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Today, I drove past several neighborhoods on my way home from work, and saw many houses being nicely decorated for Christmas. I mumbled silently to myself, “Oh, no! It means telling fibs to my young children about Santa, North Pole, elves, and etc. time and time again.”

Christmas contains a large collection of fun and whimsical stories — plenty of white lies!! I do not want to ruin or ban them from the household. So, I had to tell them they are for real including Santa Claus Naughty or Nice list. You know I have ten children. They grow up too fast and I want to let them have fun, be innocent, and young for as long as possible!!! So far I have four young children still believe many made-up stories told by my husband and me, even their older siblings. They have a great time!

Sigh!

I always feel guilty about lying to them, however whenever they begin to suspect or ask difficult questions, I tend to tell the truth right away. I always make sure they understand not to see Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy as any different from a character of fictional stories, fairy tales, or a person in plays or movies. A game of pretend. What’s more, my husband and I always tell them that we are their helpers and will continue to be!

Father Christmas climbs Rapunzel's hair to deliver her presents.

Guess, I have to continue passing “well-intentioned” untruths to my kids for next 8 — more or less years. My last baby, Tristan Niall is not even one, yet! My first six kids learned the truths at the average of age eight. My third child, Donovan Sloane actually believed in Father Christmas until he reached the age of 12! He refused to let his older sister and brother spoil the Santa plot. When the truth came out, he was heartbroken, however he was perfectly okay with it after asking many, many, and many questions. He loves fantasies, amine, animations, and game developments. That explains the delay!

When I thought of all the make-believe characters and classic fibs such as bed bugs, nose growing, and etc. my husband and I told my kids as I drove home, an idea popped into my head — creating a poll on top classic fibs!

I remember this one vivdly — at Maryland School for the Deaf, my classmates and I went on a field trip with many other classes. I saw a girl (I do remember who!) telling a guy that if boys "do that" , hair would grow on their palms or fingers. He actually jumped out of the seat, and looked at his hands before a bunch of kids. They bursted into laughters and teased him all day long knowing that he did it. Oh, poor thing!

Anyway, as a teacher, I think this fib, "My dog ate my homework!" is the most classic one.

 

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Off the point . . .

My four “new” interpretations on Resonare will be posted soon. After having an interesting debate with Rene Visco regarding which film genre Resonare is actually belonged to, another insight developed. I will include it in next vlog. I have to redo taping my ASL- verision exposition. The original clips of the last three interpretations were lost during the crash. My computer wiped out (ate) them. Yes, it is true! LOL! Anyway, I am not in mood to produce vlogs for a while — only writing for now! 

This vlog covers an in-depth discussion of the film, “Resonare” and its symbols being found.

Several clips such as some interpretations have to be edited out — due to the length of its vlog. It is already pretty long so, it shows only the first interpretation. I strongly believe it is an interesting one since it is the very original. A thought-provoking one.

Obviously, I will do another vlog covering several other interpretations. I need to shift my focus on other needs such as family, work, and so on. I should post them sometimes this week — not too long.

Yes, the film does evoke emotions and provoke thoughts. The discussion can go on forever. Do leave any comments expressing your thoughts or interpretations. I am REALLY curious what others’ feelings and thoughts are.
Enjoy!

PS: Why that title ” Runs the Gamut” ? The movie forces me to go from point A to B, B to C, or C to A! A Gamut of Emotions and Thoughts!

Next vLog Teaser On Interpretations:
Rape
Stolen Idea
Infidelity

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The Part One vLog is here!!! See it for yourself … Warning: if you have not seen the short film, “Resonare” produced by Mosdeux, yet. Stop it right here . Go to their website, www.mosdeux.com to view the film first before seeing my analysis and interpretation.

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Hi Readers,

Let's say . . . run amok! A problem! I know many of you are looking forward to seeing my full version of " Runs the Gamut: An Analysis & Interpretation of Resonare. I had several some computer glitches. I lost some of my work, however I managed to save the first half of it — long enough to produce a part one vlog. This is just an explanation of the delay. I do not want to leave my readers in the dark too long! The first part of vlog will be up and running in a few minutes. Bear with me.

Finally, I found time to clean up all the hard drives, and assemble a vlog, "Runs the Gamut". It discusses my analysis and interpretation of "Resonare" produced by Mosdeux! Yes, I tease you! It is just a trailer! I want to let you know I am actually working on it. It should be all ready sometime this weekend!

Resonare shows more as an abstract than as a narrative. This is accomplished through the liberal use of colors and symbols. I have to view it several times to dissect the film. Throughout the film, nearly every scene has a reference to color and symbol. They defines this short, which takes time and long thought to see it though.

Before closing, I wanted to thank Wayne for giving me a permission to use any clips or photographs to make it possible to produce a vlog. I immensely enjoyed watching it time and again, and doing a vlog on the highly acclaimed short film. Let's see the teaser!

A few hours ago, I attended a special event at CSDR to videotape. It was the first one of three - part series on Holocaust Deaf Survivors presented by a well-known deaf magician, Dr. Simon J. Carmel.

What a fascinating presentation and history. He explained the background information on the Holocaust and related events before discussing many deaf survivors' stories that were taken place during the most tragic event in human history, including Deaf history . . . World War II.

More to come . . . The vlog covering tonight event and my narrative will be posted soon. The interpretations of the film, Resonare vlog will also be shown shortly. It is hard doing vlogs when my children and I are home full time this week — all of us taking a whole week off from school and work. Many special plans.

What's more, I need to strip a lot of data off of the hard drive to make room for more "vlog-making". I just created a new poll on post-secondary education for deaf students. All other previous polls are still open for those who have not voted, yet. Cast your vote!

More later, Teri

Last night I had a pleasure chatting with Wayne Betts, a co-creator of Mosdeux online. He apologized for forgetting to send me an invite to preview his newest short film. He gave the file information where I could view.

Oh mine! It’s a great film and I utterly enjoy the cinematic work the most. It looks like a visually stunning Hollywood production. I cannot wait to see what he makes next. In Hollywood?

Of course, we had the opportunity to discuss his work a little bit. I gave him several interesting insights. He wanted me to review his work and do a vlog on it. I responded saying that I would prefer to write something about it before doing a vlog - to descant critically on my interpretations. I also expressed that I would be brutally honest about his work. He said he would appreciate it.

He seems dying to get HONEST reviews. That way he can hone his already high quality skills. Hope some of you who are expert in filmmaking can supply him fair and thoughtful critiques rather than giving him cheers or jeers without explanation.

Let’s tell you how I met him. He was my former student at Gallaudet. He was one of the best TFP 110 ( An Introduction of TV, Film & Photography) students I had. I told him last night that I DO still remember his projects vividly, especially the storyboards. They were the best ones I had seen. He was surprised that I remember them. Anyway, I knew he would eventually become a great cinematographer.

I am delighted that he left Gallaudet for a better film school (that’s another story I ought to tell of the TV/Film program – a large number of audists in that department!), and turns out to be one of the finest deaf filmmakers.

Speaking of his latest work, “Resonare”, it is obviously an experimental film. It provides a new way of seeing the world that is free from the traditional sense of “storytelling”. Thematic and symbolic subjects are frequently addressed in experimental films. This film has several themes and symbols throughout.

They provide the audience an opportunity to make up their own story in their head –based on what they perceive. Every time I watch it again, I interpret anew – string thoughts together in a different way using varied meanings of many symbols found. Green and red apples, and banana are the examples. They have many meanings and are certainly able to communicate topics free of conventional narrative.

Naturally, I do ponder what the original storyline did the writer have in mind. You know it takes a script to make a movie. I would love to see it. My critique and interpretations? I will post a vlog explaining them soon. Hope to complete it sometime this weekend.

Anyway . . .

It is an absolutely delightful short film – so restlessly imaginative in the way it explores different possible subjects. There is such obvious love for experimental films and the process. Way to go, Mosdeux!

Note: Another Bite at an apple is a say. It means try again! Mosduex, keep making more films!