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I mapped out my life down to the smallest detail. I planned to
major in education, marry at 21 and have two kids (a boy & girl).
I'm so stubborn that it took me years to realize that I'm not
driving this car, no matter how well I outlined the map.
How did you map out your life? What surprised you the most?
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9/29/2008
9/26/2008
9/17/2008
Email.
Dear Jillian,
Two photos of the star I am mailing to you for your Holocaust star memorial are attached.
The star is a small mosaic made of tiny items such as toys, shells, tile, pottery, coral, seed, brick, stone and beads.
The different items represent various aspects of a person's life and family. Art is about the observer, so I anticipate those who see the star will enrich my own initial ideas with their own interpretations of the meaning of each item in the mosaic.
Prominent in the center of the star is a piece of heart shaped coral, painted gold. The Holocaust destroyed many "hearts of gold" that would have enriched our world. I am a Floridian and have friends here with families lost to the Holocaust; thus, coral from a local beach seemed the right material for this heart. A small shell on the mosaic is also in their honor.
Just above the heart is a small mirror in a flower shaped frame. This is a reminder that with different time and birth circumstances the Holocaust could have victimized anyone.
The small faces on the star are a reminder that each person in the Holocaust was part of a family, and many entire families were destroyed and/or damaged. A small plastic chain of hearts represents the impact of each person lost on loved ones and others, both immediately and to future generations of their families and friends.
There is a small house from a Monopoly game and a piece of brick. Victims were driven from their homes, and their property was confiscated. Other items in the mosaic, such as a bead with a picture of a cat, flowers, and small pottery and tile, represent aspects of family life destroyed. The small teddy bears represent the children lost.
A small pearl is both a reminder of mothers and daughters lost, who may have worn pearls, and the hope that "pearls of wisdom" have resulted in the lessons of this tragic time in history. A clear yellow stone represents the light of a human spirit snuffed out.
A seed, planted just under the center heart, butterflies and a dragonfly, are also inclusions that portray a hope that the lessons of the Holocaust result in the growth of a higher conscious and positive actions by future generations of humanity and its leaders.
A small apple on the mosaic could have various interpretations. I included it to represent education, as in "an apple for the teacher." Many highly educated and intelligent people, who would have enhanced our world, were lost to the Holocaust. In addition, education in the present and future, such as the knowledge you are instilling in your sons, will create a kinder and wiser future.
The anchor represents the importance of the lessons of the Holocaust to our present and future generations, as well as the grandparents, parents, and leaders lost, who were anchors for their families and communities
The small coral circle has many potential meanings, including that we share one world, and are all inter-related, regardless of our race or religion. What damages one, ultimately hurts all.
Finally, the word "friend" spelled out with a question mark, asks a question forever to be unanswered: If the Holocaust had never been, would those who were lost, or their children and unborn grandchildren have been our friends and loved ones?
As I have a family member who is married to someone who lost family to the Holocaust, for me, probably yes. The words, "love" and "peace" are aspirations for our present and future.
All the best. Ella Chabot-Remington, Sebastian, Florida
Two photos of the star I am mailing to you for your Holocaust star memorial are attached.
The star is a small mosaic made of tiny items such as toys, shells, tile, pottery, coral, seed, brick, stone and beads.
The different items represent various aspects of a person's life and family. Art is about the observer, so I anticipate those who see the star will enrich my own initial ideas with their own interpretations of the meaning of each item in the mosaic.
Prominent in the center of the star is a piece of heart shaped coral, painted gold. The Holocaust destroyed many "hearts of gold" that would have enriched our world. I am a Floridian and have friends here with families lost to the Holocaust; thus, coral from a local beach seemed the right material for this heart. A small shell on the mosaic is also in their honor.
Just above the heart is a small mirror in a flower shaped frame. This is a reminder that with different time and birth circumstances the Holocaust could have victimized anyone.
The small faces on the star are a reminder that each person in the Holocaust was part of a family, and many entire families were destroyed and/or damaged. A small plastic chain of hearts represents the impact of each person lost on loved ones and others, both immediately and to future generations of their families and friends.
There is a small house from a Monopoly game and a piece of brick. Victims were driven from their homes, and their property was confiscated. Other items in the mosaic, such as a bead with a picture of a cat, flowers, and small pottery and tile, represent aspects of family life destroyed. The small teddy bears represent the children lost.
A small pearl is both a reminder of mothers and daughters lost, who may have worn pearls, and the hope that "pearls of wisdom" have resulted in the lessons of this tragic time in history. A clear yellow stone represents the light of a human spirit snuffed out.
A seed, planted just under the center heart, butterflies and a dragonfly, are also inclusions that portray a hope that the lessons of the Holocaust result in the growth of a higher conscious and positive actions by future generations of humanity and its leaders.
A small apple on the mosaic could have various interpretations. I included it to represent education, as in "an apple for the teacher." Many highly educated and intelligent people, who would have enhanced our world, were lost to the Holocaust. In addition, education in the present and future, such as the knowledge you are instilling in your sons, will create a kinder and wiser future.
The anchor represents the importance of the lessons of the Holocaust to our present and future generations, as well as the grandparents, parents, and leaders lost, who were anchors for their families and communities
The small coral circle has many potential meanings, including that we share one world, and are all inter-related, regardless of our race or religion. What damages one, ultimately hurts all.
Finally, the word "friend" spelled out with a question mark, asks a question forever to be unanswered: If the Holocaust had never been, would those who were lost, or their children and unborn grandchildren have been our friends and loved ones?
As I have a family member who is married to someone who lost family to the Holocaust, for me, probably yes. The words, "love" and "peace" are aspirations for our present and future.
All the best. Ella Chabot-Remington, Sebastian, Florida
9/14/2008
A Late Drizzle.
It seems that early fall has arrived with fog, drizzle and murky weather all around. But here inside all is cozy, warm and fluffy.
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So bring on the rain!
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So bring on the rain!
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9/03/2008
Football
My two boys are bottom row to the right. I must admit that I'm so excited about the new school year. A new routine, and some quiet time for me.
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