Arizona Flame's Column- Water and Flame
My Path- Witch, Occult, Mystic
Joined Cauldron of the Gray Witch -Jul y14, 2012
II.
Left-Handed Prejudices Still Alive....wow!
Being a left-handed person, I am always reading little tidbits like these. I recall when I was a child, some prejudice against my being left-handed. When I was learning to write, my teacher used to sit me away from everyone else, so I would not see how they were writing. She insisted I get the right-handed curve down, which I believe, is most likely impossible for all lefties to accomplish.
I know my teacher meant no harm. I simply was the first lefty she had taught. Although, to my 7 year old mind, I was humiliated and embarrassed when set apart from the class. It also was cause for some nasty name calling and torment when the teacher wasn't around. I think that would be the first time I had ever been called "dummy". Such a pity, how children can behave like chickens who will slowly peck to death the different chicken in the flock simply for fear of what they felt made the chicken different.
While this was one of my trials in childhood, it is nothing compared to what my sister-in-law put up with from her own parents. They actually kept the offensive left hand tied behind her back everyday to force her to use her right hand. It worked. She is right handed. However, she does many things with her left hand like throw a ball. She also has much problem with depression and other psychological problems, which makes one wonder whether this cruel treatment may be the reason behind them. So intrigued I am, I found another article which was posted in The Wall Street Journal, that managed to piss me off. I must say, I disagree that my mother had something traumatic happen during her pregnancy. I also disagree that I must have a problem with my mental health. Evidently, some prejudice still live. This time in the guise of Science.
About Left Handed People by Rebecca Cioffi
Creativity
It's a common belief that left handed people are more creative, but there is a reason why some lefties can be more creative. The right hemisphere of the brain is the dominant side with left handers. That part of the brain is associated with creative, non-linear thinking. So left handers are often considered to be genetically more creative.
History
In less aware times, left handed people were considered evil or bad, with some even burned as witches. As late as the early 1900s, some parents still tried to switch their children to using their right hand. This practice came down from past centuries when there were no eating utensils or running water. People were taught to eat with their right hand and use the left hand for any grooming and toilet needs. It simply was bad hygiene to use the left hand, so people started to associate those who used their left hand predominantly as unclean.
Left Handers and Challenges
More left handed products are available now than ever before, but left handers are still challenged by ironing, using scissors and trying to write on any paper that is bound on the right hand side. Many left handers have learned to do these tasks right handed and many left handers are considered ambidextrous since they can do so much with their right hand. However, most left handers cannot write with their right hand.
Famous Left Handers-
Both Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were left handed, as is Barack Obama. Henry Ford of Ford Motors was left handed, and so are Tom Cruise and Ted Koppell. Many writers, artists and actors are also left handed, as well as visionaries in science and medicine.
Read more: About Left Handed People | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5132200_left-handed-people.html#ixzz24BYMjBI5
The Health Risk Of Being Left Handed by Shirley S. Wang
more to come on this....
II.
Left-Handed Prejudices Still Alive....wow!
Being a left-handed person, I am always reading little tidbits like these. I recall when I was a child, some prejudice against my being left-handed. When I was learning to write, my teacher used to sit me away from everyone else, so I would not see how they were writing. She insisted I get the right-handed curve down, which I believe, is most likely impossible for all lefties to accomplish.
I know my teacher meant no harm. I simply was the first lefty she had taught. Although, to my 7 year old mind, I was humiliated and embarrassed when set apart from the class. It also was cause for some nasty name calling and torment when the teacher wasn't around. I think that would be the first time I had ever been called "dummy". Such a pity, how children can behave like chickens who will slowly peck to death the different chicken in the flock simply for fear of what they felt made the chicken different.
While this was one of my trials in childhood, it is nothing compared to what my sister-in-law put up with from her own parents. They actually kept the offensive left hand tied behind her back everyday to force her to use her right hand. It worked. She is right handed. However, she does many things with her left hand like throw a ball. She also has much problem with depression and other psychological problems, which makes one wonder whether this cruel treatment may be the reason behind them. So intrigued I am, I found another article which was posted in The Wall Street Journal, that managed to piss me off. I must say, I disagree that my mother had something traumatic happen during her pregnancy. I also disagree that I must have a problem with my mental health. Evidently, some prejudice still live. This time in the guise of Science.
About Left Handed People by Rebecca Cioffi
Creativity
It's a common belief that left handed people are more creative, but there is a reason why some lefties can be more creative. The right hemisphere of the brain is the dominant side with left handers. That part of the brain is associated with creative, non-linear thinking. So left handers are often considered to be genetically more creative.
History
In less aware times, left handed people were considered evil or bad, with some even burned as witches. As late as the early 1900s, some parents still tried to switch their children to using their right hand. This practice came down from past centuries when there were no eating utensils or running water. People were taught to eat with their right hand and use the left hand for any grooming and toilet needs. It simply was bad hygiene to use the left hand, so people started to associate those who used their left hand predominantly as unclean.
Left Handers and Challenges
More left handed products are available now than ever before, but left handers are still challenged by ironing, using scissors and trying to write on any paper that is bound on the right hand side. Many left handers have learned to do these tasks right handed and many left handers are considered ambidextrous since they can do so much with their right hand. However, most left handers cannot write with their right hand.
Famous Left Handers-
Both Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were left handed, as is Barack Obama. Henry Ford of Ford Motors was left handed, and so are Tom Cruise and Ted Koppell. Many writers, artists and actors are also left handed, as well as visionaries in science and medicine.
Read more: About Left Handed People | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5132200_left-handed-people.html#ixzz24BYMjBI5
The Health Risk Of Being Left Handed by Shirley S. Wang
more to come on this....
My Poems
Competition
Watching my reflection as it comes into focus
On a bounty of water
Pleasant and relaxing
The water ripples from boats in the distance
That and the wind make focus resistant
The sun goes down into a pool of water
Striking color across the sky
The sun and the moon are in competition
For the moon is visible too
The moon vies for some attention
A bit jealous of the sun
I try to soothe her with my words
I tell her she will rule the night
No one can deny her presence
When she shines so big and full and bright
Creating spectacular rippled reflections
Showing off and glowing white
The sky is full of glorious color
A beautiful ending
A soothing goodnight
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I. My Poems
A place I go inside my mind
Helps me in a difficult time
Many hours spent in pain
Body needing to escape the strain
My mind wonders to a place
No more sorrow
Not a trace
Summer songs reaching my ears
Easing me of all my fears
Country lemonade over ice
A bit of lemon
Just a slice
Bluebird splashing in a bath
Can't help watching
What a laugh
Feathers ruffled and all wet
Bluebird working in a fret
Children playing behind trees
Running games and skinning knees
Scent of lilac
Floats in the air
Nature's perfume
Blowing through my hair
Sing-song tunes of a windchime
Distant places in my mind
A wonderful place
I am happy to be
Close my eyes
For it awaits me
Arizona Flame
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We each have the ability
To make our dreams come true
You can't be afraid
Of something new
One would never
Become a star
Had he not reached
High and far
Possibilities are endless
Just take the first step
Reach for my hand
You will not regret
The world is a chalice
Drink the sweet wine
Sweeten the lips
Open the mind
Jump out of the box
Don't be afraid
Let your star shine
Bright everyday
Outside of the line
When you do color
Creates something new
We've yet to define
A new discovery
Would never be found
With a closed mouth
And hands bound
It takes no boundaries
To become wise
Fear to explore
Would be our demise
You can't be afraid
Of something new
Take comfort in knowing
Dreams do come true
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