Northridge Mall
Saturday September 20 2008
Sitting outside of the Orange Julius/ Dairy Queen around mid afternoon
A mother and her child walks in. Both appear to be of Caucasian descent wearing nice clothes. The mother is holding her sons hand as the child struggles to get away from her. He points at the coin operated rides just under the elevator but his mom refuses to let him go. She tells him because he’s been a bad boy, he won’t get an ice cream. He pouts but she doesn’t give in, buying one cone and sitting at a table where she eats the cone while her son watches.
A little girl and little boy walk in with someone who appears to be their father. The children stand in line with their father. They appear to be of Asian descent. The father does not hold their hand, nor does he scold them in line, instead the children stand there quietly as their father orders his ice cream. When he is finished paying, his children go to the napkin dispenser and grab enough napkins for each of them and their father. They sit at a table inside, setting the napkins up like a place mat and begin to eat in a meticulous fashion. As they walk out,
each cleans up their own area and throws away the trash. Walking through the entry way, the children walk several steps behind their father who doesn’t hold their hand or keep looking over his should to check if they are there, rather it is like he knows they will always be trailing after him.
A mother and her daughter walk in to the store holding hands. They patiently wait in line to have their order taken. The daughter looks up at her mom and asks if she can have certain toppings. Her mother replies that her daughter will get whatever she orders for her. The daughter appears to be sad but doesn’t comment back to her mother. When it is time to order the daughter stands there hiding her face from her mother when she orders a cone with no chocolate dip but nuts for toppings. When
the mother hands the cone to her daughter, she accepts without a complaint. While walking out of the store, both mother and daughter eat their cones.
Watching the interactions between the children and their parents was interesting because it presented a dystopian element. The dystopian element is that several of the children accepted what their parents said to them, accepting that it is the law; however, the first child noted, tried to rebel against his mother and had to face the consequences of his actions. Furthermore, while the last little girl did not rebel in the sense of making a scene, she did have a hidden show of displeasure
towards her mother.
As a child, your parents word is the law, there is no deviation from it without clear consequences that will be devastating to a child. It is a law that has been programmed in them, literally since birth, and one they know they must follow, similar to Orwell’s dystopia. LikeWinston in 1984 by Orwell, if a child goes against the law, they are broken down until they can then be rebuilt to know the right side of the law. Their law is a law that we don’t question because we don’t know any better because that is what we have been taught all of our lives is the right
law. We learn from our parents what is right because we don’t want to be punished, to have our Gameboys or our Wiis taken away. Once we realize that there is a consequence to our sever misbehavior, we immediately rectify the situation so we no longer have these privileges taken away.
While these conditions may create a utopia for the parents, could it be considered a dystopia for the children? I suggest this because the children are not able to follow their instincts or natural wants for fear of getting into trouble...or at least in most cases.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
So we just presented. I must say that it was one of the most laid back and easy going presentation I have had in a while. My classmates definitely helped make the presentation the best it could be. Their willingness to participate and add their opinions really makes this class more enjoyable.
For this presentation I researched our library database for an article that stood out by bringing up a topic that had yet to be discussed and did not focus on the ambiguity of Bricks sexuality. While it is an intriguing aspect of the play, I feel, like the author of the supplemental reading, that it is really only one part of a complex play. There is so much that Tennessee Williams packs into this play, that there is really a lot of material to cover. So the fact that this article presents so many topics was the deciding factor in picking it.
I personally can identify the idea of being sad about death of innocence and childhood. It is something we all face at some point or another. For instance, in Jack and Kate Plus 8's episode last night, the family took a trip to Disney World. In one of the sit down portions, Kate said that she like going to Disney World because something about it made her embrace her childhood again. But once again, this idea of never growing up and embracing our childhood for a little bit longer is something we face, maybe even for just an instance in our life.
Brick's refusal to embrace his adulthood, as pointed out in the article is something that most teens face upon entering high school, sometimes even college because we gain more responsibility. We loose the possibility (in general of course) that our parents stop taking care of us, babying us, and feeling sympathy over the smallest things. As we are on the precipice of entering the "Real World" we, like Brick, become overwhelmed with the reality of the harsh world. As we venture farther and farther into the world and each year passes, we become more aware of our own age and thus our own morality.
please tell me, I did not talk about Jerry Springer like I watch it every day. =[ I really don't.
For this presentation I researched our library database for an article that stood out by bringing up a topic that had yet to be discussed and did not focus on the ambiguity of Bricks sexuality. While it is an intriguing aspect of the play, I feel, like the author of the supplemental reading, that it is really only one part of a complex play. There is so much that Tennessee Williams packs into this play, that there is really a lot of material to cover. So the fact that this article presents so many topics was the deciding factor in picking it.
I personally can identify the idea of being sad about death of innocence and childhood. It is something we all face at some point or another. For instance, in Jack and Kate Plus 8's episode last night, the family took a trip to Disney World. In one of the sit down portions, Kate said that she like going to Disney World because something about it made her embrace her childhood again. But once again, this idea of never growing up and embracing our childhood for a little bit longer is something we face, maybe even for just an instance in our life.
Brick's refusal to embrace his adulthood, as pointed out in the article is something that most teens face upon entering high school, sometimes even college because we gain more responsibility. We loose the possibility (in general of course) that our parents stop taking care of us, babying us, and feeling sympathy over the smallest things. As we are on the precipice of entering the "Real World" we, like Brick, become overwhelmed with the reality of the harsh world. As we venture farther and farther into the world and each year passes, we become more aware of our own age and thus our own morality.
please tell me, I did not talk about Jerry Springer like I watch it every day. =[ I really don't.
1984
As we prepared for yesterday's presentation, I kept finding myself making obscure connections in my head. Hate Week reminded me of this and that. My particular favorite reference was Disneyland's Small World ride. Don't ask me how or why. I doubt I could make an understandable argument at the moment, funny yes, intelligent, possibly not.
So when we first got into our groups I knew right away that I wanted to help with the academic journal article because I could keep my ramblings to a minimum. SO i set off that night in search of an article that I would be able to tie into the class. I managed to stumble upon Robert Paul Resch's "Utopia, Dystopia, and the Middle Class in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four" on J-Stor. One thing that really drew me to the article was the focus on Utopia and Dystopia, but the authors use of charts really help visualize what he was talking about.
Within our actual presentation I did not have that much to contribute because of the article issues. You know the funny thing about it is that I was seriously technologically clueless and semi-lazy to actually figure out the best place. It provided a decent laugh and an indulgence in some triple chocolate ice cream to realize that the whole situation was in a way ironic for me.
I hoped everyone enjoyed the presentation and the article, though I realize it was a tad long. I personally am looking forward to participating and viewing other groups presentations. =]
So when we first got into our groups I knew right away that I wanted to help with the academic journal article because I could keep my ramblings to a minimum. SO i set off that night in search of an article that I would be able to tie into the class. I managed to stumble upon Robert Paul Resch's "Utopia, Dystopia, and the Middle Class in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four" on J-Stor. One thing that really drew me to the article was the focus on Utopia and Dystopia, but the authors use of charts really help visualize what he was talking about.
Within our actual presentation I did not have that much to contribute because of the article issues. You know the funny thing about it is that I was seriously technologically clueless and semi-lazy to actually figure out the best place. It provided a decent laugh and an indulgence in some triple chocolate ice cream to realize that the whole situation was in a way ironic for me.
I hoped everyone enjoyed the presentation and the article, though I realize it was a tad long. I personally am looking forward to participating and viewing other groups presentations. =]
Monday, September 15, 2008
Solitary Confinment.
Thats right. The kittens have been locked up for the night for being bad. I love those guys so much that my latest decision really sucks ass.
I made up my mind that i have to give them up. =[ I know. Major sadness time. It sucks too, cuz I'll be sitting at work missing them and wondering what they are up to. What am i going to do when they are gone?? I dont know. I already miss them. Hell I miss them when I know I'm just an hour or two away from coming home to them...What's it going to be like when they aren't even here to come home to? Unbearable.
It's days like this where I just want to cuddle up in bed with a nice good book and some chocolate chip ice cream. Alas I have neither. Instead, I have a 7-10 minute play to write, 3 books to finish and several projects to finish up. So the cuddling, reading and ice cream must wait another day.
So bring on the massive amounts of homework that I'm finally able to get done because the boys are locked up for the night.
ps...good tv shows need to come back on to help distract me from the madness.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Media and the Justification of Genocides
Amen to the idea that groups of people can take their religion to far and use it to justify mass genocides, wars, and such. Throughout our education we have learned about groups of people (radicals if you will or sometimes those in political power) that have taken their their religious and/or political views and used them as a means to justify their violent actions towards others. The Crusades and our own nation's Manifest Destiny are just quick examples.
It is rather fitting that we are talking about this when 9/11 is this Thursday. The people that bombed the Trade Center were terrorists that used their extreme views of religion to rationalize their actions. It is unfortunate that such an even happened, to be sure, but as the anniversary comes upon us, we must remind ourselves that not everyone is an extremist.
In times of extreme crisis, such as what we faced in the following hours and days, it serves the media, the vengeful citizens, as well as the war hungry politicians to portray a whole group of people as blood thirsty terrorists. These images degrade the people that practice the religion as a whole instead of those that take their religious views and push them to their ultimate extreme. The media, the images, and the interpretations we make as humans do a great disservice. That is not to put down the pain and suffering of those families or citizens of our nation and others. Instead, I merely suggest that instead of pointing fingers at a group without thinking, we should instead view media with suspicion as to whom the images serve and what it means to those whom are portrayed.
As in the clip we saw of the masses watching the video screen in 1984, our own media tries to stir up mass feelings of resentment or sympathy by their modified and often limited portrayal of certain events. In some cases, once again, to site 9/11, the repeat image of the second plane being flown into the tower trigger feelings of sadness and anger.
One such time we can look back on as well, is Katrina. Please take a look at this picture and give the captions a close inspection.
It is rather fitting that we are talking about this when 9/11 is this Thursday. The people that bombed the Trade Center were terrorists that used their extreme views of religion to rationalize their actions. It is unfortunate that such an even happened, to be sure, but as the anniversary comes upon us, we must remind ourselves that not everyone is an extremist.
In times of extreme crisis, such as what we faced in the following hours and days, it serves the media, the vengeful citizens, as well as the war hungry politicians to portray a whole group of people as blood thirsty terrorists. These images degrade the people that practice the religion as a whole instead of those that take their religious views and push them to their ultimate extreme. The media, the images, and the interpretations we make as humans do a great disservice. That is not to put down the pain and suffering of those families or citizens of our nation and others. Instead, I merely suggest that instead of pointing fingers at a group without thinking, we should instead view media with suspicion as to whom the images serve and what it means to those whom are portrayed.
As in the clip we saw of the masses watching the video screen in 1984, our own media tries to stir up mass feelings of resentment or sympathy by their modified and often limited portrayal of certain events. In some cases, once again, to site 9/11, the repeat image of the second plane being flown into the tower trigger feelings of sadness and anger.
One such time we can look back on as well, is Katrina. Please take a look at this picture and give the captions a close inspection.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Faeries, Bo Peep, and Kats
Oh man, this has been a long week. I went to Chicago for a few days. Nothing like getting out of town and visiting some friends. Luck however was not on my side...some of you may laugh and i would be right there with you if it wasn't me, but the trip started off with me falling off the train. Yep. Not a good start. A few other bumps along the way, which was rather unfortunate.
But we ended up going to the Renn Faire in Bristol. There were a few interesting things there. This Faerie for one. It's interesting, last year, this faerie was there along with a blue one. The blue seemed to repel everyone, not just because of the coldness of her color but also the way she acted towards everyone. But the Autumn faerie seems to attract people to her, because of her warm colors or even warmer personality? I think it was both. Sitting there watching her interact with children for the past two years makes it clear that some people have it, when others just don't. Either you are a warm person or a cold one, what determines which you will be depends on how you carry yourself and interact with others.Then we get to Bo Peep and her Sheep...curious? I'd say so. We were at the faire for maybe 5 minutes before we s
potted a group of teens dressed up in interesting outfits. How the boys allowed these girls to convince them it was the cool thing to do is still up in the air. Clearly Ms. Bo Peep-ie. miss pink- was the ring leader. The funny thing was they couldn't really understand why people were looking at them weird or making fun of them...Now people, some faire go-ers dress up like Pirates with real parrots, Demons, Wenches, Peasants, and other assortments, but these people understand depending on their costumes, they are likely to get stares or asked to have their picture taken. Apparently not the case, though some people were a little harsh, it's like, what do you expect when you leave the house with out looking in the mirror and go to the wrong type of gathering?? I guess that's what you get sometimes, at least it's free entertainment.
Anyways, I got cats!!!! The one on the left is Kibbles and the one on the Right is Bits. Mind you that is what I'm calling them for now. As much as I like the names, I keep getting laughed at...but I don't care. They both have separate personalities but they are hilarious! They keep tackling each other and pouncing. However, some of their personality traits are not so amusing.On an off handed note, I've never realized how many people are allergic to cats. Don't worry, if you have cat allergies, I'm stocking up on Benadrill!! I just had to share the excitement!!! yipee!!! Anyways, time to get down to business and do homework =[
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Pop Culture and Stereotypes
In everyday culture we encounter stereotypes and living binaries that shape our views, values, and our actual culture. The interesting thing about studying popular culture is being able to look at and analyze aspects of media in different forms and how they affect us.
In the clips from “Fatal Attraction” we are shown two completely different women. As talked about in class, Glen Close is the scorned lover who is looked down upon by the audience. Why is that? It’s because it is engraved in our mind what is right and what is wrong, who is good and who is bad, but why? It’s something our society does so well, needing to point the finger to place blame someone. Instead of blaming the cheating husband, he merely gets a slap on the wrist in this movie. Due to an unspoken code between women, the possibility that the husband lied about his marital status or whatever other excuse can be made on his behalf is not a major concern. Instead, it is the lover who has wronged the betrayed wife. Instead of taking a different view, “Fatal Attraction” appeals to the masses, in that it presents a view that most women in the United States would agree with, blaming the misdeeds of the husband on the lover.
Another interesting thing that came up in class was the idea in “Ancherman” that the female lead waited to show her approval until others demonstrated that they agreed. It is an idea that has become a popular strategy for ad campaigns. For example the slogan “Hey Mikey likes it!” implies that hey, if he likes it, you have to like it too. This now popular advertising trend has lead society to eat Wheaties, smoke cigarettes, etc. This will only continue as long as we allow it; unfortunately however, it does not look like the advertising companies will give up such a successful approach.
In the clips from “Fatal Attraction” we are shown two completely different women. As talked about in class, Glen Close is the scorned lover who is looked down upon by the audience. Why is that? It’s because it is engraved in our mind what is right and what is wrong, who is good and who is bad, but why? It’s something our society does so well, needing to point the finger to place blame someone. Instead of blaming the cheating husband, he merely gets a slap on the wrist in this movie. Due to an unspoken code between women, the possibility that the husband lied about his marital status or whatever other excuse can be made on his behalf is not a major concern. Instead, it is the lover who has wronged the betrayed wife. Instead of taking a different view, “Fatal Attraction” appeals to the masses, in that it presents a view that most women in the United States would agree with, blaming the misdeeds of the husband on the lover.
Another interesting thing that came up in class was the idea in “Ancherman” that the female lead waited to show her approval until others demonstrated that they agreed. It is an idea that has become a popular strategy for ad campaigns. For example the slogan “Hey Mikey likes it!” implies that hey, if he likes it, you have to like it too. This now popular advertising trend has lead society to eat Wheaties, smoke cigarettes, etc. This will only continue as long as we allow it; unfortunately however, it does not look like the advertising companies will give up such a successful approach.
Binaries and Exiled
The last few class periods have raised some interesting topics that all are important in their own right. Dystopia as a category for the world’s ills brings several of the problems politicians try to “sweep under the rug”.
In the clip from “Sleeper”, it suggested a bleak future to come. A future in which the characters portrayed represents the well off and their tunnel vision that alters their perceptions of issues that the public faces. The clip instantly reminded me of a show that previewed on MTV recently called “Exiled”. The show is a spinoff of their popular “Super Sweet Sixteen” show in which they take these privileged sweet sixteeners out of their privileged lives and place them into real life situations, typically to places that are remote from the rest of civilization. Before the young sweet sixteeners were forced to face the reality of some of the more remote cultures, they had no idea of what was going on in the real world. Much like the teens, the main character in “Sleeper” could not understand what the less fortunate had to complain about life because she had all the amenities there were to enjoy, such as the orgasmatron.
In yesterday’s class period, I was suddenly reminded of how the distinction of black and white came into play during US history. This binary became more prominent when the white settlers had to justify their enslavement of a group of people, whom by their religion were equal in the eyes of God. It was this need for reasoning that created the meaning behind the view of African American slaves as a lesser people. It isn’t until we, as the human race, choose to assign meaning that binaries form their importance
In the clip from “Sleeper”, it suggested a bleak future to come. A future in which the characters portrayed represents the well off and their tunnel vision that alters their perceptions of issues that the public faces. The clip instantly reminded me of a show that previewed on MTV recently called “Exiled”. The show is a spinoff of their popular “Super Sweet Sixteen” show in which they take these privileged sweet sixteeners out of their privileged lives and place them into real life situations, typically to places that are remote from the rest of civilization. Before the young sweet sixteeners were forced to face the reality of some of the more remote cultures, they had no idea of what was going on in the real world. Much like the teens, the main character in “Sleeper” could not understand what the less fortunate had to complain about life because she had all the amenities there were to enjoy, such as the orgasmatron.
In yesterday’s class period, I was suddenly reminded of how the distinction of black and white came into play during US history. This binary became more prominent when the white settlers had to justify their enslavement of a group of people, whom by their religion were equal in the eyes of God. It was this need for reasoning that created the meaning behind the view of African American slaves as a lesser people. It isn’t until we, as the human race, choose to assign meaning that binaries form their importance
Friday, August 29, 2008
Back to School, Makes You Look Like a Fool.
As school once again starts back up, we get to see our friends and classmates on a semi-regular basis. It is now that I am once again able to appreciate school and all the opportunities it brings. I'm not just talking about gaining new knowledge or seeing best friends again, but the chance to escape a job, problems, or just escape the annoying people traveling around you.
My first week was great, I saw some great people that I haven't seen in months, another I saw a few weeks ago, and one of my co-workers! It's funny though how some of my friends have noticed somethings that haven't really presented themselves at CSUN in such a large number before. What I'm talking about is 1. Stupidity of people and 2. the increasing size of the average student. While we all complain about the Freshman in our Junior level class or the person we SWEAR is still in high school, there are more students that really just don't pay attention to the obvious signs. Yes, I'm talking about you, the girl in the green dress that tries to hit on the guy in the white pants who has his eyes glued to the boy next to him. Don't think I forgot you, Miss I've Taken this Class Before But Have No Clue About the Human Condition. Everywhere we look we are followed and stalked by these people that have no clue about the reality of the world going on around them, and never are we given a break from their meaningless chatter and annoying questions. When is enough enough we must ask ourselves! We need to stand up in a mass army and herd these people into some sort of college where they drive each other nuts and leave the rest of us alone. Okay, maybe that was a little extreme, but lets be honest with ourselves now, it's not like you haven't thought of it yourself.
Onto my next point. I've had and have overheard several discussions about the increasing size in the CSUN student. While school can be a great workout of the mind in the class and the body while huffing it up stairs and across campus, it clear that this summer has screwed up the progress that the school can do for one's physical condition. While, I have nothing wrong with a person with "much to love" it is difficult to not be annoyed when the person next to you is trying to share some space on your chair. One conversation jokingly said "I blame the economy on the fat people". While please keep in mind that was by people joking around, it can hurt when over heard, but it can also hurt to be sat on or displaced by someone that is not suppose to be sharing your seat. One a more serious point, it is very concerning that the waist line is increasing because of the possible health issues that can arise from these problems. How do we help each other gain a better awareness? While, I don't encourage passing around magazines with size triple zero models, one aspect that could be encouraged is a positive body image where one is happy with their image and takes steps to ensure they are healthy in all aspects of their life.
On a lighter note, if you are a lover of gossip, be careful what you gossip about my friend for it can lead to an impression that can push one's buttons a little harder then one would wish. Where does frustration with one's surroundings suddenly become a dark depression that one is having trouble getting a "leg up" on? It's nice when the conditions and situations in a work environment become so frustrating that it becomes unnecessarily stressful; and when confronted by a co-worker, though thoroughly explained, one is darkly depressed and is in need of learning to re-program their brain to be happy. Yep. That's me. Deeply Depressed...or would it be extremely frustrated???? hmmm....apparently its all the same these days.
Any-who. Have a safe and happy 3 DAY WEEKEND!!!
My first week was great, I saw some great people that I haven't seen in months, another I saw a few weeks ago, and one of my co-workers! It's funny though how some of my friends have noticed somethings that haven't really presented themselves at CSUN in such a large number before. What I'm talking about is 1. Stupidity of people and 2. the increasing size of the average student. While we all complain about the Freshman in our Junior level class or the person we SWEAR is still in high school, there are more students that really just don't pay attention to the obvious signs. Yes, I'm talking about you, the girl in the green dress that tries to hit on the guy in the white pants who has his eyes glued to the boy next to him. Don't think I forgot you, Miss I've Taken this Class Before But Have No Clue About the Human Condition. Everywhere we look we are followed and stalked by these people that have no clue about the reality of the world going on around them, and never are we given a break from their meaningless chatter and annoying questions. When is enough enough we must ask ourselves! We need to stand up in a mass army and herd these people into some sort of college where they drive each other nuts and leave the rest of us alone. Okay, maybe that was a little extreme, but lets be honest with ourselves now, it's not like you haven't thought of it yourself.
Onto my next point. I've had and have overheard several discussions about the increasing size in the CSUN student. While school can be a great workout of the mind in the class and the body while huffing it up stairs and across campus, it clear that this summer has screwed up the progress that the school can do for one's physical condition. While, I have nothing wrong with a person with "much to love" it is difficult to not be annoyed when the person next to you is trying to share some space on your chair. One conversation jokingly said "I blame the economy on the fat people". While please keep in mind that was by people joking around, it can hurt when over heard, but it can also hurt to be sat on or displaced by someone that is not suppose to be sharing your seat. One a more serious point, it is very concerning that the waist line is increasing because of the possible health issues that can arise from these problems. How do we help each other gain a better awareness? While, I don't encourage passing around magazines with size triple zero models, one aspect that could be encouraged is a positive body image where one is happy with their image and takes steps to ensure they are healthy in all aspects of their life.
On a lighter note, if you are a lover of gossip, be careful what you gossip about my friend for it can lead to an impression that can push one's buttons a little harder then one would wish. Where does frustration with one's surroundings suddenly become a dark depression that one is having trouble getting a "leg up" on? It's nice when the conditions and situations in a work environment become so frustrating that it becomes unnecessarily stressful; and when confronted by a co-worker, though thoroughly explained, one is darkly depressed and is in need of learning to re-program their brain to be happy. Yep. That's me. Deeply Depressed...or would it be extremely frustrated???? hmmm....apparently its all the same these days.
Any-who. Have a safe and happy 3 DAY WEEKEND!!!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Earthquakes
A few weeks ago, pretty much everyone in the valley felt the aftershocks of the earthquake, a few days ago, an earthquake of another kind found an epicenter in my apartment at 2 am. Since then, things haven't been quite the same.
As you all know, when you fight with your friends or family, things don't go back to the same right away. It's almost been a week now, and instead of trying to find our footing again, we are becoming divided. This is your life and this is mine, with no blending or meshing in sight. Even when we are home, sometimes it just feels like we are at a roadside rest stop marking our presence for only a moment in time. There is no more time for words, shared meals, or even watching tv together. You'd rather be way over there, when I am right here. I've tried reaching out and trying to make the first step to a truce, but really....I can see that it's really all for nothing.
What am I doing? Well I'm just bitching right now because I can't say these words to your face because your never home and you probably won't even read this.
....I hope all of your summers are going well as the last few weeks come to a close.
As you all know, when you fight with your friends or family, things don't go back to the same right away. It's almost been a week now, and instead of trying to find our footing again, we are becoming divided. This is your life and this is mine, with no blending or meshing in sight. Even when we are home, sometimes it just feels like we are at a roadside rest stop marking our presence for only a moment in time. There is no more time for words, shared meals, or even watching tv together. You'd rather be way over there, when I am right here. I've tried reaching out and trying to make the first step to a truce, but really....I can see that it's really all for nothing.
What am I doing? Well I'm just bitching right now because I can't say these words to your face because your never home and you probably won't even read this.
....I hope all of your summers are going well as the last few weeks come to a close.
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