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The “Proper” Artwork in Office Space
Is an office setting an appropriate place to hang nude artwork? I’ve been asked by a colleague why I don’t hang my own artwork in the office — I do have a few pieces up. I didn’t answer him directly because I’ve done mostly figure drawings of nude models. I hesitate to hang any of these pieces in my office. The question surfaced again, today. Someone stopped by my office and looked around my office environs. He asked if I was an artist. I am not a trained artist but…
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Whole Me’s Mystery Theater and Spaghetti Dinner
“Whole Me Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing educational and social services designed to promote the success of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, and their communities.” It works particularly with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to ensure their successful transition to adult life; this is done by establishing strong partnerships among key individuals in the child’s life. Read more. This coming Saturday, September 10, Whole Me will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and mystery theater. I can’t wait to go! Check this out: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108494662579738
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ASL Interpreting: A Cognitively Complex Challenge
CNY-RID Meeting. Feb 4. Six challenges now face ASL interpreters. These were outlined by Dr. Dennis Cokely (Director of the ASL interpretation program at Northeastern University) in the video presentation of the Region 1 Conference meeting at Albany, NY, “What’s in your knapsack”. Not sure if I have organized the 6 correctly as we couldn’t see the slides and he didn’t list them as he spoke. 1. Values. Have they been lost? Not all change is growth; not all movement is forward.What’s the meaningful common cause? 2. Relationships. Pivotal changes…
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In Defense of Culture
My heart breaks to read of the Egyptian looters and the irreparable damage they inflicted on the learning of future generations. Years and years of accumulated cultural heritage, lifeworlds and memories had disappeared in Iraq during the US-led invasion. And now, we face the same threat to the Egyptian cultural heritage. Why some people would do this is unthinkable to me. But well, many other things are unthinkable acts too. When emotions are not managed, and misguided decisions are made too quickly, we live with the consequences. Read more here…
