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|Omschrijving:||Op de onderste rij v.l.n.r.: B. van der Valk (Wieuwerd), S. Andringa (Baard), J. Schurenga (Roordahuizum), J. Mensinga (Franeker), onbekend, Sietsma (Akkrum), M. Dijkstra (Dronrijp), H. Posthumus (Makkum), P. Talsma (Roordahuizum), D. Hoitsma (Wijnaldum), R. Zandstra (Roordahuizum), J. de Oude (Luinjeberd), J. Sijsling (IJlst), J. Syperda (Sneek), H. Poelstra (Noordwolde), S. de Hoop (Driesum), Y. Overwijk (Driesum), E. de Oude (Luinjeberd) en S. de Boer (Pingjum). Op de tweede rij v.l.n.r.: Jan de Oude (Luinjeberd), J. Talsma (Roordahuizum), J. Bakker (Hommerts), K. Leenstra (IJlst), H. van der Ploeg (Franeker), J. Piekema (Oosterlittens), K. Hoogterp (Mantgum), J. Wildeboer (Oudega), H. F. Tjaarda (Uitwellingerga), M. van der Heide (Joure), D. Ottema (Pingjum), T. Rienstra (Achlum), W. Bakker (Baard), J. en P. Stienstra (Zweins), J. Pape (Noordwolde), P. Sinnema (Finkum), H. de Jong (Oosterlittens), onbekend, Postma (Noordwolde), G. Houtsma (Amsterdam), P. van Tuin en G. Kuipers (Balk), Geer van der Plaats (Oosterlittens) en C. Faber (IJlst). Op de bovenste rij v.l.n.r.: D. Swierstra (Roordahuizum), C. Olievier (Hallum), A. Swierstra (Roordahuizum), M. van der Ploeg (Franeker), S. Talsma (Roordahuizum), Th. de Jong (Britswerd), R. Syperda (Sneek), W. Andela (Oosterlittens), W. Talsma (Oosterlittens), S. van der Ploeg (Franeker), J. Mellema (Marrum), S. Schilstra (IJlst), H. Piekema (Oosterlittens), F. Wijnstra (Franeker), S. de Jong (Woudsend), K. van der Valk (Wieuwerd), H. Kuipers (Balk), E. Bakker (Baard), L. Zandhuizen (Menaldum) en G. van der Plaats (Oosterlittens).|
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13 januari 2010 - Liz (Steenstra) Chasolen (Grand Rapids)
First, your information is incorrect: the picture was not taken in Chicago, Illinois, but taken at a picnic to celebrate 25 years for the UTY, and the year was 1918, not 1921.
It was taken at a place (picnic grove ?) called 'REGINA ROOST' in West Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA.
There were many Frisian immigrants to the Paterson area especially 1890-1930. Wishing to meet with others who shared their language, customs, hobbies and dreams, a small group of men would meet on Sunday afternoon to play the game of kaatsen. From this group, the establishment of the UTY was formed in (June 13th) 1893. What started as a social group became a major support system for the new americans.
They established a 'sick fund' which aided members and friends in need of help whether due to illness, poverty or just household repairs. As it grew, they had a Frisian library and choral and instrumental societies. By 1930 they had more than 100 members; later they had more than 300 members and supporters. It became the largest association of Frisians in America.
This is also from the booklet celebrating 50 years (1943):
' By this time (1920's) the automobile had come within reach of all. Some members ventured to Rochester (New York) where a similar Frisian group had organized a club and Kaetsen contests were held. From these visits was born the idea that through cooperation of the UTY, Rochester (NY), Chicago (Illinois) and Grand Rapids (Michigan) eminent Frisian orators could be induced to entertain us in the unadulterated Frisian language.'
' ....those visits to and fro later resulted in the Paterson-Rochester 'kaats-days' . Usually the Paterson kaatsers go to Rochester on the 4th of July, and on Labor Day (Sep 2nd) the Rochester kaatsers come and visit Paterson. ....There's more fanatic kaatsen, more bragging and they are lovely days.'
'...On Decoration Day (May 30) 1930, 75 kaatsers registered to try and win the prize that day. A medal offered by Dora Terpstra and also a silver spoon donated by U. Rijpma for best kaatser of the day were some of the prizes. Later more often was 'kaatst' for such a spoon. Three times, a box containing 3 spoons was sent to us by U. Rijpma to make kaatsen bloom in Paterson as well that way. Those 75 kaatsers on one day has been the highlight of our 'kaats-days' '.
'Kaatsen' obviously was a very important part of the early Frisian immigrants' lives in America. Besides the obvious fun and sport it afforded these people, it provided an escape from the hard work done all week to support their families. It was where a boyhood game became the center for Frisian language, memories, business and future plans. The game was a springboard to the organization of the UTY in Paterson and other Frisian social groups in different towns.
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A centuries-old allegory, the tale of Fortunatus follows the life of a young man who was granted one of six virtues by Lady Fortune – wisdom, riches, strength, health, beauty or long life. Hastily choosing riches, he received from her a purse of riches that would continually replenish as often as he drew from it. The story recounts his worldly adventures with the purse, as well as the exploits and failures of his sons who inherited it. More than just a cautionary tale warning against overzealous greed the story of Fortunatus teaches us the value and significance of wisdom – both in its purest sense and with regard to protecting and cultivating abundant riches. Wisdom and reason are fundamental elements if one wishes to sensibly capitalize on the multitude of ever changing market opportunities.


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- The Red Mirror: Putin’s Leadership and Russia’s Insecure Identity (2020) by Gulnaz Sharafutdinova
Professor of Russian Politics at King’s Russia Institute (King’s College London) who was born in Tatarstan — one of the most ethnically diverse Russian regions of Russia where Tatars make up a numerical majority — explores the sources of Putin’s leadership, shared collective perspectives of Russian citizens, and how the past was used by propaganda to shape the present.
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Your family will love this unique board book! First Bible Basics goes beyond bible stories to actual theology. Each page features colorful, engaging artwork, and the 1-10 counting format reframes abstract, but vitally important biblical content in a way young children can understand and enjoy.
Your child will delight in the bright illustrations, and as they count along with you, they will be exposed to the vocabulary of basic theology in a way that will help them categorize and retain the information.
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From Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden to Zion and the new creation world, the Bible is telling one big story―the story of God's promise to deliver his people. Kevin DeYoung, best-selling author of The Biggest Story, has written a new board book to help kids ages 1 to 3 to make connections from Genesis to Revelation and from A to Z. Each page introduces a new letter of the alphabet with engaging and whimsical illustrations from award-winning artist Don Clark, retelling the biblical narrative in one continuous story. This board book is a fun way for parents to introduce their small children to the big story of the Bible.
Once upon a time there lived a man and a woman. They were the happiest people on the planet.
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The Bible is full of exciting stories that fill children with awe and wonder. But kids need to know how all those classic stories connect to Scripture's overarching message about God's glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.
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With powerful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark, this imaginative retelling of the Bible's core message - how the Snake Crusher brings us back to the garden - will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think.
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Can a Bedtime Story Actually Change Your Life?
It is easy to forget Jesus in the midst of frantic schedules, family squabbles, and conflicting priorities. But the truth is that he is the hero of every story, including these ordinary ones. This is why Marty Machowski puts God's plan of salvation in Christ on continuous display in The Gospel Story Bible.
This easy-to-read storybook introduces your family to many captivating people, places, and events in Christian History from both the Bible's Old and New Testaments, showing how each one ultimately points to Jesus Christ. As you share these Bible Stories together, you and your family will meet Jesus and learn a new, life-changing way of recognizing Jesus Christ as the hero of every story.
Vibrant illustrations by A. E. Macha, child-friendly discussion questions, and biblical Scripture references accompany each narrative to help you lead your family in exploring the Bible. You will be delighted to discover how easily even a young child can understand the original text of a story that he or she has already come to love. Ideal as a storybook for your preschooler, a devotional for your grade school student, a refresher for the adult believer, or an introduction for the newly converted Christian.
The Gospel Story Bible is also a companion to Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God and the Gospel Story Sunday School curriculum which is available at New Growth Press.
The Beginners Gospel Story Bible is a gospel-centered, Bible storybook for toddlers and preschoolers with fifty-two Bible stories retold in a simple and compelling way. Author Jared Kennedy traces through the stories of the Old and New Testament how God keeps his promises in surprising ways better than anyone could have ever thought or imagined! Each story highlights for young children Gods story of redemption through Jesus and the unexpected ways that God's grace and mercy are revealed throughout the Bible.
Children will hear the good news of God's love for them clearly expressed in ways that will speak to their young hearts. Each story ends with a question that parents and caregivers can use to further reinforce the story. Brightly colored illustrations highlight each story and add fun teaching elements of counting, opposites, patterns, and object recognition to keep the youngest child's attention.
A beginner's book of systematic theology in the form of a beautifully illustrated storybook for children ages 6 to 12 years. Through storytelling and illustrations, The Ology by Marty Machowski takes abstract theological concepts and makes them easier to understand.
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The Dragon and the Garden (Old Stories) by N. D. Wilson (Author),
Peter Bentley (Illustrator)
Prepare to see the Garden of Eden as you always wished you could--tangible, leaves rustling, the scent of fruit on the breeze. Nathan Wilson and Peter Bentley weave the story of our first parents with wild realism, but also a childlike honesty and clarity that bring new depth to an old truth. Ages 4 and up.
By: Mark Ludy
Mark Ludy's latest book will appeal to adults and children alike. Digging deeper than the Sunday school tale of cuddly animals on Noah's ark, the story follows the biblical text and illumines Noah's relationship with God, his wife, family, nature, and humanity. Ludy's world-class artwork lets people see, as though for the first time, the beauty within this story - revealing a clearer picture of the nature and character of God and his relationship to humankind. It's immersive and epic in scale and scope. The wordless format invites conversation and storytelling, key building blocks of literacy. And as with his previous books, Ludy's signature mouse Squeakers appears hidden on every page.
TALES THAT TELL THE TRUTH SERIES
This beautifully-illustrated hardback book by singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame is based on the parable in Luke 12 v 35–38.
It teaches children that Jesus will return and when he does there will be an amazing party where ... SURPRISE! ... he will serve his faithful servants! Jesus didn’t tell us when that party will be, but we can make sure that we’re ready for it by loving him and loving his people while we wait.
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton
Illustrated by Catalina Echeverri
This beautifully illustrated hardback book takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God's prefect new creation. A retelling of the Easter story through a Bible overview, The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross will help children discover that 'because of our sin, we can't go in' but because of Jesus' victory on the cross, an even better garden awaits us.
Every child wonders where God lives or what God is like. In Maybe God Is Like That Too, a young boy asks his grandma where God is in their city. She invites him to pay attention to where he sees the fruit of the Spirit. Where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are, there too is God. The boy sees God in the kindness of a doorman holding the door for a man using a wheelchair, in the patience of his teacher helping him tie his shoes, and in the love, faithfulness, and gentleness of his grandma. An ordinary day in his city opens this young boy's eyes to God's Spirit at work all around him.
Dramatic retelling of Jesus calming the storm that will teach children about who Jesus really is and how they can really trust him.
Based on the account of Jesus calming the storm from Mark chapter 4, this dramatic storybook will teach children about who Jesus really is, as they witness his power over nature.
God Made Boys and Girls helps children understand that their gender is a gift from the God who made them and loves them. The story begins as the girls and boys at Grace Christian School are discussing if boys will always be boys and girls will always be girls. Their teacher explains that God gives each of us the gift of being male or female before we are born, and that you continue to be a boy or a girl whether you like to climb trees or play house, play tag or color pictures, cause a ruckus or sit quietly.
In a world where there is so much confusion about gender and identity, pastor and best-selling author Marty Machowski shares the simple, clear truth that all of us are made in God's image as either male or female and what God made is very good! Included at the back of the book is a special section just for parents and caregivers that gives biblical guidance and help as they have this important conversation with their children.


Thursday, October 30, 2014
Undocumented: The Architecture of Migrant Detention with Tings Chak
Undocumented: The Architecture of Migrant Detention (published by Architecture Observer 2014) documents the banality and violence of the architecture in contrast to the stories of daily resistance among immigration detainees. This book explores migrant detention centres in Canada, the fastest growing incarceration sector in North America's prison industrial complex, and questions the role of architectural design in the control and management of migrant bodies in such spaces. Using the conventional architectural tools of representation, we situate, spatialize, and confront the silenced voices of those who are detained and the anonymous individuals who design spaces of confinement.
The work is grounded in collective grassroots organizing, primarily through No One Is Illegal - Toronto and the End Immigration Detention Network. The research and production of this book was part of a Master of Architecture thesis at the University of Toronto.
Friday, Nov. 7
251 Bank St. 2nd Floor
This event is co-sponsored by OPIRG-Ottawa and End Immigration Detention Network.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tings Chak is a multidisciplinary artist trained in architectural design whose work draws inspiration from anti-colonial, migrant justice, prison abolition, and spatial justice struggles. She is an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto and the End Immigration Detention Network.


Christian science and dating
In the following article, some of the most common misunderstandings regarding radiocarbon dating are addressed, and corrective, up-to-date scientific creationist thought is provided where appropriate. Radiocarbon is used to date the age of rocks, which enables scientists to date the age of the earth.Radiocarbon is not used to date the age of rocks or to determine the age of the earth.CMI Editors What is a Christian to make of radioactive dating?Isn’t the evidence for millions of years of earth history overwhelming?For more than ten years now a paper by Roger Wiens entitled ‘Radiometric Dating: A Christian Perspective’ has been saying that radio-isotopic dating is absolutely reliable and the earth is definitely millions of years old.Wiens, a physicist employed by the Space & Atmospheric Sciences Group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, presents his paper as a long and detailed tutorial on the theory behind radioactive dating.
That is clear to anyone who reads it for the first time. Eddy and the History of Christian Science was published in November 1909 in New York by Doubleday, Page & Company. Mc Clure, assigned five writers to work on the articles: Willa Cather, winner of the 1923 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, who had joined Mc Clure's as an editor in 1906; Georgine Milmine, a freelance reporter who originally brought some of the research to Mc Clure's; Will Irwin, Mc Clure's managing editor; Burton J.Mostly ghostwritten by the novelist Willa Cather, the book is a highly critical account of the life of Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910), the founder of Christian Science, and the early history of the Christian Science church in 19th-century New England. Hendrick and Mark Sullivan, both staff writers; and, briefly, the journalist Ida Tarbell.Abstain from alcohol and drugs, they alter one’s perception and interfere with knowing one’s True Spiritual Identity.In Christian Science, sensuality is something to be counteracted as well.


Historically each of the ‘Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee’ appointed a Scrivener or clerk to keep a record of all decisions, prices and members of the trade. These records were hand written into ‘Lockit Books’ by the Scriveners. Some of these books, for example the 300 year old Hammerman’s book pictured, remain in the archives as a lasting legacy of all that has happened in that trade.
Inspired by this tradition we have encouraged the artists and the Nine Trades of Dundee organisers to document their process through blogs.
We also commissioned two texts for our Nine Trades of Dundee publication (launched November 2010) to contextualise the project within a wider frame of reference. These texts were written by Jenny Brownrigg and John Dummett.
Please get in touch if you would like to receive this publication - we are keen to have a broad distribution so the findings of the project can be useful to others developing work in the public realm.


New Book: Therapy for Kings By Dr. Charles Daniels
I wanted to officially announce the release of my new book, ”Therapy for Kings.” “Therapy for Kings” is an effort to bring therapy to the homes of kings wherever they are located.
I wrote this book for kings who want to work on themselves and sharpen their internal awareness, realizing that growth is continuous. I also wrote it for kings who are struggling internally but cannot vocalize what they are feeling or identify the origins of their hurt.
This is a self-evaluation tool and guide created by a king for kings to always become and maintain fully aware of their internal state. It engages a king in an internal conversation between the king and himself that will bring to light answers that could further sharpen the way he navigates the obstacles connected to his crown, kingdom, and mental health.
This book will appeal to the readers because of its emphasis on making therapy accessible. It is not a typical self-help book. It refers to a population as kings, considering that this is the case even if they are not aware of their worth. It serves as a reminder in this regard.
I want readers to understand that they are important, valuable, and true kings. Also, therapy is not beneath them; neither are they excluded from a resource that has helped so many. They too can benefit from help when they recognize they are worthy of someone’s help as a true king.
You can purchase a copy of Therapy for Kings and the workbook for yourself or Kings in your life from our Therapy for Kings Online Store. It is also available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
P.S. To learn more about the book and the team behind the project visit our website.
With the utmost gratitude,
Dr. Charles Daniels


Successful Fundraising Events
For a limited time, our popular book, Successful Fundraising Events, which sells for R250, is now only R50 when bought with any other book/s of your choice, including our Donor Directories.
By Jill Ritchie
This invaluable guide to organising winning and profitable fundraising events is the culmination of over twenty years of Jill Ritchie’s voluntary and professional involvement in event fundraising both in South Africa and abroad.
Featuring over 100 fun, innovative and novel fundraising ideas with planning, preparation, pitfalls, potential, tips, hints and variations. Many events detailed are new to South Africa, providing NPOs, school and faith-based groups with new and exciting initiatives. Detailed sections cover:
- Obtaining sponsorship
- Ticket selling
- Fundraising committees
- Involving celebrities


By by Hans Fehr and Fabian Kindermann
Introduction to Computational Economics Using Fortran is the essential guide to conducting economic research on a computer. Aimed at students of all levels of education as well as advanced economic researchers, it facilitates the first steps into writing programs using Fortran.
Introduction to Computational Economics Using Fortran assumes no prior experience as it introduces the reader to this programming language. It shows the reader how to apply the most important numerical methods conducted by computational economists using the toolbox that accompanies this text. It offers various examples from economics and finance organized in self-contained chapters that speak to a diverse range of levels and academic backgrounds. Each topic is supported by an explanation of the theoretical background, a demonstration of how to implement the problem on the computer, and a discussion of simulation results. Readers can work through various exercises that promote practical experience and deepen their economic and technical insights.
This textbook is accompanied by a website from which readers can download all program codes as well as a numerical toolbox, and receive technical information on how to install Fortran on their computer.


T his site is dedicated to the books
of the Arabian Nights, also known as the One Thousand Nights
and a Night, or Alf Layla wa-Layla in Arabic. The full
collection is comprised of literally hundreds of stories, many
contained within other stories, all dating back more than a thousand
years. It is one of the most valuable treasures of all literature.
Over the centuries, hundreds of editions have appeared, based on
many different translations and illustrated by some of the most famous
illustrators in history. This website is a guide and tribute to these
many, many books of the Arabian Nights.
The first section contains some background on the Nights:
where the stories came from, how they arrived in their current form,
their literary style and their current place in world literature. The
contains detailed information about the artists who have chosen to
illustrate the Nights over the last 300 years. This section is
illustrated with dozens of scans of their work. The translators section contains
information on the various persons who have translated the Nights
from their original Arabic to French, English and other languages. The
editions section contains
descriptions of many of the more notable editions that survive today.
Few works have been published in as many different editions over as
long of a period as the Nights. The resources section is a list of web
sites and books with more information about the Nights.
This site is under continuous construction as new material is
discovered and added. If you have comments, questions or answers,
please see the feedback
section of the resources page.


We are excited to announce our newest book, Land Cover and Land Use Change on Islands – Social and Ecological Threats to Sustainability, which will be released this summer. This book is a part of our edited book series entitled Social and Ecological Interactions in the Galapagos Islands, which is published through Springer Nature. The series editors include Dr. Steve Walsh, the Director of the Center for Galápagos Studies, and Dr. Carlos F. Mena, our USFQ collaborator. Other books in this series include:
Kvan, T. & Karakiewicz, J. (2019). Urban Galapagos – Transition to Sustainability in Complex Adaptive Systems.
Torres, M. & Mena, C.F. (2018). Understanding Invasive Species in the Galapagos Islands: From the Molecular to the Landscape.
Parker, P.G. (2018). Disease Ecology: Galapagos Birds & their Parasites.
Tyler, M.E. (2018). Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments – Frameworks and Perspectives.
Quiroga, D. & Sevilla, A. (2017). Darwin, Darwinism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands.
Denkinger, J. & Vinueza, L. (2014). The Galapagos Marine Reserve: A Dynamic Social-Ecological System.
Trueba, G. & Montufar, C. (2013). Evolution from the Galapagos: Two Centuries after Darwin.
Walsh, S.J. & Mena, C.F. (2013). Science and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands: Frameworks & Perspectives.


Eminently readable, deeply moving, and very revealing...
--Mary Edwards Wertsch, Author, Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood Inside the Fortress
Japan Brats: The Youth Who
Bridged Opposite Worlds
by Michael Weddington
In 1946, the U.S. Military inadvertently conducted one of the most fascinating social science experiments of the 20th century: They began sending thousands of American children from all over the U.S. to live in lands of recent bitter enemies for years at a time, with their parents. One prominent destination was Japan (including Okinawa), a culture as mysterious to America as any on Earth. Whatever happened to those American children in Japan, and the waves of dependents that followed them?
This project answers that question with hundreds of heartfelt stories, photographs, historical & cultural context, and copious research while providing hope for our currently polarized society: That regardless of our differences, we can come together with common cause no matter how daunting the circumstances.
* Japanese & Okinawan History
* The Allied Occupation
*'Brat Heaven' Feature
* Cultural Comparisons
* Blended Cultures: Stories
* Family Formation Stories
* The Story of Kazuko & Bill
* Journeys to Japan: Stories
(495 pp, plus 500+
Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds, is a monumental labor of love that I—as a former military kid who spent part of my youth in Japan—read with tears in my eyes and a new understanding of the power of representation. Through a kaleidoscopic accretion of experiences and perspectives, Weddington miraculously creates a tribute that will make those of us “born into the military” (who are too often invisible to the culture at large) feel truly seen. Perhaps, for the first time.
—Sarah Bird, author, The Yokota Officers Club and Above the East China Sea. Dublin International Literary Award Finalist; 10-time winner of Austin’s Best Fiction Writer.
* Arrival & First Experiences
* On Base Stories
* Off Base Stories
* School Stories
* Social & Family Dynamics
(476 pp, plus 500+ photos/images, and over 100 stories/vignettes/profiles)
Transitions & Reflections
* Culture Shock Stories
* Stateside Return Stories
* Those Who Remained
* Impact Upon Adulthood
* Research Findings
* DoD Schools: Extraordinary American Success Story
* Lessons for Our Polarized Times
(460 pp, plus 500+ photos/images, and over 100 stories/vignettes/profiles)
Within the pages of Weddington's sweeping work, you will read the stories (including my own) of over 100 former military youth who had front row seats to the aftermath of a devastating war and ongoing collision of cultures. I like how Weddington adds images to each historical narrative, creating a rich mosaic of life in post-WWII-era Japan, and how those personal experiences shaped the world views and imaginations of the 'military brats' featured in Weddington's book. A compelling read.
—Dorothy Thompson, University of Wisconsin-Richland Director of Marketing and Communication emerita.
With tears in my heart, thank you, Michael Weddington, for Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds. Read the stories of those of us who lived in post-war Japan, attended schools in converted barracks, sometimes lived in Quonset huts, with odd colored furniture provided for us, and were the forgotten leg of military support around the world. Our clothes were usually ordered weeks before needed from one of the various retail catalogues of the day. We followed our dads for many weeks after we were left behind to move to countries that had recently been our enemy.
We helped our moms sort what would be left in storage for possibly more than three years, what would be sent ahead VIA ship, and what we kept with us for the long weeks as we awaited dependent travel. Our arms were swollen from many shots to face diseases we could not pronounce. In the late 1950s, most of us traveled to our new homes on converted troop carriers. For my mom, brother, and I, it was 21 days aboard the USS Gaffey. That was an experience of itself.
I wouldn't have missed being a military brat for anything in the world. Thank you, United States of America, for the journey of a lifetime. I'm proud of my dad's service to his country from 1940 to 1966, From Normandy to Okinawa and Japan, to various locations in the United States. And now, at last, Michael Weddington has written the story of the Japan military brat.
—Pamela G. Blaxton-Dowd, Advocate: Anoxic brain injury awareness. Author of Condemned to die: Ask me how. Tell me why and A Mother's afterthoughts; Time for change. Volunteer: Oconee County SC Military Museum, specializing in research for SSgt. Lewis G. Watkins, Medal of Honor recipient who lost his life in Korea. Volunteer: Antiques and uniques researcher Habitat for Humanities of Oconee County. Associate Member: Marine Corps League.
Exceptionally captivating, personal, and raw accounts of Third Culture Kids growing up in post-war and mostly pre-internet/social media Japan.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of American Graffiti, a wildly popular movie about fictional high school kids from a small American town. In his own TCK version, Michael dissects the childhoods of real people from small, military-centric post-war communities within various areas in Japan through intimate, revealing, first-person accounts.
Of course, there are so many more layers to unpack as we try to understand a time and place in history -- one that can never truly be duplicated in the modern world -- and the impact it had on the lives of the subjects. This is deeply personal for me as some are my friends and classmates, and I share many of their experiences. However, the significance of Michael’s body of research extends far beyond our microcosmic society. A must read!
—Margaret Johnson, Co-Chair, Appellate and Complex Litigation Partner; Bob Hope USO Board Member; Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Armed Forces Committee.
Extraordinarily charming, fascinating, and personal narratives of stories of living in Japan in post-WWII. This book explores the “Lost in Translation” episodes of youth’s reckoning in a foreign culture at a pivotal time of post-nationalism Japan.
As a product of bi-cultural, bi-racial, and military experiences, I can fully appreciate Michael’s wonderful foray into the examination and research of post-war adolescence in Japan. His escapade into the topsy-turvy lives of military and civilian experiences juxtaposes the challenges of military-brats’ assimilation into a foreign culture while navigating and struggling through pubescent transformation. His assembly and collection of anecdotal narratives of finding oneself in an unfamiliar and yet exotic and exciting settings, portends the benefits of personal growth derived from those experiences.
Whether it is the dismemberment of racial biases or acceptance of living in an integrative microcosm of a post-civil rights community, the bottom line is sometimes it takes an excursion into uncharted experiences and territory to expunge prejudice and prejudgment. A must read for people who grew up abroad in a military family.
—GJ Moore, Naval Academy graduate, former Naval aviator, strategy management consultant, Harvard MBA, Tech entrepreneur, and author of Delicate Balance: A Nanotechnology Thriller.
A great, important, and captivating read. Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds, occupies a unique place in the world of Third Culture Kid (TCK) writings. It is perhaps the most longitudinal study done to document long term outcomes of those who were raised among many different cultural worlds—not only geographically, but within the culture of the military system itself.
Although it is based on extensive research in a particular cohort, I found the charm of Michael Weddington’s writing to be how he writes the results of that research in storybook form rather than a manual. Yet, within each story is embedded various recountings of common characteristics David C. Pollock later identified as part of his classic ‘TCK Profile.’ Most adult TCKs will surely nod their heads (as I did!) in empathetic understanding when reading of the struggle to return to their passport country or the delight in finding their past and present worlds come together in a particular cuisine.
But there is a sober reminder in these set of books as well. Certainly, every person’s life is lived within the context of their time in history and the surrounding culture in which they were raised. Many TCKs however, live in the places where the events they see first-hand will one day be in their children or their grandchildren’s history books. Reading this work made clear again that real people just like me are always involved in the horrors of war and its aftermath. Seeing it through the eyes of children makes it even more poignant.
It is also a story of resilience and hope—that this is not where people are stuck. The amazing ways that Japan Brats have knit together the many pieces of their multi-cultured upbringing for their personal good, for the good of others, and for the good of international understanding despite initially seeing those they went to and being seen by them as the ‘enemy,’ gives hope. With their example before us, we can dare to believe the struggles each of us face daily in our current world can become the foundation for growth and healing for us as it was for them.
Thank you, Michael and all who participated in this work.
–Ruth E. Van Reken, Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed.; Co-founder, Families in Global Transition; Vice-Chair, Safe Passage Across Network (SPAN) Governing Board.
Eminently readable, deeply moving, and very revealing, Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds is an important contribution to the literature concerning military families, with applicability also to studies of adolescence, cultural transition, military occupation, family dynamics, and the development of self in relation to society. This remarkable project holds a mirror to a previously missing piece of history.
The testimonies gathered here are precious. Not only that, but the author has done exhaustive work to put these stories into historical and social context--an effort which greatly rewards anyone seeking to understand the period covered, or gain insight into military brat cultural identity. Thank you, Michael Weddington, for shining a light on this extraordinary part of the brat experience. Well done!
—Mary Edwards Wertsch, author, Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood Inside the Fortress.
As the founder of a museum dedicated to military family history, I am delighted that Michael Weddington has created such a comprehensive and thoughtful look into the culture, history, and stories of military children who grew up in Japan from 1946 to the present. Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds examines military brats’ experiences by presenting a range of perspectives grouped by theme and topic. Part history lesson, part memoir, part anthropological dig, the wealth of information in this 3-part series of books are viewed through a long lens, providing a big picture of historical and cultural context, as well as a macro lens, revealing the minute details in an individual life, creating a thought-provoking and rich read.
Based on four years of intensive research and hundreds of lifetimes of experience, Japan Brats is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to know more about America’s unseen Ambassadors—the military children—or relive their own brathood vicariously. Hundreds of military-connected historians, educators, veterans, and family members have contributed data, photos, and stories to these books. To get a complete picture of history, it should be presented from all viewpoints. This work is the brat’s perspective.
—Dr. Circe Olson Woessner, Founder, Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center.
Why This Project
What does it mean to belong to others in this increasingly disconnected time? When simply clicking a "like" button on your phone or keyboard counts as a connection? What do the concepts of "home" and "hometown" mean when our homes, towns, regions, and nation are as divided as they've been since at least the late 1960s, if not the Civil War era? As a father and counselor of youth, these questions have had personal relevance. Then in 2019, it began to occur to me that perhaps some answers that could address our polarized age today might be found in my "military brat" past, when my peers and I bonded across lines of geography, class, race, ethnicity, and religion. Thus began this project, and the results (with a great deal of support and cooperation) are now available for your consideration. Enjoy. MW
Some military brats settle down and establish roots of the kind they never knew growing up. Myself, I remained the peripatetic military dependent during my working life as well, moving from teaching to outdoor community entrepreneurial endeavors. Then, on to the financial world, before returning to school and teaching & advising students and adults in various settings. Most significantly, I launched a family with my lovely wife, resulting in our beautiful daughter. In looking back at my life in recent years, I've realized the common theme threading its way through my many positions and projects: The desire to bring people together to make a positive difference, borne of a sense of purpose instilled in me as a military kid. MW


Julia Grant was born in 1954 in Preston, England and was brought up in the Lancashire town of Fleetwood, before moving to London in 1974.
She first came to public prominence through a series of BBC TV documentaries directed by David Pearson which began as an episode of ‘Inside Story’, a documentary television series oriented toward investigative journalism. There was sufficient interest in the episode — which was titled ‘George‘— for Pearson to explore Grant’s story further. He and his crew filmed her progress in 1979 and 1980. George was retitled ‘George: The Big Decision‘, and the more recent footage was edited into two new chapters: ‘Julia: The First Year‘ and ‘Julia: My Body, My Choice‘. This three-film series was titled ‘A Change of Sex‘, and BBC2 broadcast it in October 1980. New English Library published Grant’s autobiography, ‘George and Julia‘, that same month.
In 1993, Pearson revisited Julia to film a fourth chapter of the documentary about her life. Filming and editing continued into 1994, but the earlier programmes were also edited in order to make a four-part story into a trilogy: ‘George & Julia‘, ‘Desperate Measures‘, and ‘The Untold Story‘. This revised version of ‘A Change of Sex‘ aired on BBC2 in August 1994. The broadcast coincided with the publication of Grant’s second memoir, ‘Just Julia: The Story of an Extraordinary Woman’.
In 1998, Pearson filmed Julia once more. BBC2 repeated the 1994 edition of the previous films in July and August 1999 before broadcasting the final chapter, ‘Julia Gets Her Man‘. It updates viewers on developments in her life over the past four years — including a new job and a growing relationship.
Early in the series, the National Health Service refers her to the Gender Identity Clinic at Charing Cross Hospital. As she sat in the consulting room, we heard the voice of her psychiatrist, later identified as psychiatrist John Randall, but we never saw his face. His attitude towards Grant was stern and disparaging and his deskside manner was the inspiration for the character Dr Ira Carlton, a “despotic GP who rules his patients with eccentric zeal” in the black comedy series ‘The League of Gentlemen’.
Julia went on to a many and varied career running hotels, nightclubs, a ceramics business, organising several major pride events in Manchester and Benidorm, and as an LGBT volunteer and activist.
Sadly, after a period of ill health, Julia died in Preston on Jan 2, 2019.


HistoryBeverly M. Copeland, of the Chicago area, began Glass FOCUS in 1987. At the time it served a local audience and was called The North Shore Studio Art Glass Group Newsletter. Interest in the publication increased and circulation grew rapidly. In October of 1987 the publication went national as Glass FOCUS. Ms. Copeland is the Editor, Publisher and C.E.O. of Glass FOCUS
Glass FOCUS is the only contemporary glass periodical that provides extensive coverage on gallery exhibitions, museum shows, artists, news, and events in the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan and Australia in a concise, readable format four times a year.


Written and illustrated by local BIPOC artist Andromeda Lisle, Spirits of America is a passion project that aims to preserve and educate about American Indigenous animal spirit lore. These stories and knowledge have ever been in danger of becoming lost or inaccessible, scattered like their peoples due to the systematic destruction of both. Making them easy to find and learn about for all ages will help them persevere, and hopefully become as prevalent in American culture as Eurocentric myths and lore.
This 70 page paperback compendium measures 11.5" x 8" and has 23 hand-painted illustrations of animals and spirits, as well as uniquely designed graphics throughout. Each animal profile gives a broad range of information regarding the animal's importance and beliefs of a range of indigenous tribes. After the profiles there is Medicine descriptions for each animal, as well as a hand-drawn map of pre-colonial regional borders of North and South America. A helpful list of indigenous groups to show your support to is also included!
Books are printed by POD company IngramSpark. Printing can take 3-5 business days and shipping takes roughly 5 days.


JEANETTE'S JEWELS: POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE BLACK WOMAN'S SPIRIT - A GUIDED JOURNAL TO NURTURE YOUR SOUL
The first book in Jeanette's Jewels Guided Journal Series is dedicated to nurturing and preserving the soul of the Black woman. Positive affirmations and writing prompts were created intentionally for you to explore your innermost passions and desires while telling your own story and reclaiming your narrative. The completed journal will serve as a lasting testament to preserve your family's legacy. Each entry will empower you to celebrate your Queendom, heal past and present trauma, and love yourself UNCONDITIONALLY.
New journals focusing on different topics relevant to uplifting and empowering women will be released in May 2023.
Now Available in Paperback - Amazon.com
ROCK YOUR CROWN: JEWELS TO RECLAIM YOUR POWER
The third installment in the Jeanette's Jewels series was written for you to embrace your inner Queen and to begin living the regal life that was predestined for you. This book speaks directly to the African American woman who is arguably one of the most disrespected, unprotected and often disregarded women in this country. We have taken on a great deal of burden and responsibility while simultaneously trying to assimilate to a culture that is not always inclusive of who we are in our natural states, both physically and mentally. Rock Your Crown will encourage you to be proud of who you are, to embrace the beauty that was passed down to you from your ancestors, and to tap into the unbreakable strength and phenomenal gifts embedded in your DNA from those who came before you. Dust off your crown, place it on your head, take your seat on your throne, and get ready to reclaim your POWER!
Available in Paperback - Walmart.com/Amazon.com
With 365 affirmations, quotes, and inspirational messages, you will find the comfort, encouragement, and motivation to step outside the box that keeps you in a mediocre lifestyle and will guide you to live
the life of your dreams. We all have the power to create our own reality and there is never a reason to feel stuck in a job, lifestyle, or relationship that no longer suits our needs. The journey of life is supposed to be full of bliss and excitement and Jeanette's Jewels will help take your life to the level of ultimate satisfaction that you desire.
Revised Edition Coming Soon!
JEANETTE'S JEWELS: POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE SPIRIT
The second installment in the Jeanette's Jewels series was released on February 25th, 2017. This book will encourage and guide readers to love themselves and celebrate their lives NOW instead of waiting for ideal circumstances to arrive in order to feel complete. The practical principles and exercises detailed in this book will provide a blueprint to find and maintain the happiness, success, and inner peace that is the right of every person in the universe.
Revised Edition Coming Soon!
BEAUTIFULLY IMPERFECT: LOVING YOURSELF IN THIS MOMENT
VILLAGE PEARLS: SACRED PRACTICES TO NOURISH YOUR SOUL
Village Pearls – Spiritual Practices to Nourish Your Soul is an exceptional anthology filled with spiritual practices and wisdom from some of the most sought-after spiritual teachers of our time. 21 Spiritual Teachers, including quotes and inspirational messages from Jeanette C. Espinoza, share over 30 spiritual practices and affirmations they use to experience abundance, happiness, success, and optimal health. The Spiritual Practices and rituals in this book are designed to increase your flow of abundance, release stress, boost your happiness and create a deeper connection with your Divine Village of Angels, Ancestors, Spirit Guides, and the Creator. The 21 inspirational co-authors from four countries will inspire you and show you how to create your personal spiritual practice. Foreword by Paul Hoyt.
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This law review article examines the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) from a different perspective. For several decades now, the banks have been able to steer the courts into re-writing this very important consumer protection statute. This law review article examines the trend of courts to ignore the plain language of TILA and substitute their own view of TILA. In the beginning, judges understood the importance of TILA and the fact that a lender who fails to follow TILA’s plain and unambiguous language has no one to blame but themselves for whatever ills befall them. Below are a couple of my favorite citations from some early TILA cases. I would love to see judges ruling in this fashion once more.
“The creditors, of course, failed to carry out any of their statutory duties, and thus their lament of any inequity being visited upon them is utterly unpersuasive, for the power was completely theirs to prevent this parade of creditor horribles from ever occurring.” Sosa v. Fite, 498 F.2d 114, 119 (5th Cir., 1974).
“Applying these requirements to this case, when defendant Warwick Credit Union received plaintiffs’ notice of rescission, had it complied with the Act (instead of attempting to foreclose) by then returning any money paid by the plaintiffs within 10 days and terminating any security interest created, plaintiffs would have then had to return whatever amounts they had received from such defendant and defendant would have suffered relatively minor pecuniary loss. Sosa, supra at 118-119. However, since the defendant did not comply with the above-stated statutory requisites, it becomes amenable to the rather harsh legislative remedy which the Truth in Lending Act imposes upon errant creditors.” French v. Wilson, 446 F. Supp. 216 (D.R.I., 1978)
Hat tip to Carol Molloy, Esq. in Tennessee in bringing this article to my attention. I think that the author, Alexandra P. Everhart Sickler associate Professor of Law at North Dakota School of Law, has done an excellent job in analyzing the legal precedent, the statutory provisions, the agency rules, and the general attitude of the Courts that seek to restrict the effect of TILA Rescission. Published by Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy, this is the best of what I have read thus far. I see many parts that could be quoted in briefs and memorandums of law.


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Hope for Joy
Samantha Donnerly appears to have it all: a new career, an encouraging fiancé, and a loving family. But dark memories of her family's past resurface, and soon personal insecurities collide with professional struggles. In an attempt to save her career and connect with her indifferent students, Samantha asks them to write about a life-changing event. What she doesn't expect is for one student's response to turn both of their worlds upside down.
Joy Westham is also struggling: as a college freshman, she wants to create a new life for her family outside the abusive control of her father. Finding a way to support her mother and two younger siblings soon proves to be more difficult than she realizes. Dropping out of school to get a full-time job may be her only option, but at what cost?
When Joy's essay prompts Samantha to take action, they are both thrown into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Will Samantha and Joy learn to trust God to help their families heal from this nightmare?
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The Inheritance Inn
Avery’s life is turned upside down when she loses her job and a beloved great-aunt in the same day. Before the fateful Monday is even over, she discovers that she has also inherited her family’s inn. Soon Avery is at odds with her own relatives over the planned reopening of the inn. Avery isn’t even sure she wants her inheritance, but eventually discovers that someone else does--and is willing to go to great lengths to get it. Avery begins to question how God is going to help her through the trials she faces.
Michael, the former handyman for the Inheritance Inn, wants to help Avery reopen the inn if that is her desire. Avery’s family does not trust him, and he doesn’t understand why. His frustration mounts when suspicious activities begin to occur surrounding the inn. Avery's own safety is ultimately at risk. Can he protect her before it is too late?
Avery and Michael’s faith is stretched and tested with every setback. When Avery's inheritance is at stake, will God help both of them through?
*The Inheritance Inn is written from a Christian worldview.


Dominican Hospital Medical Library
Dominican Library staff provides information and reference services to physicians, hospital staff, patients, and the general public. Assistance with identifying and accessing specialized databases and other medical Web resources is provided.
The Medical Library, located on the second floor of the main hospital, provides access to more than 800 technical medical books and about 75 medical journals. The library also houses a collection of consumer health and nursing materials. The collection is non-circulating but there is a photocopier on-site.
The library is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to noon. It is closed on holidays. Before coming in, call to double-check the hours for a specific day.
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Authors: Shannon McFarland, Muninder Sambi, Nikhil Sharma, and Sanjay Hooda
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press (April 2011)
ISBN – 10: 1-58714-227-9
ISBN – 13: 978-1-58714-227-7
List Price: $65.00; Amazon: $51.23
Reviewed by Jeff Owen, Independent IT Consultant
IPv4 has officially run out of assignable address space, so if you aren’t currently engaged in some level of implementing IPv6 odds are that you will be soon. This book is a guide for introducing and implementing IPv6 into the enterprise network.
Truth be known, IPv6 has been around for several years and may already exist in your network without your knowledge. It has been the protocol of choice for some operating systems (e.g. Windows 7) for a while and it is already everywhere around the world. However, with the announcement by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) that they exhausted the address pool in February of this year, interest in IPv6 has swollen. This book is a guide for networking professionals through the various options of implementing IPv6.
This is a well laid out book that will be useful to not only learn about various issues and implementation strategies for IPv6, but also as an ongoing reference. Divided into 12 chapters, the book starts with an overview of the market drivers for IPv6 such as IPv4 address space exhaustion, operating system support, government regulations, and infrastructure evolution. This background is helpful in understanding the need for IPv6. Chapter 2 provides a review of hierarchical network design, including general design principals and discussions on core, campus, services, data center, and edge network design issues. Chapter 3 discusses some common IPv6 transition mechanisms including native IPv6 and coexistence with IPv4 via dual-stack, IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling, IPv6 over MPLS, NAT-PT, and NAT64. Chapter 4 discusses the need for network services beyond the need to simply transmit data. These include multicasting, Quality of Service (QoS), and routing protocols used with IPv6. Chapter 5 provides steps for planning an IPv6 deployment such as where to begin, cost/benefit analysis, building a deployment team, using a pilot, and address allocation. Chapters 7, 8, 9, &10 provide more detailed discussions on deploying IPv6 in campus networks, virtualized networks, WAN/Branch networks, Data Center networks, and Remote Access VPNs, respectively. Chapter 11 is on managing the IPv6 network. It includes an overview of the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS) management framework; IPv6 management applications; IPv6 network instrumentation; and IPv6 traffic monitoring tools. Chapter 12 closes the book with an admonition to go slow, or as the authors said, “walk before running.” Here they suggest building and utilizing a test lab both before implementing IPv6 and afterward as means to test different network configurations, addressing schemes, management tools, etc.
Although this book assumes the reader is familiar with IPv6 and networking it is a useful guide and ongoing reference for anyone implementing, or planning to implement, IPv6 in their organization. As such it can help in your evaluation of, planning for, implementation and ongoing management/maintenance of an IPv6 network. It includes Website link information (e.g. ICANN and IANA URLs, IETF RCFs, other Cisco and Microsoft documentation) where appropriate in the text either as reference and additional reading.
Jeff Owen is an independent consultant with 30+ years experience in telecommunications/networking and IT. He has worked in engineering, project management, and management positions for major corporations in the telecommunications, finance, aerospace, and IT consultancy industries. As an industry analyst for Datapro and Gartner, Owen authored numerous analytical reports published for international consumption. He can be reached at email@example.com


Publisher: Hanover Press (May 4, 2015)
Category: Women’s Fiction, Literary, Contemporary, with a Noir edge
Tour Date: August/September, 2015
Available in: Print & ebook, 287 Pages
Set in a small town in Colorado, Monday, Sunday tells the enthralling story of Laney Secord. She is a 32-year-old single mother who finds herself attracted to a 16-year-old Eagle Scout, Christopher. Unable to accept her feelings, Laney becomes involved with Christopher’s father, Bill. In the course of a week, a romantic triangle envelops the trio and changes their lives in ways in which none of them could have imagined.
A gripping story of a complex woman at a crossroads in her life. A woman who is determined to rediscover herself. She becomes powerfully aware that every decision she makes could mean life or.. death.
“In this beautifully written and compelling novel, author Fenton Grace explores the consequences of flawed choices, the nature of betrayal and forgiveness, and the boundaries of sexual attraction.” Noah, Book Reviewer
INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR
What initially got you interested in writing?
I’ve been interested in writing since high school. Initially, I wrote poetry. I quickly realized that you can’t make much of a living writing verse. Over the years, I turned to writing novels.
How did you decide to make the move into becoming a published author?
I was inspired in part by the success that some indie authors have had self-publishing their work. I heard the story of how E.L. James published “50 Shades of Grey” when the film was released, and I thought, Why not give it a chance? The opportunities in self-publishing didn’t exist ten years ago. It’s almost as if the major publishing houses of today are actually Amazon, Nook, and Lulu. Previously, almost all writers were dependent on the New York literary machine for their work to reach an audience. I think a revolution is afoot, and I’m happy to be part of it.
What do you want readers to take away from reading your works?
I’d like readers to learn to have a little more compassion for their fellow man. I’d like them to realize that the world can be a better place. The self-contained world that is embodied in a novel can pave the way for these opportunities.
What do you find most rewarding about writing?
I think the most rewarding aspect of writing is being able to create a living, breathing universe, replete with characters, places, things, ideas, and anything your imagination can conjure. Novel writing in particular has no limits. You can write a book like “Ulysses” or you can write “Valley of the Dolls”. All have their merits. Some are pure entertainment. Some are chock full of ideas and offer a complete lack of entertainment. Many are a blend. Being able to express ideas and thoughts through your characters’ storylines is very exciting. It enables me as an author to experience things that I couldn’t through an ordinary course of living.
What do you find most challenging about writing?
I think the hardest part is making what characters do and say be believable. It’s interesting that you can take a completely factual incident, dramatize it exactly how it happened, and a reader won’t perceive it as being real. That’s where the craft comes in. You need to change things, heighten certain points, ignore others. And most of all fib. That’s what fiction is about – fibbing, all in the essence of creating “truth”. What makes it especially hard is that the author often can’t see the missing points him or herself. We need readers or editors to point things out so we can improve our scenes.
What advice would you give to people wanting to enter the field?
I’d tell anyone who wants to be a writer that a back-up career is needed. Very few people actually make a good living writing full-time. They usually have some other occupation that pays the bills. I’d encourage young people to learn some trade or profession where they can make a living that will suit their needs. They should find something that they like almost as much as writing because chances are, they’ll be spending most of their waking hours at that profession. In their free time, they should write. Write as if it’s a hobby, because essentially, that’s what it will be for most writers at the beginning. Write every day, get feedback from as many professionals as you can, learn the craft from taking courses, participating in workshops, and most of all through practice.
What are the best ways to connect with you, or find out more about your work?
I like to connect with people via Twitter. It’s a great way to stay in touch on current activiites. I welcome direct messages from readers and writers. I have a website (www.FentonGrace.com), which I update with important news about my novel and my work.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
As the water ran over her hands, Christopher placed his clipboard on the counter near the breakfast area. He was fidgeting toward the kitchen island, closer to her, as if he were listening to music in his head. When he noticed her watching, he stopped.
“You can have a seat if you’d like,” she said.
He smirked, angling around the stool and spinning the seat before spreading his legs and sitting down.
“You must be getting ready to go off to college soon?” she ventured.
“If my SAT’s are good, I hope to get into Boulder.”
“Boulder’s my alma mater.”
His eyes lit up. “For real?”
‘For real’: She was struck by the enthusiastic way he used the expression. “What do you want to study?” she asked.
The confidence of his answer impressed her. He would probably be quite successful in corporate America.
“For me, it was psychology.”
“Nice.” He let his voice trail off in such a way that suggested he was referring not to psychology but to something else.
She turned off the faucet and watched the water flow down the drain, drying her hands on a towel propped against the granite backsplash.
His eyes darted about the room. She put the towel on the counter, where a picture of Jay was set in a silver frame. In it, he waved hello—or goodbye—while trekking up a trail. It was the last photo she had taken of him.
Christopher’s feet tapped on the footrest of the stool, unsettling her. She noticed him scratching or reaching for something in his pocket. She cautiously filled a glass of water using the automatic dispenser on the refrigerator door. Her twitching fingers cooled. As she handed him the glass, he stood and pulled a stool from the island and offered it to her.
She tried to dispel the flush of her cheeks. “Such a gentleman,” she said, half sarcastically, half flirtatiously.
“I try,” he said, picking up on her sarcasm, his eyes narrowing, suggesting that he enjoyed her tone. “At sixteen, you have to keep up your image.” He gave a quick wink.
The wink struck her as odd. Perhaps he was trying to imitate what he saw older men do. At the same time, she found the gesture charming.
Sixteen, she thought.
Fenton Grace was born and raised in New England. She graduated from Brown University with a degree in French. She enjoys playing piano, tennis, and keeping in shape with Pilates. She’s worked in the entertainment industry at several television and movie studios in a variety of business services roles. Happily married for 17 years, she is the proud mother of two kids and currently lives in beautiful Southern California. Monday, Sunday is her first novel.
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Reading and Rereading
Do you like to reread books? I don’t find myself rereading often—my to-be-read pile is very high with new-to-me titles—but I do enjoy occasionally revisiting a favorite.
Last month I started the Harry Potter series again from the beginning. My feelings about J.K. Rowling aside, it’s always nice to get back to Hogwarts!
I also had the chance to read a classic for the first time, enjoy plenty of remarkable essays, and discuss a courtroom thriller.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Sometimes it’s just nice to revisit old favorites, and picking up this series from the beginning made for a nice distraction from current events!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
A gorgeous collection of essays about what happens “when American optimism contradicts your own reality.” Recommended reading for everyone!
Without a Doubt by Marcia Clark
This month’s book club pick was the story of the O.J. Simpson trial, beginning to end from the lead prosecutor’s perspective.
No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters by Ursula K. Le Guin
This was a lovely read, made even more so since I got to read it in a single sitting while on a pre-election-week camping trip!
What are you reading (or looking forward to reading) this month? I’d love to know!


We were created for community, and that happens powerfully in the small group setting. The opportunity for fellowship and sharing at the deep hear and spiritual happens when we have the chance to get to know one another in a small group setting. Here are some top-notch small group studies that will help you learn to live a victorious Christian life in the military and beyond.
"A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world."
“Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you.”
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hostile and deceptive philosophies that depend on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ.”
The Apostle Paul -- Colossians 2:8-9 (NIV)
The Truth Project
This 13-session video study is popular with military audiences and has been used from Afghanistan to aircraft carriers and even fast attack subs!
The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum taught by Dr. Del Tackett (USAF, Ret). The study creates a starting point for viewing our lives from a biblical perspective. Dr. Tackett discusses the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life and covers the beliefs of our Nation's Founders and their understanding of truth and man's nature. You don't want to miss it!
For more information, visit TheTruthProject.org.
That the World May Know
Want to enhance your Bible study? Would you like to learn more about the people and the land of the Bible? Then join Bible teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as leads you through the Land of the Bible and brings faith lesssons relevant for our lives today.
• Twelve volume DVD series;
• detailed leaders guides;
• great for individual or group study.
More details available at FaithLessons.net.
Doing the Right Thing - Military Edition
A six-session video study exploring the ethical and moral breakdown of our culture.
Featuring Chuck Colson and Dr. Robert George and hosted by Brit Hume, the study addresses the following questions:
• How did we get into this mess?
• Is there truth, a moral law we can all know?
• If we know what is right, can we do it?
• What does it mean to be human?
• What about ethics in the market place?
• What is our responsibility for ethics in public life?
This military edition is made possible by Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty and the Allliance Defense Fund.
For more information, or a video preview, go to DoingTheRightThing.com.
To order the military edition for a $15 donation, email Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty.
A daily radio and written commentary on the world around us. Written by award winning author Eric Metaxas and John Stonestreet.
"In an increasingly hostile, secular culture, Christians are faced with issues and choices we’ve never had to deal with before. BreakPoint is here to help believers of every denominational background develop a robust Christian worldview—seeing, understanding, and engaging the world from a biblical perspective." - Chuck Colson
You can also get Breakpoint commentaries delivered to your email inbox. Go to Breakpoint.org.


The sport of rugby caters for all types of athletes: from the kickers, sprinters, jumpers, tacklers, maulers, anticipators, interceptors, ball catchers, acrobats to the ones that can wrestle and stand strong, even testing mental toughness.
Since the introduction of the Rugby World Cup Tournament in 1987, many statistics and trends were established and this Rugby World Cup Infographic Book captures this graphically from individual, to team, to country level.
This infographic book will enable you to maximise your knowledge about the nine Rugby World Cup Tournaments that have taken place since 1987. History, statistics, trends, highlights, disappointments – all in infographic style to consolidate information and to optimise your time.
The uniqueness of this book is its infographic style of information sharing and visualisation of the Rugby World Cup statistics, names, records as well as analyses and opinions on one of the most popular sports in the world.


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Health Economics Review (HER) is an international high-quality journal covering all fields of Health Economics. A broad range of theoretical contributions, empirical studies and analyses of health policy with a health economic focus will be considered for publication. Its scope includes macro- and microeconomics of health care financing, health insurance and reimbursement as well as health economic evaluation, health services research and health policy analysis. Further research topics are the individual and institutional aspects of health care management and the growing importance of health care in developing countries.
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Saved by my Feet is the inspirational story of "Running Man" Tom McGrath, who nearly lost his life to alcohol abuse, but through running 1,000’s and 1,000’s of miles for charity has found a second chance at life.The film follows McGrath's last great run from Belfast to Dublin at the age of 69, anddocuments the highs and lows of his 100-mile journey and the end of an enigmatic career.When an underlying injury pops up, Tom's journey to raise much needed funds for the troubled youth of Ireland is thrown into doubt. The documentary explores McGrath's glory days as a running champion, once breaking the world record for fastest crossing of the United States in 1977, and covers his troubled past ofalcoholism and ultimately his rise from the ashes to a tireless campaigner.The film is interspersed with Mcgrath's travels across Ireland and the USA to find out how alcohol and mental health problems are linked. Speaking to people most affected by mental health problems and the organizations who help them, Tom discovers similarities to his own life experiences. Doctors, scientists, care workers and charities explain how Alcohol is associated with a rangemental health problems and consequences. These include depression, anxiety, suicide, risk-taking behaviors, personality disorders and schizophrenia. All the while Tom asks the onequestion he's always wanted answered: “Can Alcoholism Be Cured”?