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National Hispanic Heritage Month

by Nicki
written by Nicki

Hello everybody. Since that is the Nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month, I wished to take the time to remind everybody about Trufluency Children. In case your kids are of Hispanic First rate, then this can be a wonderful means of getting your kids began off understanding their roots and tradition and clearly the language. And in case your kids will not be of Hispanic First rate, then it’s nonetheless an excellent thought to get them began early on a second language. When they’re younger, they course of issues in another way and have a tendency to study a second language a lot quicker than when they’re older. Both method, it reveals nice respect for these Hispanic Individuals who’ve paved the best way for future generations whereas getting them began on a journey that transcends tradition. In actual fact, it might very properly give them benefits that they could in any other case have missed.

Not solely are you giving your little one an excellent head-start in life, however you might be giving them one thing that they will use for the remainder of their life. You’ll be able to look over the Spanish Lessons for Children and schedule what time works finest for you.

These courses are tutored within the current. These aren’t pre-recorded movies that your kids watch and attempt to imitate. That is an interactive course the place they impart with an actual instructor and so they work together with their classmates; all within the comfort of your personal residence,,, the place they’re secure. And also you, as their mother or father, are inspired to take part if time permits you to take action.

Historically, Nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month is widely known to honor the cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanics and Latin Individuals who’ve lived in the US of America. With the rising variety of Spanish talking individuals in America, it simply is smart that this ought to be the pure selection of a second language. Trufluency Children is aware of when and find out how to take the guess-work out of the curriculum.

With out query, Trufluency Children has a confirmed monitor file; as could be seen by these testimonials: https://trufluencykids.com/testimonials/. You may also go to their web site right here: https://trufluencykids.com/.

So, I hope you get pleasure from the remainder of your celebration by the Nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month. There’s a lot to honor and far to rejoice due to those that have sacrificed earlier than us.

as at all times, … take care, keep secure, and keep wholesome…

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New Collections: Toshiko Takaezu Papers

by Nicki
written by Nicki

This entry is part of an ongoing series highlighting new collections. The Archives of American Art collects primary source materials—original letters, writings, preliminary sketches, scrapbooks, photographs, financial records, and the like—that have significant research value for the study of art in the United States. The following essay was originally published in the Fall 2020 issue (vol. 59, no. 2) of the Archives of American Art Journal. More information about the journal can be found at https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/aaa/current.

Born in the United States to parents who had immigrated from Japan, ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu (1922–2011) was often asked in interviews how her Asian heritage influenced her art. According to her 2003 Archives of American Art oral history interview, Takaezu felt conflicted about her bicultural background growing up. “[It] took me years and years to realize that it wasn’t one or the other,” she explained, “It’s yourself, you take the best of each.” This ability to synthesize what some might consider disparate strands of her life and create her own unique aesthetic is a constant theme in her papers. While Takaezu began donating material to the Archives in 1978, the final segment of her papers was recently acquired, and the entire collection is now being prepared for digitization.

Although her early work consisted of pots, bowls, and plates, Takaezu went on to create distinctive “closed-form” objects, essentially sealed sculptures that were hollow on the inside, with only a few small openings to release heat during the firing process. Their size and shape varied; there were columns that could reach six feet in height and spherical forms that she referred to as “moons.” These closed forms, which became her signature, were glazed in vibrant blues, browns, blacks, and sometimes streaks of gold and pewter. Their evolution and persistence in Takaezu’s work are well documented in her voluminous papers in the form of exhibition catalogues, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, and transparencies.

Takaezu’s teaching career at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Princeton University, among other institutions, is represented in the papers through organization files and enthusiastic letters from students. As an art instructor, she seemed to abide by the “know thyself” dictum, nudging pupils to explore and develop their own styles once they had mastered the requisite skill set rather than dwelling on technical minutiae. She herself appeared to arrive at artistic revelations through the physical exertions of working with the clay. Films and photographs documenting her activities in the studio and the classroom capture her at the wheel giving her work her undivided attention.

Researchers using the collection will find it impossible to overlook the diverse group of influential women in Takaezu’s life. Much has been written about her eight-month trip to Japan in 1955, but interview transcripts show that one of Takaezu’s main objectives was to see the work of Otagaki Rengetsu, a nineteenth-century Buddhist nun renowned for her poetry, calligraphy, and pottery. Additionally, the papers include extensive family correspondence, mostly with her mother and several of her seven sisters, as well as artist files on her mentor, ceramicist Maija Grotell, and her close friend, fiber artist Lenore Tawney, who lived and shared studio space with Takaezu for several years in Quakertown, New Jersey.

Takaezu often said that the most important thing about her art is the dark space inside the piece that cannot be seen. Her papers illuminate the life of a woman driven by a singular creative vision and are an invaluable resource on the myriad ways that Japanese Americans such as herself and Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Chiura Obata, Miné Okubo, and Kay Sekimachi, whose papers are also housed at Archives, have contributed to the arts in the US.

Rihoko Ueno is a processing archivist at the Archives of American Art.

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Learning To Play Guitar As A Stay-At-Home Mom

by Nicki
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While there are many different hobbies you could pick up and a variety of skills you could acquire knowledge of, many people who have a musical passion will agree that learning guitar is one of the best choices. By the same token, those who aren’t musically inclined and are simply looking for something new, interesting, and productive to spend their free time learning are likely to find the same.

There are several reasons why a stay-at-home mom might benefit from taking the time to get to know this instrument and learning how to play it.

Do you need a tutor to teach you? If you need to spend most of your time at home, going out to physical classes may not be a simple task. The good news is that, while many people do choose to visit an instructor for their lessons, it’s not necessary at all. In fact, you could easily learn guitar without a teacher! So many people today either opt to find a tutor online to give them lessons, or take professionally made courses to help them begin and better their skills.

Those who are in need of a more flexible schedule are more likely to find that taking remote courses can be far more manageable than attending lessons with a teacher. This is because you can tailor your studies, rather than having to be ready at a certain time and date to learn (which is something that most moms who stay home are likely to find very beneficial).

You could learn all kinds of things online One of the many benefits of going on the internet to get guitar lessons is that you can essentially learn anything you want – all the resources you need are right there at your fingertips, ready and waiting for you to use. This makes it perfect for anyone who’s hoping to learn; from stay at home moms, to businessmen.

With the chance to pick and choose what you learn, your options are pretty much endless. Hoping to find out what chords you need to know to play your favorite songs? Or perhaps you’d like to find a course that could help you with understanding and reading sheet music? You may even want to cover all the basics of guitar to give you a good start. The great news is that there’s going to be something out there among the array of online portals that’ll be perfect for your needs.

How to pick the best courses With such a broad range of options, there are bound to be a few lessons out there that are less than ideal – which is why you should aim to find a quality course to ensure that you don’t waste any time or money. If you want to read professional reviews on some of the best known guitar learning programs around, it might be worth heading over to All Stringed. Overall, a little research can tell you a lot about what a course could offer, so it’s always best to get educated.

About Author LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer…SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and “Grams” to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna’s fur babies are her world.

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The Raging Idiots Present -The Raging Kidiots: Kiddy Up!

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Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots present The Raging Kidiots:  Kiddy Up CD

Fun songs – catchy lyrics – young kids are sure to be enthralled. Even parents will enjoy listening.  I will have to say, I’m not so thrilled about the name of the group.  I fear that many parents would pass this CD up without a second glance. What a shame that would be, because this CD encourages a lot of great principles and ideas.

The Song List:

Recess When I Grow Up The Planet Song Potty Party Wash Your Hands People in America The Ballad of Bid Head Bobby Be Nice We’re Friends Bad Manner Blues Every Day is a Good Day You’re Awesome  I’d listen to the Kidiots over a LOT of other popular kids music (we have a a CD in our glove compartment)!  I mean how often can we hear the freezing song without wanting to tear our hair out?

About the Raging Idiots

What began as great friends playing silly tunes on local television, radio, and random stages has snowballed into a wildly beloved musical comedy group playfully named “Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots.” Comprised of Bobby Bones, Producer Eddie and a group of random friends, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots is a band that started for laughs, but now has the whole world singing and laughing with them.

More About Them

The Raging Idiots started with Bobby in high school. And later as a fake opener for his solo comedy act. The “band” was reinvented again in 2014 for a single charity event for no more than 40 people. Soon after, they decided to do one more show for charity in Wichita, KS. When that show sold over 3,000 tickets it only increased their drive to continue to use humor and music to help communities.

Giving Back
Knowing they would never win a grammy for “group of the year” or “male vocalist”, they still knew they were on to something big. Since then, The Raging Idiots have performed nearly 40 shows raising more than $2 million dollars benefitting various charities. Building on the unexpected success and popularity of their sound, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots signed to Black River Entertainment in May 2015.  In November of that year, they proudly released a six track digital EP for their youngest fans entitled The Raging Idiots Presents: The Raging Kidiots,

Grab a copy today…your kids and your ears will thank you!

Connect with Bobby Bones: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Buy the CD

About Author Libby

Libby wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Teacher*Friend*Animal Lover* Former Early Pregnancy and Childbirth Educator and Substitute Teacher (preK – 12) *Medically Disabled…SURVIVOR! Libby is very happily married to the love of her life (for 41 yeas), the mother of 10 grown children and “Nonnie” to 23 growing grand children. She adores animals, and is “owned” by two furbabies: Gung Poe Wigglebutt ( a Black Pug, who’s mission in life is to be her shadow) and Gabriel, SD, CGC, PAT, (her Service Dog, who is a Chocolate Lab/Weimaraner mix). Libby also has two Red Eared Aquatic Turtles, Tucker and Turner, who couldn’t care less about her, other than at meal times!

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Touch-Typing For Kids

by Nicki
written by Nicki

Okay, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I suppose in my profession I should be a fluent, expert typist; but the truth is, after all these years, I still hunt and peck. Lots of people do, but the truth of the matter is, I could be so much more proficient and save myself so much more time if I would have just taken the time to learn to touch-type. Perhaps this is my chance. I know its for kids, but if they can learn it, so can I, right?!?

KidzType is a website specifically designed with your children in mind. That’s not a lot of fancy talk to get into your wallet, This learning tool for your children is free. It’s FREE!?! “What’s the catch?” you might say. Well, the truth is, there’s no catch. Yes, you heard it right, its free to all who dare to be better! . Follow this link to see for yourself: https://www.kidztype.com/.

Let’s face it, They are probably always going to need to be typing with all the laptops and tablets, … it’s inevitable!

They use a typing chart that is color coded to help them remember which fingers to use. They keep it simple so that they can get it right and then build on the things that they already know. With this concept, KidzType uses something that they call “Dance Mat” which is where they start their journey into the world of typing.

Here’s a video that they put out so that you get an idea of what they are all about.

There are many levels and many stages for them to enjoy as they learn the keyboard and letters.

It is the repeated motion that gives your hands muscle-memory. That repeated motion is what makes it easier each time you do something, so practice, practice, practice!

They even give your child a diploma at the end. Something that they can add to their accomplishments as well as giving them incentive.

Well, it can’t be all work and no play. With KidzType, they also have games that they can play that will also re-enforce what they have already learned into a game to play that is fun and keeps them practicing without it feeling like work. Here is the link to their games: https://www.kidztype.com/browse-typing-games.html

And they have lots of games. These are only a few of them.

With a strong foundation, they will become better, and that’s where KidzType comes in. Once they learn how to touch-type, then whatever typing they do will become much easier for them and they will spend less time hunting and pecking like me… I would have had this post written a long time ago if I had just learned to touch-type when I was younger… Why don’t you head on over to KidzType now. Their website can be found here: https://www.kidztype.com/. I’ll probably see you there,

I hope that this helps…

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