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| 12/27/13 - NNHS Newsletter - A 'Soalin' | ||
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“Somehow, not only for Christmas,
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John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's
Newsletter theme was suggested by
my cousin, Jean Atkinson Mallory (Rappahannock HS / John Marshall HS - '65)
of VA on 12/08/10. Thanks
again, Jean!
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbD3QLU5o4 - A 'Soalin' - Peter, Paul and Mary
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO4u-N_VGJY - A 'Soalin' - Peter, Paul and Mary, 1981
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07tu3e-otkU - Sole Cake - Sting
From http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=7984:
| A-Soalin' was a yuletide (Christmas) tradition and dates from long before the
Elizabethan era. It has NOTHING what-so-ever to do with the tradition of
Hallowe'en. The Elizabethan 'round' reported by "Jacob B" is in fact one of the earliest written examples of the song. It was a chant / round / song sung long before those times. Oral tradition (from a mate in Britain who is really big on this stuff) has it that the tradition of going 'A-Soalin' is probably almost as old as 'Shrove-ball'. SHROVE-BALL - the tradition of playing "street football" between the two opposing elements of a single town where everybody who was fit and able played - generally teams were called the "Uppies and the Downies" or the "Uppers and Downers", "Upp'ns and Down'ns", "Northers and Southers" and so on. Games were begun at around mid-afternoon and went until sunset and there were no rules - though around the late 1700's and onwards, weapons were somewhat frowned upon. Prior to this time it was not uncommon for a contestant to be stabbed (occasionally fatally) by an opposition player to gain possession of the ball. The idea was to get the ball to a "goal beyond the territory of the opposition (in the case of Workington in Cumbria; that meant the "Uppies" had to strike the ball against a large capstan on the town wharf while the "Downies" attempted to strike it against the wall of the city park). Oral traditions have 'Shroveball' being played in Workington since before the arrival of the Vikings in the 10th Century. Shroveball is played - depending on the town involved, is played on either Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), Easter Saturday, Monday or Tuesday - NEVER, of course on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Soalin' was another 'one-day-a-year' tradition and generally occurring around (from recollection) Boxing Day or Christmas Eve - again it depended on the town / parish / county, etc. On this day (evening) the less fortunate of the town would go from door-to-door to ask for comfits from the larders / purses etc of the more fortunate townsfolk. It was considered VERY bad form (even to the extent of being cursed by The Lord) to turn away one who was 'A-Soalin' empty-handed. The Peter, Paul and Mary version is a more modern rendering of the traditional 'Soalin' song - sort of like the treatment Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention, Martin Carthy, etc. give to traditional English Folk songs - to "contemporise" them. |
NEWBIES:
1.
Barbara Woods Spiers ('61)
AND 2.
Bunny Spiers ('54) of VA - 12/26/13:
| Carol,
Please add my name to your
birthday list. I graduated in 1961. My name Barbara Woods. Now my name
is Barbara Woods Spiers. Birthdate 12/3/42.
Thank you, Barbara!
I've added your birthdays, and Bunny to the Alumni Page for his class: |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Anita Morgan Becker ('66) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
29 -
Roy Tate ('57)
AND Ginny Goolsby James ('63) AND
Kenny Lipscomb
('63)
of VA AND
Michael Artman ('66) of VA;
30 - William Gwynn ('57)
AND
Ron Miller ('59) of NC
AND
Carole Althaus Tanenhaus ('65) of
MD
AND
Joyce Tedder Rossman ('68) of PA
AND
Sarah Stewart Vance ('69) of VA;
31 -
Pat Floyd Pride ('62) of VA
AND
Susie Overton Jones ('63) of VA
AND 
David Rosenwasser
('64) of MO;
01 - Gloria Hand
Burns ('57) AND
Bill Fitzgerald
('58) of VA!
03 - Carl Rossman of PA!
Many Happy Returns to
You All!
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
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December 27, 1939 - Winter War: Finland held off a Soviet Union attack in the Battle of Kelja. December 27, 1942 - The German military formed the Smolensk Committee and began enlisting Soviet POWs in the battle against Russia. |
THIS DAY IN 1963:
| Friday, December 27, 1963 - Director Gaspar Noé was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
From Bill Roady ('60) of VA - 12/26/13:
| Hi Carol, Merry Christmas to you and all of your family. I hope you and yours are all well and happy. 
George Helliesen
('61 - of MI) is absolutely correct. His you-tube clip of KEITH
ORR and his team mates scoring a touchdown is terrific and will make
EVERYONE’S day. If we all tried to do something each day or twice a
month to make someone happy, we would be the winners.
http://www.youtube.com/v/0Ejh_hb15Fc?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0
Thank you so much, Billy -
and George!
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From
http://www.SelfGrowth.com - 12/23/13 - "Holly
Jolly Holiday Tips":
| 5 Holiday Wellness
Secrets: Don't Just Survive, Enjoy! By Roberta Mittman The month of December, like any other time of year, can come with
a different vibe for each of us. Yes, you're shopping for presents for your friends and family, but is that list too extensive? Have you accepted invitations to so many holiday parties that there is no time left for you relax and enjoy what the season really means: giving, receiving, and spending time with people who are important in your life? It's time to take stock of your wants and needs--and maybe scale down so you won't be burned out by December 31st. Make a plan. Balance every responsibility you must fulfill with an activity that nurtures you and adds to your personal happiness. And be sure to include yourself on your present-buying list! Secret 2: Fuel Up. An approaching deadline at work, a day of shopping, a special event with friends--no matter what the activity, be sure to pump yourself up beforehand with a balance of protein and fiber (think vegetables or healthful carbs). Eat before you leave home and bring sensible snacks, like nuts or fruit, and water. That will keep you from the starved feeling that might otherwise send you running to the food court or the dessert table. Avoid loading up on the salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats that deplete energy and pack on pounds before January 1st. Secret 3: Find Calm after the Storm. After the crowds, fluorescent lights, scents, noise, lines, and chaos of holiday events, head for some quiet time to rebalance and transition into a calmer state of being. Gentle exercise, getting fresh air, being in the natural sunlight, or finding a quiet activity will recharge your batteries, soothe your frazzled nerves, and keep you grounded. Secret 4: Know Which Supplements Help Energize You. If ever there is a time to be consistent with multivitamins, including B6, B12, D, and C, this is it. Not only can these nutrients help arm you against colds and flus that are running rampant at this time of year, but they also provide or sustain the extra energy you'll need to tackle your to-do list effectively and successfully. Secret 5: Rest Means More Energy to Spare. If you're tired even before head out, you're in trouble. Not only will you drag through your to-do list, but you're also likely to be more irritable, less patient, and more prone to making decisions that don't work out well. Choose a better-rested day to accomplish shopping and events--or better yet, aim for seven hours of sleep every night, no matter what's on the agenda. Before another harried, stressful day goes by, assess how you're feeling. Take the time to make adjustments now. You can still capture the energy you need to close out your year with so many desirable gifts: enjoyment, strength, balance--and leave the holiday fatigue and dissatisfaction behind. Send off 2011 with a strong finish, and have energy to spare for a successful 2012.
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| As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Neat things in life!
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May your
troubles
be less,
May your
blessings
be more;
May nothing
but
happiness
come through
your door!!
Thanks so
much,
George!
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| Scary | ||
BONUS CROCHET PATTERN:
| https://sites.google.com/site/themerrycherub/craft/crochet/kindle-cover - Multicolored Kindle Cover - "This Multicolored Kindle Cover is a great gift for anyone on your list with an Ereader. It's an easy crochet pattern that can be made in any size and color combination you want. This is also a great stashbuster crochet project. The retail stores sell countless cases for iPads and Kindles, but why spend a lot of money on something that you can make so easily at home? Add this to your crochet to-do list today!" |
BONUS HOLIDAY RECIPE:
http://fussfreeflavours.com/2010/11/soul-soul-a-soul-cake/ - Soul Cake
FINALLY:
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From
http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/christmas/new_year.htm:
"New Year's Resolutions by Fido"
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| DATES TO REMEMBER: |
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1.
Thursday, January 2, 2014 -
The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the
first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House
on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport
News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the
Class of '55; if you have friends in that year, go visit
with them.
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 12/16/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com); 2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or
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Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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A 'Soalin'
Rewritten by Noel Paul Stookey, Tracy Batteast, and Elena Mezetti (but with much older origins)
Made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary, 1963
Hey ho, nobody
home,
Meat nor drink nor money have I none,
Yet shall we be merry,
Hey ho, nobody home.
Soul, a soul, a soul cake,
Please, good missus, a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
Any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul,
Three for Him who made us all.
God bless the master of this house, and the mistress also,
And all the little children that round your table grow,
The cattle in your stable and the dog by your front door,
And all that dwell within your gates, we wish you ten times more.
Soul, a soul, a soul cake,
Please, good missus, a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
Any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul,
Three for Him who made us all.
Go down into the cellar and see what you can find.
If the barrels are not empty, we hope you will be kind.
We hope you will be kind with your apple and strawber’
For we'll come no more a-soulin' till this time next year.
Soul, a soul, a soul cake,
Please good missus a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
Any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul,
Three for Him who made us all.
The streets are very dirty, my shoes are very thin.
I have a little pocket to put a penny in.
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do.
If you haven't got a ha'penny then God bless you.
Soul, a soul, a soul cake,
Please, good missus, a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
Any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul,
Three for Him who made us all
"A 'Soalin' " midi courtesy of http://underwoodfamily.net/songlist/pages/00084.html - 12/28/10 (sic)
"A 'Soalin' " lyrics courtesy of http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=7984 - 12/08/10
Image of Soul Cakes courtesy of http://fussfreeflavours.com/2010/11/soul-soul-a-soul-cake/ - 12/08/10
Pie Line clip art courtesy of Gathered Gifs at http://members.tripod.com/~B123/pz/pieline.gif - 12/03/03
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05 (replaced 02/23/09)
Thanks, Cheryl!
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy
of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of
Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.Back to NNHS Newsletters - 2013
