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Future Reflections Spring 1996, Vol. 15 No. 2

by Ramona Walhof

Editor's Note: The following article is an edited and expanded version of a speech given at the Parents Seminar at the 1995 NFB convention.

Perhaps you have heard the story about Johnny, who came running in from play to ask, "Mommy, Mommy, where did I come from?" Mommy thought four years old was a little young to be asking about the birds and the bees, but she supposed she was up to it. She explained about growing for nine months in the uterus inside her tummy and then being born. Johnny was impatient to go back outside, but on the way he called over his shoulder, "I came from a uterus, but Michael came from California."

We cannot read our children's minds. If we could, there would be many surprises. This is true of blindness, just as it is regarding other things. But there are some general things we do know.

A child who is born blind does not know what it is like to see. Until he or she is old enough to begin to understand how other people do things, blindness seems normal. Therefore, a small child will not feel bad about blindness until someone teaches him or her (directly or indirectly) to feel bad.

When my sighted children were little, they treated me in some ways that were different. If they showed me something, they put my hand on it. I did not teach them to do this; it was obvious. They knew what worked, but that didn't mean they understood blindness-they didn't, not at that age, anyway. A blind child is the same. They learn what works, and they do it. But that doesn't mean they understand what blindness is and isn't.

Blindness is something we explain little by little as a child progresses toward school. Because nobody knows when a blind child really understands what blindness is, it should be discussed in a positive manner. Anything associated with blindness should also be approached positively. Learning to use a white cane or being able to read Braille can be an opportunity and a privilege, not a last resort. Braille is a special way to read with your fingers. These positive approaches convey the attitude, "It's okay to be blind."

We must not lament the fact that a child cannot see. It isn't helpful to make comments such as: "I wish you could see the birds out the window," Or "I wish you could see the pictures in this book." But we can say, "Do you hear the birds singing? They sound nice. They have pretty colored feathers which look nice, too." or "This is a funny picture. It shows an elephant in a dress! Isn't that silly? Do you remember the elephant you rode on at the zoo? Can you imagine it in a dress!"

In other words we must share what we see with a blind child as a pleasant and normal part of communicating, not as a constant sad reminder of something a child is lacking. It is impossible to guard blind children from all excessive admiring, crying, and gushing about blindness, but parents can begin by setting an example. This means getting your own grief and frustration about blindness out of your system as early as possible. You have a good peer support group right here to help you through that.

I recommend you don't spend a lot of time talking about how much your child can see. Neighbors, other family members, friends, and even strangers will want to do that. They are curious and being friendly when they say to your child: How much can you see? Can you count my fingers? Can you see that color? Can you see across the street? Sometimes the child tries to cooperate, and sometimes he doesn't. Either way too much talk about what he can see will be boring and confusing to him. Why does it matter so much? Is the amount a child can see really the most interesting and important part of him? Of course the doctor must do eye tests, and as a parent you want to have some idea of what your child can use vision to do, but this is enough.

Blind people can tell you about the different reactions they had as children to all this discussion about seeing. I learned to lie about it. I tried to make people happy so they would leave me alone and I could go on to other things. Pretending sometimes got me special privileges and prestige at the school for the blind; and I knew I made my family members happy if I said I could see things. Nobody meant to teach me to lie, but they did.

And what about using the word, "blind?" Does it make you uncomfortable? It might be hard for you, but it could be a relief for your child to be able to name the difference he senses, but no one will talk about. I can remember feeling that something was wrong with me before anyone used the word blind. When I was in kindergarten in public school, the teacher guided my hand to teach me to print. I couldn't see the large letters she put on the paper. I learned to print, but the whole thing was embarrassing and confusing to me. Some explanation about what was happening might have been helpful, although I know that the adults involved were as unsure about what to do as I was.

An even bigger concern for me in kindergarten, though, was the bathroom. From the kindergarten room you had to go across a big hallway, down a flight of stairs, around a few corners, and there was the bathroom right next to the door that led to the playground. My class always went to the bathroom just before recess, and I found it very hard to wait. It was all right to go earlier, and I know that other children did, but I was sure I could not see well enough to find my way. I did not dare admit this to anyone. One day when the teacher asked me why my dress was wet, I told her I didn't know. I did not associate this problem with blindness, but I now do. I am not aware that the teacher or my mother ever figured it out.

Your child needs reassurance that blindness is okay even before he or she really understands what blindness is. This is true because of what others say about it, and because a blind youngster may have fears (as I did) that are associated with their lack of vision. If you have created an atmosphere where it's okay to talk about blindness, your child will have the language, and the "permission" he needs to express some of the things he or she is thinking or experiencing about it.

When a blind child is little he or she may not have much interest in what you see. You may drive along the road and describe beautiful scenery, and your child may totally ignore you. Because children express no interest, that doesn't mean you should quit talking about what you see. But do it in small doses. You know that you get information from all directions through your eyes, both close up and far away. Your child doesn't know what you see. Gradually, he or she will learn-if you keep talking. It is important that a blind child learn how to interact with people who are getting information visually. In one sense your child may borrow your eyes to read a story, learn about colors, identify a noise, and so forth.

Sight is convenient and blind people rely on sighted people for certain things. This is not bad, but good and proper. Blind children need to learn how eyesight works and how to interact with sighted people. It's a part of learning about blindness. But, too much reliance upon someone else's sight deprives the child of skill and confidence. Thus, a blind child must learn how to balance trusting their blind techniques and understanding the uses of vision. It is part of growing up for a blind child. It is not a disaster if we don't understand it all immediately.

Several parents have mentioned to me lately that their blind children seem to have trouble understanding humor. I would not hesitate to describe some humor to your children, but I wouldn't worry if they miss some jokes. It's good to describe some cartoons so that your child comes to understand that humor is often based on weird impressions shown in pictures. My mother used to read the comic papers to me, and I am sure this was helpful, but I was often slow to understand jokes.

Blind children must learn to get information from sighted people for many different purposes. This is part of a life-long process.

We keep learning about eyesight, just as we keep learning about many things. When I was 40 or so I was driving down the street with my two sighted teen-agers, and I wanted to get some information about street signs. I said, "I want you to read to me every sign you see." That was a mistake.

They thought this was a wonderful opportunity. They couldn't talk fast enough to read all the signs out loud. They were deliberately taking advantage of the situation to read things they knew I didn't want to know (not an unusual attitude for a teen-ager), but I learned something new from this experience. I knew that in a business district there are signs on practically every building, but I really had no concept of how many signs you could read while driving down one street. I tell you this just to show how a blind person continues to learn about seeing. The process needs to start young. Your awareness of this process will help you help your child build a better grasp of how vision is used.

When my son was three years old he taught me something I found instructive. He was a sighted child. I already knew how blind children learn about color for I was a blind child and grew up with other blind children. We learned by listening to what people said about color. As we grew older, we learned to do things with color based on what others were doing and saying. What I didn't know is that this is the very same way sighted children learn about color, too. My son had a pair of comfortable, striped, knit pants, and he had a nice comfortable T-shirt that was absolutely the wrong color to wear with those pants! In typical three-year-old style, he wanted to wear them together. He liked them, so they must look good together. I had to teach him that other people said they didn't look good together. We had similar experiences when matching other things he liked, too.

This is the same lesson you teach a blind child. A sighted child sees the colors and a blind child doesn't. But both must learn what the culture agrees is okay in using colors. Think about it.

You have heard statistics about how much learning is visual. These are often used to indicate that blind children don't learn as much or as fast as other children. This is not necessarily so, unless we don't use the alternative techniques that are available to the blind.

If a blind infant drops a set of keys on the floor, and you lean down to pick them up, that can be a fun game. If you lower the baby down and put his or her hand on the keys, it might be even more fun. If you encourage the little one to move his hand back and forth on the floor to find the keys, that's another kind of game, and that's learning. As the baby becomes a toddler, a little talk about where things go when they get thrown and dropped increases learning gradually. Sometimes the child will cooperate and enjoy the games, and sometimes not. But you keep playing them and making them more challenging and complex as he learns.

My friend, Ali was three years old when she first came to my house. She is blind and has mild cerebral palsy, so is slow to walk. However, she covers a lot of ground in her crawling. Within minutes after arriving at my house Ali was sitting in front of the refrigerator in the middle of a crowd of people in the kitchen and was in danger of being stepped on. Her father rescued her and explained that Ali often heads for the fridge in new houses. She must find that big metal box with a motor humming and air blowing out very interesting.

Later I learned from Ali's mother that she also likes to get things out of the fridge (if she can reach them) when the door is open. I have no idea when Ali made the connection between the fan in the fridge and the food, but I know she did, and that's learning. It may not be exactly the same pattern that another child would follow, but that doesn't matter. Ali learned about the fridge, and that's what is important.

We reduce blindness to the level of a nuisance by using our own imaginations to figure out what techniques are best suited to specific experiences. Just because you never saw someone who is blind doing a thing doesn't mean it can't be done.

It can be helpful, as you raise a blind child, to observe how sighted children learn. Here is an example.

When I was visiting my daughter's Sunday school class of three-year-olds, one little boy, Thomas, arrived early. My daughter gave him colors to keep him busy until she and the other children were ready for class. After coloring for a while, Thomas reached for the scotch tape which was nearby. It was clear to me that he did not know how to get the end loose from the dispenser, so I showed him how to do it.

If Thomas had been blind, he might not have noticed the tape an arm's reach away-I would have had to tell him it was there, or prompt him to explore until he found it. Also, I would have used different techniques to show him what to do with it. But using tape should be as normal and typical for the blind three-year-old as it is for the sighted three-year-old. If we watch a sighted child doing something like this, it prods us to offer the same opportunity to our blind child. It is a simple matter to say, "Oh, look at this. What do you suppose we can do with it? Here, let me show you." So what if the child makes a big mess with the tape? That's the way kids learn.

Paying attention to children in general can help us be on our toes in offering new learning experiences to blind children. It is really just as simple as that-not anything to worry about, just a guide which can be useful.

Like other children, blind children need to learn about appropriate and inappropriate behavior. This gets a little complicated sometimes because blind children should do some things differently. For example, it is okay for a blind baby to feel your face, and they often do. But this becomes socially unacceptable at a very young age. Before school age a blind child needs to learn that it is not a good idea to put their hands all over other people. It is better for a young boy to be slapped and learn a lesson about getting along with his peers than be branded "to be avoided" by his classmates. Unfortunately, most young girls would not slap the "blind boy." This means parents have an extra responsibility in teaching social skills to their blind youngsters. They need information even when they don't ask for it and don't take it. We must keep reminding them when we see inappropriate behavior.

When my children were small, I grew very tired of having to fuss at them for doing the same thing over and over. I tried to be creative in finding ways not to nag. This spring my youngest graduated from college, a real milestone for both of us. He is selling books this summer as he has done throughout college. He said to me "Don't let me stay with the company beyond the summer." Amazed, I asked what he wanted me to do about it if he did. "Nag me" he answered. I told him I didn't like to nag, and I thought he didn't like it either. What do you suppose he said? "Sometimes it works." Well, I found that most interesting and pass it on for what it is worth.

Many blind children feel no need to hold their heads erect. Not only does this look funny, it also causes underdevelopment of the muscles in the neck and back. Constant reminders and creative motivators must be tried. There is no simple solution, but it's worth working on. When they get to be 16 or 20 they will be very glad if they've developed the practice of holding their heads up and looking at other people.

One evening I was talking with a blind eight-year-old who was jumping up and down and flopping his body around. Thinking I could subtly change this behavior, I suggested we sit down. We did and continued our conversation, and he continued to jump around. By and by I mentioned that most eight-year-olds don't jump around all the time. "Oh," he said, "I do that all the time."

"Yes," I said, "that's why I brought it up. It makes you look funny."

I still did not get much response, but repetition of the same message in different ways will get through. Sometimes we just have to figure out how to make the message matter, and there may be some value in using a blend of shock techniques and repetition. It reminds me of a story I once heard about an old man named Pat. The priest wanted Pat to support the building of a new church, but Pat was resisting. Pat said, "I give my dime every Sunday, and that's all you're going to get out of me." Just then a big piece of plaster fell and hit Pat on the head. This changed his mind. After Pat offered a large sum, Father said, "Pat, let us pray." They knelt in front of the altar, and Father prayed, "Heavenly Father, hit him again." I cannot provide a big piece of plaster when you need it, but there are times when you can be too gentle. No technique is right for every situation, and frequently a change of emphasis from day-to-day is desirable.

Today most blind children have far less contact with one another than when most of us were young and went to schools for the blind or resource classrooms. Being one blind person among hundreds of sighted children in public schools and in the neighborhood can be lonely. There is a void in learning about blindness. In fact children learn, to their detriment, to take advantage of other people's attitudes about blindness. Public attitudes about blindness may be the most difficult part of raising a blind child, both for you and your child. Some of you may know better examples than I do, but let me share just one.

Nine-year-old Melissa lived in a house about 200 yards from the road where the school bus picked her up. There was a dry creek bed with a bridge across it between her door and where she caught the school bus. Melissa was still learning when to use her cane and when not to. She resisted taking it when she should. Her mother explained to her what could happen if she didn't use her cane, but Melissa continued to resist taking it when she should. Sure enough, one morning Melissa went racing out the door to catch the bus-without her cane-and fell in the creek bed. Melissa was not seriously hurt, but the neighbors were angry. They felt mom should not let Melissa out of her sight. They didn't think Melissa could be safe even with the cane. Even though mom had the right attitude, it was difficult to stand her ground when all the neighbors were mad at her. I reassured mom that she was right on target. Sometimes it is hard not to fall into traps formed by public attitudes.

Without realizing what they are doing, blind children often learn to depend on sighted people more than they need to or should. Elementary school is not too soon for a blind child to begin traveling independently, keeping track of print papers, looking for things that are lost or dropped, keeping track of clothes that match, etc. As a child matures, he or she needs to develop more self-reliance in all these areas.

This spring Kathryn was a model in a fashion show. She had less time than I wished to practice her route across the stage, down the steps, around a couple of corners, and down the aisle through the audience. Still she did just fine and looked good. As she came down the steps someone could not resist the need to tell her where she should go. A lipreader at a nearby table reports that Kathryn said in a whisper without looking around, "I can do it myself." Kathryn handled the situation, but it must have been demoralizing and embarrassing.

Still, how many times in a day or a week do children like Kathryn have to face somebody who does not really believe in them? What does it do to their confidence? Their self-esteem? We cannot quickly change these attitudes but what we have to offer is valuable. We can reassure blind children that somebody does understand. We can offer the opportunity to talk about blindness and to learn the skills that help to reduce it to the level of a nuisance. We can share with these children the successes, frustrations, grief, and excitement of growing up as a blind person. Blindness is a characteristic these children do not share with most of their peers. To talk about it when they can is important, and we must find a way to give them this opportunity.

A child needs to be encouraged to understand how he or she is affected by blindness. I have been asked many questions by blind youngsters which demonstrate they want to talk about it. They ask me: When should I use my cane, and when should I walk with someone else? How do I decide when I really need Braille? If a lot of other people seem to know what is going on and I don't, what can I do about it? In a group I don't always like to ask for help or information, but if I am quiet, often I get left out or forgotten, and I don't like that either. I know I can be noticed by calling attention to blindness, but sometimes that isn't much fun. What will my life be like when I grow up? All the adults I know can see. How will I learn to put make-up on? What will happen if I don't drive a car?

Whether you hear these questions in so many words or not, you need to realize that blind children are thinking about these things. Both you and your children need to talk about matters like these and work out answers. One of the resources available to you through the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) comes in the form of people who have answers to these questions.

The other day I visited a one-week camp for blind children who attend public school in Idaho. I was introduced to a group of about ten teen-agers. Most had returned to the camp for at least the second year. After telling them who I was, I asked why they liked the camp and came back. No answers. I told them I thought I knew. It gives them an opportunity to share experiences with others who are blind. Immediately, the room was abuzz with chatter and questions.

My few minutes grew into a whole class period. These youngsters wanted to talk about jobs; careers; discrimination-what it is and what to do about it; attitudes of parents, teachers, and peers about blindness; and all the topics we have touched on this morning. At that camp there were counselors who would discuss blindness in the evenings, but they were not themselves blind. It seems to make a difference. I don't have all the answers to their questions, but that did not seem to matter. They were eager to share with me and to have my thoughts to ponder.

The NFB Training Centers in Louisiana, Colorado, and Minnesota sponsor summer programs for blind children. Their staff members-most of whom are blind like me-will tell you the same thing. Children are eager to learn about blindness from those they know have had real experiences. They are glad for the opportunity to experiment with the skills and attitudes about blindness that they are learning.

Kathryn is ten years old, and I have known her for five or six years. When I see her, Kathryn always wants to take hold of my cane. At first she wanted to talk about it and compare its size to her own. Now she just wants to grasp it for a moment and go on with whatever she is doing and saying. I think this is her way of saying, "I'm glad you and I have canes in common."

The National Federation of the Blind provides the rhythm and the melody for us all to march forward together to change public attitudes about blindness. We have a young, energetic leader who depends on all of us to make the music and move ahead. Our children are learning to play the instruments that broadcast our message to the world.

One or a few persons cannot make the band move forward or sound good. The fullness of sound and the impressiveness of configurations on the field come from planning and rehearsals. Each individual must play a part and coordinate with the others. Because of our togetherness, we are all more successful than any could be alone.

We meet at this convention to renew our spirits and improve our skills and our understanding. As adults, both blind and sighted, we need what we came here to partake of. And we bring our children, for they need it, too. They need what they will find this week, and they depend on us throughout the year to improve their skills and grow in their understanding.

When our children become the section leaders, one day our band will be welcomed by society as a leading part of the parade, not merely with sympathy because the blind are doing better than expected, but with honor because the high quality of our performance can no longer be denied.

This is what we hope and plan for our children, and this is what they dream. We must do what we can to facilitate their dreams. We are, and we will continue to do so. This is our goal today for ourselves, and this is our pledge to the next generation!


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Nanairo Reincarnation Review – Creating a Demongirl Harem

    Title: Nanairo Reincarnation
    Developer: Silky's Plus
    Release Date: September 27, 2019
    Reviewed On: PC
    Publisher: Sekai Project
    Genre: Visual Novel

I’m always glad when I manage to discover a dating sim that isn’t only for fan service but instead manages to balance scenes of romance within its dialogue. Developer Silky’s Plus has managed to find that balance in their newest visual to come west, Nanairo Reincarnation. The biggest surprise for me was the idea that the girls surrounding the protagonist seemed to want his blood a little more than him. That said, this game has some unexpected twists that might make it worth your time, although it’s impossible to pass on the fan service in this eroge.

Nanairo Reincarnation is available on Steam as an all-ages version as well as on Denpasoft with a free 18+ patch for Steam.

Nanairo Reincarnation introduces the main protagonist Kagami Makoto who inherits his late grandfather’s house after he passed away. Finally deciding to move in, he notices an unexpected guest, his childhood friend Iyo, who only he is able to see. Thinking that he is just hallucinating, he realizes that Iyo does indeed exists, but she’s a zashiki-warashi. After that, he meets a pretty woman, named Kikyou, who turns out to be a demon. This is when he realzies that his family is responsible for guiding spirits to the afterlife.

Following these bizarre events, Kagami accepts the task of helping spirits who wander around and guide them to find peace. To do this, he has to carefully listen to the spirits, which becomes a bit difficult at times. So, he summons different kinds of demons who are ready to assist him. Along the way, he meets the detective Azusa and a student named Kotori who also lend him aid.

A considerable part of Nanairo Reincarnation is slice-of-life. While Kagami is trying to help several spirits, a group of demons seems to always be around him. This part of the game is rather light-hearted with plenty of hilarious dialogue that was funnier than I would like to confess. A thing I loved is that everyone acted exactly like family towards each other, and although the demons are servants of Kagami, he never treats them as such. He always respects the girls, and everyone gets along with each other. During scenes when they are eating together, I couldn’t help but adore their chemistry together.

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Something to keep in mind is that Nanairo Reincarnation isn’t completely a horror game. However, there are still some gory scenes. You go through several cases and try to investigate them, but there isn’t a way to influence these events by choices. Mysteries during the game slowly get revealed. At times, some cases can seem out of place, but there is a compelling reason surrounding the events. Through this, it’s easy to tell that comedy is one of the main genres since some cases focus more on entertaining the reader. That being said, I ended up liking the more emotional cases during the game. There were times when I just wanted to cry due to the unlucky cards dealt with some of the characters.

The romance during the story seems authentic and romantic. During gameplay, there are choices available that will influence which girl you will get together with, although, most of the time, the outcome of the decisions will be pretty obvious. The romance slowly develops between the girls and the protagonist; it’s easy to see the growth in their relationships and pick up on their excitement. I feel like its better for the reader to understand the feelings of the characters if the writing puts enough time into their development, which Nanairo Reincarnation perfectly managed to do.

Something that is easily noticeable is that the artwork here is gorgeous. I found it fascinating that every girl looked entirely different such as the kemonomimi girl or the adult and sexy demon, and yet each of them had a certain charm. It was hard for me to decide which girl I wanted to go to first because I found every one of them appealing, be it the looks or personality. Additionally, the voice acting and soundtrack is of a high-quality and greatly complemented the gloomy and cheerful events.

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Nanairo Reincarnation turned out a bit different than I first assumed, I have to say that I am glad it ended up going in the direction that it did. The romance and comedic elements are well balanced, and to me, the feelings between the characters felt genuine. Not only the romantic relationship but also the friendships are in the foreground here, and it’s touching to see those relationships grow throughout the story. Their bond is something else, and while sometimes disagreements do happen, the characters still stick together. That said, I can recommend Nanairo Reincarnation to anyone who is looking for a high-quality rom-com visual novel with some strong emotional events.

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3 truths and no lies for identity protection and authentication in 2020

As we wrap up another year (and another decade), my thoughts are turning to 2020 and what we need to keep an eye out for next year as we put our plans together. 2019 has been one to remember from big data leaks like last week’sTrueDialogue blunder to groundbreaking new technology like the first-ever standards-based authentication for wearables.

The countless data leaks and breaches that plagued many during the past year will bring an increased interest in personal privacy as user data becomes more valuable than ever. With rising demand from consumers and regulatory bodies, organizations will need to evolve their authentication practices to stay afloat and succeed. Here are my top three “truths” for 2020 as we approach the next wave of reliance on strong authentication protocols.

Cyber policy and data privacy will receive double the airtime this election season vs. in ‘16

As we approach the 2020 election, candidates will more aggressively and thoroughly build data privacy and cybersecurity into their platforms alongside more traditional hot-button topics like healthcare, tax reform and more. In order to legitimize their candidacy, they will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of cyber and privacy that impact everyday citizens. Voters will scrutinize candidates on how equipped they are to tackle these pressing challenges and then cast their vote accordingly.

Value of data continues to rise, what was once silver is now platinum: The bounty on privacy will soar

As digitization continues in 2020, data will become more valuable than ever before. Information that may have previously seemed trivial to the everyday consumer will actually hold significant value for stakeholders and hackers across the spectrum. Adversaries or real-life “data bounty hunters” will hunt for new ways to exploit it, governments will seek better ways to access it, enterprises will adopt stronger security measures to protect it and end-users will demand better privacy to secure their personal information. Furthermore, with the rise of AI and machine learning, crucial data that impacts how medical decisions are made, where/how autonomous cars move, and more will become increasingly more mainstream — and increasingly more lucrative to threat actors pining for the information.

The entire globe will need to step up their authentication game

From first world countries pioneering digital transformation efforts to developing ones in the early stages of adoption, more and more people are transacting online and exposing their identities unwillingly. With every device in hand having the ability to access critical personal, financial and healthcare information, comes larger risks and the greater need for a global focus on authentication. European regulations such as PSD2 and GDPR are leading the charge, but 2020 will bring a more dire need for innovation in standards-based protocols and authentication. In order to strengthen security, enable more commerce and allow for widespread adoption of new technologies worldwide, new key sectors such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare and more will adopt robust authentication protocols to provide safety and security to the citizens relying on them.

While the authentication industry has made great strides in recent years, there is still a long way to go to ensuring that identities are truly secure. I believe that 2020 will bring great progress in this fight. I wish each and every one of you a very happy holiday season and a 2020 with much success.

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Five Super Ways to Leave your Lover

Fed up in your relationship? Then consider some of these very tried and tested way to leave your lover

It’s all about the exit strategy

Run! And run fast!

Once in the far off days of my youth they used to call me ” The Bolter!” It was fashioned on the very celebrated and well known Bolter of the 1920’s and 30’s and possibly thereafter the 1940’s – Idina Sackville and in a way I felt quite smug about it. Being compared to the most famous Bolter of all time. A woman with a string of lovers and a wonderful lifestyle. Especially when a lot of it was played out against the beautiful African sunsets. Yes, I felt rather smug!

When situations got too much for me or I ” wanted out” , I would simply hitch up my skirts, scoop up my children and head for the hills. I daresay it never did me much good! So I reckon I can offer five rather different ways to leave your lover and, if you are even reading this, then whatever strategy you adopt, you know it will come one day soon. After all, if you were happily in a relationship, why would you want to read this?

Number 1 – Leave the table without a word

Always Bolt on a full stomach – who knows when your next meal will come along

I am always high on drama and emotion and I think if your other half has behaved like a bit of a Cad or a thoroughly Bad Egg then you don’t need to explain anything to anyone. Just rise quietly from the table; stand up straight; wipe your mouth rather pointedly with a napkin ( linen of course) for the last time and then turn and walk away. No speeches. No dialogue. No screaming. No drama and certainly no explanations! Just get up and walk. They will still be sitting there, slightly stunned, waiting for you to come back into the room when you are already on the interstate.

PS – Make sure you finish your dinner first. You don’t want it thrown at you and you never know when your next meal may be…. ( just saying…)

Number 2 – Introduce him to your new lover

A bleeding heart should only be in the garden – not in the restaurant

Oh yes, indeed. Long live “esprit de corps” Terribly modern and rather thoughtful. You introduce the old lover to the new lover and you all live happily ever after. Err.. well not quite, but lets say that by filling in the cuckolded Ex before any of your friends know about it, can be deemed slightly kinder than just skipping and running. Book a nice table for dinner and arrive with the new guy on your arm. Ensure, of course that your previous Lover is sitting down. No one wants a fainting episode in the restaurant as well as a bleeding heart and of course The Newbie pays for dinner. That’s given. Hopefully.

Number 3 – Write a letter

Pour your heart out and explain your angst on quality stationery and a fine ink pen. No biros today please!

This is one of the best ways out for cowards. Write a letter! Yes a real old fashioned letter on paper and then post it. Talk about your hurt and anguish; not wanting to upset him; its ” you” not ” him” and how you need to run away and find yourself wherever that may be. Try to leave the door open, just a crack, because if being on your own doesn’t work out, you may need to crawl back some day.

Nothing instant. Nothing immediate. You have time to plan your response should he chase you and pack your suitcase. Its still bolting but in a more leisurely manner. No one wants to frighten the horses, do they? By the time he has thought about his own response ( and maybe even replied in kind) you will be long gone on the 6.15 from http://Huddersfield Make sure the paper is quality vellum and the envelope contains a tissue lining. Keep it clean. Keep it neat. Keep it kind. He’s wondering already how he managed to loose such a classy bird

Number 4 – Cause a fuss

Go Public – Go big or go home

Yeah that’s right. There are times when you have to engineer a bit of a sideshow. Call upon the public to ” feel your pain” . Become a victim. Get some supporters and after you have told the World and his wife about your terrible trials, you get a round of applause and help to open the door. Its not a great way to go but for maximum ” I’m never coming back” effect, you cant get much better. Forget about having to rush home and pack, he will be there before you having packed your bags and ordered the taxi.

Better still, he may simply just chuck the clothes right out of the bedroom window. Never underestimate the power of pride. So before you start this one, make sure you really, really, really want to leave.

Number 5 – Find someone he will want to run away with

Find a woman with a ” come hither” look. Introduce them and wait for the fireworks to erupt.

Yes now here is one of my favourites and its a ” no blame!” for you. When you want to leave him but don’t want to run the scorn or extradition of friends, then put the blame on the other foot. Find someone for him to run off with or , at the very least, a dalliance. Yes, find a good looking girl is blatantly ” great after lights out!” and chase her down. Introduce her to your lover; sing her virtues ( or make them up) but simply put them in a room together and wait for the fireworks. Its rather like leaving a chicken on the table with a dog in the room. Cant fail to be tempted. Its just a variation on a theme but the end result is the same and this time you earn all the sympathy!

So there we go. Never feel you have to stay put. There is always a new road opening up ahead. A better road and if its no better then change your route and start again and again and again. Before long you will be all loved up with someone else and trying your hardest to make it work, but if not, then listen to Paul Simon. He has way more ideas than I ever could.

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J: Transitions

As I face this next week , I feel both Brenda’s jumble of emotions and Amanda’s being caught off guard.

We’ve all known when the beginning of our grand experiment here at the vicarage would begin. Still somehow it feels like it’s crept up on us. It’s hard to believe that the day is almost here. In just 68 hours our experiment at the vicarage will commence.

So we are all in crunch time. This morning I was up and out of the house by 7:30 so that I could get the weekly grocery shopping done

Then it was off to Walmart to buy the baby gates for our little farm. Then home to install them while Mom put away the groceries and Amanda and Flerken finished cleaning their room.

Then there was some shredding to do Actually it’s a room and a half full of shredding. but I don’t have to get that all done before Brenda comes home. She might really like to help me with that I think.

There’s this excitement inside of me about what is to come. this is going to a year of firsts for us as a family, because we’re all mindful of the fact that this could also be a a year of lasts. It’s more than just our homes that are changing this year. Our whole family is changing. I think the excitement comes from knowing and embracing that change. I am determined to make this one of the best years my family has seen. I told one of my readers the other night, “We gonna have some fun.”

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Some things you may want to know, Part 6

According to physics, you are a ‘particle.’ As a matter of fact, you are nothing more than ‘a bag of particles.’ -Brian Greene Better yet, you are comparable to an electron that gives off light.✨ Keep in mind though, the electron can also be a wave. Actually, you are a wave—the entire universe is a wave!🌊 This will be difficult to understand if you don’t know much about Quantum mechanics and how everything is broken down into its tiniest parts. But think outside of the box for a moment. It seems you are living in a three-D dimensional world, but now the greatest physicists in the world 🌍 believe it may be a 2 D dimensional surface with the appearance of a 3 D world. That would mean you are more of a hologram than you realize. Think about it, can you see your natural face without looking into a mirror or by viewing a photo? Well, don’t get all caught up in the fact that you may be a hologram. Just Google search the Holographic Principle if you’re really interested. God is the coolest computer designer that has ever existed. But back to the electron for a moment, it can be a point or wave depending upon how you look at it. The electron can pop up into different parts of a wave. You as an ‘electron’ can go many different routes, make many different choices, and there is more than one possibility for you. God knows and sees all. He even foresees the route you will take when you fail. After it, he is there to pick you back up and fix your mistake. His love is unconditional,❤ He is all-knowing. Omnipresent. And magnificent!✨✨💖🙏🌊👍🪐💙🌍😀

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Zina Hermez authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. Recently she was featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written hundreds of articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world spanning many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog and Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. Her goal is to help others. You can connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Israeli Navy Uncovers Weaponry Intended for Terrorist Organization in the Gaza Strip

The IDF (Israeli Defense Force or Israeli Army) has produced this video on YouTube.

Please watch and forward to all. Radical Islam tries to take down Israel, so do not think America is sitting safe. Our own Attorney General, the real coward, openly bragged about its "pro bono" representation of numerous GITMO detainees, while he was in private practice at a firm. His law firm chose during our war with al Qaeda to file a brief on behalf of an al Qaeda operative who tried to kill many Americans.

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Design of Mechanisms for Deployable, Optical Instruments: Guidelines for Reducing HysteresisThis paper is intended to facilitate the development of deployable, optical instruments by providing a rational approach for the design, testing, and qualification of high-precision (i.e., low-hysteresis) deployment mechanisms for these instruments. Many of the guidelines included herein come directly from the field of optomechanical engineering, and are, therefore, neither newly developed guidelines, nor are they uniquely applicable to the design of high-precision deployment mechanisms. This paper is to be regarded as a guide to design and not a set of NASA requirements, except as may be defined in formal project specifications. Furthermore, due to the rapid pace of advancement in the field of precision deployment, this paper should be regarded as a preliminary set of guidelines. However, it is expected that this paper, with revisions as experience may indicate to be desirable, might eventually form the basis for a set of uniform design requirements for high-precision deployment mechanisms on future NASA space-based science instruments.
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    India and China signed 24 government to government agreements aimed at boosting cooperation in several areas
  • $ 22 billion
    As many as 26 business agreements worth over $22 billion were signed on Saturday between Indian firms, including Adani group, Bharti Airtel and Welspun, and their Chinese counterparts


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Vanilla Caramel Rice Bubble Bar

Kids Good Stuff   recipe

Gluten free, Dairy free, Nut free, Vegan option

  • 4 cups of puffed rice
  • ½ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
  • 2 serves Nuzest Kids Good Stuff Vanilla Caramel
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

  1. Line a square tin (20cm x 20cm) with baking paper. Set aside.
  2. Place the rice bubbles, Nuzest Kids Good Stuff, honey and melted coconut oil into a large bowl and mix together until well combined. The rice bubbles should be coated in the honey and oil!
  3. Pour the mixture into the pre-prepared tin and press down firmly. It is important that the mixture is packed down firmly so that the bars don’t crumble when you slice them.

A tip for pressing the mixture down firmly into the tin, is to place a piece of baking paper down over the slice and use your hand or a smaller tin to press the mixture down firmly.

  1. Place into the fridge to set for 3-4 hours or overnight. Remove from the fridge and cut into bars immediately with a sharp knife (if you let the slice come down to room temperature it will crumble when slicing).

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

These bars are best eaten straight from the fridge so make a great after school snack. We wouldn’t recommend putting them in your kids lunch boxes as they crumble at room temperature due to the fact that coconut oil has been used in place of butter (as used in traditional rice bubble bar recipes).

Disclaimer: The information provided on Nuzest is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please speak to your qualified healthcare professional in the event that something you have read here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

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Youth at camp

4-H offers a variety of ways for youth and volunteers to get involved!

4-H offers one of the most dynamic youth development experiences- not only are there different types of 4-H membership, but also a wide spectrum of topics youth can explore.   This post will break down the types of 4-H membership, topics youth can learn about, and what to expect during a 4-H club meeting.

4-H Membership Types

  • Community and project clubs are the most traditional membership. Community clubs serve specific geographic areas and offer a wide variety of projects. Project clubs focus on one specific project area, such as sewing, horses, or robotics.
  • 4-H also partners with schools and afterschool programs to provide 4-H experiences for youth. Check with your child’s school or afterschool provider to find out what is available. 4-H also offers some in-school programs like public speaking, agriculture awareness, and embryology to teach science career development.
  • Youth can also participate as camp members. Most counties offer day and residential camp experiences.
  • Some youth also participate in special interest projects or events. This could include Teen Retreat, judging teams, 4-H Legislature, or workshops.

4-H Topics Youth Can ExploreYouth and volunteer on boat

4-H offers multiple ways for youth to explore their sparks. We have three pillar programs- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Healthy Living, and Citizenship and Leadership. You can find out more about each of the projects by clicking the links below.

Healthy Living

Citizenship & Leadership

Child Development

Public Speaking

Clothing & Textiles

Community Service

Financial Management

Food & Nutrition

Shooting Sports

Horticulture (gardening)

Sports Fishing

Entomology (insects)

What to Expect during a 4-H Program

  1. A Sense of Belonging– Icebreakers, teambuilding, and get-to-know you games are intentionally part of 4-H programs to help youth (especially new youth) feel like they belong and are welcome. Read more about making meetings welcoming…
  2. 4-H Ceremonies are part of our culture- most 4-H programs begin with the pledge to the American and 4-H flags. Annually, we have officer inductions for our youth club and council offers. For many of our overnight events (such as camp) we will also have flag ceremonies.
  3. Youth~adult partnerships– we view youth as resources. That means that youth voice is important, and youth are encouraged to participate in decision making and goal setting. Club programs are driven by what youth want to learn and do through 4-H, and meetings are led by youth officers.
  4. Opportunities to Learn– educational programs and workshops are taught by adult and teen volunteers. Programs are hands-on, and allow youth to “learn by doing.”
  5. Opportunities to share– 4-H uses the experiential learning model, meaning that volunteers ask questions to help youth reflect and process what they have learned, and how it will help them in future situations. Sometimes youth will give demonstrations or presentations about their project work- especially when they are preparing for a completion.

For more information about 4-H club meetings, check out these previous articles:

Enrollment for the 2021-2022 4-H year opens August 20th. For more information about opportunities for youth and volunteers in your area, contact your local UF IFAS Extension Office.

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