooperation between Muslims and Christians (J.C. Burke)
214. Christian-Muslim Relations in the Philippines (J. Ante)
215. Aspects of Contemporary Islamic Leadership in East Africa (J. Lacunza Balda)
216. What is Radical Islam ? One Answer (A.J. Lane)
217-218. Contemporary Islam Annotated Bibliography (1) (J. Lacunza Balda)
219. The Dogma and Rites of Islam through the Texts (E. Tapiéro: English Translation by M.L. Fitzgerald)
220. Islam and Pluralism in India (C.W. Troll)
221. The Zangon Kataf Crisis in Respect of Minority Culture in Northern Nigeria (F. Duniya)
222-223. Abraham-Ibrâhîm in the Monotheistic Traditions (Forum P.I.S.A.I. January 26, 1996)
224. Some notes on the Islamic View of Women (M.L. Fitzgerald)
225. The Impact of the Transformations in the Modern World on the Family: the Example of Bangladesh (N. Sultana)
226. The Greatness and Humility of God (Archbishop G. Khodr)/The Usurpation of Gods Greatness (A.A. Nayed)
227. Islamic Angelology: Revelation, Tradition and Philosophical Elaboration. Some Brief Observations (O. Lizzini)
228. Crises of Religion in the Holy Land (T.F. Stransky)
229. Jesus in a Shî´ite Commentary (M.L. Fitzgerald)
230. How Mary holds Muslims and Christians in Conversation (W. Keeler)
231-232. Contemporary Islam Annotated Bibliography (2) (J. Lacunza Balda)
233. The Cistercian Martyrs of Algeria, 1996 (M.B. Pennington)
234-235. Muslim Communities in Australia: an Opportunity for Inter-Faith Conciliation (A.H. Johns)
236-237. Islamic Identity and Divine Law: Notes on the Concept of Sharî´a (L. Pruvost)
238. Muhammads World (R. Caspar)
239. Christian-Muslim Relations in the 21st Century (Card. F. Arinze)
240. Is a Renewal of Islamic Thought Possible? (C. Van Nispen and E. Farahian)
241. The Pillars of Islam according to the Shî´a (M.L. Fitzgerald)
242. Islam in South Africa, with special reference to the Western Cape (C. Clohessy)
243. Praying with Muslims? (J. Stamer)
244. Islamic Ethics: What the Qurân says (J. Kenny)
245. The Islamic Community and the Unity of Mankind (C. Troll)
246. The Mad Doctor of Northern Ghana: On the Borders of Islam and Christianity (P.J. Ryan)
247. Christians and Muslims in Europe: Perspectives for Dialogue (M.L. Fitzgerald)
248. Principles for Dialogue between Christians and Muslims in Africa (S. Brown)
249. A Variety of Approaches to Interfaith Dialogue (T. Michel)
250. Indexes of Encounter 1 - 249.
Contemporary Islam: Three Schools of Thought (M. Lagarde)
Contemporary Islam: Annoted Bibliography (J. Lacunza-Balda)
God's Most Beautiful Names (B. Davary)
A Significant Voice of Contemporary Islam in India (C. W. Troll)
Muslim Identity: A Question from the Philippines (W. J. LaRousse)
Living throught the 900th Anniversary of the First Crusade: To apologise or not to apologise? (C. Chapman)
The Holy See, Jerusalem and the Middle East (J.-L. Tauran)
Islam on the Eve of the 21st Century (A. A. Engineer)
The Portrait of Christ in the Qur'ân (J. Pereira)
Christian-Muslim Dialogue: A Survey of Recent Developments (M. Fitzgerald)
261. Living one's faith in a pluralist context (Etienne Renaud)
262. Religious foundamentalism and political hegemony (Darius Oliha Makuja)
263. Christian-Muslim Enconter: a New Zealand Perspective (Rev. Dr. Douglas Pratt)
264. The jubilee visits of Pope John Paul II to Mount Sinai and the Holy Land
265. Glimpses along a Sufi Path (Christopher Clohessy)
266. A glance at the Muslim life-cycle in the Philippines (W.J. LaRousse)
267. A Bradford window into Islamic Britain (P. Riddell to P. Lewis)
268. Religions as public actors (W.F. Vendley)
269. Religion and peace : Islamic perspectives (Dr A. Kilani & M. Ceric)
270. The world needs interreligious dialogue (Carc. F. Arinze)
271. Islamic banks (E. Renaud)
272. Allâhu Akbar as a central theme of religious conversation with Muslim believers (C. Troll)
273. Christian witness and Ecumenism in a society with a Muslim majority (J. Bonny)
274. Spirituality in interreligious dialogue : challenge and promise (G. Scattolin)
275. Moro Jihad and Juramentado : the Islamic roots (W.J. LaRousse)
276. Christian-Muslim relations : a Vatican perspective (M.L. Fitzgerald)
277. Muslim prisoners and the Friday Jum`a prayer (A.M. Clark)
278. Timelessness and the reality of fate (H. Yahya)
279. The contribution of religious believers to the dialogue of civilizations (T. Michel)
280. Contemporary Islam - annotated bibliography (4) (J. Lacunza-Balda)
281. Fear seeking understanding - some reflections on the American perception of Islam before and after September 11, 2001 (C. Wilde)
282. Reflections on dialogue : life experiences (Muslim students in Rome)
283. Al-Ghazâlî - theologian and spiritual master (P. Nicelli)
284. The Holy Trinity as the epitome of Christian faith (G. Greshake)
285. The face of Islâm flushed - the Karabala event (C.P. Clohessy)
286. God in Islam - some basic features of Islamic thought (G. Scattolin)
287. Islamic persepctives on peace and violence (D. Smock)
288. Calvin and the Turks (J. Slomp)
289. The ethics of pardon and peace - a dialogue of ideas between the thought of Pope J.P. II & Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (T. Michel)
290. Germany's Islamic Charter with a commentary (C. Troll)
291. Women in dialogue: women in Islam (P. Johnstone) - Building God's peace and Justice together (R. Ammah)
292. Peace: a single goal and a shared intention (Muslim representatives, Vatican Forum Jan 23, 2002)
293. The miracles of Jesus in the Christian tradition and the commentaries of the Qur'ân (B. Avci)
294. Dialogue and coexistence (Arab Working Group on Muslim-Christian Dialogue)
295. The Gospel of Barnabas - a précis (C. Clohessy)
296. From heresy to religion - Islam since Vatican II (M.L. Fitzgerald)
297. A Muslim speaks to Christians (T. A.M. Mayer)
298. Islam in the new millenium (R. Hassan)
299-300.Encounter : Index of issues 1-298
301. Edward Said (1935-2003): an appraisal (P. McNamara)
302. Reflections on the encounter between Christianity and Islam (Part 1) (A. O'Mahony)
303. Reflections on the encounter between Christianity and Islam (Part 2) (A. O'Mahony)
304. Monotheism in Islam: an assessment of the concept of Tawhid (E. Mukasa)
305. Challenges and perspectives for the future concerning the social interreligious dialogue between Christians and Muslims (R. Stäger)
306. Christian-Muslim relations in Germany (C. Troll)
307. Our presence to the world of Islam in Pakistan (J. O'Brien)
308. The image of Jesus and Christianity in modern Shi'a Islamic thought (A. O'Mahony)
309. Islam and Christianity - Possible leads towards reconciliation (J. McL. Ritchie)
310. Reflections on interreligious dialogue (G. Scattolin)
311. The impact of Louis Massignon (1883-1962) on Islamic studies (J. Waardenburg)
312. Muslim-Christian dialogue over Jesus and Muhammad (E.C. Hostetter)
313. Chrislamherb: a new synthetic Religious movement in Nigeria (A.R.B. Adesina)
314. Maiden of paradise : notes on Fâtima, daughter of Muhammad (C. Clohessy)
315. The psalms of Zayn al-`Âbidîn (J. Martone)
316. The Tijâniyya - an infallible way of salvation (D. Sarrio)
317-8. Progressive thinking in contemporary Islam (C.W. Troll)


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BABY it's cold outside! Even in California! Winter heats up as we ward off the chill with fun statement accessories…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is sooooo delightful…to celebrate our love of sugarplum fairies and Santa, this month is dedicated to all things merry! December reminds us of the joys of being a child – the excitement, the treats, and the adventures. Yes, we are holiday maximalists – those people who still believe in Rudolph, and love all the decor, stories, rituals, fluff and magic of xmas. As California girls, we also love the idea of a real winter with snow, but find it challenging to dress with style and creativity while remaining warm on our relatively still sunny days. So this month we are challenging ourselves to come up with playfully fun looks for all your winter needs that are both functional and interesting.
The day after Thanksgiving we decided to take a stroll around downtown Palo Alto and oogle all the decorations. We usually try and avoid all things black Friday, but happened to walk by Anthropologie and remembered we had a ton of gift buying to start doing – another challenge!
Winter is the best time to layer on statement pieces that amplify your look. Francesca has always loved hats, and what a perfect time of year to break out some items from her collection of berets! She has had a love of berets since she found a couple in her father's closet and decided to steal them all during middle school along with a couple of Hermes ties (shopping in your parents closet is great!). The beret is the statement piece of this look – and is dedicated to Francesca's nostalgic love of all things cliche about Paris and Parisian style icons. Forget beanies – the beret is winter's best hat, similar to the classic essence of the trench coat and makes casual day outfits super chic. Paired with a leather jacket, high waisted skirt and Miu Miu pumps this outfit was a mix of electric artist meets European WWII spy.
Valentina just chopped her locks off by herself, and is debuting a whole new look with bangs! What is is about bangs that immediately adds something cool and sophisticated to any look? The new bangs have created a Bridget Bardot, 60s glam vibe to Valentina's face – accentuated with swooping cat eyes thanks to Nars Eyeliner Stylo. Valentina took stripes to a whole new level, keeping color very dominant and layering warmer accessories on top of her dress. One of Valentina's favorite memories from living in frigid London winters was to wrap up in gigantic, warm scarves. This hand knitted, wool scarf reminds her of those London days and is the ideal accessory for when days become chillier in California, and yes, it does happen!


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Last month, a group of street artists converged on Mexico's Isla Mujeres for a festival of art and awareness. Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans is a public art project created by Pangea Seed, an organization dedicated to protecting sharks, sea life and our oceans. One of Pangea Seed's primary means of sending their messages is through "ARTivism"—a strategy of combining art and activism. Sea walls is a beautiful example of this, bringing together artists from all over the world to make art with a message about ocean conservation. At Isla Mujeres, 15 artists from around the world created 14 large murals that explore the beauty of the sea, the creatures that inhabit it, and our complicated relationship with them.
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The Charlotte Amalie High School awarded diplomas to 192 students in its "Resilient, Invigorated, Successful and Esteemed (RISE) Class of 2018" at the school's 88nd Annual Commencement Ceremony held Sunday, June 24 in the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Family, friends, and well-wishers filled the gymnasium in support of the Mighty Chickenhawks who braved the challenges of Hurricanes Irma and Maria to graduate. The celebration was nothing short of joyous.
Principal Alcede Edwards began his remarks highlighting the successes of the senior class and school at-large, despite the shortcomings of split session schedules. He then motivated the class continue on their journey of success having resiliency as a key tool.
"Class of 2018, RISE and take your place as the best of the Chickenhawks alumni. You turned great adversity into an asset and can now overcome any challenge," said Principal Edwards.
In her remarks, Salutatorian Carissa Moses praised her fellow classmates for a job well done. She also shared tips that helped her be successful during her matriculation in high school, to include seeking help when in need and setting tangible goals.
Valedictorian Sumaiyah Richardson commended her class for their strength this past school year. She professed her admiration of her fellow graduates who became activists and leaders following the hurricanes and further encouraged them to travel and experience life beyond the shores of St. Thomas. "It's one thing to learn something in a classroom, but it's another to go out and experience it." (See Sumaiyah's Dad as his emotions turn from tearful to cheerful as he is overwhelmed by his daughter's achievement and address.)
One of the highlights of the ceremony was a farewell performance by the band alongside its graduating musicians and a short performance by its drum majors.
Keynote speaker and class of 1993 alumna, Dr. Maria Melendez-Tirado congratulated the graduates and gave them a musical playlist to reference their new chapter in life. Tirado, the federal grants director for the Virgin Islands Department of Education encouraged the graduates to say hello to the new opportunities, allow God to work on them as they grow and mature and to own their lives and do what they are passionate about. She also urged them to take time out for a "big jam" and accept that everything is a part of God's plan.
Tirado ended her address with encouraging words to her fellow CAHS alumni. "You can be whoever you want to be. Be true to yourself and your dreams and pursue that which make you happy and no matter where the road of life takes you will always be a member of one of the most prestigious organizations in the Virgin Islands: you will always be a Chickenhawk," said Tirado.
The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2018 received millions in awards and scholarships. One hundred thirty-four graduates will attend colleges/universities; 17 will join the military; and 12 will enter the workforce, 14 are off to trade schools and 7 are currently undecided.


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Sherry's Ramblings
I have to hide it, I keep crying each time I read it to Baby Bun.
It's crazy how I tear up.
I don't even want to, and I tell myself: NO. NOT THIS TIME. Get it together!!!… always ends in tears.
Reading about the picture perfect life of Instagram royalty makes me both slightly envious but also.. a little sad.
Basically, their childhood is on display for everyone to see.
I have been asked numerous times by my own family and friends who have no idea I even have this double online life, to do all of that with Baby Bun and blog, etc… but I've pretended to play like I am a techno-moron and have no idea how to do any of that.
"Oh? What's that? Who has time for Twitter, really…"
"What's Instagram? I'm not on it."
I guess I just don't want to steal his childhood (I'm sort of confused about how I feel about it, to be honest) but that money.. DAT MONEY!!! $_$…
And it seems like it's fun for them now, but what happens when they get older? I've heard horror stories about famous children wishing their parents had respected their privacy.
Who knows what's right or wrong?
I just know that I don't want Baby Bun on display for now. If/when he gets older and wants to be part of any of this, it will be him asking and not me doing it without his permission.
Although, if you were to ask my partner, he'd be all over the money like: YEAH I WANT TO BE FAMOUS. BRING IT ON. CHA-CHING!!!
He doesn't know what it really means to give up your privacy, I think. I'm a little more sensitive to all of that, so I hesitate. A lot.
With the uncertainty of the U.S., companies are not hiring. I had so much interest and demand when I finally put myself back on the market not even 3 weeks ago, and now it's died down into a whisper.
Radio silence.
Companies in Canada are in lockstep with what happens in the U.S., and these travel bans where U.S. folks are fleeing to Canada for refuge* has caused a lot of companies to get cold feet.
They don't know what's happening, what he is going to do next, and they're clamping down on budgets for reserve funds for any problems that may arise.
This is so frustrating.
The stress has mounted in my head, and now I am trying to breathe in good thoughts and breathe out the stress.
This visualization, as stupid as it sounds, has really helped me lately.
*H/T to Revanche.
Breathe. I can do this. I'm glad I have money saved. I just need to start doing cheaper creative pursuits with my time than shopping.
Look what I got from a lovely reader who knows my love for map-printed paraphernalia well! 🙂 Thank you.. Baby Bun loves the bear by the way.. it smelled great!
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These are all the silk ones, I've made about 9 of the ones below. Post on that coming up soon.
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I also picked up some studs online to dress up my things instead of buying something new.
#ThinkGreen …amirite?
I thought yoga pants as everyday clothing was bad, but it has gotten worse in my absence apparently…. I saw this on the metro the other day and thought:
What is the world coming to?
I have never been someone to dress casually … EVER… but this is really too much for me. Yoga pants and hoodies, with HOUSE SLIPPERS?
Oh please. Please let this be over soon and the wave of dressing a little more formally come back into our culture.
At least JEANS. Please, can we just wear JEANS?
What killed me is that she was a stunning woman, and she had the most amazing camel jacket on (I coveted it hard), but the rest of the look was just.. sad.
I will admit to wearing crappy clothes under a great jacket and boots (on occasion), but you will never see me whip off the jacket and announce it.
11 thoughts on "Sherry's Ramblings"
Anonymous says:
That bear looks very naughty, hope Baby Bun doesn't slap him in the face haha!
P.S What about leggings, Love wearing leggings in winter, but switch to jeans in the spring and summer
SarahN says:
BUT YOU WEAR UGGS OUT. Rant over – I feel similarly that they are house only shoes…
Linda says:
Ha, ha, ha, those "slippers" are probably very expensive scuffs. I saw a young woman wearing some Uggs scuffs as shoes in Santa Cruz about 10 years ago and did a double take. Just last weekend I saw a woman wearing some slightly dressier looking scuffs/slippers in San Francisco. I thought it was just a California thing. :-/
Sorry to disappoint you, but I pretty much live in workout clothes, even though I don't go to the gym or work out every day. They are comfy, and since I've been having some problems with my weight yo-yoing in the past year, it seems to be a necessity for me to wear stretchy clothes. I telecommute most of the time, so I'm mainly out and about for errands like grocery shopping, so that should be OK, right?
Love the scarves! Seems like I'm always looking for ways to not just store, but also display my hand knit shawls and scarves.
Every time I'm too tired / in pain to get dressed, I remind myself – don't embarrass Sherry! Her spirit would cringe if you went out like that! 😀
And to quote from a delightful little fish: Just keep swimming!
Kathy says:
Oh dear. Did you see me today at breakfast in our local diner. I'm ashamed to admit I wore my sweatpants. I'd just done laundry and was reluctant to breakout a fresh pair of jeans for a one hour outing.. (At least I didn't wear slippers). Anyway, I feel sufficiently chastised and will strive to do better. P.S. this really is a very rare thing for me.


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Aug 09 2017
Emily Dickinson – Always Mine!
Always Mine!
by Emily Dickinson
Always Mine!
No more Vacation!
Term of Light this Day begun!
Failless as the fair rotation
Of the Seasons and the Sun.
Old the Grace, but new the Subjects —
Old, indeed, the East,
Yet upon His Purple Programme
Every Dawn, is first.
— from The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson
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When I was first introduced to Emily Dickinson's poetry as a teenager, I immediately responded to the power of her writing. Her short, staccato lines, words and phrases connected by dashes and strange punctuation. Statements filled with intensity, as if she can barely get the words out. But it wasn't always clear to me what she was really saying.
It wasn't until much later, re-reading her writing as an adult, that a light went off in my mind, and I realized that much of the commentary I had read of her poetry had missed the essential element of her poetry — that Emily Dickinson was, in fact, a mystic describing ecstatic states of awareness.
Don't take my word for it, just consider the possibility. And then reread her poetry with that idea in mind.
This poem, for example. Why does she rapturously proclaim, "Always Mine!" Something or someone she had been passionately seeking is discovered to already belong to her, to have always been hers. There is "no more vacation," no longer a sense of separation or distance. For her, it is as if a new day has begun, filled with light, as dependable as the seasons.
I especially respond to the line:
Old the Grace, but new the Subjects —
The sense of grace that fills her is "old," ancient, familiar, as if it has always been there, yet she notices for the first time how it shines anew on everything. Everything is new when seen in this new light.
She expands on this with:
Old, indeed, the East,
Yet upon His Purple Programme
Every Dawn, is first.
The East, the direction of the sunrise, the direction of enlightenment, has always been there, yet amidst its royal purple majesty, every dawn is new and wondrous.
Re-reading this poem, does it seem like a lonely recluse's breathless praise of the morning or perhaps a secret love, or is it genuinely ecstatic, describing an awareness that is profound and alive?
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Emily Dickinson was born in 1830 to a prominent family in Amherst, Massachusetts. Few of her poems were published during her lifetime, the bulk of her poetry having been discovered after her death in the 1880s. Despite this anonymity during her lifetime, Dickinson has come to be regarded as one of the greatest of American poets. Her unusual use of rhyme, meter, and grammar anticipates modernist trends in 20th century poetry.
She attended Amherst Academy and a year at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.
While at the seminary, Dickinson famously refused to participate in the show of evangelical conversion sweeping through her community at the time. Much of her poetry, however, meditates on heaven and the inner life, often contrasting the private moment against public religious convention. She was clearly a critic of the common practice of religion, leading many to casually label her as an atheist, yet there is no denying that she experienced a rich inner life that she understood in religious terms. While unconventional by the religious standards of her day, the argument can be made that she was a deep mystic. If one reads her poetry side-by-side with the poet-saints of India, for example, the parallels in metaphoric language and insight become obvious.
Following her return from Mount Holyoke, Emily Dickinson almost never left Amherst again, rarely even leaving the grounds of her family home. Later in life she took to dressing entirely in white.
Much is made of Dickinson's reclusive life, the fact that she never married, and the focus on death in much of her poetry, leading to descriptions of her as a morbid, sexually repressed recluse. One can see her in this way; or, recognizing the depth of her mysticism, we can suggest that she cultivated a self-defined monastic life of contemplation and poetry.
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4 Responses to "Emily Dickinson – Always Mine!"
# Amardeep Singhon 09 Aug 2017 at 9:10 am
Yes, I agree with your insight about her mysticism, Ivan.
Brilliant poem and commentary. Thank you so much.
I always felt so bad for her, she seemed to have been a very lonely person. But maybe she knew something I don't.
# jim con 09 Aug 2017 at 12:17 pm
nothing new will come into my life
till I am grateful for what I have 🙂
# Joan Breiton 09 Aug 2017 at 1:24 pm
Emily has always be a favorite of mine, from college days to now in my 81st year living on this beautiful radiant green earth we call Mother. I just returned from The Botanica in Wichita, Ks., where the speaker spoke of the healing aspect of Nature and our need to return to the many gifts Mother Earth has to offer. She is alive and pulsing with life as we are. Emily speaks to this in her ALWAYS MINE title. Each cyclical day and season is a vacation wherever we are, always old and always new and changing. Purple speaks of the royalty of the creative kingdom, our home with each day offering a new beginning. As a mystic writer, she emanates her love of solitude and the creative gifts she shares behind the scene, so to speak, until her death when all is published, a gift to all poets and writers. YEA!
Wonderful thought for the day. I need to slow down, to notice, to be aware, to turn around and go back, if necessary, or not. I may not get that chance again.
Thank you, Ivan.


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