Composer of the Month
George Lloyd was born in England on June 28, 1912, in Cornwall. He contracted Rheumatoid Fever, and because of this infirmity, his parents taught him at home. He studied violin and composition, and at the age of twenty, his operas began to debut.
At the start of World War II, he joined the Royal Navy. He nearly died when a torpedo misfired, and filled and entire compartment in the hull with fuel. He was the last man to escape, and saw many of his friends drown in the oil. It impacted his mental health, and after tender nursing from his wife Nancy (whom he married in 1937, and remained married to his entire life), he recovered sufficiently to return to composing.
His work was not thriving, however, for he did not care for the discordant twelfths that musicians at the time desired in their music. He said that such intervals made him forget how to sing.
Thus, he turned to gardening mushrooms and carnations until his style of work began again to pick up. He died in 1998 at the age of eighty-five.
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Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow.
Isaiah 1:17
~Dawn Paperclip~
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You have been a shelter for me
Beneath the shadow of Your wings
O God! I will abide with You forever
And enjoy the comfort Your love brings.
From my enemies You will hide me
Within Your safe, strong tower
I will sing Your praise forever
And speak of Your wondrous power
Beneath the shadow of your wings
Safe and secure I will abide
O God! You are my hiding place
Only with You I am satisfied.
You heard my cry, O God!
From the end of the earth I cried
I sought Your eternal protection
And you drew me close to Your side.
I will abide with You forever
For You have been a shelter for me
A strong tower from my enemy
My strong tower You will always be.
- Inez
~Leslie Rose Yale~
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At their core, when things really matter, people see a need to turn to God for strength and protection.
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Long Bow Craft
Material:
-5' tall PVC pipe that has 1.2" thick wall
-Twine
-Dowel rods
1. Cut 2 half inch slits across from each other on each end of the PVC pipe.
2. Cut a length of twine that is a little shorter than the pipe.
3. Tie a large knot on each end of the twine and slip one end into the 2 slits on the top of the PVC pipe.
4. Bend the PVC pipe until you can slide the other end of the twine into the 2 slits on the bottom.
5. At this point it should look like a very large bow. If you think that it is not bent enough shorten the twine, if it turns out too tight cut a longer length of twine.
6. Cut a slit into one end of the dowel rods so that they will fit on the bow as an arrow. You can sand the tips into points but it is not necessary. I don't know how to add feathers but if you figure it out let me know.
7. Now you can decorate it however you want.
Disclaimer: The bows are not necessarily very accurate.
~Eliza Bennet~
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Introduction Etiquette, Part One
excerpted from etiquette by Emily Post, 1922
When introductions are made, the use of 'present' is preferable in formal introductions. Some important things to remember include the order of introductions.
In the case of same-sex introductions, the younger is presented to the elder; "Mrs. Jones, may I present Miss Abigail Henry?" However, a man is presented to the lady, regardless of the age of the parties; "Miss Abigail Henry, may I present Mr. Raymond?"
The only instance in which a woman is presented to a gentleman is if said gentleman is a President of the United States, a cardinal, or a reigning sovereign. In the case of the President, introductions are made as follows; "Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting Mrs. Jones, of Chicago." To the cardinal, "Your Eminence, may I present Mrs. Jones?". And to a king or queen, simply "Mrs. Jones.".
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