Tag: culture

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Chicago Edition by RIch Paschall There is a rich heritage of Hispanic neighborhoods in Chicago. The diverse backgrounds contribute to the city's cherished culture. We are blessed to have neighbors from many countries and traditions. In addition to Mexican restaurants, we are walking distance from an excellent Colombian restaurant. The hungry roomie has also made … Continue reading HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

THE LOST JOY OF POLYESTER

I was never a big fan of polyester and I don't wear suits, leisure or otherwise.

CRITICAL RACE THEORY AND HATRED IN THE U.S.

Fandango’s Provocative Question #165 For some people, this is an interesting, albeit impersonal question. For some of us, it's personal and cuts painfully close to home. How do you feel about what is going on in the United States in regard to racism? Do you see any way of reconciling the concepts of White Replacement Theory … Continue reading CRITICAL RACE THEORY AND HATRED IN THE U.S.

THE LOST JOY OF POLYESTER

Life in Leisure Suits Back in the 1970s, some clown decided that men were overdressed and need stretchy, comfortable clothing. And thus they invented the polyester leisure suit and to his immense embarrassment, Garry had one. I never saw it, but I know he bought it because he said so and what man would lie … Continue reading THE LOST JOY OF POLYESTER

ALCOHOL ABUSE AND PRIVILEGE – ELLIN CURLEY

Since Brett Kavanagh, the Supreme Court nominee, now Justice, has been in the news, so have discussions about excessive drinking among teenagers. Apparently, there are studies that show that rich, privileged teenagers are more likely to abuse alcohol. An article in the Washington Post on September 28, by Suniya S. Luthar, is subtitled “Affluence is … Continue reading ALCOHOL ABUSE AND PRIVILEGE – ELLIN CURLEY

BRAIN SNOBS – Marilyn Armstrong

It isn't just culture that divides us into classes. What we watch on television, see in the movies, and read also puts us into a category, often unfairly by people who don't "get" why we like what we like. I read a post about how dreadful -- yet gripping -- romance novels can be. The not-so-subtle insinuation is that … Continue reading BRAIN SNOBS – Marilyn Armstrong

SHARE YOUR WORLD FOR THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER — Marilyn Armstrong

World Sharing - Mid November -- almost holiday time! Can we ever experience anything objectively?  Why or why not?  (Now for the people who may not understand that idea, this is what objective means (definition wise):  Something that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions). I would like to think that mathematics, physics, and … Continue reading SHARE YOUR WORLD FOR THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER — Marilyn Armstrong

HARD TIMES ARE GOOD IF YOU LIVE THROUGH THEM – Marilyn Armstrong

Easy times, good times are not always the best times, at least not for creating a better world. When the world is running smoothly and turning sweetly on its axis, we are not building solutions to important cultural issues. Problems force solutions. Difficulties change society. In the earliest years of what would later be called … Continue reading HARD TIMES ARE GOOD IF YOU LIVE THROUGH THEM – Marilyn Armstrong

THE KOREAN WORD FOR BUTTERFLY by JAMES ZERNDT – Marilyn Armstrong

"Americans. They think everybody is snowflake. Only one snowflake. Only one you. But in Korea we think like snowball. Everybody snowball." Yun-ji packed an imaginary snowball in her hands, then lifted it, palms up, as if offering Billie a present. "You see? Snowball." Both of them looked at Yun-ji's hands holding nothing. "Snowball," Yun-ji repeated, … Continue reading THE KOREAN WORD FOR BUTTERFLY by JAMES ZERNDT – Marilyn Armstrong

WOMENS’ ROLES IN JAPAN – CHANGE AND STAGNATION – BY ELLIN CURLEY

Many things have changed in Japan since WWII but many things have also stayed the same. This dichotomy is creating unwanted trends and having far reaching consequences for the entire country. Certain cultural expectations have remained static over time. Employees are still expected to devote most of their waking hours to their company. Working past … Continue reading WOMENS’ ROLES IN JAPAN – CHANGE AND STAGNATION – BY ELLIN CURLEY