Artists I Fancy: Kyoung Hwan Kim
If you fancy my tastes in art, check out some of my other JDV blog posts which shine the spotlight on other Artists I Fancy.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Artists I Fancy: Kyoung Hwan Kim
"South Korean artist Kyoung Hwan Kim, freelance concept artist and illustrator, digital illustrator, fantasy art, etc. ..."
If you fancy my tastes in art, check out some of my other JDV blog posts which shine the spotlight on other Artists I Fancy.
If you fancy my tastes in art, check out some of my other JDV blog posts which shine the spotlight on other Artists I Fancy.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Ancient History : People and Places : Who Were the Philistines?
"Most
Bible students know the menacing Philistines were the enemies of the
Israelites. There were constant struggles for control of the land of
Canaan (an older name for Palestine). A study, just a quick study,
of the people of Philistia might lead one to conclude that … if
they had not always been battling with the nation of Israel, they
would have been at war with another group. They liked to fight!!
WHY?
Because they could!!
The
Philistines were skilled warriors; on land and at sea. In fact, they
were once called Sea Peoples. Their navy consisted of fleets of the
finest warships during that time, expertly manned by experienced
soldier/seamen. As for their army? The infantry, i.e. trained foot
soldiers, possessed superior weapons of iron and wielded them
masterfully and mercilessly."
Image credit: Gebhard Fugel [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Ethiopian or Philistine? (O.o) Question prompted by some dialogue in a #DenzelWashington movie. If in the script, instead of saying “Ethiopian”, they called Mr. Washington’s character a “Philistine”, the scene would've made sense to me.— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) November 13, 2019
~ Con't reading. https://t.co/8ViPuiHc6k pic.twitter.com/KRi50JvosI
"SHILOH (not #Jerusalem) was at one time the focal point of Israel's worship, where both the Tabernacle and the #ArkoftheCovenant resided." ~ Con't reading: #AncientIsrael : Memorable Battles in #JewishHistory https://t.co/GBAHphNzeB pic.twitter.com/cEroY3UQM3— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) November 13, 2019
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Halloween History, Traditions and Superstitions
Presenting a quick discussion highlighting some interesting and fun facts about the Halloween holiday; mainly, its history and the superstitious beliefs associated with it.
The History (and My History) of Halloween
I attended Catholic school and can remember that one of my teachers was very adamant about NOT celebrating the Halloween holiday. She insisted that it supported pagan practices and traditions and it was a work of the devil. I did not want to disrespectful so I did what most well-mannered and well-behaved children did when their teachers said things they did not believe or agree with. I ignored her. Hey! I just wanted a pumpkin full of candy! LOL. Plus, I enjoyed making jack-o-lanterns with my big sister.
But as an adult, I was a little curious about the history of Halloween. It turns out my teacher was right. It was derived from pagan customs. More specifically, it is a modification of activities associated with an ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, which was a festival that celebrated the changing of the seasons from summer to winter. Uumm? That doesn’t exactly sound devilish.
Amanda Pagan wrote a post titled “A Brief History of Halloween”, which was published in the official blog for the New York Public Library. Her explanation of the holiday’s history is very colorful. As it is a library blog, she also provided a list of a dozen books as recommended reading if you want to know more. Halloween may have had religious import or application in the beginning but as of today, for most people (including me), the day no religious significance at all. It’s just a day set aside for apple-bobbing, eating tricks and treats, visiting haunted houses that simultaneously frighten you and make you laugh, dressing up in funny costumes, and maybe binge-watching some scary movies. Nothing more.
Halloween Superstitions
Black cats, witches, and pumpkins? Oh my! Where do all of these superstitions come from? Obviously, since the holiday is derived from a Celtic ritual, the superstitions that are prevalent to this day have Celtic roots. I personally don’t believe these superstitions, especially not the one about black cats being bad luck. Some believed black cats were witches in disguise or witches reborn or they were just witch-helpers. If you do the research you will find a lot of information pertaining to all of the folklore about black cats. You’ll find everything except the name of the person who started it!
There are numerous superstitions linked to this holiday. If you are interested in an explanation of the various beliefs about everything from bats and black cats to ghosts and spirits to spiders and trick or treat, check out this “Guide to Halloween Superstitions”.
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Fun Links of Interest:
Halloween History – How Halloween Has Traveled the Globe | SAPIENS
The History of Halloween: A timeline through the centuries | Make It Grateful
Samhain Folklore, Superstitions and Legends | Learn Religions
12 (Mostly) Spooky Halloween Superstitions | Mental Floss
- Halloween has been around longer for 2,000 years. Dating back to an ancient Celt festival called Samhain, the exact origins of Halloween is challenging to pin down since many religions have adopted their own versions. However, it is widely accepted that Halloween has always been a day to honor the dead and ward off evil spirits.
- Irish immigrants popularized the holiday in the United States! During the potato famine, Irish immigrants introduced several Halloween traditions to neighboring communities.
- Halloween is the 2nd largest commercialized holiday. In 2020 Americans spent approximately $8 billion alone. The majority being on costumes and candy, imagine that!
- Illinois is the pumpkin state! Every year, Illinois farmers pump out approximately 500 million pounds of gourds!
- Skittles are American's #1 trick or treat candy! Skittles have ranked #1 for the past 11 years. I mean, who doesn't love them?
- The City of Keene, New Hampshire holds the Guinness World Record for the most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display (a whopping 30,581).
Source for these 6 Halloween Fun Facts.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Happy Earth Day! ~ It's Been 50 Years! or 50 Billion. But Who's Counting?
I ... I mean "We" ... should be more diligent since the earth is everyone’s home. This means Earth Day should probably be marked on everyone's calendar.
Let’s not even mention Climate Change or Global Warming. My way of participating in Earth Day is to celebrate TREES.
Below are a few links to show my care and concern about planet earth, our home. I can’t really say a lot because science was never my best subject.
Indian Banyan Tree And The Pippal Tree
- These trees have cultural significance as they are considered sacred by the Hindus and Buddhists. The banyan tree is the National Tree of India. All trees should have cultural significance to everybody. Next link!
Content previously published at my partner blog.
Let’s not even mention Climate Change or Global Warming. My way of participating in Earth Day is to celebrate TREES.
Below are a few links to show my care and concern about planet earth, our home. I can’t really say a lot because science was never my best subject.
Indian Banyan Tree And The Pippal Tree
- These trees have cultural significance as they are considered sacred by the Hindus and Buddhists. The banyan tree is the National Tree of India. All trees should have cultural significance to everybody. Next link!
Trees Deserve Respect
- The presence of trees is what separates earth from all the other planets.Celebrate Earth Day and Help Protect the Planet
- Donate, reuse, and recycle; save energy, and maintain an awareness of environmental needs. So what if you can’t afford a hybrid car. You can use a recycle bin and turn off lights!DON’T KILL RAPTORS!!
- Raptors are birds of prey. They serve a very important purpose. They help maintain a balance in our environment.Content previously published at my partner blog.
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The Earth flag is not an official flag, since there is no official governing body over Earth. The flag holds a photo transfer of a NASA image of the Earth on a dark blue background. It has been associated with Earth Day. Although the flag was originally copyrighted, a judge ruled that the copyright was invalid. Earth Flag Ltd. v. Alamo Flag Co., 154 F. Supp. 2d 663 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Earth flag is not an official flag, since there is no official governing body over Earth. The flag holds a photo transfer of a NASA image of the Earth on a dark blue background. It has been associated with Earth Day. Although the flag was originally copyrighted, a judge ruled that the copyright was invalid. Earth Flag Ltd. v. Alamo Flag Co., 154 F. Supp. 2d 663 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Do a little dance this #EarthDay! ? pic.twitter.com/Aur98Q6UDb— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) April 22, 2020
Just shared my thoughts. Happy Earth Day, Custodians of the Universe! Please try to be better guardians. ❤️?ﾟﾒﾙ?https://t.co/X6ZlUcsCC8 pic.twitter.com/UpkXHYCJ3L— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) April 22, 2020
Iceland Encourages Residents to Hug a Tree for Five Minutes to Combat Loneliness https://t.co/N0LkriPlkr via @flipboard @Rx4Wellness2018 #mentalillness ~ maintain your #sanity ~ appreciate #trees ~ celebrate #EarthDay— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) April 22, 2020
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Alexandria Ingham Presents Alternate Endings to Portions of England's History
Are you a history buff or maybe just a person who thinks it would be cool to rewrite history with your own alternate ending? Perhaps you could fix things up so that the Titanic and the sister ship that came after, Britannic, would not both sink!! (Yes. I know it's American history. Trying to make a point here! Just stay with me on this. :) )
She contributes articles to various sites and is publishing a series under a general umbrella title "Alternate History" via Wizzley.com. She is re-writing parts of the history of England, if you're interested. Below are links to two examples of her interesting "What If" scenarios. Curiously enough, the thoughts had actually crossed my mind.
Original Source
Meet Alexandria Ingham.
Passionate educated historian with a degree in Computer Science and a self-described "writerolic".
She contributes articles to various sites and is publishing a series under a general umbrella title "Alternate History" via Wizzley.com. She is re-writing parts of the history of England, if you're interested. Below are links to two examples of her interesting "What If" scenarios. Curiously enough, the thoughts had actually crossed my mind.
- What If Edward VI Had Lived?
English: Edward VI of England (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- What If Anne Boleyn Had a Son?
King Henry and Anne Boleyn Deer shooting in Windsor Forest (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Alternate History: What If Mary I Had a Child?
by AlexandriaIngham There are so many what ifs in history, and I'm continuing my alternate history series after a long break. I'm focusing on Mary I today, with a look at how history could have changed if one of those phantom pregnancies turned out to be real.
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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Make Money Online : What is Forum Coin? Social Site That Pays
Can your write 500 word articles about any topic that is interesting, but also provides practical advice and tips for the reader?
Do you just want to monetize your social activity?
At this site, Forum Coin.com, you can do both or one or the other. You must submit a writing sample and request to be qualified to submit your articles for publication. But you can also join the forum just to socialize, make friends and make money. No writing skills. Just be courteous and nice to the other members! 😊 Yes really! Such a site does exist!
I have been a member of this forum since 2017. I was approved as an article writer but I am happy just being there to learn from others and share what I have learned with others. It is a great community to join if you want to learn how to make money online. But sometimes we just chit chat like friends do about everyday life or get into deep discussions about world affairs. Hey! You never know. We might change the world for the better! 😊
All of your activity there can be monetized. You earn forum coins, which is a virtual currency that you can exchange for US dollars (or the currency of your country) or for gift cards. I usually request USD payment via PayPal. However, you can contact the owner directly if you want to arrange a different type of reward. For example, some users prefer to trade cryptocurrencies. The owner engages actively with the members and is always open to suggestions. He's a great guy! He's not really a relative of Kermit the Frog. That's just his avatar. 😊
Friday, March 26, 2021
Travel and Vacation: See the Footsteps of Jesus?
Visit this historic site in Nazareth, the town where Jesus grew up.
ARTICLE EXCERPT: “Jesus grew up in Nazareth. He studied and prayed in a synagogue, the ruins of which are believed to lie beneath a church built by the Crusaders in the 12th Century and that is known as The Synagogue Church.”
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Footsteps of Jesus?
Footsteps of Jesus? (And the Sea of Galilee)
ARTICLE EXCERPT: “Jesus grew up in Nazareth. He studied and prayed in a synagogue, the ruins of which are believed to lie beneath a church built by the Crusaders in the 12th Century and that is known as The Synagogue Church.”
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— Joie de Vivre Magazine (formerly My Fox Nooze) (@FoxMarks_ATX) June 25, 2020
Then and Now Bible Maps: Compare Bible Times with Modern Day Lands by Rose Publishing for $3.99 https://t.co/Lx8vFFeXPQ via @amazon #books— My Fox Nooze (@FoxMarks_ATX) May 17, 2019
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus: A Journey Through the Lands and Lessons of Christ by Wayne Stiles for $6.99 https://t.co/1GeiQn5QeT via @amazon #books— My Fox Nooze (@FoxMarks_ATX) May 17, 2019
Praying the fragrance and beauty of God’s Holiness fills your life today. In the Name of Jesus. Amen. pic.twitter.com/j175RtoMjW— Project Galilee (@ProjectGalilee) May 16, 2019
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Do You Dare Go Dowsing for Graves?
Gravestones are fascinating historical markers. But not all graves are marked. The history of those buried is lost. Or not!
“Some people use the term “dowsing” while others use “divining” or “witching”. All three terms mean the same thing.” Some say dowsing is pseudoscience and does not work. Nevertheless people earnestly dowse for graves in certain areas where bodies are believed to be, but the burial spot or final resting place has become lost because they are unmarked. Volunteers for history societies often dowse for graves; and there are others who have their reasons.
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
The Name 'Shirin' Means Peace (Reblog)
Determining the origin of or learning the meaning of a name has always been fascinating to me. My kids enjoy playing video games and lots of times I've noticed that the characters have names that sound very unusual to me. In addition, as I am a very active Tumblr blogger, the artists and gamers share interesting tidbits and illustrations about these characters.
Came across a cute illustration by a Tumblr blogger of a character named Shirin. (See below.) It was a sketch done for “The Arcana”, a fantasy/romance visual novel. Staying in the know about video games isn't at the top of my “To Do List”; but did have some extra time so did a little research on that name. These are my findings. My research is not extensive but it is enlightening and entertaining. 😊
Behind the Name: Meaning, origin, and history of the name Shirin ~ A Persian name which means “peace”. Mentioned in Persian and Turkish legend. ~ Follow @onomast on Twitter.
Came across a cute illustration by a Tumblr blogger of a character named Shirin. (See below.) It was a sketch done for “The Arcana”, a fantasy/romance visual novel. Staying in the know about video games isn't at the top of my “To Do List”; but did have some extra time so did a little research on that name. These are my findings. My research is not extensive but it is enlightening and entertaining. 😊
Behind the Name: Meaning, origin, and history of the name Shirin ~ A Persian name which means “peace”. Mentioned in Persian and Turkish legend. ~ Follow @onomast on Twitter.
Famous people named Shirin?
Shirin Ebadi ~ Nobel Prize winner for peace.
Shirin Ebadi ~ Nobel Prize winner for peace.
Image credit: sofsocialgood.tumblr.com
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Mental Health : The Mystery of Dreams by Isabel Kroemer
"Ever dreamed of falling, being chased
or being naked? Scientists believe that paying attention to your dreams
can actually improve your life. ..."
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The Mystery of Dreams by Isabel Kroemer
Friday, July 31, 2020
Don't Breathe! Parts of the world to avoid? That's Easy! Unless You Live There! (Reblog)
This post was first published in June 2017 and then updated for July 2020. It's basically a discussion with myself that answers the question: Who is "We"? Although how could we not know the answer. We are the World.
Reblogging from one of my partner blogs.
Reblogging from one of my partner blogs.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Hollywood Legend: Remembering Doris Day (1922 - 2019)
Must say good-bye to "America's girl next door" and Hollywood legend, Doris Day (April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019). She had a major influence on my childhood development. She charmed me. That was her appeal. I think she charmed everyone; publicly and privately. I loved all of her movies. No really. There is not one movie she starred in that I did not like.
For me, the most memorable movie was the one where she sang "Que sera, sera" and she had to land that airplane: The Man Who Knew Too Much. It was a departure from her usually light-hearted comedy roles. That movie was very serious and she played her part quite convincingly. I have wonderful memories of this fine actress.
She wasn't included in My Top 10 List of Iconic Female Celebrities' even though she suits the definition for "iconic". It's because she deserves a spotlight all her own.
For me, the most memorable movie was the one where she sang "Que sera, sera" and she had to land that airplane: The Man Who Knew Too Much. It was a departure from her usually light-hearted comedy roles. That movie was very serious and she played her part quite convincingly. I have wonderful memories of this fine actress.
She wasn't included in My Top 10 List of Iconic Female Celebrities' even though she suits the definition for "iconic". It's because she deserves a spotlight all her own.
Doris Day never stopped being cover bait for CLOSER. (These are all from the past three years.) pic.twitter.com/uA2DNUnCbV— Harry McCracken (@harrymccracken) May 13, 2019
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Where To Listen to Awesome Jazz Music!
"Jazz does not belong to one race or culture, but is a gift that America has given the world."
- Ahmad Alaadeen
Top 60 Jazz Youtube Channels for Jazz Enthusiasts ~ https://t.co/EpUnqcVAWo #music #musiclovers #jazzmusic #entertainment #moviesmusicandbooks #musicvideos pic.twitter.com/FCYJHuJzwt— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 2, 2020
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Jazz24 ~ https://t.co/PReWVsi1Ww - Online jazz streaming free 24/7 #playlists #studiosessions and more. #music #musiclovers #jazzmusic #entertainment #moviesmusicandbooks pic.twitter.com/j3SDff8zAv— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 2, 2020
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JAZZ RADIO, 97.3 FM, Lyon, France | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn https://t.co/Ox6L30iY3v - Listen for free and enjoy countless hours of the best jazz music around. @tunein #music #musiclovers #jazzmusic #entertainment #moviesmusicandbooks pic.twitter.com/HuFmYqMMG4— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 2, 2020
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JazzTimes https://t.co/lOXMYuLikI ~ "...comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the jazz scene." Find news, album, book and video reviews, informative features, special theme issues, etc. #music #musiclovers #jazzmusic #entertainment #moviesmusicandbooks pic.twitter.com/wF09ZBN8bc— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 2, 2020
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The 10 Best Jazz Albums Of 2019 https://t.co/odp59Ug5bx pic.twitter.com/OR7I0yBY9z— Stereogum (@stereogum) December 9, 2019
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