Friday, September 11, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
The Power of Nazi Progaganda
September 3, 2015 - I visited the "State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda" exhibit at the history museum. I brought my "nice" camera into the museum - but the lens cap must've jammed because I wasn't able to get it off! However, I was able to get a few photos with my phone:
An early dramatic poster of Hitler's name and face conveyed the sense of strength and determination that Germany needed.
Photographs of Hitler practicing oratorical poses to produce a dramatic effect
A copy of Mein Kampf
I took part in the phone tour throughout the exhibit and received a couple phone calls and was texted some provoking questions about the Nazi's use of propaganda and its power today.
The Nazi Party was brilliant in how they employed the latest technology and art to sway public opinion:
The Hitler Youth
This table illustrates the laws in place used to track your genetic family tree to determine whether you were Arrayan enough to be a citizen of the third-reich and be permitted to marry.
Caricaturing the Jews as being the masterminds controlling the Allies
Jews were eventually forced to wear this star that said "Jew"
There were photos that someone took from their front yard of Jews wearing this star and being led to train cars where they were never heard from again.
The Nuremberg Trials
Friday, August 28, 2015
Ashley's 1950s Birthday Party
August 28, 2015 - This evening finds us at an awesome 1950s themed birthday bash!
Before we get started, a quick shoutout of thanks for most of these photos to Micaiah (- and anyone else who randomly grabbed my camera and took photos :P).
Well, let's get this posted started off right with some photos of the birthday girl, Ashley:
Everything was decked out for this 1950s ice cream social Birthday party.
Everyone looked so great in their Classy clothes.
Thankfully I don't think I saw any pink shoelaces, but blue suede shoes would've been a nice touch.
Oh, and I loved that we were able to play some 50s Doo-Wop music.
Want to feel like you're down "at the hop?" Try out my Spotify playlist from the party:
Yes, same photo. Different angle.
Forming into a circle for English Country Dancing
Food! Cupcakes, popcorn..and ICE CREAM with tons of toppings.
Why take a selfie by yourself...
...when you can get a selfie with a friend?
Why take a selfie with a friend if you can...
...get a selfie with two Good Friends?
Hugs
We watched a couple episodes of I Love Lucy:
Haha, the iconic Lucy and the Chocolate Factory episode. :)
I'm hearing "Glow Little Glow Worm"
Uh, Ricky tried to make dinner, which ended in disaster. However, it did inspire me to try my hand at making dinner the following night, though I only cook once in a blue moon. I made fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmesano - without making a mess in the process may I add - and it actually tasted fantastic. But, no, I didn't wear an apron. ;)
Jiving to the "shim sham" as we were twistin' the night away
Oh, great, "Glow little glowworm" is still stuck in my head. I need to think about some other songs...
Well, I wish that I could stay just a little bit longer but we can't rock around the clock, in the still of the night, and you can't come go with me. So, it's time you send me home on Route 66 and for me to say goodnight sweetheart, goodnight. We certainly had fun, fun, fun!
Nope. Glow-little-glow-worm is still in my head. I guess I can't help myself!
Mama said there'd be days like this...
Oh, and kudos to those who noticed that the bold words were placed alphabetically as a guide to how I would sort and post the photos.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
End-of-Summer Ball - Dancing Videos
August 21, 2015
Caleb and Luke
Amber, Caleb, Molly, Luke, and Josiah chatting after ending the evening with "The Duke of Kent's Waltz" - set to the theme of the Pirates of the Caribbean...boy, I wish I had that on video! :)
(Oh, and Micah's in the photo too.)
Bare Necessities
Comical Fellow
The Scottish Polka
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