tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79178921585314356252024-03-13T08:14:35.489-07:00Bookshelf Genesis"genesis - the coming into being of something; the origin."Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-83974321643086794652014-12-07T04:31:00.002-08:002014-12-07T05:58:38.981-08:00Holiday History: Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Memorial Day was first observed after the Civil War as a desire to honor the dead. Originally proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan (national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in the Civil War) because the date wasn't the anniversary of any particular battle. In his General Order No. 11 he proclaimed:<br />
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in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” (original text <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/?page_id=2">link here</a>)</div>
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<b>But, what are the poppies for?</b><br />
Moina Michael wrote a poem inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” in 1915.<br />
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We cherish too, the Poppy red<br />
That grows on fields where valor led,<br />
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She decided to wear the poppies in honor of the fallen and started selling poppies to her friends and co-workers. The money she made from these sales went to help servicemen in need. Mme Guerin, visiting from France, noticed the new custom started by Moina and brought it back to France with her. Her proceeds went to orphaned children and widowed women from the war. From here, of course, the poppies spread to other countries which started fundraisers from helping disabled veterans to current soldiers in need.<br />
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<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-23724881816632298062014-12-06T07:30:00.000-08:002014-12-06T15:16:43.464-08:00Mamma's Book Review: Sense and Sensibility<h4 style="text-align: center;">
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-40684919885783187322014-12-05T04:50:00.000-08:002014-12-07T06:52:46.117-08:00Mamma's Book Review: Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters<h4 style="text-align: center;">
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Wow! What a fun book! When I first came across these fan fiction novels it was in the form of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (check back later for that review!). I was outraged! How dare these men mess with my Jane! I got over myself though and decided to give it a try. I knew that getting my literacy tutees to read in general would be easier if they were interested in the content. Well, to most people, sea monsters are a bit more interesting than 19th century women's lives. Sure, enough; my students started reading, taking notes and expressing their opinions. So, I decided to keep looking into these fan fiction novels. </div>
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Keep an eye out for this one. Just when you think it's safe to go back into the water, it's not! Just as events start to settle back into daily routine and peace, BAM! all heck breaks loose!<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-41694723453778896532014-12-03T11:25:00.003-08:002014-12-03T11:25:58.095-08:00Mamma's Book Review: His Dark Materials, Phillip Pullman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was first introduced to this series over the radio. The program was done just after the His Dark Materials series was completed and the final book released to the public. A priest had read the novel and was shocked by the author's "treachery against God and the Church". He was calling for the author's excommunication. All of this excitation of course lead me to want to read the series to see for myself what the controversy was over. On my way home I stopped in and bought a copy and let me tell you, reading this series became my reward for finishing my university homework each night. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. There was just enough adventure and excitement to keep me moving through the pages. Of course, the author does explore conventional religion, so if you are sensitive about religious issues keep your mind open. If you're working through a crisis of faith these novels might help you to explore your questions.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-80186450809491969572014-11-28T04:56:00.003-08:002014-12-03T11:24:58.444-08:00Mamma's Book Review: His Dark Materials, Phillip Pullman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Lyra Belaqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a deadly struggle--a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armored bears. And as she hurtles toward dangers in the cold far North, young Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle."<br />
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I was first introduced to this series over the radio. The program was done just after the His Dark Materials series was completed and the final book released to the public. A priest had read the novel and was shocked by the author's "treachery against God and the Church". He was calling for the author's excommunication. All of this excitation of course lead me to want to read the series to see for myself what the controversy was over. On my way home I stopped in and bought a copy and let me tell you, reading this series became my reward for finishing my university homework each night. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. There was just enough adventure and excitement to keep me moving through the pages. Of course, the author does explore conventional religion, so if you are sensitive about religious issues keep your mind open. If you're working through a crisis of faith these novels might help you to explore your questions.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-39123246826585916652014-11-01T13:37:00.002-07:002014-12-07T05:59:25.165-08:00Why Hello, Mr. Hitchcock!My collegue, <a href="http://finleyexperience.com/" target="_blank">Monique</a>, was sitting on her bed this morning and looked up at the coat rack on the wall and sent me this photo. Who was staring back at her but Mr. Hitchcock himself.<br />
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Look closer: Now take a look at Alfred Hitchcock's Silhouette:<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-55622768129556175212014-10-26T08:47:00.000-07:002014-10-26T09:45:47.640-07:00Holiday History: Columbus Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anyone know anything about this holiday? Anyone? For most modern citizens Columbus Day is known mostly for the fact that all the banks and government offices will have an excuse to close all day. Oh, and for Christopher Columbus; the man who discovered America, right?<br />
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<a href="http://jennswall.blogspot.com/2014/10/holiday-history-columbus-day.html" target="_blank">Get the answer here.</a>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841115736639188375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917892158531435625.post-34206401560209045542014-10-15T11:39:00.002-07:002014-12-07T05:59:49.790-08:00Make Your Own Journal: Homemade Paper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Firstly, we're not going to be cutting down any trees and pulping them into paper (I am most certainly NOT a lumberjack). For this project we'll be recycling all those papers that arrive on your front step during the week. Ads, newspapers, magazines, etc. can all be used. That being said of course, I have to state that glossy paper ads don't work very well. They refuse to pulp properly, they don't want to stick to other pieces like themselves and your paper falls apart. What these glossy photos are good for though is cutting them up very small and adding a handful or two to your paper pulp like confetti. This ads a small decorating of glossy color to your pages, if you want. But, we'll cover all the decorating techniques in a minute.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgfeblD0ZwLSaBAlyJ38L23nrfuooRfIwNRWDYHx7DdVUi9eWpQqyWZrhstcBJEYswXmkbiOrCknaN_BAISqPik1f8w6ys9ddOSx85YzeBKoDaFDEsQwgZ5Yo97zcB9dUFh3uMy-4nSubgZKsLU2KxnYfrGMAwY5evOLdT-=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/095/345/375/375345095_112.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">To make pulp you'll need a few items: a window screen, newspapers or advertisements, a square bucket and long spoon for mashing pulp and access to water.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The size of the screen depends on what size you want to make your journal pages. Remember, each screen will make one double page, so really half of the screen will your journal page size, minus an inch or so you may have to trim off the uneven edges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Begin making pulp by shredding your paper. Cut up your newspapers into at least 1/2 x 1/2 in (1x1 cm), otherwise you will be mashing pulp forever. The smaller pieces you cut, the thinner your paper sheet will turn out. Larger strips won't break down as well and you'll end up with very pulpy mash which won't spread over the screen very well. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Place your paper pieces of paper in the bucket and add water. Fill the bucket so that the water just covers your paper strips and begin mashing. Note: filling your bucket up any higher than 1/2 gets dangerous and you end up sloshing out the bucket, onto you and into your eyes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I added the long spoon for mashing because some people have not enjoyed the mashing process by hand. Mashing by hand is actually the most effective because you can use your fingers to pull the paper apart. Although, lately I have found that the dyes in newspaper are staining my hands. Note: If you want very thin paper, just go ahead and throw it in the blender for a spin. I hate cleaning my blender after that though, personally.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I recommend this same project but with construction paper for children. The construction paper comes apart easily and the kids can use their hands to mash while parents don't have to worry about hand, arm and clothing stains.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once your paper mash has mostly dissolved you are ready to spread the mash over the screen and let it dry. This is the time where you can add in sparkles to the paper if you like. You can also add in food coloring to change the color, or you can add in the glossy paper pieces for contrast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Take large clumps of mash and spoon them over the screen, spreading evenly - similar to frosting a cake or spreading wax on a car. Press the excess water out of the mash on the screen gently and leave to dry in a well ventilated and sunny area. I leave mine out in the backyard to dry while the sun is out. Once the paper is dry it will begin to peel from the screen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check by touch that your paper is completely dry in the middle before you pull it from the screen. If your paper is still damp it will rip while coming free from the screen. Now that your paper is dry you can lace it into your journal! Stay tuned for the next episodes and we'll continue with the project to make your own journal. Next we'll be making the cover!</span>
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