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Being connected to those around us improves the physical and mental health of both us parents and our kids. But many parents lack this sense of community or feel like they have to work incredibly hard to develop one. This is especially true for folks who move around a lot, like families of US Foreign Service Officers. Making new friends and developing a community while constantly starting anew is challenging, exhausting but also rewarding and life-giving.
“Part of developing deep relationships and deep friendships is being able to be yourself in front of people”
– Jodi Harris
Our expert guest today is Jodi Harris (LCSW). Together with her husband and children, she lived abroad in seven countries in fifteen years. As part of Virginia Family Therapy, Jodi is helping head up our international team offering therapy to those connected to US embassies abroad and in the States.
“When you can find home inside yourself, you can create a home anywhere”
– Jodi Harris
Jodi is a true expert on the highs and lows of putting yourself out there with new people, being vulnerable, asking for help, and knowing when it’s time to lean into yourself and your family. The strategies she shares for building community resonate with those relocating abroad as well as those who haven’t moved in years.
In this episode on developing community abroad or at home, we discuss:
- The most important pieces of making friends abroad;
- Putting yourself out there and playing the yes-game;
- The importance of really knowing and understanding yourself in order to find likeminded people;
- Being vulnerable and honest with yourself and others;
- Acknowledging everyone’s personal preferences in developing community;
- And much more!
Whether you move a lot or have been living in the same place for years, if you struggle with making new friends and developing community, this episode is for you. You can find our podcast Active and Connected Families wherever you listen to your podcasts, or easily click the links below to listen:
More about Virginia Family Therapy
Virginia Family Therapy is a mental health practice serving individuals, families, and our community. VFT is designed to help people at all stages and from all walks of life by offering therapists and physicians with diverse backgrounds and specialties via face-to-face, walk-and-talk, and telemedicine appointments. Throughout, we are committed to developing strengths-based, authentic, and long-lasting relationships with you and your children. We hope to provide you with the support and insight you need to help your family navigate life’s hard times and joys.
Are you or your child struggling with mental health? We have a team of psychologists and psychiatrists who can help you out. You can learn more about our practice or contact us here.
More about Jodi Harris, LCSW
Jodi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress, health issues, and other challenges. She has a particular interest and skillset in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. She also has direct experience with and special interest in working with families affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
Her route to Virginia has been meandering. Originally from Austin, TX, she has spent 15 years of her adult life living overseas – in seven countries, across four continents. Jodi is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently seeing clients who live in Texas or Virginia via teletherapy. She’ll be offering face-to-face sessions from the Falls Church office beginning in the summer.
You can contact Jodi directly at firstname.lastname@example.org or learn more about Jodi here.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode
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- Loved this episode? Have you listened to our episode on making friends as an adult yet?
Disclaimer: Please remember we are real live therapists, however this is a podcast and is not considered a therapy session. Not only because there is no co-pay but also because we can’t speak to your individual experiences. We are here to help you keep raising healthy kids. And remember, if you are an imperfect parent, we are right there with you. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call your local crisis hotline or go to your nearest emergency room.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009
A tip of the jug to Joanne Walpole.
Davy encourages you all to knock back a dram of good Tennessee corn licker in honor of Follower Joanne Walpole. Joanne rides the Black Horse trail as Terry James. Her first BH book, Long Shadows, was published in May, and her next, Echoes of a Gunman, is coming in February. She's also the instigator of Wild Bunch Wednesday, which looks destined to become an Internet tradition. Limber up your trigger finger and click here to peruse her fine blog.

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Learn the basics of breathing underwater in this hour-long Discover Scuba Diving intro course, where you simply suit up in a dashing underwater tuxedo and allow the experienced mermen and merwomen of SeaVentures to take the lead. The controlled environment of the pool keeps things safe and simple for everyone involved. The skilled instructors will acquaint you with the aquatic dos and don’ts essential for mortal survival below sea level and answer any questions concerning dives or your continuation of the sport by drawing upon their vast, ocean-like expanses of knowledge.
Within Studio Movie Grill's expansive auditoriums, towering screens enrapture audiences seated in plush leather recliners and at dining tables. As the familiar celebrity faces in blockbuster and cult-classic features deliver Oscar-worthy lines, sneakily quiet waiters deliver meals from a full menu decorated with more than 100 items, including gourmet pizzas, smoked ribs, and cocktails infused with the spirit of Daniel Day-Lewis. Bartenders at the lobby bar dole out glasses of premium liquors, wines, and draft beer before and after shows.
Although each of the seven Just Fitness 4U locations has its own distinctions?such as the Lawrenceville location's 24/7 hours or the Marietta location's 25,000 sq. ft. facility and marble lobby?they more or less share the same tools for getting in shape. For starters, each is furnished with state-of-the-art Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, which can be used or lifted to increase strength. Moreover, the facilities have a team of certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors who lead one-on-one workouts and fitness classes such Pilates, Zumba, yoga, and spinning, respectively.
In the spacious room of Sip & Stroke’s new location, students of all skill levels pick up brushes and daub pigments onto canvases to create works of art during instructor-guided canvas-painting classes. The art studio especially caters to children, who can take on canvases, clay, or strings of beads on their own, or explore creativity with a parent during Mom & Me sessions. Guests of any age are always free to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake, creating glittering baubles from the studio’s wall of beads or decorating a pre-made ceramic piece that they hand off to experts to glaze and fire.
Imagine That! and Future Tech founder Kelly Williams has always loved science and art—up until her children were toddlers, she had spent her life building a career as an environmental engineer working for the EPA. But when she began volunteering as a leader of art and science programs at her local church and school, she unexpectedly discovered that she loved teaching children even more. Since 1995, Imagine That! and Future Tech learning centers have fostered a passion for science and technology in students aged 3 through 14. Alongside hands-on, age-appropriate instruction in the basics of physics, chemistry, and simple machines, the kids learn to work futuristic wonders such as building and programming robots to navigate obstacle courses and follow instructions. Science camps and workshops at locations all over the Atlanta metropolitan area give children a firm foundation in the sciences and prepare them for tomorrow’s world of ever-more-advanced computers and automatic doors.


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Advanced Breast Examination Trainer (Light Skin Tone)
The Advanced Breast Examination Trainer offers a hybrid training solution, covering bench top and simulated patient learning.
This model gives the widest variety of examinable anatomy and pathologies in the Breast Trainer range. The inclusion of a clavicle, and two axilla pads, allows for the placement of lymph nodes in six locations, covering axillary, supra and infraclavicular positions.
The WCRF International (World Cancer Research Fund) found that breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, accounting for 12.5% of the total number of cases diagnosed in 2020.*
Many health care professionals are required to conduct diagnostic breast examinations to identify pathologies in the breast tissue, as part of their routine job. When designing the latest version of our Breast Examination Trainer we made strides in improving the realism and pathologies of the model, in close collaboration with:
- Peter Donnelly of Torbay Hospital, UK
- Staff of the Clinical Skills Resource Centre, University of Liverpool, UK
- Staff of The Clinical Practice Centre, St James’ University Hospital, Leeds, UK
What type of breast exams can be performed on the Limbs & Things breast trainer?
Both Breast Self Examinations (BSE) and Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) can be performed on our examination breast models.
Medical professionals can use the Advanced Breast Trainer to train in:
- Breast palpation to identify lumps/masses, including size and shape
- Axillary, subpectoral, supraclavicular and infraclavicular lymph node palpation
- Identification of fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, cysts and carcinomas
Can the breast examination simulator be used to identify different pathologies, including signs of breast cancer?
Yes, the trainer comes with a variety of different pathologies. As standard, all Limbs & Things breast exam models come with representations of 2, 3 & 5cm carcinomas, a cyst, a fibroadenoma, and fibrocystic disease.
The advanced breast exam simulator also comes with lymph node pads, allowing for the identification of axillary, supra and infraclavicular lymph nodes.
What parts of the Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) can be done on the advanced breast exam simulator?
From a typical clinical examination, the breast examination simulator can be used for the following training:
- Breast palpation to identify:
- Masses – including size, shape, edge, consistency, surface, and relations
- Lymph node palpation:
- Axillary (anterior, posterior, medial, lateral and apical)
- Identification of clinical conditions:
- Early and Advanced breast cancer
- Fibrocystic disease
- Breast abscess
Training not covered by this range:
- Inspection – asymmetry, skin changes, nipple changes, nipple discharge
- Temperature during breast palpation
- Examination for distant metastases – vertebral tenderness & straight leg raising, chest examination, hepatomegaly
Can I use the breast examination trainer to practice aspiration of a cyst?
This model doesn’t offer that feature, however aspiration of a cyst can be practised on our Examination and Diagnostic Breast Trainer (40044).

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A leading North-East Financial Adviser is celebrating ranking top on Apple Podcast with his podcast series, ‘The UK Personal Finance Show’.
The podcast, hosted by Phil Anderson, Founder of Phil Anderson Financial Services has consistently charted between number one and number two in the UK for personal finance for the past 30 weeks beating off stiff competition from the likes of the ‘Ask Martin Lewis Podcast’, and ‘Barclays UK Personal Finance Show’ discussing hot topics under the personal finance category.
The ‘UK Personal Finance Show’ averages around 1350 downloads a month and continues to receive impressive feedback from listeners.
The podcast is an isolated venture of Phil Anderson Financial Services, which supports an ever-expanding customer base with their financial matters across a range of service areas including investments, pensions, savings, mortgages, and insurance, topics all of which are covered in the podcast series every week.
Phil Anderson, Host of ‘The UK Personal Finance Show’ and Managing Director at Phil Anderson Financial Services said: “I’m delighted that ‘The UK Personal Finance Show’ is popular among its listeners and that it’s providing useful advice for people either needing a bit of direction on their finances or that might be struggling with debt.
“We recently invited Wendy Fleming from charity ‘Ditch Debt with Dignity’ onto the podcast to support their mission to provide free, non-judgemental, confidential, professional advice and support to people who are privately struggling with their finances.
“To thank Wendy for her expertise and time we are donating boxing gloves signed by Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to help raise money for the charity. “
Wendy Fleming, Founder and Volunteer Advisor at Ditch Debt with Dignity added: “I was delighted to be asked to be a guest on Phil’s podcast to raise awareness of our charity.
“Ditch Debt with Dignity aims to spread the message that no one should feel shame or blame about struggling with money. Having money worries is very hard to deal with alone, and we want to reach anyone who might be feeling isolated or anxious to extend help. We provide is a free confidential service where we listen but never judge.”
The UK Personal Finance Show has featured a number of industry experts to discuss various topics, including Hamish Malcolm on self-build mortgages, and Justin Dunne on secured loans.


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Uniswap fork SushiSwap has had a tumultuous weekend after its anonymous founder “Chef Nomi” sold a big quantity of their SUSHI tokens for ETH. In the trade, Chef Nomi received around 37,400 ETH, which was worth about $13 million at the time of writing.
SushiSwap is a fork of popular decentralized token swap service Uniswap which wants to reward liquidity providers with tokens in addition to the standard liquidity provider fees. SushiSwap actually uses Uniswap to generate liquidity for SUSHI tokens, and aims to migrate that liquidity to the SushiSwap protocol itself later on. Right now, there’s $119 million in liquidity for the SUSHI-ETH pair on Uniswap.
However, things went south quickly on Saturday when Chef Nomi’s sudden sale of SUSHI tokens resulted in chaos within the SushiSwap community. The token’s price tanked from a local peak of $4.88 to a local bottom of $1.24 in a little more than 24 hours – admittedly, the crypto market at large was also performing poorly at the time.
Many community members dubbed this move an “exit scam” and predicted it would lead to the end of SushiSwap. Several theories emerged about who is behind the Chef Nomi pseudonym, presumably to intimidate the anonymous founder of SushiSwap.
After he sold sushiswap tokens, Chef Nomi justified his action in some tweets, and even said the reason behind it was “care about the community”.
Regardless of what Chef Nomi’s actual intentions could be, it seems almost unlikely to frame the sale in a positive light. Chef Nomi seems to have recognized that their reputation was damaged beyond repair, and gave up control of SushiSwap to FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Bankman-Fried said he wants to make sure the SushiSwap migration goes smoothly and transfer control of the project to a multisig wallet.
However, the FTX CEO also did not mince his words when talking about Chef Nomi, and said they did “huge damage” to SushiSwap and DeFi at large.
After Chef Nomi relinquished their control over SushiSwap, the price of the SUSHI token has recovered to about $2.8, more than a 100% increase. But it remains to be seen if the project can fully recover after all the chaos caused by Chef Nomi’s big sell.

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Few things bother me more than reading a story only to find that little time has passed before I think the character is a moron. While I enjoy amusing stories and even really weird ones that might make almost no sense, I am not amused by a character who is unable to make good decisions - the 'bumbling idiot' character, I suppose. I know a lot of people like this sort of thing, and no offense intended towards those who do, but it's just not my thing.
But I did grow up a little bit recently while contemplating the mistakes characters make -those mistakes that make me want to toss the book and write the character off as an idiot who can only be saved by some kind of divine intervention. While I might be able to see the right decision, that doesn't mean I should expect the character to. If my life was a book and I was the main character (a book no one would read, but work with me here) and I made one of my awesome mistakes, someone reading my story would think I was a complete moron.
So, my two cents is this: keep reading, even when a character might appear to be rather thick or maybe even hopeless. We're on the journey with them, and hopefully they'll learn from their mistakes. After all, the journey is the story, and it's up to us writers to make sure that our characters make mistakes worth learning from.

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When it comes to food we all have our preferences; some have a sweet tooth, others crave savoury goodness round the clock. On top of this, we also have our favourite dishes, but how many of us also have food which we love, but avoid because it’s so hard to eat, or have never tried due to its tricky preparation rituals?
The rise of the food-selfie means that our once messy dinner times are now being documented from every angle and shared with the world. Food bloggers and Instagram stars think nothing of shaping their delicious avocado smash in to the shape of Totoro or showing off their artichoke party appetiser. But what about us mere mortals who can’t simply crack open a fresh coconut for their morning shake?
There are so many mouth-watering dishes that we’d love to eat more, but avoid because they’re hard to eat.
We couldn’t help but wonder why some of these delicious foods don’t come with an instruction manual. I mean, how nice would it be to eat your taco without dropping 98% of it on yourself? That’s when it struck us – we could create the instructions!
We compiled a series of basic yet helpful instructables to help you overcome those pesky avocados, tricky tacos and even the ultra-intimidating whole fish. So, crack open the fridge, grab your cutlery and face those foodie fears today!
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At first glance, cutting an avocado might seem intimindating – after all, it’s so easy to accidentally mash or squish the flesh when you really wantted to cut it into smooth, clean slices. That said, once you know how to prepare avocado you’ll be creating delicious and perfectly presented dishes in minutes.
How to Cut an Avocado
- Grab a sharp knife and a spoon.
- Cut your avocado in half by running the knife lengthways around the whole avocado. There’s a hard stone in the middle, so just cut as deep as this will allow.
- Giving the knife a little twist at the end will help separate the two halves.
- Place the half with the stone on a flat surface and, avoiding your fingers, pit the stone with the blade of the knife. The stone will get wedged on to the knife, allowing you to pull it out without having to dig it out with your fingers.
- Finally, run a spoon between the avocado flesh and skin, pop it out, slice, and serve.
How to Peel an Avocado
It’s easier to peel an avocado that has already been cut into chunks.
- Slice the avocado in half, or cut it into wedges.
- Grab the skin and pull it away from the flesh.
- Any chunks of skin that remain on the avocado can simply be cut off.
Bonus tip: removing an avocado’s skin is generally more difficult if the avocado isn’t fully ripe.
It may be delicious, but it’s also very expensive, so if you’re going to prepare a lobster it makes sense to ensure you’re preparing it right. Get it wrong, and you might let pieces of that tasty, tender meat go to waste.
How to Eat Lobster
- Fetch a pair of pliers, a lobster fork and a bib.
- Twist off the claws and crack them in half with the pliers.
- Use your fork to scoop out the claw meat.
- Pull the head and legs away from the tail (hold tightly to avoid flinging it across the room!)
- Pull the fins off the tail and then open up the piece you have remaining to enjoy all the delicious tail meat nestled within.
How to Crack a Lobster Tail
The easiest way to crack a lobster tail is with a lobster cracker.
- Place the tail sideways in the cracker. The shell should face the joint of the cracker.
- Press down on the cracker handles, carefully, until the tail splits.
- Cut along both edges of the shell, and peel it off.
How to Eat Butterflied Lobster Tail
A lobster tail that has been butterflied before cooking is really easy to eat.
- Place your fork (ideally this should be a lobster fork, but a regular fork will suffice) between each segment of the lobster’s tail fan.
- Push the meat away from the fan. If properly cooked it should slide away effortlessly.
How to Eat Hard Tacos (Without Making a Mess)
Ah, the taco. Who hasn’t thrown most of the contents down the front of their shirt at one time or another? The instructions below will show you how to prepare tacos (and eat them) with minimal spillage-risk.
How to Prepare Tacos
- Line the base of the taco shell with lettuce. This will help prevent sauces from leaking out of the shell.
- Prop the taco up. If it falls over, some of your filling will spill out before you’ve even had a chance to start eating it.
- Fill the taco, but not too much. Make sure you only fill the centre – anything at the sides is an instant spill hazard.
How to Eat Tacos
- Eat it upright, over a plate.
- Angle the taco away from you slightly as you eat. This will ensure any escaping filling goes on your plate, not your lap!
- Just in case, use a napkin!
A lot of people are put off eating or preparing whole fish because they’re not sure how to carve it, and safely separate the flesh from the bones of a fish served whole. That’s a shame because fish cooked whole tends to be far more flavourful than one purchased and cooked pre-filleted. Thankfully, once you know what to do, carving a whole fish is really easy to do.
How to Carve and Eat a Whole Fish
- Grab a sharp knife (ideally a fish knife) and a spatula.
- Cut off the fins and tail and put them in the bin.
- Cut in a straight line from just behind the gills all the way to the tail and peel the skin back using your spoon.
- Grab your spatula, remove the top fillet of the fish, and flip it over.
- Remove the bottom fillet of the fish.
- Remove the bone cage.
- Carefully check the fish for any remaining bones, and enjoy.
Coconuts are not only delicious, they’re also super healthy. They’re rich in fibre and minerals including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc and calcium, and also contain folate and Vitamin C. Unfotunately the idea of preparing a coconut deters many of us from enjoying them. This is how to crack a coconut (without spilling the milk).
How to Eat a Coconut
- Fetch a hammer, nail, bowl and strainer.
- Place the coconut on a flat, towel covered surface.
- Hold the fruit so that the holes (eyes) are facing upwards.
- Pop the nail in to one of the holes on the top of the coconut and hammer it in until you feel it go through into the coconut cavity.
- Pull the nail out and turn the coconut upside down over the bowl and strainer, until all that delicious coconut milk has drained out.
- Once all the milk has drained put your coconut back on the towel covered hard surface and give it a couple of sharp taps to the midsection. This should crack it open.
- You can now scoop out the flesh.
Bonus tip: the flesh of a young cocunit will be very soft and can be scooped out with a spoon. If you’re eating a mature coconut, you’ll need a knife to remove the flesh – just slide the knife between the flesh and shell and it will come away.
There are a few rules to remember when it comes to sushi etiquette.
How to Eat Sushi (The Right Way)
- Pour a small amount of soy sauce into your dipping bowl.
- Mix some wasabi into the sauce if you wish (this isn’t the traditional way to eat sushi, but it is widely accepted today).
- Dip your sushi into the sauce – never pour soy sauce directly onto the sushi.
- If you’re eating nigiri (a slice of fish with a ball of rice underneath) traditional sushi etiquette dictates that you should only ever dip the fish in the soy, not the rice, and you should always put it in your mouth fish-side down.
- If you can, eat the sushi in one bit.
- Eat a slice of ginger between different types of sushi – it acts as a palate cleanser.
Bonus tip: if you’re dishing out sushi onto another person’s plate, flip your chopsticks around and serve with the thick end that hasn’t been near your mouth – it’s only polite!
A lot of people are intimindated by the thought of preparing an artichoke. This is a shame because they’re really healthy (they’re a great source of fibre, Vitamin C and K, folate and manganese) and are delicious roasted and stuffed, or served in salads or sandwiches. The instructions below show how simple preparing and eating an artichoke can be.
How to Eat an Artichoke
- Start by pulling the outer petals of the artichoke.
- If you wish, dip the base into sauce or melted butter for added flavour.
- Holding the tip of the petal place it in your mouth, close your teeth around it, and pull the petal out.
- You can also eat the base. To do this, spoon out the fuzzy centre, cut off the stalk, and divide the remainder into four to consume.
Watermelons are tasty, refreshing and nutritious, and are fantastic eaten as a snack or for breakfast, or even as part of a salad. Unfortunately many people can be intimdated by the thought of cutting a watermelon, but using this special technique can make it easier.
How to Eat a Watermelon
- Start by cutting a slice off each end.
- Turn it on to its top or bottom so it’s standing upright.
- Slice straight down the middle. This will be much easier as there’s a stable base.
- Cut the halves to your desired size, run the knife between the melon and the flesh, and cut into slices.
How to Eat a Cupcake
Yep: you’ve been eating cupcakes wrong all your life. Wave goodbye to frosting on your nose and level up your cupcake eating game – the best way to eat a cupcake isn’t what you think.
The Right Way to Eat a Cupcake
Remove the cupcake from its wrapper, rip the base off, and stick it on top of the frosting. You can now eat your cupcake mess-free, like a super-sweet sandwich! Perfect.

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Introducing the VTI Phoenix, the Compact, Foldable Drone that will have you shooting photo and video like a pro in no time!
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The VTI Phoenix comes equipped with a motorized 2048 x 1152p HD camera that can rotate 180 degrees, to capture the perfect image! Simply connect the drone to your smart phone and you can capture an incredible birds eye view of your surroundings with this incredible camera!
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EUGENE, Ore. -- A fire tore through a mobile home in west Eugene and sent two people to the hospital.
The fire broke out around 1:00 p.m. on Clear Lake Road near the airport.
Officials said a woman living in the home and a neighbor who came to help her out were taken to the hospital.
The extent of their injuries is unknown.
Lane Fire Authority Chief Terry Ney said the State Fire Marshall's office worked to find the cause of the fire.
"Our investigators down in Chico at the big fire down there so we had to call in the State Fire Marshall's office," Chief Ney said. "Also, given the fact that we have a civilian injury, that's also another reason we wanted to bring in some expertise on investigating it."
Chief Ney said the wind made the flames difficult to put out.
It's unclear where in the home the fire started.
A fire ripped through a home on Clear Lake Road west of Eugene near the airport. Fire officials say 2 people were taken to the hospital. We don't know the extent of their injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated. @KEZI9 pic.twitter.com/Om3lbXHN0X
— Madison Glassman (@MadisonKEZI) November 11, 2018
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- Fire destroys Eugene mobile home
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- One person killed in mobile home fire in Eugene
- Misused electronics to blame in Eugene deadly mobile home fire
- Couple that escaped Eugene mobile home fire speaks out
- Crews respond to mobile home fire in Eugene
- Fire damages mobile home in Springfield
- Fire destroys mobile home in Myrtle Creek


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Friday we had a fun afternoon with Roxanne, Eden and Colleen at MacArthur's Park in Palo Alto. Can you see the many plates on our table? We pigged out on a NUMBER of appetizers:
Baby Back Riblettes
Crispy Onion Strings
Homemade chips with caramelized onion dip
Oh my...it was a food and wine coma! We had a great visit too!


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Fresno and San Diego are nice, but it's Las Vegas that gets turned on it's ear.So where did I leave off last week? Oh yeah, I got to ride on a private jet to Nashville –- thanks to George Strait. After a couple days off, I woke up EARLY Thursday to hop on a plane (back to commercial airline travel) to Sacramento to rejoin the George Strait tour. It was great being home with my dog, Dixie, and the rest of my family, but I never argue with going back on the road. After all, it feels more like home than home now.
California was great. The crowds rule but their roads suck. I bounced all over the place during the drives. It felt like Marshall, my driver, was going mudding off-road.
Fresno was a really cool venue. My new friend Jill, who works for the tour promoter, sets up a dressing room for me at each show with candles and drapes and fun stuff. You might think my days are so glamorous but backstage areas are usually dingy and dull with bad lighting. It sure is nice on this tour to have a space to be in with some style and personality. It reminds me that I'm a girl…I sometimes forget that riding around with smelly guys all the time.
VEGAS, BABY. VEGAS. Yeah, this is one show that might deserve a little more than a few lines. My mom and her crew came in for this show and some of my band had family around. We played the MGM Grand which is like the mecca of entertainment. We played a really great show, Scotty played his butt off that night.
After the show, however, is where the fun REALLY started. I went to Coyote Ugly with a bunch of the band, my parents, friend Tony, some people from the George Strait tour and some of the folks from Sony. What is it they say about Vegas? What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? That's all I'm going to say.
We finally made our way back to the Grand where we stood around and relived the nights moments until our 4 a.m. departure. Somehow, around 3:30 a.m., we convinced Willard (George's lighting guy) that it would be a smart idea for him to get on our bus and come to Los Angeles and San Diego with us instead of going home. We met him when he was out with Dierks Bentley -- he's a good dude. So we loaded Willard and the boys and headed west, finally wrapping the night up around 4:15 a.m.
OUCH. That's the word that describes the morning after Vegas. They don't show you that part in those damn Vegas commercials!
So we started our load-in in Los Angeles at 9 a.m. When I asked Alex how he felt, all he could muster was "Bad. Real Bad." I think he spoke for all of us. So we played the show in the afternoon for WalMart.com (it will air on their website in a few weeks) and then headed to a hotel for a much needed nap. I really didn't think I could make it through that day.
Now [Feb. 6] I'm sitting backstage in San Diego waiting to go on-stage. I'm playing tonight with Ronnie Milsap, Andy Griggs, and Tracy Byrd for a US 95.7 radio thing. I love that station, they rock... and they play me a lot which might be why! It always feels great doing shows like this because you get to listen to other artists you like and the crowd LOVES it -- and they scream really loudly. I've got to run now, but I'll let you know how the show goes next week.
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The prevalence of a "sachet economy" is stretching waste management capabilities in the country. Lawmakers are suggesting an amendment of the current Extended Producer Responsibility Act to expand its coverage to include medium-sized firms.
The elimination of HIV-related stigma is key to achieving the global aspiration of leaving no one behind and meeting the Sustainable Development Goal target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Saudi Arabia or the UAE speaking on historical emissions and debt distress in climate-vulnerable nations is a bit rich. But unlike advanced economies, such countries lend rhetorical heft to developing country calls for climate compensation.
The COP28 president needs to deliver his promise to bridge the Global South’s annual US$1 trillion shortfall in climate financing. He can start by endorsing a levy on windfall oil revenues on petroleum states.
Video footage appears to show protestors, who were demonstrating against mining operations, being dragged away by police near Ipilan Nickel Mine in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Mining insiders are calling for maximum tolerance in similar standoffs.
A coalition of scientists and environmentalists found “widespread economic impacts” for communities in the Philippine province, heightening calls for accountability from the sunken tanker reportedly chartered by a San Miguel Corp subsidiary.
Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.
On International Human Rights Day, Greenpeace releases shocking testimonies from Southeast Asian migrants working on board foreign fishing vessels, plying the remote waters to meet Asia's surging demand for seafood.
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.
"Earth For All" is an update to the landmark 1972 book that warned of our unsustainable growth. Jørgen Randers, the author who worked on both titles, tells Eco-Business what is at stake if we don't fix our broken economic system.

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Indulgence without compromise– that’s the magic of these gluten-free sponge cake recipes.
If you’re a celiac or just someone living a gluten-free lifestyle, you probably know how hard it is to crave cakes and pastries. But really doesn’t have to be like that.
With proper ingredient substitution, everyone can enjoy delicious and fluffy baked goods without risking an unwanted reaction.
So, get ready to indulge in these mouth-watering treats that are easy to make and, most importantly, 100% gluten-free.
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Common Ingredients in Gluten-Free Flour
You’ll often find ingredients like rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum in most gluten-free cake recipes.
These flour alternatives are a lifeline for individuals with gluten sensitivity. So thanks to these recipes, you can enjoy different sponge cakes despite your dietary restrictions.
Here’s what you should expect with these healthy and safe ingredients:
|Provides a light and fluffy texture
|Acts as a binder and gives structure.
Remember, knowing your ingredients is the key to making a perfect gluten-free sponge cake.
Gluten-Free Sponge Cake Recipes
Excited to explore your options for gluten-free cakes? Let’s dive into six delectable options:
All these recipes are carefully crafted with gluten-free ingredients, offering a healthy alternative without compromising taste and texture.
Gluten-Free Victoria Sponge Cake
The Victoria Sponge Cake is a classic British cake that has stood the test of time as a beloved tea-time treat.
Wondering why it’s called victoria sponge cake? Well, it was named after Queen Victoria, who was known to enjoy a slice of this cake with her afternoon tea.
This cake is renowned for its simplicity, elegance, and delightful flavors. It’s a two-layer cake made from a light, airy sponge filled with jam and cream and typically dusted with powdered sugar.
- Sponge Layers: The cake consists of two layers of sponge cake baked to a golden hue. Make sure you’re using a gluten-free flour blend for your cake batter.
- Jam Filling: A layer of fruit jam, often strawberry or raspberry, is spread onto one of the sponge layers. This adds a fruity sweetness that complements the cake’s delicate flavor.
- Cream Filling: The other sponge layer is traditionally filled with whipped cream, which adds richness and a luscious texture to the cake. Remember to use dairy-free alternatives for an allergy-friendly recipe.
- Assembly: The jam and cream-filled layers are then sandwiched together, creating a beautiful cake with alternating layers of color and texture.
Another delectable British bread you can try and make gluten-free is English Muffins. Check our post to ensure you’re following Gluten-Free English Muffin Recipes.
Gluten-Free Vanilla Sponge Cake
Now, are you craving a delightful and moist sponge cake? Well, this sponge cake recipe will surely satisfy your tummy.
Vanilla sponge cake is simple, safe, and full of flavor. You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make; the vanilla variations are endless.
- Start with a gluten-free flour blend. You can purchase or make your own rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour mix.
- Choose a pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. You might also experiment with vanilla bean paste or even fresh vanilla beans.
- Try coconut sugar or stevia instead of regular icing sugar for ingredient substitutions.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Sponge Cake
Diving into our next recipe, we will whip up a delectable Chocolate delight that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
This gluten-free Chocolate Sponge Cake is rich, satisfying, safe, and healthy for those with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- A variety of chocolates. You can choose from dark, milk, and white to give the cake a complex flavor profile.
- Gluten-free flour blend ensures the cake’s light and spongy texture.
- Baking powder, which helps the cake rise to perfection.
Remember, baking temperatures are crucial. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) for best results. Let the sponge cake cool completely before serving.
Gluten-Free Lemon Sponge Cake
For your next baking venture, you will love the refreshing zing of this Lemon delight!
This gluten-free Lemon Sponge Cake will tickle your taste buds with its tangy citrus flavor. Here’s a quick peek at the process:
- Start by practicing your lemon zesting technique: use a fine grater or zester, ensuring you only collect the bright yellow zest, not the bitter white pith.
- Mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Whip eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then delicately fold in the dry ingredients, followed by the lemon zest and juice.
- Bake until golden and springy to the touch.
Consider citrus flavor pairings for your icing or filling. Lemon curd and whipped cream make great choices.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Sponge Cake
Next, let’s look at this sweet and fruity favorite: Strawberry Sponge Cake. This gluten-free version is just as delicious and fluffy as its traditional counterpart.
When selecting strawberries, consider these strawberry varieties:
- June-bearing: These strawberries produce a large, concentrated crop in June. They’re perfect for a fresh, summery sponge cake.
- Everbearing: These strawberries produce a smaller crop throughout the growing season, ensuring you have fresh berries for your cake year-round.
- Day-neutral: These strawberries produce fruit regardless of the day’s length, making them perfect for a sponge cake any time of the year.
For baking techniques, ensure your gluten-free flour and other ingredients are mixed well to avoid a grainy texture. Also, be gentle when folding in the whipped egg whites to maintain the sponge cake’s delicate crumb.
Gluten-Free Coconut Sponge Cake
Lastly, let’s explore the tropical and flavorful Coconut Sponge Cake. This gluten-free delight is an amazing addition to your tropical dessert exploration.
Here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients:
- Gluten-free flour: The perfect substitute for regular flour while retaining the fluffy texture.
- Coconut milk: This ingredient amps the tropical vibe and lends a creamy texture.
- Desiccated coconut adds a burst of coconut flavor and unique texture.
- Eggs and sugar: Essential for any sponge cake, they give it a sweet and airy consistency.
While savoring this dessert, you’re not only enjoying a tropical delight but also reaping coconut health benefits. This includes its high fiber content and healthy fats.
History of Gluten-Free Baking
Historically, gluten-free baking has been a challenge for many due to the unique properties of gluten.
You see, gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that gives dough elasticity. However, the rise of conditions like celiac disease and gluten intolerance has driven the evolution of gluten-free alternatives.
The impact of celiac disease on food culture has been significant. As awareness grows, so does the demand for gluten-free options.
This has pushed the food industry to develop innovative replacements for gluten in baking. Ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, and xanthan gum have become popular alternatives.
Do you want to whip up a 100% safe and quality cake? Check out our LiveGFree Cake Mix Recipes.
Importance of This Healthy, Gluten-Free Recipe
It’s essential to note the significance of this health-conscious recipe that doesn’t include gluten.
In baking, making a gluten-free sponge cake might seem challenging, but it’s an important step towards gluten intolerance awareness and providing celiac disease insights.
Adopting gluten-free recipes, like this sponge cake, is a proactive approach to ensuring everyone can enjoy the joy of baking, even those with dietary restrictions. It allows for including individuals who might otherwise miss out due to health concerns.
The recipe uses gluten-free alternatives that are equally delicious and maintain the cake’s fluffy texture.
What Makes These Sponge Cake Recipes Gluten-Free
You might wonder what makes these baking instructions suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Well, the secret lies in using gluten substitutes and alternative flours. Instead of conventional wheat flour containing gluten protein, these recipes call for gluten-free options such as almond flour, coconut flour, or a gluten-free blend.
These flours replicate the texture and structure of traditional flour without causing any harmful effects to those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. They’re safe, digestible, and pack a punch of flavor too.
Also, to ensure the sponge cake rises nicely and has a good crumb, you’ll often find ingredients like xanthan gum or baking soda included as gluten substitutes.
Baking a perfect dessert can be challenging, so let’s delve into some expert tips to get it right.
When working with gluten-free ingredients, precision is key. Pay close attention to your baking techniques. Gluten-free flours require more moisture, so don’t be afraid to add more liquid.
Ingredient substitutions are another crucial aspect. Instead of regular flour, use gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or coconut flour. They provide a delicious flavor and a perfect texture to your sponge cake. Remember to add xanthan gum; it acts as a binder without gluten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any gluten-free substitutes for common baking ingredients like baking powder or baking soda?
Yes, there are gluten-free versions of baking powder and soda. Gluten-free flour options often include xanthan gum to replicate gluten’s elasticity. Always ensure these products are certified gluten-free for your safety.
Can I use regular milk in gluten-free baking, or should I use a specific type of milk?
Yes, you can use regular milk in gluten-free baking. However, if you’ve milk allergies, consider lactose-free alternatives like almond, soy, or rice milk for safe and delicious gluten-free baking results.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when baking gluten-free sponge cake for the first time?
Avoid using the wrong gluten-free flour selection, which can ruin your cake’s texture. Ensure allergic reaction prevention by checking all ingredient labels.
Don’t overmix the batter, and ensure your baking powder is gluten-free.
How do the texture and taste of gluten-free sponge cake differ from regular sponge cake?
Gluten-free sponge cake may present challenges in texture, often being denser. However, taste exploration can yield delightful surprises, as ingredients like nut flours provide unique, rich flavors, making it a safe, delicious alternative.
Can gluten-free sponge cake be frozen for future consumption? If yes, what is the best way to do it?
Absolutely! You can freeze your gluten-free sponge cake. Use proper freezing techniques and packaging methods. Wrap it tightly in cling film, then foil. Store in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and quality.
In conclusion, using gluten-free alternatives doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or texture. As seen in these delectable gluten-free sponge cake recipes, you can enjoy the delicious baking world using the proper alternatives.
Want to explore more celiac-friendly recipes? Check out my full list here: Gluten-Free Recipes.
Other Gluten-Free Recipes
- 5 Absolutely Easy Gluten-Free Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free Calzone Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free English Muffins Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Recipes
- 5 Best Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes
- 5 Classic and Gluten-Free French Bread
- 5 Classic LiveGFree Pancake And Baking Mix Recipes
- 5 Delectable Gluten-Free Ravioli Recipes
- 5 Delectable LiveGFree Cake Mix Recipes
- 5 Delicious and Gluten-Free Crockpot Chicken Recipes
- 5 Delicious Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes
- 5 Delightful Gluten-Free Zucchini Recipes
- 5 Easy and Gluten-Free Pretzels Recipes
- 5 Healthy and Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
- 5 Krusteaz Gluten-Free Flour Bread Recipes
- 6 Delectable and Gluten-Free Sponge Cake Recipes
- 6 Delicious Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes
- 6 Delightful Caputo GF Flour Recipes
- 6 Savory Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes
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The role of a coach in youth sports is extremely complex, particularly as the children are still very much developing, both physically and personally. On the one hand, this requires a profound knowledge of human physiology, especially of children during their development. Further, children of the same age vary in their developmental status, which also may require additional consideration. Aside from physiological awareness, there is also a requirement for high pedagogical competence, as the coaches are also responsible – at least to some extent – for the children’s development of confidence, connection and character.
In an ideal scenario, the coach essentially creates situations and experiences for the children, from which they can grow upon and learn. However, we must acknowledge that in practice, participation in sports has led to deleterious physical and psychological consequences in children through authoritarian and abusive behavior, disrespectful treatment and mockery, overtraining and excessive physical demands, physical and emotional abuse, and/or serious and sustained sexual assault and abuse. While we firmly condemn the abuse of power to mistreat and abuse children, we believe in the potential positive impact organized sport can have on children‘s lives and emphasize the importance of the coach‘s role.
Sport and inclusion do not happen spontaneously, with its effects very much dependent on its implementation. The intentional inclusion of children from low-SES households therefore requires training of coaches, adaptation of existing processes, and investment of resources.


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Southern Illinois Woman Charged for Falsely Accusing Investigators of Sexual Assault
Springfield, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Officials announced today that two ISP Agents were cleared of false claims of sexual assault.
In early February 2012, Zone 7 Agents were conducting a narcotics investigation when alleged claims of sexual misconduct were made against the officers. Based on the allegations, the ISP’s Division of Internal Investigations immediately launched an investigation into the claims made by Dea Ann Thompson, 44, of Olive Branch, IL, who alleged an ISP Agent sexually assaulted her while another ISP Agent stood nearby.
The ISP’s Division of Internal Investigations conducted a thorough investigation of the evidence and determined the allegations were completely false and unsubstantiated.
In mid-February 2012, Thompson was re-interviewed by the ISP Division of Internal Investigations and when confronted with evidence admitted she lied and fabricated the allegations in her complaint of sexual assault. She further stated there was absolutely no sexual contact between her and the ISP Agents named in the complaint.
Thompson was placed under arrest and charged in Union County with Obstruction of Justice and Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 felony.
“The Illinois State Police takes allegations against its officers very seriously and investigates complaints thoroughly, said ISP Director Hiram Grau. “No officer is above the law, however, we will not tolerate false allegations made against our officers who risk their lives daily to protect the public. Those who do so will be brought to justice,” Grau added.
This is the second case within the last year that a bogus complaint was filed against ISP officers. In June of 2010, Gina Gonzalez of Lincoln Heights, Il was arrested for driving without a license. Gonzalez filed a complaint in September alleging two ISP officers used excessive force and inappropriate behavior during the time of the arrest.
An investigation also determined that Gonzalez’ complaint was unsubstantiated and Gonzalez was arrested and charged for filing a false report, a Class 4 felony.
The Union County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Thompson with Filing a False Police Report and Disorderly Conduct. Thompson pled guilty in Union County to Disorderly Conduct, Class 4 felony, and received 18 months of probation and community service, and will enter into an alcohol treatment program.
The ISP wants to remind the public that filing a false police report or complaint is a crime and can result in arrest and serious charges.
Dea Ann Thompson, 44, Olive Branch, Illinois

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Of course, there was leftover material from Suede. How could there not be? The Sadness in You, the Sadness in Me, progresses the remarkable statement made on Autofiction with some bits and pieces which do not quite fit – but are far too good to rot away in the archives. Unbending and unwavering with a lighter swing and a sharper guitar piece, Brett Anderson and company stick to the tender and open themes found on their latest album and build up another song challenging the band and their listeners. In comes a dedication to a shared grievance – The Sadness in You, the Sadness in Me does as its title suggests it will – bring together heartbroken people under one umbrella.
Those who found themselves moved by Autofiction will find more to love with The Sadness in You, the Sadness in Me – though not of the same near-perfect quality. These are bonus tracks, after all. Not quite a fit for album proper, though it does hold the same instrumental hooks and swings as the likes of What Am I Without You and It’s Always the Quiet Ones. Two essential pieces from the latest release – though broken up a bit by Anderson challenging himself with a vocal range not quite in his grasp any longer. Anderson does not harm the track by trying – it is admirable – but it does weaken those moments of defiant and impressionable chorus pieces. Advice at the core of this track is expected and rather plain, even if it is an obvious conclusion for the message.
Delivering this is decently done and the likes of Mat Osman and Richard Oakes shine as they always do. Enhancements are made and it is great to hear a continuation of one of last year’s finest albums. Whether Suede begins dragging these bonus bits and pieces out on tour with them is yet to be seen. It can only be hoped for, as the likes of What Am I Without You were agonisingly absent. Should The Sadness in You, the Sadness in Me take its place, there may be riots. Or at the very least, disgruntled fans. It is a tad lacking in what it leaves behind and for much of The Sadness in You, The Sadness in Me, there is a sense of reliance on the lead title and little else. Fanciful writings which run a little close to empty considering the powerful and raw angle Anderson took on the album.
Should this be the strongest of the bunch, or at least the most familiar for Autofiction Enhanced, it may be a string of amicable songs after all. The Sadness in You, the Sadness in Me is far from good-natured but it does have all the right parts – though not quite in the right spots. Suede is of a rare standard. Their reliable qualities as a band mean even their afterthoughts or pieces which struggled to make it over the line the first time around are still well worth a listen. It is no Personality Disorder, lacking the harsher edges of their single at the time. But if Suede were hoping it would fall into the violent disruption or the heavier tones of Black Ice, they were incorrect. The Sadness in You, The Sadness in Me, runs the risk of being a middle-of-the-road piece, and it is clear to see why it was left in the backlog for some time.


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At Signature Journey Community’s Annual Convention, held on the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from December 2 – 5, 2019, Luxurious Journey Advisor gathered high suppliers and journey advisors to speak concerning the newest within the realm of journey and experiential journey. Collaborating within the occasion have been: Mark Conroy, Silversea; Theresa Gatta, Ponant; Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent; Elfa Ragnarsdottir, Nordic Luxurious; Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads; Helena Worth, Explora Lodges; Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia; Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand; Debby Denham, Most popular Journey of Naples; Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey; Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Journey; and Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community.
Here’s a condensed model of our dialog:
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: What are some new experiences that purchasers are searching for and what are you doing to satisfy these requests?
Mark Conroy, Silversea: Our section of the market is Child Boomers and their households, they usually’re staying more healthy longer. They’ve been extra adventurous, they usually need issues like expedition journey. What’s exhausting at present is making an attempt to serve every of them effectively — it’s exhausting to be one thing for everyone. However the nice information is that they actually have this need to proceed to study.
Elfa Ragnarsdottir, Nordic Luxurious: We really feel purchasers are all the time making an attempt to disconnect and are searching for off-the-beaten-path experiences. We undoubtedly have locations that may get into that, like Greenland and Faroe Islands — they’re each fairly unexplored and supply new issues to many individuals. Individuals need extra adventures. In Iceland, for instance, you possibly can go inside a volcano. I consider that’s a really distinctive factor. We even have artifical ice tunnels there, which could be very spectacular.
Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Journey: We’ve been seeing a rise in requests for enjoyable toys. Lots of people have been asking, “Which new ships have submarines?” I’ve seen extra of my purchasers getting licensed for skydiving and scuba diving, to allow them to do a number of these experiences extra independently. We’re additionally seeing will increase for brand spanking new skill-building: Individuals have been asking to do extra cooking lessons, however personal, in order that they get to spend extra time with any individual very skilled that may educate them on their stage.
Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia: We’re seeing vacationers searching for extra of a constructive affect, alternatives for enrichment, engagement, hands-on experiences and alternatives to teach the kids, whether or not it’s by way of conservation, or tradition or group.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: With regard to the expedition cruising market, we’re including inspirational consultants so as to add to the wellness or energetic parts that new cruisers are searching for. They don’t think about themselves cruisers, however they’re now fascinated by expedition cruising. For instance, Alex Pancoe, a pediatric mind most cancers survivor, has accomplished the Explorers Grand Slam. He shall be main individuals on expeditions. So, it’s not simply the experiences, it’s truly the expertise with an professional, who’s inspirational.
Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand: New Zealand has been world-renowned for motion and journey and our surroundings for a few years. We’re seeing an explosion in recognition in indigenous interplay and cultural understanding. The Maori tradition in New Zealand is fairly well-known around the globe, and it’s not troublesome to truly get entangled with the area people.
Debby Denham, Most popular Journey of Naples: Being situated in an space of the nation the place we have now a excessive quota of senior residents and Child Boomers, their children aren’t essentially searching for the normal cruise expertise. Nevertheless, their mother and father have gotten used to the luxurious aspect of cruising, so when it comes time for all of them to get collectively, these households begin leaning extra in direction of not simply luxurious cruising however expedition cruising. Seeing all these new ships popping out is simply going to make the entire section growth.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: What’s sizzling proper now for us are the Black Sea, Southeast Georgia, Bulgaria and the Ukraine. We’re additionally including parts to current cruising. For instance, we have now a brand new ship popping out in ’21, Le Commandant Charcot, which is an excessive polar exploration yacht; along with the ship having the ability to attain additional south in Antarctica or additional north within the Arctic, we’ll have alternatives onboard the place we can have a tethered hot-air balloon, we’ll have snowmobiling, we’ll have every kind of various actions. It’s satisfying a request for one thing completely different.
Helena Worth, Explora Lodges: With Explora, we search for methods to make enhancements by going off the crushed path. A technique is the journey on the dinner desk. For instance, within the Sacred Valley of Peru, we created a partnership with one of many world’s high cooks — he’s the proprietor of Central Restaurante in Lima, which is taken into account one of many top-ranked eating places worldwide. He’s now designing dishes, that are unique to Explora. So, the journey is within the outdoor after which it’s additionally on the dinner plate. Relating to household journey, they actually wish to maximize that point for bonding. They don’t wish to separate however the option to separate is there if they need.
Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey: We’re seeing that our purchasers are reshaping the expectation of luxurious to fairly an extent. They’re and keen to let go of a number of these commonplace necessities within the curiosity of a reshaped expertise, with two caveats. The primary one is, the ultra-lux consumer has an expectation of security, so there’s a ton of labor that we have now to do behind the scenes to ensure it nonetheless appears to be like and feels genuine, however we even have to ensure the purchasers are secure on their, say, stroll by means of the Amazonian jungle. The second is that it’s a must to set the correct expectations. We actually need to know the product, so if we’re going to have any individual going to Mumbai, we are saying to them, “You’ll be able to have an uncommon expertise, you’re going to go to the fish market earlier than daybreak, and also you’re going to get jostled round, and it’s going to be an unbelievable expertise.” That may not be one thing that you’d affiliate with a luxurious expertise — nevertheless it’s an journey; it’s an city journey.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads: I believe individuals are actually searching for that distinctive expertise; they don’t wish to go the place all people goes — they wish to come house with a narrative that’s distinctive to their group. We’re seeing an enormous development within the multigenerational and family-type journeys. To cater to this market, we have now 4 completely different classes for households — we simply added 20s and past. We additionally, this 12 months, added journeys to northern Portugal, Jordan and Israel, and Lapland, to call a number of.
Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community: The one different development that I’ve is that we’re seeing the willingness of shoppers to journey very lengthy distances for a brief period of time. If it’s attention-grabbing sufficient, individuals shall be on a airplane for 18, 20, 22 hours, expertise it, after which come house. However no matter occurs within the vacation spot needs to be extraordinary.
Karimah Dossa, who stated purchasers are reshaping the expectation of luxurious to fairly an extent, makes a degree.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: Are there companies or facilities that luxurious vacationers will not be keen to surrender?
Mark Conroy, Silversea: Wi-Fi. And company anticipate it to be similar to it’s in a lodge or higher — regardless of the place you’re. You might be within the North Pole, South Pole, center of the jungle, they usually anticipate the Wi-Fi to work. It was, for those who have been occurring an expedition to the Arctic or Antarctic, the Amazon and even Cambodia, you needed to actually compromise your way of life. At the moment, the desk stakes have gone up, so that they actually desire a real expedition, however in addition they need these comforts that they’re used to having. They don’t wish to compromise their way of life once they’re on trip.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: Positively Wi-Fi. But additionally, it’s small comforts. Whenever you come off of an expedition and again onto the ship, it’s about that tumbler of sizzling tea with possibly liquor added to it, or having a violin taking part in — that’s one thing that company don’t wish to surrender. They wish to come off of a rugged expedition, but additionally be welcomed warmly with these stunning experiences on board.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: Personalization, even in a gaggle. In case you can think about the logistics of three selections on a Design-Your-Day for a gaggle of as much as 18 vacationers. Clearly, we’ve executed Tailor Made journeys for years, however making that occur within the group setting is catering to that need for personalization.
Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community: I’d add that they aren’t keen to compromise on their weight-reduction plan, whether or not you’re a vegetarian or gluten-free, which could be very difficult. In case you’re in the midst of nowhere in Botswana, it’s not like you possibly can stroll down the road to Safeway to discover a gluten-free bread, however individuals anticipate that wherever they go.
Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand: I virtually have a bit of little bit of a problem with what companies a luxurious traveler can or can’t have as a result of, in my thoughts, it truly removes a few of that real rawness and realness of what journey has been about. There’s something thrilling about not being unsafe, however simply pushing the boundaries a bit of bit. Individuals would possibly grunt that the air-con or Wi-Fi is just not working completely, and I do know these are issues individuals aren’t ready to lose, nevertheless it does disappoint me typically. It’s like, this isn’t what the true expertise is all about.
Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia: I believe they demand a consistency within the companies and the product however bearing in mind for the cultural nuances. In our locations, it’s very relaxed, it’s a first-name foundation, and but the service needs to be on level and the product needs to be distinctive.
In-Depth Evaluation: From left, Marett Taylor, Libby Cooke, Daniela Harrison, Elfa Ragnarsdottir and Mark Conroy focus on intimately a number of the high tendencies of journey vacationers. Amongst them: Desirous to journey with consultants; methods to show kids about conservation; searching for extra certifications; trying to disconnect and discover additional off the crushed path; and need to proceed to study.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: It’s all about managing expectations, is it not?
Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey: I believe it’s solely our duty to set the correct expectations, and you may take the wealthiest consumer and put them in actually uncommon locations and so long as you’ve instructed them what to anticipate, they’ll take pleasure in it. You would possibly name them three days earlier than they go on safari and say, “It’s raining actually closely the place you’re going, so your children might need to leap out of the car and push it by means of the mud.” My purchasers despatched me footage with mud lined throughout them. It’s simply telling them that upfront, “Listed below are a number of the issues which might be going to occur, be prepared for it, take pleasure in it and simply float.” That’s the place the journey is available in.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads: I believe there’s a steadiness. I discover that individuals prefer to get out of their consolation zone, however when you’ve them get out of their consolation zone throughout the day — whether or not it’s a loopy hike or there’s cliffs on the opposite aspect of the highway — they wish to have that second the place they return to their room they usually can calm down. However a number of the occasions, they shock themselves once they’re a bit of nervous or scared, they usually do it, after which they’re so happy with themselves on the finish. I believe that’s truly the attract of doing one of these experiential journey.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Karimah Dossa and Helena Worth share a smile throughout the discussions, which noticed each Kjeldgaard and Dossa noting that vacationers are searching for distinctive experiences however rather a lot goes into making them really feel comfy overseas.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: What are some extra area of interest tendencies that vacationers are searching for?
Helena Worth, Explora Lodges: With Peru, clearly there’s nice cultural curiosity and historical past. It’s essential to infuse that. Even when we have now athletes coming to the lodge, we nonetheless wish to share with them what there may be to expertise however, equally, it’s essential to supply a steadiness to somebody who’s fascinated by tradition and possibly afraid of that further stroll. I believe it begins with sensitivity and the employees attending to know the person traveler. It’s being good listeners, it’s coaching the employees to welcome individuals on the lodge and say, “How are you feeling at present?” Particularly if you see somebody are available with brand-new mountain climbing footwear.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: It’s additionally making journey accessible for all. For instance, if any individual has a incapacity, it’s a must to ensure they perceive that it’s straightforward to get on and off of a Zodiac. In the event that they don’t wish to spend an extended time frame doing a brief tour, I’ll use Antarctica for instance; they’ll go and contact the continent, they’ll maintain up their No. 7 that they’ve reached that continent, however they’ll simply get proper again to the ship inside a couple of minutes. So, we have now to make journey out there not only for the extraordinarily energetic however creating completely different ranges of exercise so that everyone can take pleasure in it.
Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey: One development that we’re seeing is that the mother and father are actually making an attempt to work their children’ pursuits into their journeys. In the event that they’re fascinated by science, they may take them to sure particular tasks around the globe, or in the event that they’re into operating, they may go into the Kenyan highlands and run with a marathon runner there.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: Yet another factor, and that’s creating a further factor to the expertise. For instance, with our Quintessential Assortment, we’ve taken a theme and we’ve introduced in a visitor speaker that may truly be mixing with the company all through the entire cruise and likewise internet hosting lectures. It’s having the hands-on experiences, nevertheless it takes it to a different stage.
Theresa Gatta says it’s essential to make journey accessible for everybody.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: What are some new locations that both your purchasers are asking for, or that you just’re including to your itineraries?
Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Journey: We’ve been seeing a number of Mongolia. I believe it’s a part of the enhancements that the suppliers are doing. The roads are actually unhealthy, you sleep within the huts and on straw mattresses, the meals could be very restricted in weight-reduction plan, so having extra luxurious suppliers which might be coming in and servicing the vacation spot to assist make it extra accessible has been large.
Mark Conroy, Silversea: Russian Far East is one other wonderful place, as a result of it’s simply so completely different than the European a part of the nation. There are nonetheless native tribes there that may not have even seen a ship earlier than.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: We have now a brand new journey to South Korea and Japan, which I believe is an attention-grabbing one. Egypt is off the charts. Namibia is powerful; Zimbabwe is coming again. I believe Ethiopia goes to be one of many extremely popular, new Africa locations.
Elfa Ragnarsdottir, Nordic Luxurious: We’re seeing a number of elevated curiosity in each Faroe Islands and Greenland. Quite a lot of vacationers wish to go there in the event that they’ve already been in every single place else and wish to see one thing new. They’ll go to Greenland throughout the summertime, go canine sledding and see the ice sheet. The Faroe Islands are very off-the-beaten path and rather a lot like Iceland nature-wise, however there are rather a lot fewer vacationers, so that may enhance curiosity. Finnish Lapland could be very widespread for us throughout the holidays. Households will go to the house of Santa Claus they usually can go canine sledding, reindeer sledding and sleep in a glass igloo.
Debby Denham, Most popular Journey of Naples: One of many experiences that we have now enquiries for lots currently is the Northern Lights — and you are able to do that from a number of locations.
Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia: Each Western Australia and Tasmania — that’s form of the brand new frontier. There’s a bit of little bit of an attract; Western Australia is lesser-traveled, and there are alternatives for swimming with whale sharks and cruising within the Kimberleys.
Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand: From a New Zealand perspective, it’s not essentially the locations which have modified however the timing of when individuals journey. Traditionally, New Zealand’s all the time been a summer time vacation spot — within the U.S., it’s winter, so they arrive on right down to the South. However we’re discovering a number of vacationers are literally escaping the warmth of the U.S. and are coming throughout their summer time. In our shoulder season, they’re coming down they usually’re having an expertise when the climate is completely stunning and calm.
Chris Sturgeon has seen vacationers to New Zealand are searching for indigenous interplay and cultural understanding.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: For the suppliers, what are you doing past banning plastic straws, as far an environmentally pleasant initiatives go? And, for the advisors, is that this one thing your purchasers are actually fascinated by?
Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand: With out a shadow of a doubt. Sustainability has all the time been a part of our DNA. It isn’t about straws, however it is vitally a lot concerning the issues that you just do, giving again to the group. We’re taking much more time and power to truly do issues which might be wise, not only for a giant promotion. We have now a aim of being plastic-free by 2023 and we have now a inexperienced workforce that’s a part of our enterprise, serving to the employees deal with do issues extra sustainably. That’s a part of the Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand’s constitution — to offer sustainable expertise. New Zealand is such a dynamic and such a singular atmosphere and we wish to defend that.
Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia: On the core of the Luxurious Lodges of Australia is a “Objective for Good” and alternatives for the traveler to be part of our conservation and sustainability initiatives. What units us aside are our legacies — the outcomes of our function for working in these important and particular locations we’re situated in. Every of the lodges supply alternatives for engagement.
Mark Conroy, Silversea: One factor we’ve executed in all of our ships is cut back the quantity of bottled water we use. Each one in all our ships has a machine that filters and carbonates water, and chills it on the similar time. We carried 87,000 passengers final 12 months, and the patron usually consumed three bottles of water a day, in order that’s a number of water bottles. Within the Galapagos, we have now no water bottles on board; when company examine in, we give them a canister, and of their suite, they’ve a machine that they’ll use to replenish their water bottles.
Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey: I believe that our luxurious vacationers, these days, are now not asking; relatively it’s solely an expectation that in the event that they’re paying in that worth stage, that lodge, that lodge, that cruise ship higher get it proper.
Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community: It’s attention-grabbing how new inns coming into the market are taking this to the subsequent stage. I lately stayed on the Equinox Lodge in New York and there’s no single-use plastic. Whenever you go within the bathe, it has containers which might be refillable; they’ve a dedication to get rid of the small bottles and single-use plastic, and but the patron doesn’t thoughts — the patron’s completely completely satisfied; in reality, they’re happier.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: It’s actually essential for us to be acutely aware about two issues: Unintended penalties and recurrent value financing. In case you construct a effectively, how’s the effectively going to be maintained? In case you put in a faculty, is that going to trigger a inhabitants explosion proper subsequent to the Maasai Mara reserve? It’s a must to actually take into consideration precisely what you’re doing and the place you’re doing it.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads: I believe it’s actually essential to know the tradition, too. Quite a lot of the time, individuals will suppose, “Oh, I’m going to deliver crayons for the village we’re going to,” and, so, we actually make it a degree to know and say, “Look, for those who’re going to deliver something, that is what they’d like.” Oftentimes individuals suppose they’re doing good and it’s truly doing hurt.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: Sustainability is not only the apparent — doing the correct issues with gasoline, single-use plastics, ensuring you’re not dropping anchor in delicate environments, utilizing the correct kind of lighting in your boat so it’s not disturbing the undersea life — it’s respecting the native, indigenous those who dwell in these locations. We have now requested them in the event that they want to be a part of our company on board, and at occasions, we’ve had 100 individuals be a part of our small ships. Our company actually take pleasure in that.
Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Journey: The most important factor that I hear from our vacationers is paper; all people’s nervous about paper. They’re getting back from a cruise they usually include a pile of paper. Quite a lot of inns do this, too. It’s nice to have all of our letters delivered, and purchasers admire that, however on the finish of the day, in the event that they’re there for every week they usually get one thing every single day, they arrive house with a pocket book. So, that’s one factor we’re making an attempt to fight proper now, whereas nonetheless having the ability to ship these surprising little surprises.
Karimah Dossa, Hill Barrett Journey: We have now the Axus Journey app. We received’t even transient the consumer till they obtain it. We do it collectively they usually say, “Oh my god, that is so wonderful,” after which they’re on board, after which that’s it. Then they present it to all their pals, and all people will get enthusiastic about it. However extra journey advisors ought to be doing that.
Theresa Gatta, Ponant: And that’s a problem, as a result of your purchasers predict this fantastically wrapped bundle of paperwork. It’s a problem as a result of digital makes extra sense and it’s simpler for all of us, however there may be an expectation there.
Mark Conroy, Silversea: We’re truly beginning a take a look at — in the event that they’re keen to make use of digital paperwork, we’re giving them a shipboard credit score.
Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Journey: You’ve simply received to provide them one thing else. As a substitute of paper paperwork, we like to provide them a carry-on with items; in the event that they’re going to a spot the place it may be raining, we give them a raincoat that they’ll wrap up and reuse.
Helena Worth, Explora Lodges: It’s attention-grabbing to listen to this dialog, as a result of Explora by no means had any paperwork. We have now an e-mail affirmation, that’s it. We lately introduced on tablets for the visitor survey as they’re trying out. They’ll electronically inform us how they really feel about their expertise. We have been inexperienced method earlier than individuals knew what inexperienced was, so sustainability is one in all our pillars.
On Sustainability: One frequent theme mentioned was the have to be acutely aware vacationers. Proven right here, from left, are Marett Taylor, Libby Cooke, Daniela Harrison and Elfa Ragnarsdottir.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: Who’re the purchasers occurring these journeys — are they older or youthful?
Mark Conroy, Silversea: I don’t suppose it’s a matter of age, it’s a matter of EQ.
Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community: Whenever you take a look at the individuals of their 70s and 80s, they’re occurring these actually demanding journeys in Africa the place you’ve two nights right here, two nights right here, one night time right here and they’re nice; they’re actual go-getters. Then you’ve some youthful prospects that aren’t as much as it, they usually’re possibly of their 30s. I believe it’s extra concerning the spirit of the individual.
Chris Sturgeon, Luxurious Lodges of New Zealand: Age is completely not a barrier. I very a lot consider it’s about EQ and the flexibility for somebody to be adventurous and open-minded. Even touring from New York to Australia or New Zealand — 18 hours, 20 hours on a airplane — was by no means conceivable years in the past. However we’re not too distant from that changing into the norm, and it offers individuals entry to anyplace they wish to go.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads: One of many issues that I believe is so wonderful is that we’ll take a look at the demographics of a gaggle, and it’ll vary anyplace from 38 to 82, and the enjoyable factor about that’s that all of them study a lot from one another. I believe there’s one thing so nice to be stated about how completely different generations all share the identical expertise, they usually’re all bringing one thing to the journey — it provides to the entire expertise.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: It might be a wierd connection, however solo vacationers are sometimes energetic vacationers. After we mix energetic components and a solo financial savings of any form, we see an enormous spike in recognition.
Daniela Harrison, Avenue of the World Journey: One of many huge issues that should change on that entrance is we have to have extra feminine high-end personal guides, as a result of a number of my single girls vacationers won’t go along with a non-public information as a result of they’re nervous it’s going to be a person. So, except I can discover a provider that may assure the information goes to be a girl, they won’t spend that $20,000 to $25,000 on that absolutely personalized expertise.
Ignacio Maza, Signature Journey Community: In my very own private expertise, if I’m touring to a rustic that could be very male dominated, very patriarchal, I’ll all the time request a feminine information. The reason being that in case you have a feminine information, they needed to work 10 occasions tougher to get licensed, as a result of they’re like a salmon swimming upstream. If they really change into a information in Egypt, in India, in wherever, they’re going to be a lot better than the boys, and it has all the time confirmed to be the case.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: We simply did this in Oman. We had probably the most wonderful reserving, and we educated girls guides to take it. It was a significant VIP, they usually requested for interplay with girls, and we stated, “Why don’t we prepare girls guides?” So, we educated the primary group of girls guides in Oman.
Debby Denham, left, sitting alongside Matt Turner, stated lots of her household purchasers are taking expedition cruises.
Matt Turner, Luxurious Journey Advisor: Do you’ve any suggestions for advisors promoting this sector?
Mark Conroy, Silversea: Nice relationships, to begin with. Keep up a correspondence, as a result of what occurs is that if a consumer doesn’t know you possibly can e book this for them, we’ve seen situations the place company have booked instantly or by means of one other company. So, it’s a must to create that relationship and supply the consumer with the information which you could e book something for them.
Marett Taylor, Abercrombie & Kent: I believe that the transient that you just give us is probably the most crucial factor. It’s so uncommon that I see a full transient, and after I do see one, I simply wish to kiss the advisor. They’ve given you curiosity, age, every little thing. In case you don’t add any particulars, it’s going to be more durable for us to provide you with distinctive methods to customise the journey. So, the extra you embody in that transient, the higher. I’ve by no means, ever heard a tour advisor say to me they’d an excessive amount of data. I really like having an excessive amount of data.
Alicia Kjeldgaard, Backroads: Don’t be afraid to additionally inform us one thing that you could be suppose is insignificant, and it’s actually not. I had a journey advisor inform me that this girl that she was reserving was “lately divorced, actually struggling and that is the primary time she’s touring alone,” and so I’ve put it within the notes. The advisor known as me again after the journey and stated, “Your journey leaders have been wonderful along with her, they actually helped her with the children.” It’s like, why would anybody care for those who’re lately divorced, nevertheless it does make a distinction typically for them to know.
Libby Cooke, Luxurious Lodges of Australia: And only a reminder that so many people have outstanding gross sales instruments for all of you to leverage and make the most of, that create the sensory expertise — the little video vignettes. It simply helps with creating that expectation and serving to them really feel the vacation spot.

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Peter David, Bill Mumy (w) Gordon Purcell, Curt Swan (a & c) First in a new series that collects the very best Star Trek comics from the past three decades. Star Trek Archives: Vol. 1. Best of Peter David collects five Star Trek: The Original Series stories written by fan-favorite writer Peter David (Star Trek: New Frontier). Bill Mumy (Lost in Space) co-writes three issues, and one issue is illustrated by legendary comic artist Curt Swan. The stories in this volume focus on the first crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-Captain Kirk, Spock, Dr. McCoy, Scotty, and Mr. Chekov.
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Husbandry - Limited edition in support of WIELS exhibition
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Dimensions: 18 x 15 x 0.5 cm
Edition of 15 Price: 1500€ inc. VAT (all profits go to support Bosmans’ exhibition at WIELS)
Fascinated by tales that resonate across time, Kasper Bosmans (b.1990 in Lommel, BE) unpicks their threads and weaves them into new ones, transforming words into images and objects. He mixes references from different periods and cultures as a way to tease out their similarities and emphasize their continuity across time and place. Bosmans’ wilfully anachronistic set of references turn out to be extremely eloquent about the current state of the world.
His exhibition at WIELS is titled Husbandry, a term used to designate care and cultivation, the rearing of animals or growing of crops. In medieval Europe, good husbandry had a moral connotation, extending beyond the prudent running of a household to a broader notion of the wise management of God’s bounty. Retaining the reference to man’s stewardship of nature, Bosmans examines strategies of succession, the passing down of wealth and power but also of knowledge and tradition.
In the Legend paintings that Bosmans produces to accompany each project, which act as allegorical descriptive labels, he appropriates the formal language of heraldry, where symbols are brought together to tell very synthetic stories. This language also evokes the digisphere, where logos and pictograms exist in a flat field, without visual depth.
For this edition, produced to support his WIELS exhibition, he adapts the iconography of his paintings to create a limited edition in bronze. This presents a heraldic blazon featuring three ears of corn, contained behind a picket fence, combining symbols of agriculture and domestic enclosure. The artist has given each a unique patination, the rainbow colours painted by flames and hinting at a sunset or sunrise on the horizon.