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]]> Comment on Zerka Family by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/about/services/genealogy/zerka-family/#comment-9463 John Girdwood Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:31:10 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2724#comment-9463 [file]http://johngirdwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ZarkaFamilyTree.doc[/file] This document was sent to me from Souheil Khoury who lives in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia; b. 17 Jun 1971. Thank you very much to Souheil for compiling this research and contacting me. I will be reviewing the attachment and making updates as necessary (and when I get a moment!). File: ZarkaFamilyTree.doc

This document was sent to me from Souheil Khoury who lives in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia; b. 17 Jun 1971. Thank you very much to Souheil for compiling this research and contacting me. I will be reviewing the attachment and making updates as necessary (and when I get a moment!).

]]> Comment on Ann Arbor Wedding by Trisha Tower http://johngirdwood.com/2011/07/22/ann-arbor-wedding/#comment-9337 Trisha Tower Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:59:54 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?p=2897#comment-9337 When I first started viewing the slideshow of the pictures I honestly thought the bride was a bridesmaid. I kept looking for the bride in the white dress until I realized there were only the bride and groom standing up at the wedding. There seemed to be no bridesmaids or groomsmen joining them. The wedding looks very low key in a backyard of someone’s home, I’m assuming a relative or one they already own together. I know several women who were re-married and did not wear white, I thought this could be a second marriage and that’s why everything is so casual because it’s been done before. Although the couple seems young enough for this to be their first. The fourth picture in the slideshow surprised me because I thought a guy sitting down was drinking a beer during the ceremony but now it looks more like iced tea. There doesn’t seem to be alcoholic beverages at this wedding. I was still surprised that people had drinks at all while the ceremony was taking place. The person who was conducting the ceremony had sunglasses on his head, definitely laid back. The wedding looks extremely small and there doesn’t seem to be a lot of decoration. This could be due to a lower budget or simply wanting a casual wedding. In photo twelve of the slide show I thought maybe the groom could be crying but he just looks tired and overheated. In some of the pictures it looked like the couple kept posing for pictures during the ceremony and people kept taking photos, again definitely casual. Concerning the picture you really wanted us to analyze, maybe the groom isn’t making direct eye contact with the man in the sunglasses because they haven’t met before. Those people could be part of the bride’s family and it’s an awkward situation of “hey I don’t know you but I just wanted to grab my drink I left at the table”. It’s only proper to meet and greet all the guests who attend your wedding, so it could possibly be a handshake offered. When I first started viewing the slideshow of the pictures I honestly thought the bride was a bridesmaid. I kept looking for the bride in the white dress until I realized there were only the bride and groom standing up at the wedding. There seemed to be no bridesmaids or groomsmen joining them. The wedding looks very low key in a backyard of someone’s home, I’m assuming a relative or one they already own together. I know several women who were re-married and did not wear white, I thought this could be a second marriage and that’s why everything is so casual because it’s been done before. Although the couple seems young enough for this to be their first. The fourth picture in the slideshow surprised me because I thought a guy sitting down was drinking a beer during the ceremony but now it looks more like iced tea. There doesn’t seem to be alcoholic beverages at this wedding. I was still surprised that people had drinks at all while the ceremony was taking place. The person who was conducting the ceremony had sunglasses on his head, definitely laid back. The wedding looks extremely small and there doesn’t seem to be a lot of decoration. This could be due to a lower budget or simply wanting a casual wedding. In photo twelve of the slide show I thought maybe the groom could be crying but he just looks tired and overheated. In some of the pictures it looked like the couple kept posing for pictures during the ceremony and people kept taking photos, again definitely casual. Concerning the picture you really wanted us to analyze, maybe the groom isn’t making direct eye contact with the man in the sunglasses because they haven’t met before. Those people could be part of the bride’s family and it’s an awkward situation of “hey I don’t know you but I just wanted to grab my drink I left at the table”. It’s only proper to meet and greet all the guests who attend your wedding, so it could possibly be a handshake offered.

]]> Comment on Loss in “Successful” Childbearing by Trisha Tower http://johngirdwood.com/2011/07/07/loss-in-successful-childbearing/#comment-9336 Trisha Tower Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:20:42 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?p=2811#comment-9336 I think it’s common for women to dream of a fantasy child during pregnancy and even before that. Women may form a picture in their mind of the baby inside them but also their hopes and expectations of the child’s life span. I feel that parents are constantly fantasizing about their children and the achievements they can make or how they will grow and who they will look like. It is possible that during and after birth a mother could be disappointed that the child is not what she expected. A mother could also be sad that the pregnancy is over. PTSD could be influenced by a traumatic birth but I am not convinced that this alone could cause PTSD. I feel that PTSD could be triggered by a variety of factors such as a mother stressed she can no longer work outside the home; a mother feeling that “her” life is over now that she has a child; a mother may regret things she did or did not before she had a child; a mother may feel overwhelmed with too many children or anxious to have another; etc. A traumatic birth could bring sadness and depression upon a day that was supposed to be joyous and exciting but I would agree that it is an accumulation of regrets and desires that trigger PTSD. I think it’s common for women to dream of a fantasy child during pregnancy and even before that. Women may form a picture in their mind of the baby inside them but also their hopes and expectations of the child’s life span. I feel that parents are constantly fantasizing about their children and the achievements they can make or how they will grow and who they will look like. It is possible that during and after birth a mother could be disappointed that the child is not what she expected. A mother could also be sad that the pregnancy is over. PTSD could be influenced by a traumatic birth but I am not convinced that this alone could cause PTSD. I feel that PTSD could be triggered by a variety of factors such as a mother stressed she can no longer work outside the home; a mother feeling that “her” life is over now that she has a child; a mother may regret things she did or did not before she had a child; a mother may feel overwhelmed with too many children or anxious to have another; etc. A traumatic birth could bring sadness and depression upon a day that was supposed to be joyous and exciting but I would agree that it is an accumulation of regrets and desires that trigger PTSD.

]]> Comment on McAdoo – Interpreting the African Heritage in African American Family Organization by Niara Sudarkasa by Trisha Tower http://johngirdwood.com/2011/07/07/mcadoo-interpreting-the-african-heritage-in-african-american-family-organization-by-niara-sudarkasa/#comment-9335 Trisha Tower Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:38:34 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?p=2808#comment-9335 I took a linguistics class last semester and we briefly discussed the traces of African language within the African American dialect. I think it’s interesting how a culture can integrate into American culture either forced or voluntarily but take certain aspects such as language and alter it to make it unique. I do admire the family units described in African culture and the bond shared between relatives. I was surprised at the acceptance of divorce in cases where blood-related family members were chosen over marriage partners. I feel in American culture this is true to an extent. I always assumed that divorce was a recent exception to cultural norms. The chapter describes how mostly middle and upper class African American families are transitioning to conjugally formed households and husband and wife together are the head of the home. The chapter also explains that although extended family may be involved in the home it is no longer the case that seniority decides who’s in charge. This is obviously adapting to American culture but the interesting part is the socioeconomic status of those who do. It could be the case that middle and upper class African American couples can afford to have a conjugal home. Low-income families may not be able to afford to operate a household with only husband and wife. Low-income families may need help with children or with finances from extended family members. If this is the case than seniority within the home may shift dependent upon who is paying the bills or raising the family. It’s obvious that assimilation has occurred in the African American culture and most cultures in the United States, but I think family organization is a good place to start in order to identify and compare the origins and/or roots of a culture. I took a linguistics class last semester and we briefly discussed the traces of African language within the African American dialect. I think it’s interesting how a culture can integrate into American culture either forced or voluntarily but take certain aspects such as language and alter it to make it unique. I do admire the family units described in African culture and the bond shared between relatives. I was surprised at the acceptance of divorce in cases where blood-related family members were chosen over marriage partners. I feel in American culture this is true to an extent. I always assumed that divorce was a recent exception to cultural norms. The chapter describes how mostly middle and upper class African American families are transitioning to conjugally formed households and husband and wife together are the head of the home. The chapter also explains that although extended family may be involved in the home it is no longer the case that seniority decides who’s in charge. This is obviously adapting to American culture but the interesting part is the socioeconomic status of those who do. It could be the case that middle and upper class African American couples can afford to have a conjugal home. Low-income families may not be able to afford to operate a household with only husband and wife. Low-income families may need help with children or with finances from extended family members. If this is the case than seniority within the home may shift dependent upon who is paying the bills or raising the family. It’s obvious that assimilation has occurred in the African American culture and most cultures in the United States, but I think family organization is a good place to start in order to identify and compare the origins and/or roots of a culture.

]]> Comment on Abstracts by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/classes/how-to-write-the-perfect-research-article/abstracts/#comment-9334 John Girdwood Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:41:29 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2788#comment-9334 Trisha, really great start! As I've mentioned to other students, try to avoid going for an "understanding" and more toward a proof (almost really just semantics). I really excited that you've extended the family to possibly including mention of grandparents (elderly). That's really great to see you doing that! Trisha, really great start! As I’ve mentioned to other students, try to avoid going for an “understanding” and more toward a proof (almost really just semantics). I really excited that you’ve extended the family to possibly including mention of grandparents (elderly). That’s really great to see you doing that!

]]> Comment on Abstracts by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/classes/how-to-write-the-perfect-research-article/abstracts/#comment-9333 John Girdwood Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:38:42 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2788#comment-9333 Whitney, good substantive beginning. Try to work on structure a little bit. You don't have to discuss your "interests" and you should avoid trying to improve an "understanding" of the topic. Try moving toward some type of proof or conclusion. For example, "I will show why women choose to have children despite not being able to support them monetarily." (See how I omitted the "understanding" part?) Whitney, good substantive beginning. Try to work on structure a little bit. You don’t have to discuss your “interests” and you should avoid trying to improve an “understanding” of the topic. Try moving toward some type of proof or conclusion. For example, “I will show why women choose to have children despite not being able to support them monetarily.” (See how I omitted the “understanding” part?)

]]> Comment on Abstracts by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/classes/how-to-write-the-perfect-research-article/abstracts/#comment-9332 John Girdwood Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:35:10 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2788#comment-9332 Chris, this is pretty good. I don't see any major flaws in the start of it. Make sure to keep me informed of your progress. I can help you if you get off track. But, as a start, this is really sound. Chris, this is pretty good. I don’t see any major flaws in the start of it. Make sure to keep me informed of your progress. I can help you if you get off track. But, as a start, this is really sound.

]]> Comment on Abstracts by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/classes/how-to-write-the-perfect-research-article/abstracts/#comment-9331 John Girdwood Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:32:34 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2788#comment-9331 Jingyi, make sure to work on the vocabulary. As we've discussed during the course, "wealth" and "income" are very different things. So, make sure to be very clear on the argument that you are making or the reader will be left to guess. Jingyi, make sure to work on the vocabulary. As we’ve discussed during the course, “wealth” and “income” are very different things. So, make sure to be very clear on the argument that you are making or the reader will be left to guess.

]]> Comment on Abstracts by John Girdwood http://johngirdwood.com/classes/how-to-write-the-perfect-research-article/abstracts/#comment-9330 John Girdwood Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:29:46 +0000 http://johngirdwood.com/?page_id=2788#comment-9330 Jennifer, I like the start. Make sure to clarify the connections you are making. For example, are you showing that higher income increases graduation rates? Or, do graduation rates lead to higher income? I think I know what you're shooting for, but make sure to really clarify it as you move forward. Jennifer, I like the start. Make sure to clarify the connections you are making. For example, are you showing that higher income increases graduation rates? Or, do graduation rates lead to higher income? I think I know what you’re shooting for, but make sure to really clarify it as you move forward.

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