Composer of the Month
Manuel Ponce, was born December 1882 in
Fresnillo, Zatatecas, Mexico, but moved when
only a few weeks old to Aguascalientes where
he lived until he was fifteen. He began playing
the piano at age four after listening to his older
sister’s lesson and played the song by ear at
home. From 1901 to 1917, he traveled across
Mexico and the whole world to study, then to
teach music, spending a few years in Germany
and Cuba. In 1912, he wrote his most popular
work, a slow love song recorded by many
artists including the Philadelphia Orchestra and
the Percy Faith Orchestra. His style was to
write classical pieces with Mexican folk stories
and legends, and add pop song influences. This
scandalized some European musicians, but he
proved very popular, and won the Mexican
National Science and Arts Prize in 1947. He
died the following year, and Mexico recognized
his contribution to their musical culture by
dedicating a fountain in his home town to him,
and burying him in the Roundhouse of
Illustrious Men.
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We must have a spirit of power towards the
enemy, a spirit of love towards men, and a spirit
of self-control towards ourselves.
-Watchman Nee
~Charity Clothespin~
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Introduction Etiquette
excerpts from Emily Post’s 1922 Edition of Etiquette
After an introduction, when you have talked for some time to a
stranger whom you have found agreeable, and you then take leave,
you say, “Good-by, I am very glad to have met you,” or “Good-by, I
hope I shall see you again soon”—or “some time.” The other person
answers, “Thank you,” or perhaps adds, “I hope so, too.” Usually
“Thank you” is all that is necessary.
In taking leave of a group of strangers—it makes no difference
whether you have been introduced to them or merely included in
their conversation—you bow “good-by” to any who happen to be
looking at you, but you do not attempt to attract the attention of
those who are unaware that you are turning away.
~The Editor~
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A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without
walls.
-Proverbs 25:28 (ESV)
~Isabel Delacruz~
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The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn is an animated movie based off of two of the comic books by Herge: The Secret of the Unicorn, The Crab with the Golden Claws, and a little bit from 'Red Rackham’s Treasure'.
The story is about a young journalist named Tintin and his dog Snowy. One day, in an outdoor market, he buys a model ship (called the Unicorn) that catches his eye. Upon being pressed by two men who wish to by the model, he refuses to sell which launches him into unexpected adventures.
The story has the theme of a multi-generational vision when Tintin becomes friends with Captain Haddock, a descendent of Sir Francis Haddock who sailed the original Unicorn and built three models for his three sons. There are also the themes of not giving up and doing what’s right.
The movie is rate PG. There are several fist fights and some intense chase scenes. Captain Haddock has a problem with drink throughout the movie but it is portrayed as a bad thing and he overcomes by the end.
Starring in it is Jamie Bell (Nicholas Nickleby) as the voice of Tintin with Andy Serkis as the voice of Captain Haddock (Little Dorrit). The supporting cast includes Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg (Voyage of the Dawn Treader) and others.
~Eliza Bennet
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things
there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23
~Dawn Paperclip~
