tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post109074247639199825..comments2023-09-12T09:37:46.032-04:00Comments on Alexander's Maitresse: p.s. There is no spoonla Maitressehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11455677433703086396noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post-1090994136192057062004-07-28T01:55:00.000-04:002004-07-28T01:55:00.000-04:00...her heritage?
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...his heritage?
I didn't ......her heritage? <br />or,<br />...his heritage? <br />I didn't word that right. I'm self conscious of commenting because my writing skills are obviously inferior (and especially inferior to yours). I love your talent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post-1090993627157097842004-07-28T01:47:00.000-04:002004-07-28T01:47:00.000-04:00I went "up" and read your post again about being E...I went "up" and read your post again about being Egyptian/North African. I sincerely apologize for speed reading with the total lack of comprehension! Argh!<br /><br />Yes, it sounds like there was a need for that person to have a Kingfisher. However, in defense (and to show you where I was coming from), many Arabs identify with a different boundary system than what we typically see on maps. Sure, they still see the same countries as we do, but where we see mainly political differences, they identify with religious differences. In essence, many Arabs still culturally identify Arab land with the lands that have been conquered by Muslims since Mohammad. Sure most of North Africa is Muslim - but the closer one is to the Middle East, and if Muslim, the more they identify as being Middle Eastern rather than Egyptian. <br /><br />As Americans, we tend be oblivious to this thinking. More and more, especially with hostages being taken and concessions made for their release (most recently, Egypt), we are learning to see the blurry lines that cloud state and religious following.<br /><br />An assumption (it's a weak one not knowing this person): The person of Egyptian heritage is a generation or two removed from the country, and thus assimilated into America. I'll be this person isn't even aware of the blurred and inclusive cultural boundaries of her heritage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post-1090909685025390962004-07-27T02:28:00.000-04:002004-07-27T02:28:00.000-04:00Oh, you sparked some info buried deep in my brain ...Oh, you sparked some info buried deep in my brain to come forth.<br /><br />Greek Columns (from a former architectural space planner):<br /><br />Doric - oldest, simplest<br />Ionic - has roundish loopy things near top<br />Corinthian - grandly carved near top, lots of acanthus leaves, latest of the orders<br /><br />Also review structural achievements of the ancient world including: column/lintel buildings of Egypt; Egyptian lotus columns; human body forms as columns and pilasters; and pediments of ancient Greece. As a Francophile, you'll really appreciate noticing the differences when you get into the Louis' furniture tastes, and Early American Federalist periods. With your Egyptian heritage, I'm sure you can dig up more info on an as need/interested basis for A. How cool - and yes, I agree, North Aftican is a bit of a cultural stretch for your little box to "X".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post-1090894086632786102004-07-26T22:08:00.000-04:002004-07-26T22:08:00.000-04:00You go girl!
Great entry. This is my first time ...You go girl!<br /><br />Great entry. This is my first time visiting since going on holiday and it's great to see your picture. I love it when people post their faces. It helps me think they're real people rather than perfect.<br /><br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380434.post-109092424029802062004-07-27T06:30:00.000-04:002004-07-27T06:30:00.000-04:00Thank you, and thank you! Although, erm...I am no...Thank you, and thank you! Although, erm...I am not Egyptian (although once in London someone told me I looked Egyptian)! : ) My own heritage is half Latin and half Scandinavian. Both my parents were immigrants to the USA.la Maitressehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455677433703086396noreply@blogger.com