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Ulysses in Laois. By John Dunne
Since it was first published in Paris in 1922, James Joyce's Ulysses continues to have a curious sort of dual existence. On one hand, it is regularly proclaimed the Greatest Modernist Novel: on the other, it is one of the Most Unfinished Masterpieces of World Literature; year after year, copies are bought with the best of intentions but, often as not, end up languishing in bookcases, unsold in charity shops, yellowing behind the sofa, even – and I have seen this – strategically positioned and forgotten about on expensive shelves and coffee tables. But seldom read from beginning to end.
On the simplest level, Ulysses concerns likeable Leopold Bloom, a canvasser of newspaper advertisements who, on the morning of Thursday, June 16, 1904, hasn't many reasons to be cheerful, and Stephen Dedalus whose intellectual posturing is the main reason so many readers say 'No' before they reach the book's final 'Yes'. Their comings and goings throughout Dublin city on that day are described in minute detail; they accidentally meet that night, enjoy a chat and a cup of cocoa, then go their separate ways. And that's the gist of it. Certainly not much in the line of what Joyce himself called a goahead plot.1
But this meagre skeleton is fleshed out with a vast corpus of scholarly apparatus, popular songs, arcane lore, uproarious comedy, Homeric parallels, allusions of all sorts, to say nothing of a plethora of styles, and a veritable host of characters, alive and dead, real and imaginary. Everything, in fact, bar the proverbial kitchen sink. No, I'm wrong. Said item does appear on page 591. Maybe Joyce wasn't entirely joking when he said that he'd put in enough enigmas and puzzles to keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what he meant.2
But how does Laois – Queen's County as it was at the time of the book's composition – come into all this?
Very early on (60),3 Mr. Bloom, on his way to buy a pork kidney for his breakfast, passes Saint Joseph's National School on Dorset Street and hears the children 'at their joggerfry'. His silent comment – 'Mine. Slieve Bloom.' – needs no explanation, but maybe the origin of the name (in Irish, Sliabh Bladhma) does. Sliabh, of course, means mountain, but there is no such certainty about Bladhma. One school of thought maintains that it refers to Bladh, a Milesian hero, while someone who knows the area like the back of his hand, tells us that the meaning of Bladhma is lost in the mists of time.4 May I suggest that a more likely translation is 'Mountain of Flame' (Bladhma is the genitive case singular of Bladhm, Irish for 'flame'), a reference to ancient Irish fire festivals such as Samhain, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa which were usually celebrated on high ground. I would also suggest that Joyce was familiar with the word bladhm because when the Slieve Blooms next appear – in the hilarious Cyclops chapter (341) – it is in the context of bonfires.
It is, in fact, Cyclops – where Joyce has a go at everything and anything from nationalism, racism and Yeatsian mysticism, to pet lovers, academic pomposity and the Bible – that has the greatest number of local allusions. In a parody of ancient Irish epics, we find Slieve Margy – the south-eastern corner of County Laois – whence, we are told, heroes voyaged to woo lovely maidens and, a few pages later (295), we meet Angus [sic] the Culdee, aka Aengus Céile Dé (Aengus, companion of God). This 8th century saint, like the more famous Fintan (337), is associated with the monastery of Clonenagh, the remains of which are still visible on the road between Portlaoise and Mountrath.
Then there's the virulently anti-English Citizen (modeled, most commentators believe, on Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the GAA) who curses 'the yellowjohns of Anglia' for trying 'to make us all die of consumption' by not draining 'millions of acres of marsh and bog' into the Barrow (which, of course, rises in the Slieve Blooms). A few lines later, he makes an impassioned plea: 'Save the trees of Ireland for the future men of Ireland on the fair hills of Eire, O'. To which, someone remarks that he has been reading 'a report of Lord Castletown's'. This is a reference to a House of Lords report on Irish Forestry5 by the Rt. Honourable Bernard Edward Barnaby FitzPatrick, better known as Lord Castletown. Born in London in 1848, he was elected Conservative MP for Portarlington in 1880. A great supporter of the Gaelic League, he attended meetings dressed in a kilt and preferred to be addressed as Mac Giolla Phádraig. Somewhat surprising perhaps, given his friendship with King Edward VII? There are, incidentally, many references to that monarch in Ulysses, mostly scathing attacks on his Germanic ancestry, and his reputation as a warmonger and incorrigible Lothario: 'There's a bloody sight more pox than pax about that boyo. Edward Guelph Wettin!' (329).
Lord Castletown, who lived at Grantstown Manor, Ballacolla, was also president of the Wild Birds Protection Society, and noted that there were no less than eighty-two species of birds in the Queen's County. His last major public appearance was in Maryborough in November 1928 at the unveiling of the memorial to soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. After Lord Castletown's death, Grantstown Manor was sold out of the Fitzpatrick family and in 1947 much of it was destroyed by fire.
In the carriage to a friend's funeral in Glasnevin Cemetery (97), Mr. Bloom passes the Rotunda Hospital which, later on, in the Sirens episode, Blazes Boylan also passes en route to his assignation with Bloom's wife, Molly. The Rotunda Maternity Hospital was founded by Bartholomew Mosse who was born in Maryborough in 1712. He became a surgeon specializing in midwifery and in 1745 opened a small hospital in George's Lane (now South Great George's Street), Dublin. This Hospital for Poor Lying-in Women was the first maternity hospital in the British Isles. In 1757, a much larger one – the New Lying-In Hospital, with Mosse as its Master – opened on the present site in Parnell Square. (It was renamed the Rotunda following the construction of an adjoining round entertainment room used to raise funds for the hospital). Bartholomew Mosse died destitute6 in 1759 and was buried in an unmarked grave in Donnybrook Cemetery. His last resting place was eventually identified, and in 1995 a memorial stone was erected nearby. The following year, a plaque was erected by Laois Heritage Society on his birthplace, Annefield House, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. He remains one of only two Maryborough people honoured on an Irish postage stamp. The other is the aviator Colonel James Fitzmaurice (1898-1965) of whom there is, of course, no sign in the crowded skies of Ulysses.
A quick jump from airplanes to motor-cars. In 1900, the Gordon Bennett Cup, an annual international road race, was instituted by the American sportsman and owner of the New York Herald, James Gordon Bennett. On account of England winning it the previous year, the 1903 race should have been run there (a bit like Eurovision!), but because there was now a speed limit of 12mph on all English roads, a town-to-town race was impossible, so it was moved to a closed circuit through Kildare, Queen's County and Carlow. The race was won for Germany by Camille Jenatzy whose red beard and furious driving – his average speed was 49.2 mph – earned him the nickname Le Diable Rouge. Ten years after his success, the Red Devil came to an undignified end. As a joke during a hunting party on his estate, he hid in the bushes and started grunting like a wild boar. One of his companions promptly shot him dead. Joyce drew on the 1903 race for a short story7 and there are three references in Ulysses. The first during small talk at the funeral in Glasnevin (99), the second in a joke involving bolting horses and a corpse (100), and the third in Bella Cohen's whorehouse (491). And, finally, our unfortunate porcine impersonator himself is the subject of a drunken prediction (424).
On its way to Glasnevin, the cortege crosses the Royal Canal (101) where Bloom sees a barge full of 'turf from the midland bogs'. The same barge appears later at Charlemont Mall (221) where it inspires Rev. John Conmee S.J. to reflect on 'the providence of the Creator', and in an episode set in Holles Street Maternity Hospital – where Joyce makes the English language jump through all sorts of linguistic hoops in imitation of the nine months of development from conception to birth – the bargeman, à la the diarist Samuel Pepys, bears news of a drought in the Midlands (393).
On page 240, a character reminds himself to borrow 'those reminiscences of sir Jonah Barrington' from a friend of his. Born at Knapton, near Abbeyleix in 1760, Barrington was a judge and historian whose extravagance led to dubious financial practices; so dubious, in fact, that, in 1830, he was removed from judicial office.8 He left Ireland never to return and died in Versailles in 1834. Today he is best remembered for his Personal Sketches of His Own Times which gives a lively and sometimes grotesque account – Chapter XXII, for instance, features cannibalism and a priest bisected by a portcullis – of his tumultuous life and times.
The next Laoisman we encounter just a few pages later is Joseph Hutchinson, Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1904 to 1906.9 He was born in Borris-in-Ossory in 1852 and, at the age of fifteen, went to live in Dublin. In 1890, he entered politics and was elected Councillor for Dublin Corporation. He devoted himself to gaining non-contributory pensions for Corporation workmen, and when such a Bill was eventually passed in the House of Commons, Dublin was the first city in the Empire to enjoy such a privilege. In 1896, he was appointed High Sheriff for that year and, in 1904, elected Lord Mayor. On page 246, in a discussion on Dublin politics, the assistant town clerk complains about the lack of organization at meetings of Dublin Corporation: 'Where was the marshal, he wanted to know, to keep order in the council chamber… no mace on the table, nothing in order, no quorum even and Hutchinson the lord mayor in Llandudno…' On October 17th, 1928, Joseph Hutchinson's wife died at their home in Drumcondra. He himself died the next day.
The marshal mentioned above was City Marshall, John Howard Parnell (older brother of Charles Stewart) and there are several references to the family scattered throughout the text, most memorably perhaps when Bloom ponders the eccentric ways of the Parnell siblings (164-165). The family originated in Cheshire whence, in 1660, Thomas Parnell, a staunch supporter of Cromwell, fearing the restoration of the monarchy, came to Ireland. He settled in Rathleague, just outside Maryborough, and subsequent generations resided there until the 1830's, after which time the house fell into disrepair. Part of the original building was incorporated into Rathleague House, a private residence today.
From politics to poetry. On page 545, in a paragraph about missing persons, we are asked 'does anybody hereabouts remember Caoc O'Leary, a favourite and most trying declamation piece, by the way, of poor John Casey and a bit of perfect poetry in its own small way?' The poem referred to is Caoch the Piper and in it, the eponymous Caoch O'Leary goes away and isn't seen again for twenty years. It was, in fact, written by John Keegan10 who was born in the townland of Killeaney near Shanahoe in 1816. His literary career began in 1837 when the Leinster Express published The Rifleman's Grave and he subsequently contributed stories and poems to a wide variety of magazines. He also became part of The Nation group of poets which included Thomas Davis, author of the still-popular A Nation Once Again and The West's Asleep. Keegan died of cholera in Dublin in 1849 and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Keegan's writings were of great interest to John Canon O'Hanlon,11 that eminent Laoisman whose own work12 is invaluable to anyone with the slightest interest in the history of our county. Born in Stradbally in 1821, his family emigrated to Missouri where he studied for the priesthood. Following his ordination, he worked in various parishes until ill-health brought him back to Ireland. On his recovery, he served in different capacities in the archdiocese of Dublin and, in 1880, was appointed parish priest of Sandymount. It is here that we find the Ulysses connection. Near twilight on the evening of June 16th, Bloom, on his way from visiting the bereaved Dignam family, stops for a rest on Sandymount Strand. But there is more to his relaxation than meets the eye: he is, in fact, surreptitiously ogling young Gerty MacDowell who is minding children on the strand. And Gerty is no shrinking violet: she is well aware that Bloom is 'eyeing her as a snake eyes its prey' (358) and, as the sexual tension rises, Joyce flits between it and descriptions of Benediction in the nearby Star of the Sea church. It is here that Canon O'Hanlon's presence pervades the pages like incense. Joyce's mingling of sanctity and sex will not be to everyone's liking, but it is certainly neither prurient or gratuitous. On the contrary, he – a writer never noted for his love of the clergy – portrays the Canon in a very sympathetic light. Gerty, for instance, recalls how understanding he was in the confession box (Surely a trait that differentiated him from many of his clerical colleagues at the turn of the twentieth century?) and that 'he looked almost like a saint… he was so kind and holy' (356). We catch our last glimpse of the Canon, resplendent in 'cloth of gold cope' much later in a nightmarish sequence (450) where his mantelpiece clock plays a leading role in mocking poor Bloom's cuckoldry.
In the vast, secular catechism that is the Ithaca episode, Bloom recalls that in 1885 he had 'publicly expressed his adherence to the collective and national economic programme advocated by James Fintan Lalor' (637). Born in Tinakill, Raheen, in 1807, Lalor's education was limited by protracted ill-health. Despite his perceived disabilities,13 he joined Young Ireland, the nationalist movement founded by a group of young radicals associated with The Nation newspaper, and became a staunch advocate of agrarian reform.
In 1847, he contributed a series of letters to The Nation, demanding the land of Ireland for the people of Ireland. Despite the failure of the Young Ireland rebellion of 1848, Lalor, in an attempt to ignite another rising, led an attack on Cappoquin RIC barracks. He was arrested and died of bronchitis in prison on December 27th 1849. It is said that his funeral attracted 25,000 mourners.14 Finally, a quick mention that the Fintan Lalor Pipe Band from Dublin makes an appearance in Finnegans Wake,15 the book that Joyce himself said was intended for the 'ideal reader suffering from an ideal insomnia'.16 Not exactly a recommendation.
Also in Ithaca (579), there's a reference to Lord Anthony MacDonnell, Irish Under-Secretary from 1902 to 1908. He was known as the Lion of Bengal from his time as Governor of that region, but it is his brother, Mark Anthony MacDonnell, who is of most interest here. When no local anti-Parnellite candidate could be found to contest the General Election of 1892 in the Leix Division of Queen's County, Dr. McDonnell, a native of Mayo working as a surgeon in the Liverpool Cancer and Skin Hospital, was, to use a modern idiom, parachuted in. He won the seat and, in 1895 and 1900, was returned unopposed. In January 1906 he resigned and, six months later, in a cruel twist of fate, died of cancer.17
But let's return to Mr. Bloom. Earlier, in the Freeman's Journal offices (120), he daydreams about the power of his own profession, how it is advertisements that sell newspapers, not boring, official jargon like 'Demesne situate in the townland of Rosenallis, the barony of Tinnahinch'. Situated in north County Laois, in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom mountains, Rosenallis is noted for its Society of Friends (Quaker) graveyard just outside the village. William Edmundson, the ex-soldier who brought Quakerism to Ireland, lies buried there. In this episode too (136), a report on a 'great Nationalist meeting' in Borris-in-Ossory is mocked by Myles Crawford, the newspaper's editor: 'All balls! Bulldosing the public! Give them something with a bite in it. Put us all into it, damn its soul. Father Son and Holy Ghost and Jakes McCarthy'.
As talk in the office turns to the notorious Phoenix Park murders of May 6, 1882, someone mentions Skin-the-Goat 'who drove the car'. There are numerous references to the murders in Ulysses (83, 137, 542, 549, 562) and this particular one is to James Fitzharris, a cabman convicted of aiding and abetting the assassins. The local connection is that Fitzharris – whose nickname, incidentally, came from the story that during hard times he killed his goat and sold the skin – spent sixteen years in Maryborough Jail.
At one stage, Crawford proclaims that the eminent statesman and orator Henry Grattan once wrote for his paper (the oldest in Ireland, incidentally, when it merged with the Irish Independent in 1924). The Grattans had an ancestral link to our county and, in 1782, Henry acquired the Moyanna estate near Vicarstown where he built a shooting lodge at Dunrally. An aqueduct carrying the Grand Canal over the Derryvarragh River is named after him, and Dunrally Bridge over the Barrow was built by his son James in 1820. James, incidentally, contributed £4,000 towards the building of the old County Infirmary in Maryborough. Over the years, this fine edifice on the Dublin road has seen many changes; hospital, County Council offices, neglected disgrace, and eventual refurbishment in 2005 as the Grattan Business Centre.
The Grattan family had considerable influence on the development of Vicarstown. Henry's grand-daughter Pauline Grattan Bellew provided the site and financial assistance for the Church of the Assumption and, in 1868, built the village National School. In 1882, she built Grattan Lodge on the site where Henry had planted beech trees shortly after acquiring his estate. He had, apparently, a great love for trees and the story goes that when a visitor to his home at Tinnahinch, Co. Wicklow remarked that one was dangerously close to the house, he replied 'Yes, I have often thought of moving the house'.
In 1820, en route to Parliament, too ill to bear the jolting of a carriage, Henry Grattan travelled by canal from Liverpool to London where he died on June 4. There is a certain irony in this final journey: when the Grand Canal was being built in Vicarstown (1789-91), he allowed it to go through his estate free of charge. For reasons apparently lost in the mists of time, his wish to be buried in Moyanna was disregarded and he was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey instead. But his memory is still alive in many parts of Ireland. The family coat of arms, for instance, is still visible on the archway leading into Moyanna graveyard and there is a Grattan Street in Portlaoise and other Irish towns. Ulysses refers to both Grattan Bridge at Capel Street (252) and the 'stern stone hand' of his statue on College Green (228). We take our leave of Henry himself on page 526, where, in a surreal parody of an ancient Greek myth, he springs up from the earth to engage in mortal combat with Wolfe Tone.
And now we arrive at Maryborough railway station, the last stop on our Joycean tour of Laois. Since it opened in 1847,18 the station has seen all sorts of comings and goings, and one of them found its way from Joyce's imagination into the pages of Ulysses. In the long gush of unpunctuated interior monologue that concludes the book, Molly is lying in bed thinking of this, that, and the other; her girlhood in Gibraltar, her lovers, the death of her young son, bits of songs and novels, the ups-and-downs of marriage, her dalliance with Blazes Boylan… This episode has inspired music, plays, films, and God knows how many lofty dissertations but, for my purposes here, all I'm interested in is where Molly – as usual, pondering her husband's imperfections – recalls an incident at the station (669):
…something always happens with him the time going to the Mallow concert at Maryborough ordering boiling soup for the two of us then the bell rang out he walks down the platform with the soup splashing about taking spoonfuls of it hadnt he the nerve and the waiter after him making a holy show of us screeching and confusion for the engine to start but he wouldnt pay till he finished it the two gentlemen in the 3rd class carriage said he was quite right so he was too hes so pigheaded sometimes when he gets a thing into his head a good job he was able to open the carriage door with his knife or theyd have taken us on to Cork…
On that note, let us take our leave of Mr. Joyce and all the Dubliners and Laoisites – there's a word that might have satisfied the punster and scatologist in him – that populate the pages of this masterpiece, his usylessly unreadable Blue Book of Eccles.19
- In a letter to one of his patrons, Harriet Weaver, December 21, 1926.
- James Joyce by Richard Ellmann. 1977 edition, p. 535.
- There are so many editions of Joyce's work available now that it would be impossible to refer to them all. Page numbers in this essay refer to the Penguin paperback edition first published in 1968 and reprinted many times since.
- In his Introduction to Bladhma. Thomas P. Joyce in association with the Leinster Express. 1995
- The reference is, in fact, anachronistic as the report was not presented until 1908.
- Dublin 1745-1922: Hospitals, Spectacle & Vice. Gary A. Boyd. Four Courts Press. Dublin, 2006.
- After the Race in Dubliners.
- A Dictionary of Irish Biography. Henry Boylan. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin 1978.
- For much of my information on James Hutchinson, I am indebted to the late Patrick F. Meehan for an interesting piece in the Laois Association Yearbook 1989.
- For more information see John Keegan, Selected Works. Edited by Tony Delaney. Galmoy Press 1997. Joyce is confusing John Keegan with the Fenian poet John Keegan Casey (1846-1870) who, under the pen name 'Leo', also contributed to The Nation and wrote the words of the well-known song The Rising of the Moon.
- Legends and Poems. John Keegan. Collected and edited by Very Rev. John Canon O'Hanlon. Dublin, 1907.
- Especially History of the Queen's County. Volume I by V. Rev. John Canon O'Hanlon and Rev. Edward O'Leary, was originally published in 1907. Volume II, compiled chiefly from the papers of the late Canon O'Hanlon by Rev. Edward O'Leary and Rev. Matthew Lalor, appeared in 1914. Both were reprinted by Roberts Books, Kilkenny, 1981. For more information see John Canon O'Hanlon, the man and his legacy. Teddy Fennelly. Arderin Publishing, Portlaoise, 2005.
- According to Henry Boylan's A Dictionary of Irish Biography, Lalor was 'near-sighted, deaf and ungainly'.
- In December 1949, the local James McIntosh Cumann of Fianna Fáil proposed to the Town Commission that Coote Street be renamed Lalor Street (or James Fintan Lalor Street, depending on which local newspaper you read). This, of course, never happened. On December 15, 2007, a statue of Lalor was officially unveiled in the grounds of County Hall, Portlaoise by then Tánaiste Brian Cowan and, in September 2013, the inaugural JFL School was held in the town.
- Finnegans Wake. Page 25. Faber paperback. 1975.
- Ibid. p. 120.
- The Members of Parliament for Laois & Offaly (Queen's and King's Counties) 1801-1918 by Patrick F. Meehan. Published by the Leinster Express (1972) Ltd. in 1983. Pages 62-63.
- After an experimental run in April witnessed by 'crowds of the peasantry cheering and waving their hats as the train passed', the station was opened on June 26, 1847. These events were widely reported in local and national papers of the time.
- Joyce's own ironic estimation of the book in Finnegans Wake (p. 179). The first edition of Ulysses had a blue cover. The Blooms lived in Eccles Street.


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Recently I had the opportunity to preach at the University of Essex Christian Union. I was asked to preach on 'The Power of God' in Acts 16. I know the chapter fairly well and dived straight in and looked for 'The Power of God' displayed in the chapter - that was easy!
Firstly, we see God's power over the human heart as Lydia's 'heart was opened to pay attention' (16:14) to what Paul was saying. Faith comes with hearing - that is often the means of God's power opening hearts - through proclamation. I had my first point - God's Power in Proclamation! That's hugely encouraging and releasing! Our responsibility is to proclaim, His is to save - to open hearts!
Secondly, Paul 'prays' and the slave girl is freed from her controlling spirit. I believe this happens still - most of the world see it happen regularly! May God use us in that way - prayer is powerful! God's Power in Prayer! I had my second point! I was flying through my preparation.
Thirdly - well you can't miss it! The Earthquake! Not just an earthquake...but one with finely tuned vibrations so that the locks of the doors and stocks were unpicked (well that's what I think happened!). God's power to rescue his people! God's power over creation! But Creation doesn't begin with a 'P' so I cant use that...just kidding, although I do like things neatly tied up!
But as I thought about it a bit more I had some problems - Lydia was saved by God's power. The slave girl was saved (at least from the controlling spirit) by God's power. But God's power through the earthquake didn't save anyone...in fact it nearly, and would have, led to the jailer's death. Think about it. I nearly missed it. What caused the jailer to cry out 'what must I do to be saved' (16:30)? NOT the earthquake, not even the open prison doors and stocks. No - that only served to make him pull out his sword.
The PRESENCE of Paul and Silas led to that question. The PRESENCE of men who he would have mistreated, put in a foul prison cell, men who had been shamefully treated...with the chance to walk free and know the jailer would have been severely punished for letting them escape. Think about it - SURELY the earthquake and open doors and released stocks means God was setting them free?! I'd have read it like that. Maybe I would have walked out , casting a glance at the jailer thinking 'Tomorrow he gets justice for what he has done!'
Not Paul and Silas. They remained. WHAT CASUES MEN TO FORSAKE THEIR FREEDOM, THEIR COMFORT, THEIR 'JUSTICE' FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS?! THE POWER OF GOD, IN THE GOSPEL, CHANGING THEIR HEARTS! We often presume God's saving and preserving power is to snatch us out of trouble. Sometimes it is to make us so free we choose trouble for the sake of others.
The PRESENCE of Paul and Silas demonstrated God's Power. After all didn't He choose to remain? On the cross. Facing injustice. Able to call down angels...yet he cried 'Father forgive them.' When that grips you, you find God's power to remains.
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Lydia probably goes to church. Not the slave girl, but she is in touch with spiritual things - maybe you can find a connect with her. Many people we encounter are like the prison guards -amidst their jobs, outside the church and unlikely to go, going through stuff..and we are there too. The Power of Presence. His, through us.


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Review: I Am Divine
It is rare that a documentary chronicling the life of a popular culture figure actually feels comprehensive, but Jeffrey Schwartz's I Am Divine gets right into the heart of its subject with passion and rich detail.
I Am Divine chronicles the life of Harris Glen Milstead - the cinematic muse of cult filmmaker John Waters and the actor who would go on to become the drag phenomenon known as Divine. Schwartz delves into Divine's work with Waters, his recording career and his struggles (from his early school life to his relationship with parents and food).
Schwartz has crafted a truly immersive look at Milstead's life - showcasing how this effeminate yet staggeringly caring and generous Baltimore teen turned into an anarchic drag icon. Waters' aficionados may be well aware of much of the details discussed - but fortunately I Am Divine tackles a lot of fresh ground from alternative perspectives. A variety of talking head interviews with Waters, France Milstead (Glen's mother), and co-stars and admirers like Tab Hunter, Mink Stole, Mary Vivian Pierce, The Cockettes and Holly Woodlawn add to this full documentary.
Whilst it is a delight to see behind the scenes of the Waters' productions which made Divine a star - mainly Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble, much of the new ground in I Am Divine comes from detailing Milstead as a person and his work between Waters' collaborations. Details of his romantic relationships with gay porn star Leo Ford or relationships with friends like David Lochary shed some light on the person that Milstead was off screen. Further insight comes from looking at the gap between Female Trouble and Polyester where Divine began to star in off-Broadway shows The Neon Woman and Women Behind Bars. Schwartz brings in some rare footage of these madcap theatrics which look wonderfully chaotic and flamboyant.
I Am Divine also dips into Divine's successful career as a Hi-NRG recording artist and explores his tours through clubs around Europe and the strain this had on his health. Archive footage of Divine performing hits like You Think You're A Man, I'm So Beautiful, Native Love and Walk Like a Man prove that the cult star was not simply a one trick pony. Schwartz even devotes a chunk of time detailing Milstead's non-Waters' productions like Lust in the Dust and Trouble in Mind.
I Am Divine is an immersive and joyously entertaining glimpse into the live of Harris Glen Milstead. No stone is left unturned whether it be detailing the Waters' collaborations, Milstead's stage and recording careers, or breaking the cult titan down to a raw human level by detailing his personal struggles and character. I Am Divine is a masterpiece.


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This is not just any old list.
It is a supergroup.
It is a handpicked collection of extraordinary talent.
Each member has been singled out and selected - they have been chosen.
Because of their talents.
We've identified six pillars of the real estate industry.
And within each pillar, we found the individual who upholds it more than anyone else.
So without further ado...
We'd like to introduce you to the 2015 Real Estate Rockstars!
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Emerging Tech Rockstar: Notion
Web: getnotion.com
Notion aims to revolutionize the home monitoring industry, making it cheaper and more effective than ever before. Notion sensors have a range of 175 - 300 feet, depending on clear lines of sight, providing complete monitoring of an entire home. No matter your location, the Notion app connects to your home, offering instant notification from the kitchen, bathroom, garage, storage room and more.
Branding Rockstar: Climb Real Estate
Web: climbsf.com
Facebook: facebook.com/climbSF
Twitter: @climbsf
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/climb-real-estate-group
Instagram: instagram.com/climbsf
Climb Real Estate is a boutique real estate agency in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their tagline, "We believe it's more than a home. It's your life.", is reflected by the simple (yet stunning) branding on their website and social media profiles. For example, Climb features a neighbourhood guide that encourages potential clients to explore neighbourhoods based on their lifestyle (hipster, prestigious, lively, etc.).
No wonder agents like Justin Fichelson from Million Dollar Listing San Francisco have chosen Climb as their real estate agency!
Social Media Rockstar: The Broke Agent
Web: thebrokeagent.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCnIX8Sa_qObx2GFZhZ0maOA
Snapchat: "TheBrokeAgent"
Twitter: @TheBrokeAgent
Instagram: instagram.com/thebrokeagent
We couldn't have a list of social media successes in real estate and not mention The Broke Agent. If you're in real estate and you're not following any of their social media accounts, then you're missing out. The Broke Agent grew their following around their humorous real estate blog. Their content strategy is simple: keep it funny and keep it real estate.
Website Rockstar: Compass
Web: compass.com
Facebook: facebook.com/compass
Twitter: @compassinc
Insta: instagram.com/compass
Compass caters to upper-class clientele seeking homes in larger metropolitan cities like NYC, Miami, and LA. As such, their sleek brand exudes an air of class, luxury and exclusivity. This begins with their website, a near-perfect blend of both art and technology. Contrasting font with large, high-resolution photos provides the foundation for the pleasant aesthetic appeal of their inspiring site. It's beautifully branded with a slick and clean user interface that translates well to smaller screen sizes (read: responsive design). The clever use of whitespace and evenly spaced layout makes for improved readability and an excellent user experience. You can't help but fall in love with the site: it helps establish trust, evokes luxury, and is just so easy to use!
Coaching Rockstar: Tom Ferry
Web: tomferry.com
Tom Ferry is the best-selling author of Life! By Design, and ranks as one of the top real estate educators in by Swanepoel Power 200. He has over 26 years of experience in the industry, and has helped 500,000 real estate agents find success. His advice is delivered through webinars, seminars, cds, YouTube, emails, and more. No matter their preference, Tom Ferry offers a learning experience to suit all agents.
Blog Rockstar: Bill Gassett
Website: maxrealestateexposure.com
RESAAS: resaas.com/billgassett
Pinterest: pinterest.com/massrealty
Facebook: facebook.com/realtormabillgassett
Twitter: @massrealty
Let it be known that Bill Gassett is the king of real estate blogs. 75% of his leads originate from his online content strategy. And it's no wonder! Not only does he use his plethora of industry experience to lend quality advice to buyers, sellers and fellow agents, but he also knows how to market his efforts and capture leads like a seasoned vet. Featured on blogs like Placester, Point2 and our very own RESAAS Blog, Bill shares his 27 years of real estate and marketing experience with agents, sellers and buyers across all platforms. He keeps it consistent, collaborative and innovative, while investing a lot of time to do so. The best in the biz, right here.
RESAAS Choice Award Rockstar: Kenny Truong
Web: kennytruong.com
Talk about a home run! Kenny Truong takes this prize due to his innovative and unforgettable email newsletters. They are well thought out, beautifully designed, and are downright hilarious. But perhaps most importantly, they're not all about self-promotion. His pop-culture themed newsletters are full of informative articles and educational resources for his subscribers. Those who've signed up are never disappointed.
(You can view two of his newsletters here and here.)


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Lavender Bridal Salon, Dover Ohio
Meet The Artist
Title: Laurel Stokey; Managing Partner
Salon Email: email@example.com
Salon Address: 218 W 3rd Street, Dover OH 44622
Website: www.lavenderbridalsalon.com
Instagram- @lavenderbridal
Facebook: Lavender Bridal
Lavender Bridal Gowns Stylized with Lyssa Ann Portraits
A Note From Alyssa
The first time I set foot into the Lavender Bridal Salon, I was in bridal heaven. Gorgeous gowns trimmed each rack and sparkles of beautiful, timeless gowns filled my eyes. Laurel was so sweet to direct me in the perfect gown for the style and vision of the stylized shoots. For each model that came to try on, she had the perfect fit and style that would compliment their body types. What I loved about the gowns as well is though these are designer gowns that feel and look expensive, their price tags were the opposite. Super affordable for any budget and look. You won't be disappointed.
A Interview With Laurel
What does your shop specialize in?
Lavenders focus is providing brides with gowns,grooms tuxedos,bridesmaids gowns, mother of the couple gowns, flower girls. We also specialize in boutique one on one styling for proms and homecomings.
How'd you get your niche'?
Figuring out what we wanted Lavenders to be really didn't come easy, when we opened our doors we wanted to try to be everything to everyone, and in time figuring out what we wanted our business to be was to not only deliver a beautiful product but with a memory that would last a lifetime. One thing still holds true to what we founded our business on, treating people the way you'd want to be treated.
How many years have you been in business?
This year I am proud to say we will be in business for 11 years.
How do you describe your style or ideal bride?
I would say my style for Lavenders is a calming and super relaxed atmosphere, buying your wedding dress is a one in a lifetime purchase and, I believe that the experience of doing so is just as important. That's why we came up with a unique way of meeting with our brides. We sit down one on one and get to know them, their love story, and all the details of the wedding before we even start to shop for gowns. I think that sets the tone for the appointment, then the bride feels very comfortable with the stylist the way you would be with a friend, or even a mother in some cases. The stylist really wants to fill your need in finding a gown but making sure you are cared for and your needs are met at the same time.
As far as the ideal bride we certainly recolonize that there are different styles of brides, but we can of course serve all brides to meet there needs. My ideal bride would be someone I can call a friend at the end of our appointment, someone who is open minded in her wedding day style.
What sets your shop apart from the others?
The experience again at Lavenders sets us apart from other shops, when you come into Lavenders you will be greeted with a friendly smile or even a familiar face. We like to get to know our clients and help them from beginning to end. We are truly a small business when you choose your gown at Lavenders we are always here to work with you, you may even send me a text on a Sunday at 10pm and you get me a real person, who is willing to go above and beyond to help you! That says something these days when were used to corporatations some times bigger isn't always better!
Whats your favorite designer and why?
I would say we have a great mix awesome designers but my favorite today would have to be Stella York, the quality and the fit of these gowns is really unbeatable for the cost of the dress. These gowns will retail around $1,300.00 which is really incredible for the product that you are getting. We offer custom options with these gowns that ensure a perfect fit. Just beautiful dresses that our on trend and very savvy for any bride.
Whats the best way to get ahold of you to schedule an appointment?
The best way to get ahold of us is to call our shop at 330-602-0333 and talk with a stylist to set up an appointment, or you can visit us online to get in touch with us anytime by sending a request.


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About Us
The Israel Collective, an initiative of Christians United for Israel, was founded in 2014 by a team of young Christian leaders dedicated to building vibrant relationships between American Christians and the people of the Holy Land.
Our goal is to create a community that walks out the teachings of Jesus by asking how we can love Israelis and Palestinians in a way that makes God smile. As His followers, we are called to take a different path, to love others as He loved them, and to bring joy and life to our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. This means cultivating living friendships based on love, truth and respect, and enabling our fellow Christians around the world to do the same.
IC Staff
Josh Ahrens, Co-Coordinator
Raj Nair, Co-Coordinator
Noah Summers, Executive Assistant
IC Team
Dan Ostrem, Film Production
Jordan Laessig, Website Design


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DC Makeup Class- No Makeup, Makeup Look for Spring
Makeup Class in DC- No Makeup, Makeup Look for Spring: Sunday, April 10 from 2-3pm
Join me at Be Clean Shop for my first adult makeup application class of the season!
1. Tutorial on how to select skincare products for your skin type, and how to complete your routine for makeup application
2. Intimate makeup application class featuring tips and tricks for a fresh "no makeup" look for spring
3. Sips and snacks from local makers
4. A 15% discount on all purchases at Be Clean Shop
All you need to bring is your own mascara.
About Me:
I started The Makeup Chic, by Suzanne Eden, an on-site boutique makeup service, and serve as owner, manager, and lead artist. The thing I enjoy most about makeup is being able to look at someone's face and see how it could be enhanced with makeup. It's extremely satisfying when a client loves her makeup, or when, because of a makeup enhancement, she presents as the best version of herself and therefore feels more confident. I have a passion for supporting independent small businesses and researching non-toxic, one-of-a kind specially curated beauty products.
Be Clean Shop
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The Vatican Declares Pollution One of the Most Deadly Modern Sins
Pollution and gene-manipulation are a few of the modern sins the Vatican suggests should be added to the traditional seven deadly sins, after last week's training seminar for priests in Rome, held to encourage the practice of confession again. "Thou shall not pollute the Earth. Thou shall beware genetic manipulation. Thou shalt not carry out morally dubious scientific experiments" might soon be incorporated in the Ten Commandments.
The most dangerous areas for committing the new sins are bio-ethics and ecology, as Archbishop Gianfranco Girotti reveals in an interview with the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano. He says: "Within bioethics there are areas where we absolutely must denounce some violations of the fundamental rights of human nature through experiments and genetic manipulation whose outcome is difficult to predict and control." Hence, those at risk to be eternally punished are scientists who manipulate genes, and those who pollute in one way or another the planet. Next to the new eco-sins, Archbishop Gianfranco Girotti also names capitalism, drugs, abortion and paedophilia as some of the greatest sins of our times.
The Vatican is definitely becoming greener under Pope Benedict who has been active in the Vatican's environmental campaign and made several cri de coeur to fight climate change and protect the environment. Last but not least, the Pope is making a big effort to green the buildings of the Vatican by installing solar panels and LED lighting.
For more sinning on TreeHugger, check out the Seven Deadly Eco Sins (transportation, energy, water, waste, work, pollution and food) , Carbon Sins and the Six Sins of Green Washing :: via BBC and Yahoo! ::the Vatican


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Waterfront Square covers 9.5 acres on the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood. This gated community has three residential towers, The Regatta, The Reef and The Peninsula, surrounded by park-like grounds, a parking garage, fitness center with indoor pool and spa, dog-walk area and various park-like areas — this is very handy for dog owners. This gated community has 24/7 security and feels a little different from other Philadelphia luxury condos, mainly because it is set apart from the center of town and directly on the waterfront, resort-style. This might be the perfect landing place for a city dweller who wants to get into a quieter part of town.
Inside each building, beautiful, light-filled lobbies greet you and your visitors. Concierge services are available for all residents. The condos have spectacular views of the river and/or the skyline, and some have both. Watch the shipping traffic and pleasure craft sail by during the day; take in the night lights when the sun goes down.
Sugarhouse Casino and Philadelphia's Yards Brewing Co. are nearby, and the burgeoning NoLibs and Fishtown restaurant scene is also just blocks from Waterfront Square.
Waterfront Square has plenty of amenities on site, but one of the biggest conveniences is the amount of parking and the top-grade fitness center with an indoor pool and on-site spa. Come home, relax and enjoy the fabulous views from these newer condos on the waterfront.


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It's time to say goodbye to the 9 to 5 and focus on flexible work/
Returning to work. It's a phrase that families are all too familiar with as they surface from the aftermath of having a newborn. Conversations between parents lead to murky decisions which are made with their finances in mind or fear of losing their job. Can we afford it? Will our preferred daycare fit our schedule? Will both parents working full time affect our family?
We need to say goodbye to the 9 to five and focus on flexible work for our families. A few weeks ago, my news feed was inundated with articles stating that "Stay at home mothers were a drain on our economy" and instead of trying to understand the real issues, people jumped on the bully bandwagon to ridicule families and mothers. Why is there such a struggle to find a work/life balance for families? Technology and global resources in 2017 should mean that work is something that you do- and not a place you have to go. Businesses are refusing to explore alternative options, leaving qualified Australians without work or within positions they are overqualified for.
Currently in Australia, we have the freedom to ask for flexible working arrangements if you are a parent or carer, however, this is only if you have been with the same employer for at least 12 months. Examples of flexible working arrangements include asking for different hours of work, patterns of work (e.g. shift work/job sharing) and locations of work (e.g. working from home) but still we see a rise in qualified mothers and fathers opting to stay at home because their workplaces aren't coming to the table.
CEB works with businesses in order to provide them with an insight into why an employee may exit their company. Through surveys and statistics, CEB results indicate that Australians would prefer a work/life balance as opposed to a pay rise. Flexible working hours and location are becoming the forerunners of what drives employees to stay with a business- So why aren't businesses listening?
Douglas Coupland has provided a beautiful argument in a recent article in The Guardian in regards to the workplace shift towards promoting flexible work. He believes that with cloud-based technologies and ever-faster download speeds, the office life will become obsolete. He points out that companies such as Facebook allow their employees to work from home on Wednesdays and "In the future, every day of the week is going to be a Wednesday. There will be no more weekends, it'll be one smooth flow".
Douglas's forward way of thinking believes in the evolution of the workplace and states "The nine to five is barbaric. I really believe that. I think one day we will look back at nine-to-five employment in a similar way to how we see child labour in the 19th century. The future will not have a nine till five. Instead, the whole day will be interspersed wth other parts of your life. Scheduling will become freeform"
Flexible work needs to be addressed between businesses and families and flexible work conditions should be a guarantee, not a dream. Imagine a life where we could design a work schedule and work from locations that suit our families and also suit our businesses. This shouldn't be a fairy tale, this should be our reality.
Stay tuned for A Cold Cup of Chloe's next blog which will provide a list of companies that implement a flexible working lifestyle and remote working locations.


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Wednesday, 4 January 2012
The Snow Queen
- The Snow Queen - riding across the Arctic twilight sky with her totem animals. Trust is theirs - there are no reins or bonds needed, their love, energy and focus holds them together on this sacred journey.
She brings the spirit of change, of purpose, fight, light within dark - rebirth.
And for these animals, who are all endangered the tide must change - she brings the human help they so desperately need...
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Between the Worlds - 2011 - A Retrospective
Happy New Year to you all! The end of 2011 was so busy I barely had a minute to relax, let alone blog, but now here we are in 2012 - how on earth did that happen?
I was having a bath the other week, as one does, and thinking over the year that was - and so I thought it might be nice to do a retrospective of the art I created in 2011. So here are some of my fave pieces from 2011 - with some faerie tale music by Kevin McLeod...
Like the fool I am, I missed 2 of my favourite pieces out - so I'll add them as an extra here! :
The Wild Hunt and the White Lady of Avalon
Wishing you every happiness for 2012, and the fulfilment of your dreams.
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This year's Christmas cards have arrived a little bit early (although, when it comes to Christmas is there even such a thing?!) due to my being currently overseas.
To get a head start on the silly Santa season, and because I'm feeling festive after seeing all of the Christmas displays in NYC, I decided to put these beauties up in the shop now.
Taking inspiration from one of my favourite Christmas jingles, 'Kissing Santa Claus' is a play on the song made famous by Motown and the likes of Jackson 5 and The Ronettes. You might also remember Elaine crooning it out on Ally McBeal back in the 90s. Remember Ally McBeal?! The dancing baby?! Barry White?! Sigh...
It's just a super fun, flirtatious carol that I thought would be the perfect accompaniment to Christmas this year.
Available to purchase now in packs of 3 here: www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com
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Japan Airlines plans to launch Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Sydney and Bangkok beginning in December.
The Dreamliner flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Sydney will be launched from December 1.
JAL will introduce Dreamliners on 4 of the 14 roundtrip flights between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok from December 2. The remaining 10 flights will be upgraded to Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. Currently, the route is served solely by Boeing 767-200 aircraft.
The 787-8 Dreamliners will feature JAL SHELL FLAT NEO business class seats while the 777s will feature JAL SHELL FLAT SEAT business class seats.
The seven weekly roundtrip flights between Tokyo Haneda and Bangkok will also be upgraded to 777-200ERs from December 1.
Image Credits: Kentaro Iemoto from Tokyo, Japan (JAL B787-8 Dreamliner (JA822J)) [CC-BY-SA-2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons


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If you want to get a snapshot of what's happening in Kinston and why so many people are excited about our momentum WATCH THIS and SHARE! WRAL TV did a great job capturing our progress and highlighting our community's largest event in just a couple of minutes.
Mark your calendars for the first weekend in May!


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In advance: Spoiler warning. Sorry. For the sort of thorough review I'm attempting here it's unavoidable. I mean, with a title like "Born Again" you can probably guess that Daredevil isn't actually going to be dead by the end, right?
With the new season of "Daredevil" out, I've started dipping into the "Daredevil" comics again. Specifically, the GOOD "Daredevil" comics, which is to say, the Frank Miller "Daredevil" comics.
One of Miller's more brilliant details (he didn't actually come up with the idea but he immediately saw its potential and quickly zeroed in on it) is Matt's Catholicism. Before Daredevil became a Catholic the writers seriously struggled coming up with ways to reconcile Matt's work as a lawyer with his vigilante work as Daredevil, eventually going so far as to give Matt a split personality (I get that Daredevil-as-Scarlet-Swashbuckler had fans but you will never, ever be able to convince me that that's good writing). Miller saw Daredevil's Catholicism as the solution – as the quote supposedly goes, only a Catholic can be a lawyer and a vigilante – and maybe so.
Catholicism is at the heart of "Born Again". "Born Again" is an interesting comic. According to TV tropes, which has a few interesting details, "Born Again" is considered one of the big three "superhero deconstruction" comics, along with "Watchmen" and "The Dark Knight Returns". Of the three, "Born Again" is easily the most uplifting, since the fundamental story isn't really one of deconstruction, but reconstruction: It is not just Daredevil being stripped to the bone, but Daredevil being Born Again. Hey, just like the title!
"Born Again" is a hidden masterpiece. I say hidden not because it isn't famous – it is – but because nobody has heard of it but comic book fans. EVERYBODY knows about "The Dark Knight Returns", even if they don't realize it – every Batman movie from Tim Burton onward riffed off of it. Ever since Zack Snyder decided that he was going to make superhero movies Serious Business the public has heard of "Watchmen". But "Born Again" has remained under the radar, though I have high hopes that season 3 of "Daredevil" will tackle the story. It's also hidden because "The Dark Knight Returns" just so happened to be published the same year – Miller's OTHER masterpiece (and then the next year was "Batman: Year One", Miller's OTHER other masterpiece. Miller was on a roll in the late eighties).
First, it's important to recognize just how insanely ambitious this story is – even more than "The Dark Knight Returns" in some ways. TDKR, you see, was not part of the main Batman continuity. It was a miniseries, a self-contained story. But "Born Again", incredibly, was not. And the reason this is significant is that in "Born Again", Miller rips everything about Matt Murdoch's world to shreds.
Comic book continuity tends to bounce around – even when major changes occur the status quo will return again eventually, resulting in infamous "comic book deaths" (even Miller isn't immune to this, as the character of Elektra proves). In "Born Again" the sorts of major changes Miller introduced had enormous, long-lasting effects. Karen Page might not die, but unless you want to reboot the whole universe, in the main continuity Karen Page is a former porn star and drug addict now – like it or not. The Kingpin now knows that Matt Murdoch is Daredevil. Matt is disbarred. He's homeless, at least temporarily, his apartment having been blown up. He has no job and no money.
And the story ends with none of this having been changed.
There are a thousand different ways this is utterly brilliant. This is Frank Miller at the height of his powers. His dialogue is crackling, his story exciting and absolutely bursting with suspense. His character work is brilliant, his symbolism perhaps a bit heavy-handed near the end but in general integrated beautifully throughout the story. This is really a review about writing (and how the art is integrated with it), so let me get the quality of the artwork out of the way now: Simply put, it is flat-out stunning. Like Miller, Mazzuchelli was at the height of his power in "Born Again". The comic contains iconic image after iconic image. Paired together with Miller's brilliant dialogue and narration some pages are works of art in and of themselves.
But again, this is really a writing review, which is something I know more about. One of the things I talked about in my earlier article on the first issue of "Daredevil" is how, over and over again, Matt just kept talking about how keen his senses were and how his powers worked. This was, like, every other sentence. In "Born Again" every new issue of the story arc neatly recaps what is happening so far and what each character's role is – generally taking up a few lines of exposition at most and never being mentioned again. We get a very brief description of how Daredevil's powers work, and then only bring it up again if it's relevant to the action (such as a note that Matt has trouble driving in rain because his super hearing is dulled by the sound of the raindrops). Each issue is obviously designed to be intelligible to a new reader (even if the story might seem rushed), but it has respect for its readers and doesn't beat them over the head with the same information, similarly phrased, over and over again. It's masterfully concise, descriptive story-telling.
The amount of detail Miller puts into his stories about the side characters is also stunning. Manolis, the cop who's framing Daredevil, has a complete story arc, as does Ben Urich, and Foggy Nelson, and Glorianna O'Breen, of all people, and Karen Page. But what makes this all so impressive is how economical it all is.
Miller is not a long-winded writer, which jives very well with my personal writing philosophy of "skip the boring bits". The story's most memorable lines and moments are lines and moments, not long scenes or speeches. For one famous example, here is the scene where the Kingpin learns that Matt Murdoch somehow survived his murder attempt. Notice that it only takes up a single page:
Perfectly drawn, terse, and incredibly powerful. A hundred pages of dialogue could never deliver the power of "There is no corpse". And, of course, there are other lines as well – the most famous being the Kingpin's realization that "A man without hope…is a man without fear".
But as great as that line is, I think this page is the most pure example of the power of economic storytelling.
Miller's "Nuke vs. Captain America" symbolism at the end comes off a little strong, at least to me, but the Catholic symbolism he weaves throughout the tale is bang on point. "Born Again" is very, very Catholic. I would post a lot of images showing how Miller recreates the Stations of the Cross in the comics, but it's hard to find that many images of the story online. Luckily, Crisis on Infinite Thoughts has saved me the trouble with their wonderful analysis of Matt's spiritual journey in "Born Again". I encourage all of you to read it. It's absolutely wonderful. And I agree with them – to me, the most powerful moment of the novel is Matt's reunion with Karen and his Christ-like forgiveness of her actions – like Christ himself, Matt has "moved beyond the loss of material possessions". It's another example of the incredible power of Miller's economic storytelling and Mazzuchelli's striking artwork.
Karen, too, has found redemption by being willing to sacrifice her life for Foggy's, finally putting somebody else's life ahead of her own. It is only when she entirely forgets the idea of being saved by anybody else that she is finally able to be saved.
To me, the most important scene in the comic is this beautiful panel – and once again, at the risk of sounding like a skipped CD, notice just how terse Miller is, and how that increases, rather than decreases, the power of the scene:
"'Nothing,' he'd said, Matt did, when she told him what she'd done, 'I've lost nothing', and laughed like a boy –and Karen didn't understand — and Matt kissed her —
This is the most important, most moving scene in the entire novel. Matt is still homeless, still jobless, still disbarred, but he finally understands what's important in his life – his Catholic faith, and other people. And the Kingpin couldn't take them.
As the final panel of the comic says:
I live in Hell's Kitchen and do my best to keep it clean. And that's all you need to know.
Because that is all that matters: The protector. The Kingpin does not, cannot, understand this. He believes that by disbarring Matt, he's won a victory, even if a small one. But he hasn't.
A common criticism I see leveled at the comic, even in otherwise sterling reviews, is that the Kingpin's comeuppance seems rather underwritten. What, his reputation is ruined? That's all he gets? That's it?
But, like with the similar criticism sometimes leveled at the ending of "It's a Wonderful Life", I think that readers are missing a larger point here: This was never about the Kingpin. It was always about Matt. And by overcoming the Kingpin's challenges, Matt has already won. Kingpin tried to destroy "the only good man he has ever known", and he failed. To misquote Matt, that's all you need to know.
Of course, there's more after the reconciliation scene, and important stuff – mostly important because it establishes the fate and the redemption of the minor characters (Ben Urich's change of heart, for example, is its own mini-resurrection), and because it re-establishes Matt as the protector of Hell's Kitchen. One of the more interesting scenes come when Matt actually kills a helicopter pilot gunning down civilians…but we'll get to that one later. One step at a time…
"Daredevil: Born Again" is widely regarded as the quintessential Daredevil story and one of the great masterpieces in comic book history. All I can do is add my voice to the chorus of praise. I can only hope that the Netflix creators see the potential here and finally create a live action version- and some hints dropped in season two give me some hope that this may be the case. Fingers crossed!


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Thank you to everyone for their well wishes for Nibbles! She's back to her normal self and appears to be no worse for the wear. I wish I knew what caused her to act colicky but I guess it's not always that easy.
I didn't go to the barn yesterday. One of my best friends was in town very briefly before she and her husband move far away for his new job. They also just got a three month old Vizsla puppy whom I was dying to meet.
I won't be able to get to the barn tonight either due to other obligations so Nibbles will have had three days off. After talking to a few trainer friends, I've decided to try riding her with a crop to tap her shoulder when she doesn't want to move forward and doesn't respond to my seat-leg-then voice aid. It's times like these where I wish I had a barn buddy to help us out of a sticky spot. But that's a topic for another time.
I want to tackle a hot button topic today. I'm really looking forward to the comments on this so please don't feel like your opinion doesn't matter if this topic is not something you've personally dabbled in.
I read an opinion piece called "What I Don't Do Natural Horsemanship Anymore" and it really resonated with me. You see, as someone who ascribes to some natural horsemanship principles, I agree with some of the points she makes. In particular, she talked about how after six years of NH, she was too afraid to ride her horse. I got chills at this point because that was me.
Let me back up. I started taking riding lessons at an Arabian barn when I was 8 years old. I started out doing Arabian shows and won everything through the Regional level. When I was 11, my family moved 3 hours away from my trainer and we bought Morkie from my trainer and she came with us. Two years later I was the working student for a well-known dressage trainer in the Arabian world. Fast forward a few years to age 14 when I stumbled across a rescue case I couldn't break away from. For those of you who know this story, that horse was Tiki.
At that time, I had left my working student position and I wasn't working with a trainer regularly. I was introduced to a certain school of NH and had a lot of success getting past Tiki's trust issues. And I really never stopped. Hindsight 20/20, what I realized I was doing was trading all of my riding time for NH time. It got to the point where I quit riding, I was so engrossed.
Enter Sara in 2009. After three years in my Equine Business program (still not with a trainer), I decided I wanted to run a breeding program because I knew I didn't want to ride professionally. I hopped on a plane across country and met this 16 hand, unbroke four year old mare and fell in love. Can you see where this is going?
I was boarding back at my first trainer's barn but I didn't want her help because I felt like she used methods I didn't approve of. When Sara proved to be more complex than Tiki with NH, I turned back to my "normal" ways and things went really well until she contracted Strangles and was confined to a stall for 6 weeks. From there, things spiraled out of control. I did end up backing her myself in 2011 after moving barns. I had the help of a NH trainer and I can confidently say that Sara was given a great foundation. However, I still wasn't riding.
Back to present day and the article. I very recently sold Sara. As a nine year old, she remained very green but, hey, if you wanted her to lunge over a tarp, she'd do that. Now that the only horse I have left is Nibbles (not including my broodmare who is out on lease and in foal), I'm faced with the same decision: do I NH my way into not riding again? Of course, the question doesn't sound like that when I'm analyzing things but that's really what I'm asking.
So this is where I'm at. I still use the principles I learned. I treat the horse with respect. I prepare and do my best to set up the horse for success. But what I know now is that it's not about NH – these are the principles of truly good horseman and have been for years before NH ever existed. It's not about sticks and strings or backing a horse up by wiggling a rope. If I want to keep riding – and I desperately do – it's about preparing on the ground then translating it to riding. It seems so simple looking back.
I'm still trying to find that sweet spot for me. As I work full-time and plan a wedding, going to the barn 7 days a week and taking lessons on several of those days just isn't possible for me. But I'm fighting for barn time and I'm doing a good job of getting there 4 days a week. I'm tacking up and riding every. single. time. (ahem, except when Nibbles feigns colic)
I don't know exactly where I'll be or what my real goal is with horses now as a mid-twenties working woman and soon to be wife. But what I do know is this: I want to be the best rider for every horse I ride, even if I never step foot in a competition arena again. To do that, you have to actually ride.
What I do know is that I don't want to be that person that lies to themselves about "Oh, but I love my horse" when in reality you're too terrified to ride the horse you love so much. I've been there and I'm marching steadily away from that place. I know that will involve some tough decisions and change (like finding a new instructor) but I'm determined to do right by me as a rider and by my horse. Horses are too expensive and life is too short.


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New School Year InterviewMe: Describe the last year in three words.
Smarty: Fun,… strict,…a little boring sometimes.
Me: How do you want your new year to be?
Smarty: Fun, bookish,… new!
Me: What is your biggest hope for this year?
Smarty: That I will learn something that I don't know yet.
Me: What do you want to learn?
Smarty: Cursive!
Me: Do you have any worries about going back to school?
Smarty: No… I am happy. I just hope that Mrs L will be my teacher and that some of my friends are in my class. (Her wish came true, she will be in Mrs L's class)
Me: What do you think your favorite subject will be?
Smarty (looking at me funny): Why, reading, of course!
Me: What do you want to do better this year?
Smarty: Not to forget my stuff in school.
Books for "Bookish" ChildrenI loved the list of favorite children books from teachers shared last week by Buggy and Buddy. A lot of our favorites appear here and a few books that Smarty hasn't read yet. I certainly hope that her love of reading continues to burn bright this school year. I also hope that maybe her third grade teacher manages to restore her interest in non-fiction books, because she is "all in" for fantasy books right now.
2014 After School Link Up Hosts
- The Educators' Spin On It
- Planet Smarty Pants
- Boy Mama Teacher Mama
- Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Mama Smiles
- Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational
- The Measured Mom
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The FableVision spring internship is coming to a close. As a final parting gift, we'd like to share what we learned with you.
FableVision interns are given the opportunity to create and develop an optional independent project during their time at the studio, with the option of working separately or collectively as a group. I joined FableVision as a marketing intern, and Christine and Mollie as art/animation interns with very different focuses. We arrived at FableVision with distinct talents, goals, and perspectives. We couldn't have imagined how this collective skillset was going to blend and evolve over the course of a few months.
When Christine, Mollie, and I first met, it was clear that we were very different people who wanted different things out of this experience. However, the more that we talked, the more obvious it became that we did have something in common: to create a piece of art that showcased our talents and delivered a positive message to the world.
We're happy to end this semester with the animated comic, "She: The Warrior" as our pièce de résistance. Working on this project taught us a lot about storytelling, teamwork, and ourselves.
The Call to Adventure
Before we came up with the initial concept, we agreed to work on a project we could each identify with. The concept for "She" was born when we realized that as an all-female intern team of similar age, we shared common coming-of-age experiences. Upon further discussion, we talked a bit about: what did we wish someone had said to us as children, and what do we wish we could say to girls now?
"She" is a story for all ages, but our primary goal was to inspire elementary-age girls in the hopes that they would take courage from the comic in the face of everyday challenges. We want people of all ages and genders to see it and recognize the challenges they've also faced—and draw strength from that.
So, we had the team, and we had the concept. Next, we needed a character. We wanted someone spunky and courageous, someone who never let their fears keep them from achieving their goals. This character would represent the best parts of us, an unstoppable force who never took no for an answer.
And so "She" was born.
The Quest
When it came to developing the project, we each had a part to play. First, we needed a story with a narrative arc. I came up with the idea to take quotes that had inspired each of us and weaved them into a singular narrative. Inspired by quotes and children's books, I started forming a story for "She."
Next, we needed visuals. Christine took the script and created storyboards along with initial character designs. Before anything was finalized, we ran the concept past our supervisors, Hannah, Mitul, and Sarah. Once we got approval (and some very helpful suggestions), Mollie and Christine worked together to develop the layout and finalize the character design.
Originally, we intended "She" to be a short film, but ultimately chose a format that was both fun and simplistic, and that stood out as a unique option. Having "She" in the form of an animated comic allowed us to be more creative within that medium, and worked with our schedules, which differed at times.
There were a lot of firsts during this project. It was Mollie's first time working so closely with another artist, but that didn't slow her down at all. She designed, illustrated, and animated the backgrounds as well as the text.
It was Christine's first time working on an animated comic. In addition to designing the characters, which, alongside our heroine, included a host of ghostly figures and a dragon, Christine also took part animating them.
As for me, I'd never done intensive social media before. As the marketing intern, I drafted posts for several social media platforms including InternVision (the FableVision intern blog), Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. It was my job to spread the story of "She" across the internet.
The Trial
As exciting as this project was, there is no such thing as a quest devoid of challenges. Our animated comic is built out a series of gifs which have a larger file size than a static image. We uploaded animated scene after scene onto the website, waiting for the inevitable crash, and celebrating with brownies and hot chocolate when it didn't.
Having two artists on one project also posed its own challenges. Mollie and Christine had to work together to ensure that Christine's character designs and animation and Mollie's illustration and text animation held a cohesive look and feel. One shot even ended up with twelve "final" versions! In the same breath, working as a team allowed both artists to play off one another's strengths. Mollie even remarked that she felt like an equal partner in a team for the first time.
I had to think strategically about social media. How could I tell the story of "She" without giving away the narrative? What images best portrayed the message we were trying to send? Luckily, working as a mini-production studio meant my intern team was always there to help. Christine drew up art for our social media posts that inspired me to reach new creative heights. I took advice from my supervisors, Sarah and Mitul, and ultimately developed blog posts and tweets that I'm proud of. Now, I look back at them and think, "Wow, I did that!"
Seizing the Sword
Working on this project allowed us to learn a lot about each other and what we were each capable of. As we learned from our supervisors, we passed that knowledge on to each other. I got to learn about character design, and Mollie and Christine gained insight on social media strategy, planning, and execution. Christine got to delve into different animation and compositing techniques in Flash and Photoshop, and Mollie was excited to use new techniques and brushes for Photoshop. I learned more about social media than I'd known existed, and will never underestimate a tweet again.
"She: The Warrior" is the story of a young girl who never lets doubt or fear stand in her way. She is everything that Christine, Mollie, and I saw in each other and learned to see in ourselves. In a way, creating this comic traced the same journey that "She" makes. We experienced doubts and creative triumphs, fears and victories. We learned many lessons during our time at FableVision, but the greatest one was that "She" is all of us: fierce, brave, and unstoppable.
Looking to join this team of FableVisionaries? Learn more about FableVision internships here!


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The stewardship ministry regularly provides teaching classes to equip people in the area of financial management. Our foundation course is Fresh Finances which runs over four sessions; this covers the biblical principles God has laid out for us, along with the practical application to enable you to approach your day to day finances in a more healthy and blessed way.
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What do you think? I had so many ideas running around in my head that it stated getting complicated and messy so I simplified it down and got this. I added the "presents not needed" because she does not need anymore toys and things and we are in the process of getting rid of things since we will be moving. Is this the best way to say this. I don't want them to think they can't bring a present if they really want to, but they most definitely do not need to. Any advice would be good. I also think I am going to offer this to people for a small fee (only because it needs to be personalized) if anyone is interested.
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I am really having a blusher moment.
Something about the spring blossoms and brighter weather gives me an urge to buy every pink blush that is out there. However I do struggle to find a pink-toned blush which is flattering enough on my skin. Tarte Amazonian 12hr Clay Blushers are amazing – they last a really long time (not sure about the whole 12hour thing) they're extremely pigmented and really easy to buff into the skin. I also find that they work exceptionally well when I'm wearing a mineral powder and the longevity is increased. I only own two Tarte blushers at the moment, its quite hard ordering blushers online, the only place I'm able to get them from is Sephora and I can never really tell what the shade-pay off would be like off screen.
To the left we have Natural beauty which is a stunning pink shade which looks amazing on olive skin-tones and it's one that's been on my cheeks quite a lot these past few weeks. And to the right we have Blushing Bride – this was my wedding blush of choice of course. It's a small detail but absolutely love the mirror that it comes with. The Bobbi Brown face blender brush, I think is more of a foundation brush but recently I've been using it to apply blusher and it just adds the right amount of colour onto the cheeks. I own way to many blushers for my own good. Not that I need any more enabling but I would love to know what your spring/summer blushers of choice are!


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This easy and quick recipe can be made in no time and is a delicious way to use your summer bounty!
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 medium unpeeled summer squash- sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon dried (or 1 teaspoon fresh) oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried (or 1 teaspoon fresh) thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until tender but still firm. Season with oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Add crumbled goat cheese and mix. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Adapted from http://deliciouslivingmag.com/food/recipes. serves 6


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At Learning Land Nursery in Mirdif, we provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged between 5 months and 4 years. Our nursery in Dubai provides a nurturing setting in which children learn through play and fun experiences that enrich their Early Years Education. We have been voted one of the best nurseries in Mirdif this year!
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At Learning Land Nursery School in Dubai, we promote a 'home away from home' where each child is recognized as a unique individual; surrounded by nurturing experiences. We respect that each child is different and learns at their own pace and our trained staff work to ensure that your little one learns is well taken care of at all times.
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The Planet of Saiyans has been completely destroyed by Frieza and nothing remains on that planet. The God of Destruction, "Beerus" is visiting Earth looking for 'Formidable opponent' he saw in his prophetic dream. Beerus is the most powerful God who destroys planet to keep the balance of universe. His decisions are unaltered and once determined cannot be stopped. What will become of Earths fait? Does this Godly visit marks the end of Earth also?
The intentions of Lord Beerus:
Whis, the attendant of Lord Beerus wakes him from his 39 years of slumber. After he wakes up from his short nap, Whis informs Beerus about some important events that occurred during his slumber. Beerus is fine to be informed of Planet Saiyan destruction by Frieza as it was done on Beerus' orders. What rises a little concern and curiosity in Beerus mind is the news of Frieza Defeat by a Saiyan "Goku". He is also informed that some Saiyans survived and are living on other planets like earth and they can also transform into more powerful "Super Saiyans".
The mentioning of this piece of information makes Beerus aroused and concerned but not worried. He tells of a dream he saw in his sleep of a "Super Saiyan God" who will emerge as his "formidable opponent" but now he was wondering if the dream was a prophecy to be followed by fated reality. He asks Whis about Saiyan who survived and Goku who defeated Freiza. He was eager to find out if "Super Saiyan God" really exists so he decides to pay visit to all the Saiyans who survived.
The search for "Super Saiyan God":
Goku is training with Kaio on his planet. Learning and developing his skills with Kaio and an over confidence he has gained after acquiring Super Saiyan transformation. Beerus decides to meet Goku and reaches Planet Kaio, Kaio is worried and disturbed by his visit. He humbly greets the God of Destruction but Beerus asks for Goku. Goku meets Beerus in casual way but he doesn't appreciate it and asks for a proper greeting which Goku poorly manages. They have conversation which leads to the topic of 'Super Saiyan God". Kaio and Goku shows complete unfamiliarity with such existence. Before he leaves Goku asks for a fight with Beerus, which leaves Goku in a bad shape with a single blow from Beerus.read this article for more details.
Beerus is still not satisfied and decides to visit Earth. Vegeta is informed by Kaio of his arrival but before he could tell anyone Beerus and Whis has already joined the birthday party of Bulma, Vegeta's wife. Everything is fine and runs smoothly until some disturbance leads to a fight and Beerus makes up his mind to destroy earth. To tackle with the situation the Z fighters themselves are looking for the Super Saiyan God and discovers that the entity can be made with the information from Shenlong. Six Saiyans team up to produce a Super Saiyan God, the procedure ends in a huge battle light and emergence of red aura of Goku as Super Saiyan God.
The Battle of Gods:
This moment marks the beginning of great battle between two powerful Gods. Beerus knows now that Goku has become a God and his powers have increased but his own powers are one of the kind in universe. The great battle begins with both gods in their super transformed forms, huge and powerful blows and attacks from both side continues but there is no defeating end yet decided.
This fight could continue for forever because there was no defeat although the emergence of Goku as Super Saiyan God did impress Beerus, which makes him postpone his decision of Earth destruction on condition that Goku surrenders which he did!checkout latest episode at http://attackofthefanboy.com/opinion/dragon-ball-super-episode-12-review-god-fight-continues/
The movie Dragon ball Z: battle of Gods was a huge success which leaded to its sequel "Dragon Ball Z: revival of F". The story and scheme is extra ordinary with comical and thrilling fighting scenes giving energy boosts throughout the movie.


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Q: How Should My Dress Shirt Fit?
A: The fit of the dress shirt is very important for both comfort and style. In our experience, we've found that many gentlemen have not yet mastered the art of a great fit when it comes to the dress shirt - so we want to share a few tips to help you understand how a great fit should look and feel.
Here is a rule of thumb when it comes to a good fit for the collar: you should be able to put two fingers between your neck and the collar when the shirt is buttoned.
If you can fit more, like an entire hand, it's far too loose. If you can barely talk or have skin hanging over the edge of the collar then it's far too tight.
Picking the right collar fit is essential to a great fitting and feeling dress shirt. There are a few exceptions to the fit rule. Well, really just one. If you don't wear neckties often and therefore will not have the top button fastened that often, you can give or take a little with the collar fit - but not too much...just a little.
The length of the sleeves is vital for a good look. Sleeves of the proper length make the shirt look good when worn with a suit or blazer and when worn casually. When buttoned, the sleeves should fall right around the base of the thumb (this is about one inch below your wrist bone).
Let us acknowledge one point here - this is more of a rule of thumb. There is some room here for personal preference but not too much (unless you are making a more trendy statement).
The shirt should also have a high armhole which lends itself to a tapered sleeve that follows the shape of your arms without excess fabric. Again, there should be enough room for it to be comfortable but not so much that you look like a pirate working at Disney World.
A great fitting shirt will fit perfectly across the chest area, under the armpits and smoothly across the upper back. You should be able to move with ease. A good fit will be a little snug but it will not be too tight. If you are standing with your arms down to your side and the buttons are pulling, then your shirt is too tight.
When it comes to the waist area, the shirt should taper (not hang like a dress) from the chest area to the waist. This will create a clean look when the shirt is buttoned. If you have a little more "man cushion" in the tummy area, you will likely want to get a shirt that is a little larger fit in the stomach area so that you achieve a smooth and comfortable fit.
The shirt length should allow you tuck in the shirt with ease but also allow you to wear it untucked without looking like you have on a gown. The shirt length should not be longer than your pants zipper and should not be so short that it shows your undershirt or skin.
Our rule of thumb is that it should reach to somewhere between mid zipper and near the bottom of the zipper (when pants are worn on the waist).