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I actually don't know any grown men who refer to their manhood as a penis*. They use the c word, generally. I have been told off by male friends for using penis as a term because they think it sounds too medical. And I wouldn't want my partner talking about my vulva either. It just isn't an attractive word. I do use technical terms with my children, but when they are old enough to not use them on the bus I will probably go with colloquial terms.
* or testicles. Definitely never heard testicles. Not even from a British dude.
We say Vagina, Penis and bottom.
ETA I have numerous times called it a Vag, but quickly corrected in relation to my children!
DP calls his a penis. Or a bunch of other crass things, but penis gets used too.
I call my vagina random stupid things too, if I think being vulgar is going to better suit the situation and make people laugh... lol... but it's when people actually choose to say vagina, but whisper it (and not because there are people around listening either)... it weirds me out.
I dunno, I'm one of those people who thinks we'd all be a lot better off if we weren't so scared of discussing our various body parts... and I think a start to that is at least feeling comfortable with using words.
Of course, nobody uses correct terminology for everything, but there are acceptable "layman" terms for many body parts that EVERYONE uses and understands. There seems to be no such words for our genitals and so I don't see the problem in using the right ones.
I think using nicknames is ok, as long as they are used interchangeably with actual genital names. I had the mother of one of my DD's friends come to me upset that my DD had argued that a vagina was a vagina and not a "Mary". This was in prep!
Mine still say giny, peenie occasionally, and bottom, but they know vagina/vulva/penis/anus etc.. just like they say noggin, tummy, piggies but know they are heads, stomachs and toes.
Correct terms will be taught in this house because they are just words and body parts. Nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. Also for to afford them more protection against abuse. They need to be able to say the words if the worst was to happen. It means that there is no way there is a misunderstanding of what is happening.
Though having said that DS is 2 1/2 and knows it as his doodle. But most people would know what a doodle was. We also say penis, but doodle is what he recognises it as.
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I personally prefer the term 'Vajingo', aka Elliot style (from Scrubs). It makes it sound... sparkly
I am a big believer in using the correct terms for the correct body parts, so it will be vag1na, pen1s, and chest for our DD. I will also teach her about her body and appropriate touch, and that there are some parts of the body that are more private than others, etc, so when she is older, I'll tell her that she can call them girl bits/ boy bits if she prefers to do so - for example, if telling her teacher, where she got hit by a ball in the playground. However, I do believe it is important that she refers to and understands correct body terms first.
I call my son's penis his penis.
"X, when you finish doing a wee you need to shake your penis"
When he pointed to my vagina in the bath and said 'poo' I said "no, that's where mummy does wee's" and that was it. If he asked I'd call it my vagina.
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Friday for the Arts, January 13, 2017
This month's shows at PAAL brings together three talented local artists, with more than 50 of their works on display in the Main and Member's Galleries.
Come see 25 years worth of watercolors from Dr. Ivan Perkinson, often called "the artist from Matoaca". His show, titled "25 Years of Watercolors", will have on display 17 of Ivan's works, from his first watercolor (February 1991) to his most recent effort (October 2016). Come see some of his best known works mixed in with some of his earliest efforts.
Paul Penrod has combined the two overriding passions of his life: art and history. His show will blend his love of teaching and art by creating stories fro history with his art. Paul will have almost 20 of his incredibly detailed works that focus on the American Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Spanish American War. Viewers will notice a lifelong fascination with the sea, the heroic age of wood and sail and the transformation from the age of sail to the modern era of steel and steam.
Sharon Denmark's show, entitled "Wavelengths", presents about 20 of her works in acrylic on canvas which emphasis on the natural world and the interplay of light and color. One of her goals as an artist is to examine the world with an intensity that reveals an object's, or landscape's, true shape, color, texture, and way of being.
Friday for the Arts, November 11, 2016
Opening on Friday, November 11 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League will feature fiber art by Kristin Polich in the Main Gallery. In the Members' Gallery, feature artist Josette will display her pastels.
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Kristin Polich has characterized her work through this statement: "I often refer to my work as floating, suspended drawings. While resembling netting or a web, to me these pieces symbolize both fragility and strength. Through them, I explore the connectedness and separation of these essential elements in the human experience. Suspended away from the wall, the pieces cast shadows that are also important parts of the work. I am interested in how each piece will respond to the unique light and space of a given environment."
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The Members' Gallery will feature artist Josette Reboul Brogan. She was born in Auvergne, France and educated in France as well. Josette currently resides in Petersburg, VA. She works with pastels quietly catching the beauty of familiar scenes and vistas. This exhibit will consist of a dozen original pastels plus 5 copies of "The Masters". Josette says the masters are her guides.
Included in this exhibit are 4 works painted by her sister, Colette Reboul (1937-1999). Her sister was the widow of the painter Paul Guyot. She later married Audre Greard, the artist's benefactor and friend. In oil or pastel, her choice of colors reflect the simplicity and conviction of her work. Josette included these four works in her sister's memory.
Friday for the Arts, July 8, 2016
The show for July in the Main Gallery is by Martin Gonzalez. He will display Popotillo, which is a type of straw that is washed, dried in the sun, and dyed in different colors. The results are a vast array of colorful straw that is shaped then adhered to special paper using beeswax (known as Cera de Campeche). This technique has been passed on from generation to generation, but the declining sales of this art led to diminishing production and its impending extinction. Martin Gonzalez, who resides in Richmond, VA, is another acclaimed artist in popotillo who is also intent on rescuing and perpetuating this ancestral art. It is important to support and encourage ancient artistic traditions not only from Mexico but also those of other nations and cultures before time and distance lets us forget them.
In the Members' Gallery Amy Barr will be the exhibitor this month. Amy Barr is a plein air painter, mother and the owner of Art Adventures and Featherlight Studios. Amy enjoys pushing the envelope and bringing out the creative side in others. Amy has a passion for travel.
She combines that joy with her love of art and thrill of teaching. She organizes and leads onsite art trips. Destinations have included New York, local plantations, Lake Gaston, Utah, Colorado and Hawaii. Her art work is oil pastels, oils and watercolors of some of these onsite art trips.
Petersburg Area Art League June Exhibits
Main Gallery - Rediscovered WPA Watercolors of Bessie Niemeyer Marshall
Members' Gallery - Works of Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
Opening on Friday, June 10 for Friday for the Arts!, the Main Gallery of the Petersburg Area Art League will feature the once lost and now rediscovered works of local watercolorist Bessie Niemeyer Marshall. The Members' Gallery will exhibit a collaborate show of several artists in the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew members.
In the Main Gallery, the exhibit "Rediscovering the Forgotten Garden" features selected botanical watercolors by a local artist, Bessie Niemeyer Marshall, that were painted in the late 1930s … and then misplaced and forgotten about. At the time, the Depression-era work relief program, funded through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), sought to document the variety of plant species being preserved in Lee Memorial Park, a wildflower and bird sanctuary in Petersburg. Bessie Niemeyer Marshall – a self-taught artist with no formal training, but incredible artistic talent – was hired to paint watercolors of the dried and pressed plant specimens, since the dried pressings were fading, but a watercolor painting would be permanent.
"Rediscovering the Forgotten Garden" features 20 framed digital watercolors painted by Bessie Marshall. Upon discovering the collection of dried plant specimens and accompanying watercolors, the Petersburg Garden Club has since learned such a dual collection is rare in herbarium art. Limited editions of the prints, stationery, and a book about the project, With Paintbrush & Shovel, will be for sale as part of the exhibit.
The Members' Gallery will exhibit "Southside Virginia Emergency Crew: Artwork by Those who Save Lives," a glimpse into the hidden talents of local emergency medical service (EMS) providers. The Southside Virginia Emergency Crew has provided continuous emergency medial care for the City of Petersburg since 1945, and many people might not know that these 911 responders are very talented artists.
The idea for this exhibit began when Maria Crafton – who has always has a passion for art – was talking with other emergency technicians on the crew and discovered their common interest in art. This is the SVEC's first collaborative show.
FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS! May 13, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Opening on Friday, May 13 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League is excited to display the paintings of Eugene Vango in the Main Gallery and Kitty Hedgepeth in the Member's Gallery.
FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS! April 8, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Opening on Friday, April 8 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League will feature the works of Jasmine Mills in the Main Gallery. The Members' Gallery will exhibit Elizabeth Longstreet-Titmus' paintings.
"Fragments" by Jasmine Mills
Jasmine was born in Petersburg, Virginia. She works predominantly in the medium of paint but also film, computer graphics, large installations and various multi-media. She is mostly self-taught and took advantage of the art program at Petersburg High School. Jasmine was accepted to the Art Institute of Washington, DC, but elected instead to start her own business. Since 2006, she has owned and operated ArtHouse7 Designs (formerly X Customs). She produces work for clients and sells original pieces through her studio website, and enjoys showing her work at local galleries. Jasmine spends her time creating her original work, commissions and illustrations at her home studio and her studio at The Ward Center.
"Currents" by Elizabeth Longstreet-Titmus
Elizabeth says she had no idea that she would ever be a painter. Then, one summer, she and her sisters visited the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL). Art classes were being offered, and her sister encouraged her to give it a try. Since, she has taken many classes and won numerous awards. Her favorite subjects are drawn from life: places that she loves, landscapes, wildlife, birds, her koi, and people she loves as well. One great example is based on a photo of her grandparents taken in the early 1900's, brought to life in colors she imagined from that time period. "I was always inspired by my father because he was so talented in so many ways… music, drawing, building … doing almost anything with his hands. I always wished I could be like him," says Elizabeth. She concludes about finding her way into art: "My dad inspired me and my sister encouraged me."
March Friday for the Arts
Joseph Craig English pulled his first serigraph in ninth grade art class more than 50 years ago. Today he continues to experiment with silkscreen process, pushing the limits of the media to create vibrantly colorful images portraying the urban landscape of the Mid-Atlantic region from Baltimore to the Outer Banks.
Starting with a pencil pattern from a photo he has taken, the artist meticulously hand cuts a lacquer stencil for each color in his design. Using a squeegee, he pulls the oil-based ink through the stencil onto the paper below the screen. Stencils for each additional color are then printed in order from the lightest to the darkest color. Original prints or "serigraphs" are often the product of more than 30 separate stencils. The artist takes great pride in handcrafting all of his work; from the cutting of the stencils to pulling each print personally.
Comments from Joseph Craig English about works in the upcoming show for March:
"Village Cafe" A VCU student hangout at the corner of Harrison and Grace Streets in the Fan. This building has been through some changes since I attended art school at VCU. I remember it as a laundromat, a women's clothing store and finally this terrific sandwich shop/ restaurant.
"Italian Garden" This all season garden is one of the highlights of a trip to Maymont Park in Richmond. I first photographed the gardens in late summer and the colors were stunning.
"Catalina Sailboat" I had the good fortune of visiting Catalina Island, 26 miles off the coast at Long Beach, California. The color and excitement there is stimulating I wish my trip could have been longer.
December Friday for the Arts: Trees of Christmas!
In a tradition of thirty-six years, the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) is hosting one of its most popular exhibits: The Trees of Christmas. For this event, PAALinvites area schools, businesses and organizations to design, decorate and display a tree in the gallery space. While some trees are decorated in a traditional style, other trees are designed to creatively reflect the sponsoring business or organization. Some of the favorite trees from previous years already slated to return this year include Houchin's Pest Control, the Petersburg Sheriff's Department and Tantrum Tattoos.
The Trees of Christmas exhibit officially opens to the public at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 11 during Friday for the Arts. During the opening, Petersburg's Little Theatre – under the direction of Una Harrison – will perform Santa's Parlor Show at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. in the PAAL gallery.
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Trees of Christmas
by Various Organizations
"We are thrilled to welcome the businesses and organizations from the community to join in this exhibit, and I'm especially excited to see some of the new organizations' trees: American Needlepoint Guild, Patrick Antkowiak's Steampunk tree, Battersea Foundation, Richard Bland College and Ciao Bella," said Garry Curtis, coordinator of the Trees of Christmas exhibit. "Not only is it a beautiful exhibit, but it's a great opportunity to showcase all the creative talent in our community," added Curtis. There will be more than 40 trees in the exhibit this year.
In addition to displaying the trees, PAAL will also be a part of the Historic Petersburg Foundation Christmas Tour on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13from 2 to 6 p.m. PAAL is one 13 historic buildings included in the tour.
The Trees of Christmas exhibit is free to the public and runs through Monday, January 4, 2016.
This year, more than 40 trees will be displayed in the downstairs gallery and the upstairs Education Center. The trees are designed by: Patrick Antkowiak, Costen Floors, American Needlepoint Guild, Cockade City Camera Club, Heretick Feed & Seed, Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Petersburg Sheriff's Office,
GFWC, Swift Creek Womans Club, Tantrum Tattoos, The Battersea Foundation, PAWS, Richard Bland College, Gallery 5, Virginia Commonwealth Bank, JG Wentworth Home Lending, Annette Rose, Houchins Pest Control, Colonial Honda, Owen Printing Company, Petersburg Cultural Affairs Office, Petersburg Lofts, Petersburg Breakfast Rotary Club, Boulevard Flower Gardens, Ciao Bella, The Art Room, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Enteros Design, Side Street Gallery, Walnut Hill Elementary School, PAAL Home School Art Classes, PAAL, Westview Early Childhood Education Center, Abe's Auto, Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Tangee Jones, Petersburg High School, Southside Virginia Association of Realtors, Historic Petersburg Foundation, Lundie Insurance Company, Links, Inc., and Marcel Zitscar.
Trees of Christmas photos by John A. Rooney, Jr.
Addtional Shows:
Santa's Parlor
by Theatre with Children for Children
Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the North Pole Elves at "Santa's Parlor," with free shows on Friday, December 11 at PAAL at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The show is presented by the actors of "Theatre with Children for Children." Free cookies and soda will be provided by Southside Virginia Council for the Arts and each child will receive a treat.
The November exhibit runs through January 4, 2016.
November Friday for the Arts!
Main Gallery
by Daniel Calder
The Main Gallery exhibit is entitled "Blackboards" and features a handful of large scale pieces of paint and chalk. "Blackboards are not typically a vehicle for personal expression," explained artist Daniel Calder. "More commonly, they are used to disseminate knowledge to a broader audience. The blackboards in this series feature elements from our civic memory and act as a receptacle for the thoughts, feelings, or perhaps even indiscretions of viewers. I am providing the first half of an equation and inviting the visitors to finish the experience – blurring the line between artist, art, and audience."
Calder, who lives in Glen Allen, Va., is a painter, installation, and conceptual artist. He earned his MFA in 1990 from Virginia Commonwealth University, and is a recipient of grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the VMFA, where his next show will be exhibited. He has accepted commissions by the City of Richmond and the Washington Project for the Arts. Calder's work appears in numerous private and corporate collections and has been featured in various publications including Artpapers, The Washingtonian, Style Weekly, Richmond Magazine, and The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Calder explains the interactive nature of his work and the exhibit: "My images are intended to use some humor and discord to encourage the viewer to reconsider… everything. Though the preexisting images are permanent, chalk and erasers are be provided for viewers to add or take away from the information – rewriting history or providing their own. In the end, even in the gallery setting – not even the artist's voice will have the last say."
Virginia Linen Service Members' Gallery:
Beguiled By
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by Dr. Cynthia Richardson
The Virginia Linen Service's Members' Gallery will exhibit the bead embroidery art work of Dr. Cynthia Richardson in a show entitled "Beguiled By Bead Embroidery." A long time jewelry designer, Dr. Richardson just recently turned to bead embroidery. Described as bold, her pieces take on themes from nature, animals and Native American art. "Designing bead embroidery is like painting a picture," explains Dr. Richardson. "Each piece takes on a life of its own and I need to force myself to stop, or else I could keep going forever with each piece."
There will be 8 – 10 pieces in the exhibit, and all pieces will be for sale.
A native of Ohio, Dr. Richardson followed a career and academic path in psychology, regional planning and social work. She has always been interested in art, and while finishing her doctorate at VCU, she discovered jewelry making as a way to relax and apply her critical thinking skills to artistic and inspirational ways.
Education Gallery:
PAAL Homeschool Art Class
The upstairs Education Gallery will exhibit the artwork of the PAAL Middle School Homeschool Art class students. The following students are displaying their owl paintings:
Lily Lundie
Eli Lundie
Jarred Barr
Wyatt Barr
Liza McKain
Victoria Bragg
Loren Matthews
The November exhibit runs through
November 29, 2015.
36th Annual Trees of Christmas: Call for Entries
Dear Friends:
As usual, just when the Petersburg Area Art League is busy planning fall events, I am already thinking about Christmas! Indeed, the holiday season will soon be upon us, and PAAL is very excited to present the 36th Annual Trees of Christmas in December.
First, I'd like to thank those of you who participated in last year's event. We had so many participants and the exhibit was beautiful. Our attendance grew even more last year, and we welcomed record numbers of people to our gallery to enjoy the display. Without your creativity, enthusiasm and time, the exhibition would not have been the success it was.
I would like to invite all of PAAL's friends to participate again in this year's Trees of Christmas. Displaying a tree from your organization is not only a fun way to showcase your company with the public, but it is also a wonderful way to support PAAL in our mission to showcase the visual arts in Petersburg, to provide educational programming, and to engage everyone in the arts. This is our most popular event of the entire year, and we would be delighted to include you in it.
For those who have not displayed a tree in previous years, we require that the decorated trees be artificial, as fire codes do not allow living trees. The decorations can be any theme you desire. Locations in the galleries will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Since we have high ceilings, trees can be up to 10 feet in height. We do have a limited number of pedestals available for smaller trees, so call ahead to reserve one. Please provide your own extension cords and power strips marked with your name.
Trees can be loaded into PAAL's gallery on the following dates: December 1 – 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If those times and dates are not convenient or possible in your schedule, call for an appointment.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year's 36th Annual Trees of Christmas exhibit. Please call us by Friday, November 13 at 804-861-4611 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm your participation. If you have any questions about the Trees of Christmas, please contact us.
Thank you,
Garry Curtis
Friday for the Arts in October!
Petersburg Area Art League October Exhibit Features:
Art Work from Upcoming Auction
Education Gallery Displays Elementary School Art
Petersburg, VA (September 28, 2015) – Opening on Friday, October 9 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League will feature art work that is part of an art auction in support of a brand new program: the Mental Health Art Therapy Program. The Education Gallery will feature the art work of students from North Elementary School in Prince George County.
The exhibit of art auction pieces will be in the Main Gallery and the Virginia Linen Services' Members' Gallery. The exhibit consists of the work of various local artists – Tri-City, surrounding counties and Richmond area – including: Bobby Lynch, Sherrie Bowman, Elizabeth Titmus, Garry Curtis, Susan Brown, and Millie Horner. More than 30 artists have donated a variety of works including paintings, collages, drawings, photography, prints and more, in support of this new program.
"PAAL is extremely excited to help launch this new mental health art therapy program, but we need funds to purchase the supplies and set the space," said Russell Kvasnicka, President of the Board of PAAL"We were thrilled when so many artists supported us in our auction, and we look forward to the public getting involved and purchasing some amazing pieces."
The auction will take place on Friday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
The upstairs Education Gallery will exhibit the artwork of 12 students from North Elementary School in Prince George County. The kindergarten artists created a lion, second graders created bark paintings and third graders created a silhouette tree. Angela Tudor is their art teacher.
Kindergarteners: Zoe White, Violette Arms, Hannah Fierro, Dwayne Jackson
Second graders: Ava Sirles, Zorian Crewe, Tamia Roots, Lola Hale
Third graders: Aniyah McDaniel, Kayla Brown, Anna Tate, Jakayla Brown
The October exhibition runs through Sunday, November 8.
The Friday for the Arts! gallery shows start at 6 p.m. with light refreshments. Call 804-861-4611 for more information or visit www.paalart.org. PAAL is located at 7 East Old Street in Petersburg.
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Children's Book Illustrators
Petersburg Area Art League Features Children's Book Illustrators
Members' Gallery Features Local Artist Alva Davies
Petersburg, VA (August 31, 2015) – Opening on Friday, September 11 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League will showcase children's book illustrators with a connection to Central Virginia. The Virginia Linen Service's Members' Gallery will feature the works of local artist Alva Davies.
Bizhan Khodabandeh image from Little Red Fish
"The Art of Children's Book Illustration" is a unique showcase of art from a variety of regional artists. The samples of work range from finished product to brainstorming sketches, and include photography, graphite, digital and watercolor. Nine artists – all with ties to Central Virginia – are included in the show. These artists' works have appeared in various books and other publications, and the artists live across the country, some still in Central Virginia. Each work in the show features insight into the creative process of the artist.
"PAAL is excited to bring our patrons such a wide array of talent that really showcases how creative our local children's artists really are," said Nick Crider, Exhibit Coordinator for the Petersburg Area Art League. "With such a niche, I was overwhelmed when I found out how much talent we actually have close by."
The artists joining the show include:
Terry Crider: http://www.terrycrider.com
Theodore Taylor III: http://www.theodore3.com
Bizhan Khodabandeh: http://www.mendedarrow.com
Carolyn Schallmo: http://www.artworksrichmond.com/CarolynSchallmo.htm
Phillip Hillker: http://www.minotaurstudios.net
Jared Cullum: http://jaredlovestodraw.tumblr.com
Charlotte Rodenberg: http://www.charlotterodenberg.com
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Each of the artists featured in "The Art of Children's Book Illustration" has received multiple awards and recognitions for their works. Just a few of these accolades include:
· The Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award and the Texas Bluebonnet Award (Theodore Taylor III)
· The Silver Medal for Comics and Cartooning through the Society of Illustrators (Bizhan Khodabandeh)
· 2015 Panelist for Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (Charlotte Rodenberg)
· 1st Place in Scenic Virgina's "Farms & Open Spaces" 2011 (Terry Crider)
The Virginia Linen Service's Members' Gallery will exhibit the art of Alva Davies, a local artist of pen and ink drawings. The pieces in the exhibit will range include 6 x 8 inch and 8 x 10 inch sizes and are reminiscent of the countryside in England.
Born in England, Alva came to the United States in the 1960s, but didn't start drawing until 2001. She started doodling on a small note pad and co-workers she had gone to art school, so after some encouraging words from friends, she decided to buy a small art pad. "Many of my drawings are from memories of growing up in Cheshire, England – the cottages, the woods and country scenes, streams and stone bridges," explained Alva. "I have so many fond memories from my childhood of walking through the woods and countryside with my father, my sisters and our dog, and these paintings depict those memories."
The September exhibition runs through Saturday, October 3.
The Friday for the Arts! gallery shows start at 6 p.m. with light refreshments. Call 804-861-4611 for more information or visit www.paalart.org. PAAL is located at 7 East Old Street in Petersburg.
Upcoming Classes at PAAL
Homeschool Art 1
Elementary Grades
Sept. 10 - October 15
Thurs. 10-11:15
Taught by Stephanie Barr, homeschooling Mom & state certified K-12 art educator. Globe trotting is the name of the game this time! During this 6wk. session we'll pack our bags & check out art from around the world to inspire our own artwork
Middle Grades
Sept. 10 - October 15
Thurs. 10-11:15
Taught by Russell Kvasnicka, retired art educator of 36yrs. Mr. K will focus on painting techniques during this 6wk session.
Monster Mash
Saturday October 31st
K-5th grades
$20 per child
We'll help build the excitement for evening festivities with this fun class Halloween morning! Creepy cute monster art making, Halloween treat eating, energy burning in the art park and some fun treats for later are all included in the cost of this class.
Nutcracker Art!
Saturday December 12
K-5th grades
$20 per child
Need time to wrap up some of those holiday details? Need time to START knocking off those items on your holiday to-do list? Drop the kids off at PAAL for a fun morning while you take care of business. We'll use oil pastels and colored pencils to create adorable nutcrackers, enjoy a treat from Buttermilk Bake Shop and play some holiday themed games from around the world. Supplies & treats are included in the cost of this class.
Sock Knitting
Sarah Witiak
1 pm- 4 pm
October 24, 2015
If you have never worn handknit socks, you have been missing out! They have no seams, lumps or bumps to rub your toes, have padded heels, come in any color or texture you can imagine, fit perfectly, and last for years. Students will learn to knit in the round, turn a heel, and make a toe. All materials are provided, and students can take a started project home with them to finish. Some knitting experience is suggested - if you know how to knit and purl, that is all you need to start! Age of participants 12 to 212 (if a kid signs up, the parent can come for free, 1 parent per kid)
*When you register, please designate your favorite color(s) so that we have yarn to your liking for the class.
Learn to Make Art Your Way
Amy Barr
Oct 2,9,16 & 23 from 10:30-12:30
Tired of having to paint "like the teacher"? Do you get super excited to come to an Art class just to be bored by the subject matter?" Are you ready to UNLEASH your ARTIST self?
This painting class is unique. Taught 1:1, everyone's Art is different. Finally, you will be able to create what YOU want. Have no fear! I will be there to help you every step of the way. If you have always wanted to make amazing Art, THIS is the class for you!
Beginner and Intermediate Artists
*A list of supplies will be provided at the time of registration
Create Your Own Vision Board
Amy Barr
Oct. 19th from 10:30-12:30
Do you feel stuck? Want to shift your life to new direction? Do you feel the nagging sensation that there is something more in life but just not sure how to find it?
Experience this engaging and powerful process. Create a personal vision board that enables you to identify and define dreams and goals. Guided imagery is used to help you focus on what you really want (even if you don't know what that is!)
Your vision board can be about anything: Where you want to travel, your career path, the type of home or car you want, do you want children, a family… It can bring THE answers to your questions and we'll have FUN doing it!
*A list of supplies will be provided at the time of registration.
Felt Brooch Making
Stephanie Barr
Sunday September 27th 3-5pm
Brooches are one of the hottest accessory trends this season & felt is perfect for fall and winter weather. Spend a Sunday afternoon at PAAL learning how to make our own unique brooches to compliment your fall and winter outfits. Supplies: if you have a great pair of fabric scissors or rotary cutter you love bring that along. All other supplies are included. Basic hand sewing knowledge helpful.
Paint and Pour!
Petersburg Area Art League will host its bi-monthly Paint and Pour Party on Saturday, September 12th from 5 to 7 at the Petersburg Area Art League. The cost of the party is $50 per person but, this includes all necessary supplies, wine and appetizers. Everyone will leave with a completed painting. Please call 804-861-4611 by Wednesday, September 9 to register for the class. You must pre-register in order that we will have sufficient supplies available for the event!
Scenic America Photography by Terry Crider
Join us August 14th from 6pm to 9pm for the opening of: Scenic America Photography by Terry Crider.
Artist's Statement: I love nature and the great outdoors. I want to take people where they may not normally go through my eyes. My goal is to inspire people to get out and look at the world surrounding them. You do not have to go far to see beauty!
My work has been published in the VA Wildlife Magazine, The Richmond Times, Woman's World Magazine, the NVCC Woodbridge Campus Dimensions Magazine, Best of College Photography Annual, the Hatteras Island Breeze, Photographer's Edge Catalog and the Free-Lance Star Newspaper.
One of my photographs won 1st place in Scenic Virginia Photography Contest & was displayed at the State Capitol. I have also had three works winning honorable mention with Scenic Virginia. Other awards were placed in the Fredericksburg Photography Show, Prince William Co. Fair (Best of Show), Hatteras Island Photography Contest (1stPlace), Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine & VA Farm Bureau.
One of my photographs, Naked Cowboy, taken on a street in NYC was selected as a finalist in the Homage to Winogrand contest. Over 250 submissions were judged by Ksenya Gurshtein, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow, Department of Photographs, National Gallery of Art. My image was included in a digital display before the "On the Street" film screenings at the School of Communication's Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater, American University.
Storybook Art Workshop!
PAAL is excited to offer a workshop taught by Laurie McAleen for students from 3rd to 6th grade on storybook art! Students will explore and examine the art of Dr. Seuss, Eric Carl & Beatrice Potter & create artwork inspired by these artists. Student artwork will also be displayed as part of the September Children's Book Illustrator show. Space is limited to 10 participants so call PAAL to register today!
$25 members / $30 non members
Aug 11-13 1-3pm
June Friday for the Arts!
Petersburg Area Art League Features Hamilton Glass's
Canvas, Acrylic & Ink Originals
Members' Gallery Features Mixed Media Works by Aimee Joyaux
Petersburg, VA (May 28, 2015) – Opening on Friday, June 12 for Friday for the Arts!, the Petersburg Area Art League will feature "In Line" by artist Hamilton Glass. In the Virginia Linen Service's Members' Gallery, local artist Aimee Joyaux will exhibit "Mixing Media."
Hamilton Glass's "In Line" exhibit features approximately 25 framed canvas pieces, along with acrylic and ink originals. Born in Philadelphia, Glass's career as an artist stems from his architecture and design educational and career background. He received his Bachelors of Architecture from Hampton University and spent seven years working in numerous architecture firms in Virginia and New Jersey, but it was his passion for public art pushed him to start a career as an artist. "Public art has always been a big influence and inspiration to me, because of its power to influence and inspire the surrounding community." He is one of the many street artists who have taken part in the ongoing debate of whether graffiti belongs on a gallery wall.
Glass's work is identified by its architectural elements with bright colors and sharp lines, which are used to convey energy and movement. Glass explains his work serves to create dialog between mainstream and underground art enthusiasts.
The Virginia Linen Service's Members' Gallery will exhibit "Mixing Media" by local artist Aimee Joyaux. Her exhibit will feature approximately 20 works on paper and letterpress prints. Joyaux explained that the theme of the drawings is "a response to a heightened sense of impermanence and the associated anxiety stemming from displacements and the looming threat of extinction and erasure." Joyaux also explained that for the letterpress, she is interested in small scale, local production and exploring Southern culture via posters and broadsides.
Joyaux has an MFA in photography and enjoys working in multiple media simultaneously. "Art provides a release valve of sorts as I explore contemporary issues in culture that are vexing and, at times, scary." Joyaux is currently with Richard Bland College of William & Mary as the Associate Dean of Instructional Resources.
Don't miss the chance to be a permanent part of the Art Park!
Our Art Park is in need of infrastructure improvements: outdoor lighting, walkways and benches. To make these needs a reality, PAAL is embarking on an exciting campaign for our Art Park: "Pathways to Art."
"Pathways to Art" is an opportunity for individuals and businesses to purchase bricks and benches, which will be inscribed in commemoration, honor, or tribute (or even just with a sentiment).
The bricks are available for $100 each for individuals and businesses. (Bricks with business logos are $200.) You may also purchase engraved concrete benches for $1,000, which will be placed around the Art Park. (All donations are fully tax-deductible.)
The bricks will be set in a pathway from the Art Park door to the entrance on Old Street. With a portion of the funds raised, PAAL will commission local artists to design bricks in their artistic style. These commissioned bricks will become part of the pathway's design.
It has been more than five years since we held a fund raising campaign for the development of the Art Park, and since then, the Art Park has transformed from an empty lot to an artistic space for everyone to enjoy. And since the moment we opened the doors to the Art Park, it's become a critical piece of PAAL.
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The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival has gained a reputation for being one of the musical highlights on the country's social calendar. This year, Johannesburg's festival runs from 25 to 27 September and promises to be just as, if not, even more spectacular as the previous ones. With a sensational line-up, jazz workshop events and more than enough hospitality-related big wigs all close to the Sandton Convention Centre where the festival is held, 2014's event is sure to please avid jazz enthusiasts and supporters. Take a look at some of the aforementioned highlights and catch a glimpse of just how magical this festival promises to be:
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No music festival would be complete without a strong line-up of only the best artists. This year, the Joy of Jazz festivals feature both local and international heavyweights including Billy Ocean (USA), Christian Scott (USA), Dwele with the Joy of Jazz Ensemble (USA & SA), Omar Sosa (Cuba), Richard Bona (Cameroon) and the South African Air Force Band. There are plenty more talented musicians on the line-up as well, ensuring a lovely mix of only the best music makers from around the world.
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Johannesburg is a hub of activity, which means that the city is fully equipped to handle an influx of tourists from far and wide. Its hospitality industry is one of South Africa's finest, with restaurants such as the Hard Rock Café located at the iconic Nelson Mandela Square, and the EAH group offering tourists and business people a range of accommodation options to choose from. Johannesburg is truly the perfect host city for this type of event.
Jazz workshops
An initiative that started in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, these workshops are held as a lead-up to the main festival. They were created to encourage aspiring jazz musicians to enrich their skills and keep working on nurturing their craft. Not only do these workshops provide a platform for learners to improve their musical skills, they also motivate them and give them something to aspire to under the tutelage of professional jazz maestros.
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As the Roots slowly adjust to their new day job accompanying Jimmy Fallon and New York-centric lifestyle, their bi-weekly residency at the Highline Ballroom, "The Jam", has become an unpredictable yet approachable setting to see the group in its element… at least elements of the group. This evening found only Black Thought, ?uestlove—the mainstays of the group—and bass player Owen Biddle leading an open mic night of sorts.
The late night set consisted of dozens of young, fledgling musicians sharing the stage with their musical heroes (many gave personal shout outs to the group and/or ?uestlove). It was unclear whether they were all alumni of the same performing arts academy as the Roots themselves (Philadelphia's High School for Creative and Performing Arts) or just an assortment of their favorite up and coming rappers, vocalists, guitarists, horn players, and percussionists. Regardless, the sell out crowd was supportive and encouraging of the raw talent making its rounds on stage.
However the real story of the night was the stellar rhythm section holding the jam session together—that the Roots are one of music's best rhythm sections should surprise no one. Naturally de facto music director of the Roots, ?uestlove, was at the helm, micromanaging the shuffling list of musicians from behind his drum kit and also calling out changes and key signatures to the other players. His ambidexterity is awesome, but his real talent is his ability in seamlessly transitioning and transposing multiple musical epochs into one fluid jam. He does it every night and I suspect his work on Late Night is only improving this skill. Along with ?uestlove, the celebrated songwriter and keyboard player James Poyser played back up. Perfectly in sync with ?uestlove the presence of Biddle, on six-string bass, rounded out the extremely adaptable and agile rhythm section.
Given that the Lonely Island (Andy Samberg's comedy group) had performed on Late Night the previous evening, I was holding out hope that their collaboration with the Roots would spill over into the Highline gig. The band's ephemeral sets are just another reason to keep coming back for more.
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Pay heed, good mates. Let nary a mother's son speak of the treasure map bestowed upon cabin boy Jim Hawkins. Be as silent as the grave. To the plank if ye as much as breathe a word to that peg legged seadog known as Long John Silver. The ideal match of larger-than-life role and a legendary actor, this lavish 1972 version of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure classic stars Orson Welles as Silver, swaggering and conniving in grand skull-'n'-bones tradition. The end always justifies the means for boisterous Silver, so he'll be both friend and fie to wide-eyed Jim (Kim Burfield) before this tale ends. But also know this, me hardies: young Jim has clever ways of his own.
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The mysterious sea captain Billy Bones arrives at the Benbow Inn only to meet an untimely death. Shortly afterwards the innkeeper's son receives the "black spot" and a faded treasure map. After consulting with his two trusted friends, they set sail for Treasure Island.
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Adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story of piracy on the high seas with the wooden-legged Long John Silver, as he hunts for buried treasure to steal, and the cabin boy, Jim Hawkins, who tries to stop him.
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Denise Scharley
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This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in French. (July 2012) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
Denise Scharley (born Neuilly-en-Thelle, 15 February 1917 – died Versailles, 26 July 2011) was a French contralto who made her debut in 1942, singing Pelléas et Mélisande at the Opéra-Comique.[1]
Long associated with French opera, she starred as Madame de Croissy in the Paris première of Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites. She was also associated with the female lead roles of Carmen and Samson and Delilah.
- Francis Poulenc: Dialogues of the Carmelites (Denise Duval, Denise Scharley, Régine Crespin, Liliane Berton, Rita Gorr, and others; National Theater of the Paris Opera orchestra and chorus; Pierre Dervaux, conductor) EMI 62768
- ^ Europe 1 (28 July 2011). "Décès de la cantatrice Denise Scharley". Accessed 31 July 2011
External links[edit]
- Pines, Roger, "Four Glories of Interwar French Vocalism", The Opera Quarterly - Volume 19, Number 3, Summer 2003, pp. 529–541
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SO GET THIS: her mother moved in with them for the first TWO months. Then she had a "mother's helper" coming in 3 days a week for the next TWO months after that. THEN SHE AND HER PARTNER AND THE TWINS MOVED TO GERMANY TO LIVE WITH HER IN-LAWS FOR FOUR MONTHS AFTER THAT.
Imma give you a minute to read that last paragraph over one more time and let it sink in. I was like, "YOU IS SOFT, LADY" (in my head; outwardly, I was in full sympathetic, mum-to-mum support zone mode). I get that everyone has it tough in their own way etc., etc., but I was still a SEETHING, ROILING BALL OF RESENTMENT after hearing about her cushy situation. CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH IF I HAD LIVE-IN HELP FOR EIGHT MONTHS?!?
I've been feeling under pressure lately. Quincess has his helmet and doing the upkeep on that, in conjunction with the both of them eating solid food has been robbing me of even more of my precious, precious minutes in the day. This is how a 24 hour typical day goes:
10:30pm - go to bed
11:00pm - pump for the Wonder Twins' night time "mega-bottle"
11:30pm - go to sleep after reading and winding down for half an hour (note: one of the only times I have completely to myself, ALL DAY)
2:00am - the Big Yam wakes up, walks into our bedroom, stands beside my side of the bed dramatically whimpering until I get up, and go lie down with him in his bed
4:00am - the Wonder Twins wake up for their night time feed. Stay up with them nursing, burping, and putting them back to bed until they're for sure asleep (this takes about an hour, on a good night)
7:00am - up for the day (note: this means I've had about 5-6 hours of INTERRUPTED sleep a night). Feed the Wonder Twins, change them, clean out the Quincess' helmet, wash his head, put the helmet back on, get the Big Yam ready for the day - tooth brushing, changing, face-washing, packing for daycare). This is a solid 1-1.5 hours of activity until we get out the door.
8:30am - drop off the Big Yam at daycare
8:30-10:00am - either doing a stupid errand (doctor's appointment, grocery shopping, etc.) or at home, feeding the Wonder Twins solids, cleaning up, changing them, cleaning out the helmet, doing some tummy time, doing the Quincess' stretches, prepping their food for the day, washing bottles, dishes, general tidying
10:00-11:30am - Wonder Twins napping, when I'm doing stupid admin stuff like: passport applications, kindergarten registration, banking, claiming insurance stuff, coordinating the cars being serviced, putting away laundry (maybe), putting on a load of laundry, cleaning the house, shovelling, tidying, dentist appointments, more doctor's appointments, etc. Hopefully eating some breakfast (finally).
11:30-1:30pm - either having a visit/outing with a friend or in the 'hood or more of the above. Nurse the babies, then solid food for the babies, then more play time where I dump them in the exersaucers or leave them to wrestle on the floor while I try to get a handle on life some more.
2-4pm - Wonder Twins afternoon nap. Dinner prep, responding to emails, making more arrangements, organizing, etc.
5:00pm - Big Yam and Dotytron home. Pass off the Wonder Twins so I can get dinner ready
6:00-7pm - dinner and clean-up and bottle prep and more bottle washing
7-8pm - games with the Big Yam or bath for one to three of the kids. Babies' night time bottles (Dotytron responsibility)
8-9pm - Bedtime for the Big Yam
9-10:30pm - "free time" (which is basically more tidying, maybe folding laundry, passing out in front of the TV, talking to my partner).
Rinse, repeat. Each nursing session lasts about 30 minutes, minimum. That happens 5-6 times a day. Each solid feed lasts about 30-45 minutes, and that's 3 times a day. That doesn't count the time it takes to prep, cook, and warm their food, whatever they're eating. Each diaper change is about 15-20 minutes and that includes lotioning up their eczema, powdering their little butts, etc. That happens about 8 times a day. The Great Gazoo's helmet has to be wiped out every 3 hours, washed with baby soap once a day, and then disinfected with rubbing alcohol every 3 days (but I think I'm going to do every other, because it already stinks and it's only been a week). Each helmet session takes about 15-20 minutes. Then we're supposed to do the Great Gazoo's stretches, every 3-4 hours, which takes about 15-20 minutes.
It's a f**king s**tload of work, guys. I'm not gonna lie.
And honestly, I can't believe how well we're doing. We know so many people who are getting OWNED by their ONE kid, let alone 3 under 3, let alone 2 of those 3 being twins. But just because we CAN, doesn't mean we SHOULD. I would effing LOVE to be able to really SPEND TIME with my kids instead of having to turn down a Big Yam request for a game of Thomas-themed Uno, so that I can do something a million times less fun like folding laundry or wiping down the kitchen counter or making sure our bathroom isn't one giant ball of hair and urine. I would love to be on the floor PLAYING with the Wonder Twins instead of hoping against hope that they will keep themselves entertained long enough to allow me to eke out one stupid administrative task. What I mean to say is, holding the babies is the last step in a long process of work that is invisible. That's the GOAL.
At Ladies Night I was talking to my neighbours, some of whom are, like me, lucky to have partners who are hands-on and great, nuturing, capable parents in their own rights, and some of whom are kind of slackers. My one neighbour was talking about this documentary that aired on the CBC called The Motherload, which is about women, mothering, work-life balance, etc. Apparently (haven't had a chance to watch it yet, for reasons listed above!), the filmmakers talk to Anne Marie Slaughter and Sheryl Sandberg, etc. One of my neighbours, who has a very hands-on partner, was still complaining about how her partner sometimes asks if he can "help" her give their daughter a bath, and she's like, "why are you 'helping' ME? Just give her a G-D bath!" One of the women with a less hands-on dad was like, "So and so can get my daughter dressed, but he doesn't realize that getting her dressed is the last step in a 10 step process, of which he's oblivious - like, buying the clothes, making sure she has enough in every size for the right season, making sure she has back-ups, knowing that she's only wearing purple and making sure there's enough purple stuff and then doing the laundry when we're running out, etc."
This was all pretty relevant because the Dotytron and I got into a minor disagreement about how I disproportionately shoulder the majority of the household administration. Some of this is just me being a Type A Little Dynamo multitasking, administrative, ubermensch. Like, a lot of the stuff that stereotypically falls on the "man" in a relationship (insurance, mortgages, bills, budgeting, cars, home improvement, etc.) I take on 100%. In addition to that though, I also take on a lot of the domestic stuff - meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, now that I'm home on maternity leave - the cleaning. My big beef is that I'm responsible for the administration of four people's lives: mine and the kids. The Dotytron is only responsible for his own, and very often, I do the majority share of his administration, too. So, when I'm back at work, I'm working effectively at minimum, 3 different jobs (simultaneously), whereas the Dotytron only focuses on his one. The other galling thing is that the Dotytron likes to position his job as more demanding or challenging than mine. Which is patently false. We're both public servants - I'm just helping the province to run, NO BIGGIE. Anyway, we had an in-depth, not entirely adversarial conversation about it and we're working through some of those issues. At the end of the day, I can't reiterate enough how I can leave the Dotytron in charge of all the kids and be totally secure that he's got stuff handled. He can take the Big Yam to the doctor's and whathaveyou. That's a biggie. But, as my neighbour mentioned, physically bringing the kid to the appointment is the last step in a long chain of events, of which the Dotytron tends to be oblivious. However, I don't think that changes things that the bar is set much lower for "dads" traditionally, and that with the amount of work women take on in the home and work spheres, simultaneously, it makes it even more galling that such gross income and professional advancement inequities continue to exist.
Anyway, enough belly aching. I'm not going to get s**t-all done if I continue on like this. That being said, GIVE ME SOME DAPS, DAMMIT! Haha. At the end of the day, someone telling me that I'm rocking this whole situation goes a long way to soothing or smoothing over my raw edges. Also: please don't ever, ever tell me how to parent, if you haven't had multiples or 3 under 3. What went well for you 10 years ago, doesn't apply, and so please keep your comments to yourself. If you're not going to say something supportive, or, better yet, offer PHYSICAL support, then please take your tips and tricks to, like, Yahoo Answers, where they belong.
In other news: the Great Gazoo got his Great Gazoo helmet and somewhat predictably, is the CUTEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN:
This is how chill my kids are: they don't cry when they get needles and you can plop a helmet on their head and they don't cry or complain at all. He's been so good about it! We were supposed to gradually wean him up to the 22-23 hours a day in 3 hour increments but we basically fast-tracked it because he was so fine. That being said: he's a stink-head. I wash it out every three hours or so with water, wipe it dry, baby powder his head, wash it with soap and water twice a day, wash his head with soap and water twice a day, and disinfect with rubbing alcohol every 3 days, and he's still a Schweatz McGillicuddy. I don't think there's anything to be done about it. You wear anything for 22 hours a day, especially something that traps the heat and makes you sweat, and you're going to be a stink head. Luckily for him: an adorable one.
We spent the weekend in Port Stanley. Our friends S & P moved out there and bought what would be a million dollar house in the Beaches for a song. I'm in LOOOOVE with their house. Look at where we got to be holed up through a storm:
Our friends B & G came up as well and we ate and hung out in our pyjamas and played board games and snacked, and hung with the babies and talked and went for a long walk. It was so nice. They're about a 5 minute walk from the beach at Lake Eerie so I'm pretty pumped to visit in the summer. I miss having them in town terribly, but am grateful for the opportunity for extended hangs. You know how much I loves me a friend sleepover and a cottage getaway vacation.
Also, these things happened:
This outfit will forever be the funniest thing in the whole world
For people who think the Big Yam and Lenny the Lighthouse look identical, here's a chance to play, NAME THAT BABY:
The Quincess rocking some mad cleavage
Freezer bolognese with slow-cooker polenta, topped with a fried egg. Steamed cauliflower with browned butter and toasted thyme breadcrumbs. Steamed green beans.
Slow-cooker "Asian" style ribs, root vegetable mash, and more steamed green beans.
Phew, it feels nice and cathartic to get all my "YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA, THIS IS THE DIARY OF KARL LAGERFELD" griping out of my system. Now I can sign off and proceed to the task of doing 10 billion things! Huzzah!


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onsidering this is my second section I probably should know all of this already, but 4 years down the track I'm a little fuzzy on the first few days after we had DD.
We are scheduled to have DD2 at 9am on the 24th June (29 days WOOHOO!) at SJOG in Subiaco.
I have been reading the info the hospy sent me and it mentions that partners arent actually in the OR when they do the epi, but rather outside in the holding area.. I have rang my midwife and the labour ward and the Anesthetists rooms (just spoke to the ladies at the front desk as the Dr is away at the mo) and no one can tell me. DH was with me the whole time with our last section and held me while they did the epi and it freaks me out that he might not be allowed to be there this time.. Anyone know what the current policy is?
Also, how long after having the C did everyone get up/have a shower/get dressed? We are booked in at 9am but I have a feeling it wont be until the day or 2 after.