June 6, 2023

Interesting History: West Virginia Coal Mine Wars (Podcast Link)

June 6, 2023
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries

Yesterday my son sent me a link to this podcast–very interesting history from an actual war involving what was called the “Red Neck Army” in 1921. The US Army had to step in, and this war (which I knew nothing of), involved thousands of people and included machine guns and bombs. There is a ton of interesting history in this podcast about coal mining, company stores, miner’s march, “Mother Jones,” and a variety of descriptions of appalachian coal mining culture...

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Weaponized Empathy, Oppression and Social Justice (Deconstructionism Deconstructed Part II)

June 6, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Passing along another worthy commentary dissecting and parsing current social justice theory as many (like myself) previously thought it to be versus what it actually is. I came across a talk by this woman last night on YouTube which was very good and prompted my sharing of WILL YOU LIE FOR OTHERS? I then subscribed to her channel and this talk came up today. I admire how capable she is of rational, critical thinking and calm, methodical presentation. Highly recommend...

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Will You Lie For Others?

June 6, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

This very logical and thought-provoking talk is too valuable not to share here. I highly recommend listening to the entire talk (in order to hear each point dissected and parsed, as it progresses) as this woman methodically explains why in most cases (she gives examples of where she finds exception) we should not participate in this. Toward the end she raises some thoughts about the topic that I had not previously considered, regarding the pro-fragility aspect. She also articulates the...

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The “Religious Doctrine” of ‘Holding Space’

June 3, 2023
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Linguistics and Language Series, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

I think I probably began hearing phrases such as hold ‘space,’ give ‘space,’ make ‘space for‘–or that someone is not in ‘that space right now’ to hear such and such–probably somewhere around 2015. I enjoy language, and words that seem to create good mental images or articulate exactly what one wants to say intrigue me. At first, I thought the phrase innocuous, and even useful. But now, for various reasons, I intentionally avoid the phrase “hold space” as much as...

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Recent Gigs: Radnor High School After-Prom and My Neighbor’s Graduation Party!

June 1, 2023
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The most recent caricature gigs I drew at were Radnor High School’s after-prom activities from 11 pm to 2 am (whew!) on May 20-21st and today’s gig (May 29) right across the street at a graduation party for my neighbor’s grand-daughter, Morgan! Each event was fun and with a different flavor–below are two YouTube compilations I created to remember each activity. If you would like to book me for a caricature party/event please Contact me to discuss details....

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WOKE-ese Virtue Signaling

June 1, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Every cultural, political and religious movement has its own accompanying linguistics that develops as the adherents grow and strengthen both their power and identity. Linguistics serve a sociological function of giving subtle cues whether one is truly in the group or not in the group. There is nothing new under the sun (so it is written) and I suppose this sociological tool has served some purpose since the beginning of humankind. Sound bites and shorthand cues are subtle and easier...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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