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Summer, Year 8: Marlene and Roscoe
I’m struggling to decide which businesses my young merchants should start. For Marlene, I was looking through her skills, hobbies, and especially interests for inspiration. I was thinking I could use a salon, since the makeover station at the tavern has barely been used this generation. When she first visited her new business lot, her Aunt Alice was one of the first visitors to arrive. I decided to see what they would chat about and makeup was the first topic of conversation. Alice did change the topic to skiing immediately afterward. (Maybe she thinks a makeover business would be a slippery slope?) But I take that as a confirmation that a beauty shoppe, it should be.
Of course, Marlene does not have the funds for a makeover station yet, so she starts off by selling a few cheap mirrors.
She sells out right away. (I think her customers were the right audience for this . . .)
Back at home, the dogs are making mischief.
Duchess has a love/hate relationship with this stool.
Marlene goes into labor with her second child.
It’s a baby boy! His name is Roland.
Her firstborn, Maureen, has her child birthday.
Maureen is struggling. Sending her to a community lot while she was pregnant was not a good idea. She needed the rest of the round to recover from that trip. Though, as a pleasure sim, visiting a community lot did help her mood, a little bit, but unfortunately, not enough.
#royal kingdom challenge#royalkingdomchallenge#ts2#the sims 2#sims 2#merchant class#marlene and roscoe
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Sexual Assault Criticism Laid In Opposition To Port Elizabeth Specialist
Rest in Peace Sr Janet Dorfan! May your family discover therapeutic through this difficult time. Wishing you all long life on the loss of your beloved one Arnold.
A proud moment for Rosco Speckman (OK 2008)! Rosco (1st left in middle row) will make his Springbok debut towards Georgia tomorrow, the 2nd of July 2021. Most folks don’t know, however to retain its integrity, a hockey asto must be resurfaced each 10 – 12 years. The City Lords Astroturf (officially opened in 2007) was already due, but Covid meant some delays to the method.
Popsi, not a day goes by the place I do not think about you. My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of a mother, grandmother and ..... Joeli tomorrow is Mammas birthday and I would give anything to have ..... Wishing you long life and to at all times keep smiling as
To my fantastic loving father and Granpa , just need to say we alway ..... I keep in mind your warmth & kindness and have passed this wonderful tra ..... Dearest Marlene & Jeanine
Dr Gregory
Mr Andile Mqongwana was struck by metro train no. 3523 and sustained deadly accidents. The deceased was taken to Paarl Morgue. On Thursday morning, 12 March 2020, the annual Neil Aggett Memorial Lecture was delivered at Kingswood College. The lecture takes place every year to rejoice the lifetime of Dr Neil Aggett and to honour his legacy. The celebration of his life is now extra pertinent than ever. South Africa has just lately handed a hundred days of lockdown and the end of the road is on no account visible.
(and if) it is prepared to take action. To be useful in enhancing CX, data must drive what people who impression CX do day in and day trip. In different words, knowledge must be served up in such a means that it’s operational.
In loving reminiscence of my father, his loss is felt by his wife, childr ..... A very particular pal loved by many. Always joking and making fun out of every little thing. Many a happy hour working with David at Shell.
PRASA is presently working on figuring out the adequate quantum of support for the eight dependents from the two households that had been affected by that collision. The body of Mr Andrew Plaatjies was placed on the tracks with deadly stab wound. Metro practice no. 9902 drove over the physique after seeing it too late to cease in time.
#Dr Gregory Hough South Africa#Dr Greg Hough South Africa#Dr Gregory#Dr Greg Hough#Greg Hough#Dr Gregory Hough#Dr Gregory Images#Dr Greg Hough Images#Dr Gregory Facebook#Dr Greg Hough Facebook
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Film history: The Hays code 🎞 ✄
For more than thirty years, an ironclad system of regulation of cinematographic content put the professionals of the moment at the limit of their ingenuity in order to prevent their films from falling prey to censorship.
Despite being an undoubted period of repression, this need to avoid the scissors, brought out a whole series of resources, double entendres, veiled references. In certain cases and in genres such as comedy, it gave rise to the suggestive ability of not showing or not saying openly what was obvious. The Hays code was a well-known regulation that was in effect from 1934 to 1968 and was conceived by William H. Hays, a member of the Republican Party and the first president of the Film Producers and Distributors Association of America –MPPDA–.
The cinema, like all artistic expression, did not take long to generate controversy. In the midst of the twenties, to the controversial arguments that could appear on the screen, the scandals of actors and directors outside of it were added. The tabloid press of the time was abuzz with all its explosive tribulations, riddled with murder, drugs, or death.
The movie mecca was depicted as nothing less than a scene of depravity and immorality. Among the most notorious events, we find the alleged rape and subsequent death of the unknown aspiring actress Virginia Rappe at the hands of the comedian Roscoe Arbuckle. Also widely publicized was the divorce of the then famous Mary Pickford, from her first husband Owen Moore, while she was having an affair with Douglas Fairbanks.
With the purpose of avoiding government intervention and favoring self-regulation, the heads of the cinematographic studios decided to create in 1922 the MPPDA, later called the MPAA –with the end of World War II– or the Cinematographic Association of the United States. William H. Hays was named its president and given the mission of restoring the good image of Hollywood and, at the same time, dictating the morality of its films.
In 1929, with the help of the Catholic publisher Martin Quigley and the Jesuit priest Daniel A. Lord, the code of norms was developed and, after being revised by the study leaders, it was finally adopted by the MPPDA in 1930. At first this was called The Production Code and was later renamed for posterity as The Hays Code. In addition to some general sobering precepts, focused on preserving the morale of the films, a huge list of vigilance guidelines was drawn up that targeted sex, especially violence or blasphemy.
In this way, the scenes of passion were reduced to the minimum expression. Manifestations such as kisses and hugs should eliminate any trace of lust and, of course, any explicit scene. In particular the kisses became so chaste that they were even timed, they could only last a few seconds. Marriage as an institution also had to be protected, a sign of the moralising nature of the norms.
On-screen crimes had to be shown without showing all their brutality and the use of weapons was reduced to the bare minimum. The irreverent use of language, especially if it was perceived as an offense to religion, was eliminated. These are some examples of the restrictions that the code marked and that forced the filmmakers to avoid any obvious reference.
Other rules were also the most bizarre, especially the most curious have to do with the nude. In this sense, the woman, her dress or the lack of it; they were closely supervised.
Transparencies or fabrics that excessively emphasise the shape of the female body were not allowed and the navel should not be shown under any circumstances. Men were also a cause for censure, as it was considered lewd to show the hair on the torso and it was not advisable to expose it. These observations have to do with the more inflexible nature of the censors, but even though they were exaggerated, they left a long trail of puritanism that is still felt in American cinema today.
During its first years of validity, the code was observed with some permissiveness and this favored certain productions that managed to avoid its guidelines. In the midst of the Great Depression, studios couldn't afford any more losses, so they were initially reluctant to adopt a series of measures that directly affected popular genres, such as gangster movies or comedies. However, the threats of boycott by the Catholic sector of American society and the withdrawal of funds by some influential investors, forced the studios to abide by the code in force from 1934. These years were known as the Pre- Code Hollywood.
Some of the films that somehow circumvented censorship in these years were, among others, ‘The Blue Angel‘ (‘Der blaue Engel, Josef Von Sternberg, 1930) with a sensual Marlene Dietrich. Other examples include the movie (‘Baby face’, Alfred E. Green, 1933), with Barbara Stanwych openly using her charms to advance socially; or 'The Sign of the Cross' ('The Sign of the Cross', Cecil B. DeMille, 1932), centered on the time of Emperor Nero, played by Charles Laughton, shows its excesses in an overt way.
Several of these Pre-Code films suffered the burden of censorship after 1934. An example is the film 'A Farewell to Arms' ('A Farewell to Arms', Frank Borzage, 1932), starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes, it was shortened later on so that only its censored version remains. Other professionals affected by the code were the Marx brothers - known for the audacity of their dialogues - or some actresses, such as Jean Harlow or Joan Blondell, especially the latter was vetoed on numerous occasions.
However, some creators found somehow even within the severe surveillance of the code, an incentive to challenge their ingenuity. On many occasions, difficulties are a stimulus for those unwilling to yield before them.
That is why masters such as Ernst Lubitsch or Alfred Hitchcock knew how to circumvent censorship with their inimitable talent. His fantastic dialogues or the actions behind a closed door are two of the landmarks of Lubitsch's magic.
The famous sequence of the long interrupted kiss is also particularly insurmountable - remember that kisses could only last three seconds -, in which Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman offer us one of the most intimate scenes of Hitchcock's filmography in the marvellous 'Notorious' ('Notorious', Alfred Hitchcock, 1946).
Ultimately, the demand for more realistic plots and the evolution of American society, dictated the disappearance of the Hays code in the late 1960s. This conclusion gave way to the age classification system that is preserved to this day. In addition to observing this stage in the history of cinema as a markedly restrictive time in many respects, I believe that it should also be appreciated with admiration for the talent of so many filmmakers who made their misdirection manoeuvres unrepeatable.
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DANNY KAYE
January 18, 1911
Danny Kaye was born David Daniel Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York, in 1911, although he would later claim 1913. A multi-talented performer, he was an actor, singer, dancer, comedian, and musician. A high school drop-out, Kaye's first break came in 1933 when he joined a vaudeville dance act that toured the United States and Asia.
Kaye's film debut came in 1937 with a series of low-budget shorts. The series ended when the studio shut down in 1938.
On Broadway, Kaye appeared in The Straw Hat Revue (1939), Lady in the Dark (1941, above center), and Let's Face It! (1941).
After a significant absence, Kaye returned to Broadway in 1970 to play Noah in the musical Two By Two. When he broke his leg, he performed the role in a cast using a crutch!
Kaye’s first time on television was also his first time appearing with Lucille Ball: “The 24th Annual Academy Awards.”
Some of Kaye’s best-loved motion pictures include White Christmas (1954), The Court Jester (1955), and On the Riviera (1951). In 1955, he was given an honorary Oscar for “his unique talents, his service to the Academy, the motion picture industry, and the American people.” In 1980, he was the recipient of the Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Although Kaye never appeared on “I Love Lucy” he was mentioned in the dialogue. “Lucy Meets the Queen” (ILL S5;E15) was doubtless inspired by Danny Kaye’s November 1948 Command performance for King George and Princess Elizabeth at the Palladium Theatre.
Lucy (to the Bellboy): Have you ever seen the Queen?
Bellhop: No, ma'am. But I came frightful close during the coronation. I just missed her. But I did catch a glimpse of him.
Lucy: Philip?
Bellhop: No, ma'am. Danny Kaye.
In a 1959 episode of “The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour” Lucy complains about how many meals she’s cooked as a housewife:
Ricky (reading Variety): It says here that Danny Kaye is going to London to give another command performance for Queen Elizabeth.
Lucy: I wonder what the Queen is cooking for Phil tonight?
In 1960, Kaye signed a $1.5 million contract for three annual specials that would set the pattern for his later series. Lucille Ball joined him for “The Danny Kaye Show” on November 11, 1962. Because it was the first television teaming of the two famous redheads, the special was hailed as “A Television First” and was also Lucille Ball’s first appearance in color.
Lucille Ball sang, danced the Twist, and did imitations of Judy Garland, Carol Channing, and Marlene Dietrich. The highlight of the special was undoubtedly their three-part sketch about the trend of internationally themed restaurants.
Two years later, on November 4, 1964, Ball made a second appearance on the program.
Without the use of costumes or scenery, Kaye and Lucille Ball performed a sketch about a married couple forced to fire a maid who is monopolizing the care of their baby.
Danny Kaye and Lucille Ball performed “The Balloonists,” which included making playful noises with the balloons as they sing and dance, ultimately popping every balloon on the stage.
The next sketch imagines what would happen if a snowstorm kept all but two actors in a traveling troupe from arriving at the theatre to perform a Victorian melodrama. It turns into a quick change act for the two actors.
On December 28, 1964, Kaye repaid the favor by appearing on “The Lucy Show” in “Lucy Meets Danny Kaye” (S3;E15). Kaye played himself, and Lucy Carmichael was her usual star-struck self!
In November 1965, Lucy and Danny were two of the performers on tap for a “Salute To Stan Laurel” who had died earlier in the year. The two have no scenes together.
In November 1976, Kaye contributed to “CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years”. Kaye talks about Lucy’s skill at physical comedy.
Kaye: “Calling Lucille Ball 'just’ a comedian is like calling Margot Fonteyne 'just’ a dancer.”
In 1985, Lucy and Danny were two of the celebrities in “Night of 100 Stars II” at Radio City Music Hall.
In February 1986, Kaye made his final screen appearance as a Dentist on “The Cosby Show”. The role got him nominated for an Emmy Award, although he lost to Roscoe Lee Brown for a guest shot on the same series. Coincidentally, Lucille Ball was a presenter at “The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards”.
Kaye married Sylvia Fine in January 1940. They had one child (Dena) and were together until he died of heart failure on March 3, 1987, aged 76.
“Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.” ~ Danny Kaye
#Danny Kaye#Lucille Ball#The Danny Kaye Show#The Lucy Show#Sylvia Fine#The Cosby Show#desi arnaz#Broadway#Two By Two#Cupid Takes A Holiday#Lady in the Dark#TV#Film
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TV Guide - November 26 - December 2, 1960
John Cooper Jr. (September 15, 1922 – May 3, 2011), known as Jackie Cooper. Actor, television director, producer and executive. He was a child actor who managed to make the transition to an adult career. Cooper was the first child actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.At age nine, he was also the youngest performer, at that time, to have been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role—an honor that he received for the film Skippy (1931).
His career was at a nadir when he starred in two popular television sitcoms, NBC’s The People’s Choice with Patricia Breslin and CBS’s Hennesey with Abby Dalton. (Wikipedia)
Abby Dalton (born Marlene Wasden; August 15, 1932) Actress, known for her television roles on the sitcoms Hennesey (1959–1962) and The Joey Bishop Show (1962–1965), and the primetime soap opera Falcon Crest (1981–1986). (Wikipedia)
Roscoe Karns (September 7, 1891 – February 6, 1970) Actor who appeared in nearly 150 films between 1915 and 1964. He specialized in cynical, wise-cracking (and often tipsy) characters, and his rapid-fire delivery enlivened many comedies and crime thrillers in the 1930s and 1940s.
From 1950 to 1954, Karns played the title role in the popular DuMont Television Network series Rocky King, Inside Detective. His son, character actor Todd Karns, also appeared in that series.
From 1959 to 1962, Karns was cast as Captain (then Admiral) Walter Shafer in seventy-three of the ninety-five episodes of the CBS military sitcom/drama series, Hennesey, starring Jackie Cooper in the title role of a United States Navy physician, and Abby Dalton as nurse Martha Hale. (Wikipedia)
Henry Kulky (born Henry Kulakowich; August 11, 1911 – February 12, 1965) Actor and professional wrestler from Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, probably best remembered as Chief Petty Officer Curly Jones from season 1 of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Because of his rather tough guy image, Kulky became typecast as military men, thugs, gangsters, bartenders, wrestlers and other "strong guys" who were at times quite friendly and lovable characters contrasting strongly with the tough guy image. From 1953 to 1958, he played Otto Schmidlap in the television series, The Life of Riley. In the series, Kulky portrayed a co-worker of series character Chester Riley, a wing riveter at an aircraft plant. In 1952 he appeared in an episode (#11) of Adventures of Superman, as a wrestler working for a crooked promoter. In 1954 he appeared in an episode (#141) of The Lone Ranger. From 1959 to 1962, Kulky was cast in the recurring role as Chief Max Bronsky in forty-six episodes of Jackie Cooper's CBS military sitcom/drama television series, Hennesey. The role was close to Kulky's heart because during World War II, he was a boatswain's mate in the United States Navy.
Kulky's last role was as Chief Curley Jones in the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. (Wikipedia)
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I feel so disconnected from everything right now, buuuuut I’ve been tagged by @thegreatobsesso and @northernrosewritings for some incorrect quotes! Fun, since my creations only live in my head rent free at the moment. Open tag for anyone who stumbles across this! Here’s the link to the generator I used!
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zoomorphic wip!
Spyro: So are you two friends?
Lyra: Yes.
Reince: No.
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Spyro, rushing into the room: It’s terrible, just terrible! I am so upset!
Lyra: Spyro, honey, sit down. Sweetheart, tell us all about it. Reince, would you get Spyro some water?
Reince: What is he gonna do with water? Has water ever made you feel better when you were upset? Have you ever heard anyone say, “Thank goodness for water!”?
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Perpetua: looks at Spyro
Perpetua: Baby boy. Baby.
Perpetua: looks at Paprika
Perpetua: Evil.
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Perpetua: Uh, I think I got your lunch. holds up a note that reads: ‘I am very proud of you. Love, Spyro’
Paprika: Oh yeah. I didn’t think this was for me. *holds up a note that reads: ‘Be good. For the love of all things holy. Please be good.
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contemporary couples + their siblings
Marlene: Ah, hello again. We really need to stop meeting like this.
Tailor: Maybe we would, if you’d sTOP BREAKING INTO MY HOUSE!!!
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Tailor: Marlene, is that my mug you’re drinking out of?
Marlene: No, it’s mine.
Tailor: It… looks just like the one I have…
Marlene: You don’t have one like this anymore.
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Tabitha: Dacre, can you help me? All of my clothes keep disappearing for some reason.
Dacre, wearing a hoodie 5 times bigger than his size: Spooky.
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Dacre: You have an impressive pain tolerance.
Tabitha: Thanks, it’s the trauma.
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Chiara: sharpens knife We’ve got ways of making people talk.
Chiara: cuts a piece of cake
Alistair: …Can I have some?
Chiara: Cake is for talkers.
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Alistair: What’s that?
Chiara: Chocolate.
Alistair: What’s chocolate?
Chiara: Candy. Do they not have candy where you’re from?
Alistair: Yeah. Grapes, nuts.
Chiara: No wonder you’re so bitter.
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Roscoe: on the phone Hey Valerie, do you know my blood type
Valerie: Of course, it’s B—
Roscoe: Oh, I guessed wrong. Excuse me, nurse—!
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Roscoe: A mosquito tried to bite me and I slapped it and killed it.
Roscoe: And I started thinking.
Roscoe: Like, it was just trying to get food.
Roscoe: What if I went to the fridge and it just slammed the door shut and snapped my neck?
Valerie: Are you okay?
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Alistair: What’s up with Roscoe? He’s been laying on the floor for like…an hour now?
Bianca: He’s just a little overwhelmed.
Alistair: Why?
Bianca: Valerie smiled at him.
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Alistair: Alright, which one of us is gonna check outside?
Roscoe: Not it!
Bianca: Not it!
Alistair: …Neither one if you are as dumb as you lead on to be.
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Police: You’re under arrest for trying to carry three people on a single motorcycle.
Marlene, with Tailor and Chiara behind her: Wait. What do you mean THREE?!
Police: Yes…three.
Marlene: Oh my—what the hell?!
Police: Wha—
Marlene: Alistair FELL OFF!!
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Marlene: If I punch myself and it hurts, am I weak or strong?
Tailor: Strong.
Chiara: Weak.
Alistair: An idiot, is what you are.
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Dacre: falls down the stairs
Roscoe: Are you okay?
Tabitha: Stop falling down the stairs!
Valerie: How’d the ground taste?
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Roscoe: Is stabbing someone immoral?
Valerie: Not if they consent to it.
Tabitha: Depends on who you’re stabbing.
Dacre: YES??!!?
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Vivienne: HYDRATE OR DIE-DRATE!
Vivienne: agressively throws water bottles
Bianca: Uh…what’s up with her?
Soren: She’s trying to yell mental health and wellbeing into us.
Vivienne: I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!
Raymond, crying: It’s working.
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Bianca: Soren, we’re hungry!
Raymond: Soren! What’s for dinner?
Vivienne: We’re hungry, Soren!
Soren, frying a bottle of ketchup over the stove: screams
#there’s a weird sastisfaction#seeing my ocs bully my other ocs#i love it#annnd because i haven’t made it clear really…#bianca is val’s older sister#soren is tailor’s older brother#and raymond & vivienne are tabitha’s older siblings#honestly i should write#but no i’m just gonna rant about them#not in tags#maybe in tags#okay but i just#alistair tho#has both a mini rivalry with marlene#and a rivalry with valerie#spyro is too easy to pick on#i love him he’s adorable#anyway if you read this uhm… thank you! bye now ^^#writeblr#writeblr community#my ocs#incorrect quotes tag#incorrect quotes#my wip#oc; reince#oc; lyra#oc; spyro#oc; perpetua#oc; paprika
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For just $3.99 The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Released on March 27, 1942: A radio station believes that a retired safe cracker and his henchman are now living in a small mid-western town, and they are offering ten thousand dollars to the person who can discover the identity of infamous safe-cracker Jimmy Valentine. Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus Written by: Paul Armstrong Jr. with screenplay by Olive Cooper and Robert Tasker The Actors: Dennis O'Keefe Mike Jason, Ruth Terry Bonnie Forbes, Gloria Dickson Cleo Arden, Mike's boss, Roman Bohnen Tom Forbes, newspaper editor, and Jimmy Valentine, George E. Stone Mousey, Spencer Charters Cheevers Snow, hotel owner, William B. Davidson Cyrus Ballard, Bobby Larson Mickey Forbes, Joe Cunningham Charles Stanley, Veterinarian, Roscoe Ates Dan Kady, Sheriff, Harry Shannon Pinky, Jed Prouty Maxwell B. Titus, Patsy Parsons Marlene Titus, Linda Brent Letitia Hinkle, manicurist, Wade Boteler Warden Carl Jones, Emmett Vogan District Attorney, Ray Erlenborn sound effects man, Olaf Hytten butler, Lois Collier receptionist, William 'Billy' Benedict bellboy, Dorothy Christy Mrs. Updyke, Guy Usher police inspector, Douglas Evans radio announcer, Sven Hugo Borg Olaf, Al Bridge trustee, Fred Burns westerner, Mary Davenport hotel telephone operator, Virginia Farmer Mrs. Brighton, Dick Elliott Tim Miller, Charles Williams the pitchman, Mary Currier Felice Winters, school teacher, Joel Friedkin unknown, Jack Raymond hot dog man, Jimmie Fox window cleaner, Edmund Cobb police sergeant, Frank Fanning Wilbur, Ben Hall attendant, Ralph Peters unknown, Sada Simmons unknown, Morgan Brown unknown, Margaret Marquis unknown, Rand Brooks unknown Runtime:53 minutes *** This item will be supplied on a quality disc and will be sent in a sleeve that is designed for posting CD's DVDs *** This item will be sent by 1st class post for quick delivery. Should you not receive your item within 12 working days of making payment, plea...
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Sept. 4, 2019: Obituary
Jerry Alexander, 73
Brother Jerry Ander Alexander, age 73 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Seth Whitley, Brother Jason Lee Whitley and Mr. Jason Richardson officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Middle Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. .
Jerry was born October 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Roy Clinton and Lura Mae Stone Alexander. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a pastor for 16 years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Judy Brown Alexander and one brother; Earl Alexander.
He is survived by three daughters; Sandy Richardson and husband Wayne of Hays, Dawn Alexander and Pam Alexander both of North Wilkesboro, one grandson; Jason Richardson and fiance' Chelsey Berry, and one great grandchild; Carly Richardson, sister; Mary Nell Williams of North Wilkesboro, brother; Mayford Alexander and wife; Thelma of Roaring River and sister-in-law; Jane Alexander of Rock Creek.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, PO Box 2731, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.
Fellman Cheek, 84
Preacher Fellman Cheek, age 84 of Roaring River, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Hall, Pastor Brian Cardwell and Pastor Larry Stone officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Preacher Cheek was born January 29, 1935 in Wilkes County to Ell and Mary Elizabeth Gentry Cheek. He was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. Preacher Cheek dedicated over 50 years of his life to preaching the Gospel. He was Pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wilkesboro for 4 years, Calvary Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro for 40 plus years where he was Pastor Emeritus, Grassy Knob Baptist Church in Union Grove for 3 years and Maple Springs Baptist Church in Ronda.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty Jane Billings Cheek, four sisters; Geneva Hudler, Ozena Myers, Mary Hemric and Rosie Hanes and three brothers; Willard Cheek, Clemmon Cheek and Marvin Cheek.
He is survived by a daughter: Karen Souther and husband Grant of Millers Creek, two sons: Tam Cheek and wife Jan of North Wilkesboro and Jody Cheek and wife Heather of Ocean Isle; six grandchildren: Joseph Cheek (Missy) of Charlotte, Todd Mathis (Lisa) of North Wilkesboro, Carisa Meade (Bradley) of North Wilkesboro, Thomas Cheek (Jordan) of Yadkinville, Andrew Cheek and Aiden Cheek both of Ocean Isle; six great grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Makayla Cheek, Amber Mathis, Slater and Alarie Meade and Sydney Cheek, and one sister Edna Norman (Paul) of Thurmond.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Jordan Adams, 33
Mr. Jordan Ryan Adams, age 33 of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Christian Fellowship Mission Church with Pastor Roger Wagoner officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery.
Mr. Adams was born August 4, 1986 in Wilkes County to Gary Walter and Kim Holbrook Adams. He was a 2005 graduate of North Wilkes High School and worked for Hobes Ham.
He was preceded in death by his father; Gary Walter Adams and grandfather; Roscoe Holbrook and great grandparents; Glenn and Alsie Douglas.
He is survived by his mother; Kim Holbrook Taylor and husband; Terry of McGrady and two sisters; Kandace Thorley and husband Terry of Charlotte and Rylee Taylor of McGrady, grandparents; Betty and Carvin Brown of Millers Creek and his girlfriend; Meagan Smith and special friends; Mousey and Zae Zae.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Bobby Yoder, 59
Bobby Jean Yoder, age 59, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Bobby was born February 4, 1960 in Tazwell County, Virginia. Bobby was one of the most amazing, hardworking mothers. She never met a stranger and was the grandmother of the century. She was loved by everyone who got to know her. Ms. Yoder was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Eugene and Idna Gladys Yates; brother, Timmy Yoder; and first husband, Joseph Haney.
Surviving are her sons, Joey Haney and spouse Courtney of North Wilkesboro, Randy Dowell and spouse Chelsea of North Wilkesboro, Joshua Dowell and spouse Nicole of Ronda; Gary Conley of Hays (nephew); grandchildren, Preston Dowell, Dominic Haney, Kaitlyn Haney, Kierstin Dowell, Haylie Dowell, Zach Dowell, Emma Hartley, Journey Haney, Jedidiah Haney, Caston Dowell; siblings, Connie Jo Dodson of Winston Salem, Gerrie Hildebrand of Clemmons, Bessie Diane Hall of Wilkesboro, Robbie Yoder of Florida, Teressa Grey and Arlene Morgan both of Tennessee; nieces, Shannon Campbell and Crystal Conley, among other nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Place, Tennessee, 38105-9956.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Sue Summers, 81
Mrs. Sue Mathis Summers, age 81 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist- Wilkes Medical Center.
Graveside services were September 3, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Chris Lakey officiating.
Mrs. Summers was born January 21, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Thelma Jarvis Mathis. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sports, gardening, cooking and her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles E. Summers, Sr., three sisters; Mary Sale, Lucille Johnson and Jean Anderson and one brother; Buddy Mathis.
She is survived by three sons; Charles Summers Jr. and wife Debbie, John Summers and wife Rosie and James Summers and wife Angela all of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Adam Summers and wife Randee of State Road, Ashley Eller and husband Adam and Caitlyn Summers all of North Wilkesboro and four great grandchildren.
The family requests no food or flowers. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home PO Box 2777 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or the Humane Society of Wilkes PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
The family wishes to thank their mother's Home Health Care Team; Susan Shumate, Angela Fye and Angela Reins for their love, care and support that they have shown during this time.
Rita Harrold, 74
Rita Marlene Harrold, age 74, of Liberty, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born April 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Boss and Ada Dillard Souther. Mrs. Harrold attended Julian Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Harrold; and several siblings.
Surviving are son, Norman Harrold of Liberty; daughter, Marna Dunn of Tucson, Arizona; brothers, Terry Souther of Liberty, Carl Souther of Thomasville, David Souther of North Wilkesboro; and sister, Joyce Golds of Purlear.
Graveside service was September 3, at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Jennings officiating. Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 372, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Woodrow Dowell, 73
Mr. Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Dowell, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services were September 1, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hall and Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Dowell was born April 20, 1946 in Wilkes County to Howard William Dowell and Annie Floss Wooten Dowell. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned his Sharpshooter Badge (M-14) Rifle. He was retired from Wilkes Electric Armature where he worked as an Electrical Tech for 32 years. Woodie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Grace Campbell and five brothers; Lonnie Dowell, Bob Dowell, Bill Dowell, Junior Dowell and Paul Dowell.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette Walker Dowell of the home, three daughters; Angela Wood and husband Kevin of North Wilkesboro, Patricia
Rhoades and husband Tim of Boomer and Crystal Billings and husband Michael of Hays, six grandchildren; Taylor McKenzie Wood, Avery Cheyenne Wood, Isaac Braden Wood, Brittany Paige Rhoades, Ashley Brooke Billings and Michael Matthew Billings and two sisters; Laura Byers of Wilkesboro and
Rosa Lee Neaves and husband Gerald of West Jefferson.
Pallbearers were Teddy Reed, Danny Byers, Clayton Anderson, Jody Phillips, Kipi Hamby and Greg Wingler.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church PO Box 1516 Millers Creek, NC 28651.
Mary Gambill, 86
Mrs. Mary June Bishop Gambill, age 86 of Elkin, formally of the Brushy Mountain Community passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Funeral services were September 1, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Wood officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Gambill was born February 19, 1933 in Wilkes County to Paul Bledsoe Bishop and Mary Thelma Bumgarner Bishop. She retired from Cashion Oil Company as their Office Manager.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Buel Goodwin "Buck" Gambill, Jr., an infant son; Phillip Jerome Gambill and a sister; Bill Griffin and spouse Bill.
She is survived by a son; Jerome Gambill and wife Jennifer of Elkin, two grandchildren; Grace Elizabeth Gambill and Lily Hope Gambill, a sister; Jean Bullis and husband Glenn of Wilkesboro and a brother; Pete Bishop and spouse Betty of Wilkesboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation 110 East 42nd Street 16th Floor New York, NY 10017.
The family would like to Thank Mountain Valley Hospice for their care during this time.
James Higgins, 86
James Russell Higgins, age 86, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mr. Higgins was born May 13, 1933 in Wilkes County to Major McKinley and Ethel Lou Handy Higgins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Austin Higgins; sisters, Hazel Handy and Nellie Mae Higgins Smithey; and brothers, Wayne and Clark Higgins.
Surviving are his wife, Nina May Watts Higgins; daughter, Sally Wambli Sina Win of Muskogee, Oklahoma; brother, Donald Higgins; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was September 1, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial followed in Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
James Vannoy, 70
Mr. James Russell Vannoy, age 70 of North Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel. Bural with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
Mr. Vannoy was born August 29, 1949 in Wilkes County to Claude Vannoy Sr. and Selma Stokes Vannoy. He served in the United States Army and did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Gloria Dean Pickens Vannoy and his second wife; Jean Remines Vannoy, one sister; Theresa Vannoy and three brothers; Ronald Vannoy, Claude Vannoy, Jr and Robert Lee Vannoy.
He is survived by two sons; Russell Vannoy and wife; Sandy of North Wilkesboro and Demetrius Vannoy of Florida, eleven grandchildren; Torrence Vannoy, Kirstyn Vannoy, Alisha Vannoy, Russell Vannoy, Sami Bell, Danisha Vannoy, Iesha Vannoy Deonte Vannoy, Shamori Vannoy Demetrius (DJ) Vannoy Jr., and Ejovi Vannoy, three great grandchildren; Kennedi Ascencio, Kassidy Ascencio and Bryton Lane, one sister; JoAnn Vannoy Gayles and husband Jackie of Wilkesboro and two brothers; Allen E. Vannoy and wife Jackie and Carl W. Vannoy all of Wilkesboro and sister-in-law; Anita Vannoy of North Wilkesboro.
Flowers will be accepted.
George Miles, 55
Mr. George William Miles, age 55 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.
Private Family Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Miles was born June 17, 1964 in Flint Michigan to Jack D. Miles and Wilma L. Miles. He was an active member of the Wilkesboro Church of Christ. Mr. Miles was a Lab Chemist with Tyson Technical Services.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Debbie and two brothers; Greg Dallaire and William "Bill" Miles.
He is survived by his fiancé Shauna Danielle Porter of North Wilkesboro and a sister; Jewel Cousino of Burton, Michigan.
Flowers will be accepted.
Gladys Castle, 83
Gladys Zora Castle, age 83, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born August 27, 1936 in Wilkes County to Wade Jonathan and Mattie Laws Castle. Gladys was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Castle was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ward Edward Castle; very special friend, Eugene Jarvis.
She is survived by her siblings, Lloyd Edward Castle and spouse Lorine of Wilkesboro, Evelyn Anderson and spouse Turner of North Wilkesboro, Mary Mash and spouse Jimmy, Ann Bishop, Grace James, David Castle (Heather Anderson) all of Wilkesboro; nieces, Melissa Mash Whitley and Rita Brown; several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 30, at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Whitley, Pastor Joseph Sturgill officiating and eulogy provided by Chris Bishop. Burial will follow in Moravian Falls Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 1105 Odell Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda Koontz, 72
Mrs. Linda Arnett Koontz, age 72 of Millers Creek, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
She was born July 17, 1947 in St. Augustine FL to Dalton and Catherine Tedder Arnett. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She was a remarkable cook and enjoyed hosting holidays with family. She was an avid traveler, who loved discovering new roads and shortcuts. She had a passion for quilting, trying new styles and patterns while creating incredible quilts. She played piano beautifully with one of her favorites being Nadia's Theme which could fill up the room, she was truly talented. Linda was very artistic and creative. Her favorite memories were baking Christmas cookies with her children and grandchildren and picking out Holiday decorations. Linda loved all aspects of life and tried to experience as much of it as possible. There are no words to accurately express the love she had for others. Linda touched and enriched so many lives and we know she will continue to enrich us all from heaven.
Linda is survived by her husband; Coy Alton Koontz, Jr. of the home, two daughters; Suzanne Koontz of Millers Creek and Ashley Weaver and husband, Rick of Melbourne Fl three grandchildren; Chase Vogt, Shelby Vogt, Sean Weaver, two brothers; Glenn Arnett and wife Lynn of St. Augustine Fl and Virgil Arnett of Georgia and her devoted dog Toby.
Graveside services will be held at a later date in Florida.
Peggy Greer, 73
Peggy Ann Greer, age 73, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home. She was born December 30, 1945. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019, Harmony Baptist Church. - Miller Funeral Service
John Parker, 81
John Rufus Parker, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born May 16, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Kate Anderson Parker. John was a member of Oakwoods Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran, receiving a medal for carbine and rifle sharpshooter and was a butcher. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Winnie Arrington and Martha Louise Parker McCulley and grandchildren, Valerie Dawn Teague, Jonathan Scott Teague.
Surviving are his sister, Antonia Parker Bailey and spouse R.C. of Winter Haven, Florida; step daughter, Jane E. Osborne of North Wilkesboro; step son, Larry Osborne of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Cameron Teague and Kyleigh Teague; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 30 at Oakwoods Baptist Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating.
Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be James Anderson, Robert Anderson, Robin Bumgarner, Randy Earp, Sr., Randy Earp, Jr., Ricky Walker, Lee Tedder and Ernie Absher. Honorary pallbearer will be Cameron Teague.
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tre agosto
Marlene Dumas, Venus in love, 2005-2006
Al riparo
Com’è tutta strana l’aria e il muro di queste stanze,
come sono diversi i riflessi della luce,
diversa pure l’eco dei passi,
da quando qui risplende il tuo scudo fidato.
L’armadio, il tavolo, la sedia e il pavimento e l’uscio,
tutti mi mostrano le tracce delle tue mani,
dovunque emerge il segno devoto
di cura e attenzione ed…
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Fall, Year 8: Misc. Merchants
While Maureen is tending to her mirror shop, Shaun makes out with a random elderly townie. Who is she? How do they know each other so well? I have no idea.
Marlene and Roscoe take turns at the business. It is doing pretty well, but I think it will be a long time before it can become the beauty shoppe I had intended.
Back at home, baby Roland grows up.
And Roscoe barely scrapes together the money to pay the rent.
Next door, Benjamina has baby number three, a boy named Eugene.
They lose a family pet. :(
Dorothea has her child birthday
and Cody becomes a toddler before the season is done.
This is one of my odd households that doesn’t really fit in anywhere
Daniel gives birth to a baby girl named Rochelle, with the help of a magical fertility potion.
As a vampire, he’s struggling with his health postpartum
and has to be rescued from death by his husband, Roy.
I’m a little disappointed that Rochelle inherited the vampire trait with how difficult it has been to keep her father alive. She’s pretty cute though.
#ts2#the sims 2#royal kingdom challenge#merchant class#benjamina and abraham#marlene and roscoe#shankel household
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675: Improv and Learning in Jazz
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topics of improvisation and learning in jazz:
Adam Booker - Appalachian State University
Alexis Cuadrado - NYC jazz bassist
Ben Robertson - Melbourne jazz bassist
Bernard O’Neill - European jazz bassist and composer
Charley Sabatino - New York jazz bassist and educator
Chuck Israels - jazz bass legend
Christian McBride - jazz bass legend
Carlos Henriquez - jazz bass legend
Larry Grenadier - jazz bass legend
Marlene Rosenberg - Chicago jazz bassist
Peter Seymour - Project Trio bassist
Roberto Cassani - Scotland jazz bassist and composer
Ron Carter - jazz bass legend
Sélène Saint-Aime - French jazz bassist
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Miodrag Pavlovic compie 80 anni. Il suo libro di poesie è tra i capolavori del nuovo millennio. Ora è sepolto nell’oblio, annientato dalle cretinate quotidiane
Era il 2004 e fu una specie di pugno. Anzi, no. Uno sbriciola dei bicchieri di cristallo e mette quei frammenti – quelle schegge che sembrano una galassia – in un vaso. Poi ti rovescia la testa afferrandoti i capelli. E ti riempie di schegge di cristallo in gola. Vomiti luce e sangue per giorni. Nel 2004 la casa editrice Le Lettere, nella collana – bellissima – ‘Il Nuovo Melograno’ pubblica un libro fragoroso. S’intitola L’ultimo pranzo. Oggi, ovviamente, in un mercato librario che salva lo schifo e getta in oblio il genio, non lo trovate più. L’autore si chiama Miodrag Palovic, è nato a Novi Sad, è cresciuto a Belgrado. Quest’anno compirebbe 80 anni. Nella smilza biografia allestita con dedizione dal curatore, Stevka Smitran, scopro che Pavlovic ha studiato medicina, che per qualche anno ha esercitato la professione, ma che dal 1960 diventa direttore del Teatro di Belgrado e poi guida della casa editrice Prosveta. Candidato due volte al Premio Nobel per la letteratura, è tra i massimi poeti slavi di sempre. Un evento segna la sua vita. 16 aprile 1944, Pasqua. Pasqua di guerra. La mamma manda Miodrag a fare gli auguri ai parenti, rifugiati in città dalla Croazia. Tra di loro c’è Rodomir Prodanovic, lo zio di Miodrag, poeta, sciamano, maestro. Miodrag prevede la fatalità. Si ferma in mezzo alla strada. Un bombardamento devasta la casa dei parenti. Erano in cinque. Compreso Rodomir. Muoiono tutti. Come posso farvi capire. L’ultimo pranzo è uno dei grandi libri di poesia pubblicati in Italia nel nuovo millennio. Anzi. No. Non esistono classifiche al cospetto dell’assoluto. Il libro, così piccolo, un centinaio di pagine, è segnato, manco fosse un vangelo stentato. Segno i versi come fossero tacche su una parete rocciosa. “Andiamo verso la visibile pietra all’ombra dell’arcobaleno,/ per sorreggere sulle spalle le nostre tristi montagne”; “Lo spazio è l’invenzione del regno senza sogni”; “Tra parentesi ed infine: la strada dell’anima è rischiosa”; “Ti prego aiuta coloro che distruggono se stessi/ da retta alla voce che udirono una volta dal cielo/ e adesso non la comprendono più”; “L’eternità è un bel posto: me lo tengo stretto in questi tempi oscuri”. Questi versi sembrano cicatrici, cauterizzano l’assurdo. Nell’ultima riga della biografia di Pavlovic è scritto, “Vive tra Belgrado e la città tedesca di Tuttlingen con la moglie Marlene”. Le poesie di Pavlovic sono senza tempo, redigono storie di pietà e di ferocia dopo aver strappato la lingua all’Arcangelo. Mi venne voglia di andarlo a trovare. Chi si vuole andare a trovare? Forse tre o quattro persone. Qualcuno che sappia svelarti la vita e la morte. Forse non bisogna fare altro che meditare l’opera. Ad ogni modo. Troppo tardi. Miodrag Pavlovic è morto a Tuttlingen nel 2014, quattro anni fa, in agosto. Che peccato. Il vero peccato è che la sua opera, clamorosa, è zittita, annientata. La mia amica e artista Tiziana Cera Rosco ha ricalcato una poesia di Pavlovic in una casa particolare. Dobbiamo circondarci di parole che ci facciano balzare in piedi, che tramutino la nostra spina dorsale in un falco. Lo ripeto fino a rompere i muri, infoiato. Una poesia dei grandi poeti, una poesia di Miodrag Pavlovic sulle prime pagine dei giornali ci renderebbe più sani, più benedetti e inquieti. Invece, qui, è la tirannia dei cretini. (d.b.)
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Popolo del grande urlo
L’ultimo grido è rimasto inspiegabile. Lo stesso che si era udito al crepuscolo sul Golgota. Dal profondo dell’anima Sua, era arrivata la notizia che anche a Iddiouomo non era piaciuta la separazione: la divisione tra corpo e anima. Cosa resterà e cosa scomparirà quando si conoscerà l’ordinamento nell’alto dei cieli? Il patimento è l’ultima cornice del volto umano. Questo è anche il destino dei popoli leali: attraverso il grande urlo entrano nell’eternità.
Insegnamento dell’anima
Dov’è il tempio che la nostra preghiera mira?
O la soglia fin dove la nostra anima,
giunta agli inferi, risorge ancora?
Cerco la cupola ed il fuoco che la riscalda
ravvivato da quattro evangelisti.
Dove sono le vesti per ornare tutte le nostre preghiere?
Salgo sulla nave che va a fiamma di candela.
E mi copro con la parola ricamata d’istinto della sete santa.
Miodrag Pavlovic
L'articolo Miodrag Pavlovic compie 80 anni. Il suo libro di poesie è tra i capolavori del nuovo millennio. Ora è sepolto nell’oblio, annientato dalle cretinate quotidiane proviene da Pangea.
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Grace S. Harris
Grace Gertrude McCraw Harris, 100 years young, passed away at Windsor House Assisted Living Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born February 21, 1917 in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Romeo Rosco and Luella Smith McCraw and was the widow of Hoyle Edward Harris. Grace was a lifelong resident of the Beaumont Community and the oldest member of Beaumont Baptist Church where she has attended since she was 16 years old. She was employed at Beaumont Mills for over 50 years and was also a Red Cross volunteer for 14 years at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Dixon (Ed) of Laurens, SC; Marlene Wilds of Moore, SC; son, Mitchell Harris (Jean) of Spartanburg, SC; eight grandchildren, Bobby Newman, Becky O’Reily, Anita Dixon, Angela Franklin, Rhonda Bryant, Scott Wilds, Brian Harris, and Paula Smith; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and sister, Addie Lee Hancock of Boiling Springs, SC. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by granddaughter, Pamela Payton and other family members, Jim McCraw, Louise Skipper, Vernon McCraw, Ocie Weathers, Marshall “Dude” McCraw, and Mary Ruth Wells. Visitation will be 1:00 – 1:45 PM Monday, May 22, 2017 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM at the chapel, conducted by the Rev. John Cox and the Rev. Rupert Guest. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beaumont Baptist Church, 945 Beaumont Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303 or Agape Hospice of Spartanburg, 1060 Boiling Springs Road, Suite 1, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel
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Fall, Year 8: Laughlin / Fancey
Kay checks in on her community lots and makes a date of it with Isaac.
They seem to like each other a lot.
Kay also likes Isaac’s brother, Henry, but despite their high chemistry, they seem to be just friends.
Justice keeps busy with his potion shop.
I have him invite Alida over, so he can get to know his daughter better. She would be ideal to inherit the potion shop, but I hate to push Kay out. I have future plans I would like to explore for Alida and her moms, Alice and Lydia.
At the Fancey/Livingston household, Cleo gives birth to baby Piper.
Marlin has the day off from his intelligence job and spends it helping Chloe at the restaurant. The place is packed. (If only more than one sim would be seated at each table.)
Meanwhile, Cleo is left home to take care of the babies.
Could she be expecting again already? Whether it’s pregnancy or illness, either would make staying home with twins and a newborn extra challenging.
Marlene and Roscoe pop in from across the street for a visit. (I love how they randomly visit her family together as a couple.)
The little ones are growing up. Twins Camille
and Camden leave the toddler stage
and baby Piper begins the toddler years.
#ts2#the sims 2#sims 2#laughlin household#justice the good witch#fancey household#merchant class#royal kingdom challenge
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Year 7: Year End Review pt. 2 - Census
Here is a look at how the population of my kingdom has changed over the last simyear.
Royals (1 household, 5 sims total)
2 elders (2 female, 1 servant)
2 adults (2 female, 1 servant)
1 child (female, servant)
2 cats (1 female, 1 male)
3 dogs (2 female, 1 male, all small)
Change from previous year: No net change
Losses: Princes Laurence and Calvin graduated and have moved to the Noble Class.
Gains: Servant Lydia Mamuyac married and moved in Alice Fancey and had a daughter Alida.
[In previous years I counted servants in the Royal household as household members, Since right now the number of servants outnumbers the number of Royal family members I didn’t include Lydia or her family on the graph. But she and Brigid were included in past years.]
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Nobles (14 households, 93 sims total)
17 elders (9 female, 8 male)
26 adults (13 female, 13 male)
13 young adults (8 female, 5 male)
16 teens (8 female, 8 male)
13 children (6 female, 7 male)
4 toddlers (2 female, 2 male)
4 babies (2 female, 2 male)
10 dogs (1 large, 9 small)
7 cats
Gentry (8 households, 39 sims total)
2 elders (1 female, 1 male)
13 adults (9 female, 4 male)
6 children (1 female, 5 male)
5 toddlers (4 female, 1 male)
3 babies (2 female, 1 male)
1 dog (female, small)
(I’m grouping together the Nobles and Gentry for comparison, since they were one class in the previous year. I listed the numbers separately above for comparison for the next year.)
Change from previous year: +32 sims, +7 pets, +9 households
Losses: 5 deaths from sickness, 2 sims married into a lower class (Christian Burgos and Armando Burgos)
Gains: 35 births, 4 sims married into households (Prince Laurence, Prince Calvin, Rodney Collin, Owen Mace)
All of the new households are due to students returning from university. Aisha and Samira’s household and Miranda and Calvin’s household are new to the Noble Class. Elodie’s household was bumped to Gentry. I’m still including Brett’s household as a Noble household for now, even though I didn’t include him in the rankings.
[The graph above is the combined totals for Nobility and Gentry.]
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Merchants (18 households, 82 sims total)
22 elders (11 female, 11 male)
34 adults (16 female, 18 male)
9 teens (4 female, 5 male)
4 children (2 female, 2 male)
4 toddlers (2 female, 2 male)
9 babies (4 female, 5 male)
13 dogs (6 female, 7 male / 8 large, 5 small)
6 cats (3 female, 3 male)
Change from previous year: +19 sims, +12 pets, +6 households
Losses: 2 deaths from old age (Allyn Livingston, Colby Schamess), 1 death from sickness (Nathaniel Carpenter), 4 marriage into another class (Rodney Collin, Jay Collin, Walter Smith, Alice Fancey), 1 moved out (Anton Smith.)
Gains: 16 births, 5 sims married or moved in (Christian Burgos, Abraham, Aldous, Armando Burgos, Pamela Chun), 6 sims were from unofficial households that I counted this time (Ralph, Roy, Robin, Griffin, Clark, Phoebe).
The new households are the Bransfield household and Shankel household (who were in the kingdom before, but not counted) Chun (Pamela and Armando), Guevara (Marlene and Roscoe), Fancey (Marissa and Aldous), and Carpenter 2 (Benjamina and Abraham.) In my previous census I had 13 Merchant households numbered, but only 12 listed, so I’m not sure who else I was counting. My other numbers only add up if I assume I didn’t include the Bransfield and Shankel households before.
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Peasants (16 households, 78 sims total)
11 elders (5 female, 6 male)
33 adults (14 female, 19 male)
9 teens (3 female, 6 male)
14 children (9 female, 5 male)
9 toddlers (5 female, 4 male)
2 babies (0 female, 2 male)
12 dogs (6 female, 6 male / 10 large, 2 small)
3 cats (2 female, 1 male)
Change from previous year: +29 sims, +4 pets, +5 households
Losses: 2 deaths from sickness (Janice and Robert), 3 married into another class (Drake, Aldous and Abraham)
Gains: 24 births, 10 married or moved in
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The percentage of sims in each class is still staying fairly constant. Upper class sims (Royals, Nobles, and now Gentry) account for 46% of the kingdom. At the end of Year 6 they made up 47%. Merchants have gone down a little from 31% to 28%. Peasants have gone up slightly from 23% to 27%.
All classes are experiencing growth. 90 new sims were added to the kingdom this year. That is twice as many new sims from the previous two years. (Year 6 saw 46 new sims and Year 5 added 48 new sims.)
[The red line for Upper class sims is Royalty, Nobility and Gentry combined and closer to where the Nobility line would be if I hadn’t separated the Gentry from the Nobility.]
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Supernatural Sims
14 vampires
7 werewolves
5 witches (2 good, 2 neutral, 1 evil)
2 aliens (1 half-alien, 1 quarter-alien)
This is my first time counting supernatural sims specifically, but since the numbers have been growing, I thought it would be something interesting to keep track of over time.
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Maximum Aspiration Acknowledgement
As I was entering data for my points system I noticed a lot of sims had the same number of aspiration points and discovered that aspiration points max out at a certain value. So for these sims (and sims in this situation in the future) I will be purchasing aspiration reward items so that they can keep earning points. The sims that reached maximum aspiration points are:
Queen Rosalin
Prince Florian
Nicolette Durden
Erin Cade
Tobias King (Looking back through my records he is the only sims that was also at maximum points the previous year. So nothing he did this entire year counted.)
Cora Burgos
Clare Peasant
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In Memorium
Joy Mace (80)
Allyn Livingston
Nathen Warner (72)
Colby Schamess (71)
Claire Mellon (75)
Amin Byall
Navin Langerak
Janice Peasant (48)
Robert Thomason (12)
Nathaniel Carpenter (59)
Stacey King (76)
Flynn Durden (23)
Prince Emmett (27)
Beatrix Burgos (70)
Clarissa Cade (56)
Hope Mace (68)
Vlad Bachman
Dickson Bransfield (72)
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Spring, Year 7: Marlene / Benjamina / Marsha and Blazej
Marlene and Roscoe welcome their first child.
It’s a baby girl named Maureen.
Cleo and Pierce come strolling from across the street to meet the new addition to the family. (I really like that they literally live across the street from the apartment complex. I wish the game would reflect that by them visiting each other more often. I also like that they seem to be making a grand entrance. Like hey, we’re here. Let's get this party started. I think they’re going to be a good couple.)
Maureen grows into a toddler.
Marlene and Roscoe are both unemployed. So in the meantime I force them to take up fishing to support themselves.
Next door Benjamina and Abraham are not shy about expressing their love out in the commons. I know it’s early and no one is out and about yet, but there are more private places you two can go.
I guess it comes as no surprise when Benjamina starts experiencing morning sickness.
Ladybug has puppies!
Since they are short on funds I have them sell the puppies instead of giving them to the adoption pool. With the help of the visitor controller my walkbys stop in to play with the puppies.
Abraham has no problem selling the puppies. Prince Elton takes the girl puppy, Clover,
and Leander takes Rocky back to the tavern. I would have offered one to Princess Lila, but the castle has enough pets that they have trouble keeping track of. I think Abraham would be happy to sell all the dogs, but I have him keep the third puppy, Beetle.
Laughing at the baby with a dirty diaper? Very mature . . .
The couple spends time getting to know their neighbors.
Don’t talk to Jarrod about how he’s growing up . . .
Speaking of growing up, Benjamina and Abraham’s son Cody has his toddler birthday.
Random apartment roommate (probably): Want me to set you up on a blind date? I know someone who would be perfect for you.
Abraham: Uh, I don’t think my wife would approve. Sorry.
Abraham: In case you haven’t noticed, we already have a toddler son and she’s about to have our second child any time now.
Benjamina and Abraham’s second child is a girl. Her name is Dorothea.
I added this drafting table to the hobby lot this round and it was selling fast because it was only a dollar in the catalogue, but it was a perfect purchase for Marsha who works in the architecture field. She can still do her work while she stays home with the baby.
Marsha and Blazej get a roommate, who hogs the bathroom. He was in that bubble bath for HOURS, until he had to leave for work. (I think it was the settings on the visitor controller that kept him from leaving the tub.) They were both getting fed up with him.
Before the season is done, baby Mabel becomes a toddler.
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