Just a week ago, several of my friends contacted me in a flurry of emails, videophone calls and such - to let me know the latest news - Dawn Niles Case Solved!
The feeling I had was exactly the same as when I received news that her body was found back in March 22, 1981. She was last seen on March 17, 1981.
I remember the details in the entire week - starting with the day when we saw her enter her boyfriend's car to the day of the wake, seeing her body in the coffin as it slowly sinks to the borrowed grave site.
The feeling was numb, shock, disbelief while watching all my friends grieved.
Here are the links to the site to help you understand all the details of the articles. I noticed that two articles in different newspapers could not agree on WHO found her body in the forest preserves - Hikers or Fishermen. Of course the identity remained anonymous.
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/diabled.teen.murdered.2.669425.html
The above link is an actual article relating the story that updates the 27 years old case.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/834333,CST-EDT-edit10a.article
This one takes you to think: Actions DOES help get the case solved. If we sit back and do nothing, that's exactly what will happen; nothing.
http://putzworld.blogspot.com/2008/03/dawn-niles-sister-speaks-out.html
Finally, this is the blog site that I appreciate her posting. Hopefully this will spark an interests in getting this case to move forward.
I hope that we the Deaf who all knew her gets to FILL the courtroom and see this case unfold! It was frustrating back then and I sure don't want any one of us to be just as frustrated today!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
From IL to CA - my childhood experience transcript
From IL to CA: Part 1- my childhood experience transcript
Hello. I wanted to share a story. My experience as a young teenage girl. A long time ago, my father was assigned a position in San Diego. A move from Illinois to California.
We all got in the 1974 Buick LeSabre, a car that guzzles gas! We all went on a four-days trip through the states to San Diego.
During the trip, my middle sister received a book from her best friend, titled, "Gone with the Wind". A well known fiction that is three inches thick! She read that book throughout the entire trip.
My oldest sister sat with me and kept me company playing paper games. She was very creative with many games.
Whenever the gas in the car would run low and dad would stop at the gas station, we'd run to use the bathroom as well as grabbing few snacks! We would get back in the car and drive on some more. On the way, we'd miss Texas by travelling through Oklahoma's "panhandle" situated just above the state of Texas.
Upon travelling through the states, when we came to Grand Canyon, we'd park the car and step outside for the view the majestic scene. When I looked straight ahead, the top of the canyon was flat. Looking down, you can see the cliffs that runs deep. I was amazed at how deep it was!
Then we went back to driving some more. Upon entering the stateline, getting closer to San Diego, this is the experience I'll never forget. The setting sun was so bright, it glared into all of our eyes! It was so bright, brighter than here. When the sun is up, it wasn't that bad. Even when it is setting, it was nothing compared to the sun in San Diego. Even our sunglasses weren't much of help to reduce the glare. My dad was amazing on how he continues to drive steadily. He had his visors down and wore his sunglasses. Amazing!
For a long time during the travels, the land were flat. There were slight hills, until we got closer, the hills were steep! We were amazed at the size of the hills, going up and down. Whenever we descend, the sun would be in our eyes. The views were amazing!
The trees there were different. Strange trees. You may not think it is strange, but it was strange to me. Out here, we have native Black Walnut and Burr Oaks, some Birch, Willows and so forth. A variety of shapes, it was cute. But in San Diego, the shrubs were strangely twisted. There were some strange looking tree that I lovingly call, "Broccoli Tree", which is Torrey Pine trees. I still remember many details of the place.
Even the people there thinks differently. Just a little bit different. They are more positive. Here in IL, Most people are laid back, down to earth. Out there, the people are positive, so positive, they radiant "sunshine". It was cool! I enjoyed taking in the fascinations.
For four years, we lived in that area until company in IL called my father back.
End of Part 1
Hello. I wanted to share a story. My experience as a young teenage girl. A long time ago, my father was assigned a position in San Diego. A move from Illinois to California.
We all got in the 1974 Buick LeSabre, a car that guzzles gas! We all went on a four-days trip through the states to San Diego.
During the trip, my middle sister received a book from her best friend, titled, "Gone with the Wind". A well known fiction that is three inches thick! She read that book throughout the entire trip.
My oldest sister sat with me and kept me company playing paper games. She was very creative with many games.
Whenever the gas in the car would run low and dad would stop at the gas station, we'd run to use the bathroom as well as grabbing few snacks! We would get back in the car and drive on some more. On the way, we'd miss Texas by travelling through Oklahoma's "panhandle" situated just above the state of Texas.
Upon travelling through the states, when we came to Grand Canyon, we'd park the car and step outside for the view the majestic scene. When I looked straight ahead, the top of the canyon was flat. Looking down, you can see the cliffs that runs deep. I was amazed at how deep it was!
Then we went back to driving some more. Upon entering the stateline, getting closer to San Diego, this is the experience I'll never forget. The setting sun was so bright, it glared into all of our eyes! It was so bright, brighter than here. When the sun is up, it wasn't that bad. Even when it is setting, it was nothing compared to the sun in San Diego. Even our sunglasses weren't much of help to reduce the glare. My dad was amazing on how he continues to drive steadily. He had his visors down and wore his sunglasses. Amazing!
For a long time during the travels, the land were flat. There were slight hills, until we got closer, the hills were steep! We were amazed at the size of the hills, going up and down. Whenever we descend, the sun would be in our eyes. The views were amazing!
The trees there were different. Strange trees. You may not think it is strange, but it was strange to me. Out here, we have native Black Walnut and Burr Oaks, some Birch, Willows and so forth. A variety of shapes, it was cute. But in San Diego, the shrubs were strangely twisted. There were some strange looking tree that I lovingly call, "Broccoli Tree", which is Torrey Pine trees. I still remember many details of the place.
Even the people there thinks differently. Just a little bit different. They are more positive. Here in IL, Most people are laid back, down to earth. Out there, the people are positive, so positive, they radiant "sunshine". It was cool! I enjoyed taking in the fascinations.
For four years, we lived in that area until company in IL called my father back.
End of Part 1
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Ok, It is now February... 2008?!
Here's the update:
I still need a job. At first I thought I was close to getting one until my husband thinks that this manager is pulling the wool over my eyes. or leading me on to believe that there is a job waiting for me. I am not sure.. I just hope that there is a chance for me to secure employment so that I can help take the burden while my husband plan to go for his surgeries.
Last year and so far this year has been a rough year for us.
Recently, I helped "coach" a classroom full of interpreters as they prepare for their IEPA test. And now I am still waiting for their check to arrive. It has been three weeks now. I hope it isn't lost in the mail or something.
That's about it as far is earning money besides helping to care for elderly couple cleaning their house. Small money but it is enough to help pay for gas for my car so that I don't have to touch my husband's money for my car.
ok, enough about that.
You can check out my youtube site... jsharik07. :)
I have videos there that I discussed topics such as Interpreters, Bob's House PepsiCo commercial, Is ASL Fading Away?, and more. Stop by there!
I still need a job. At first I thought I was close to getting one until my husband thinks that this manager is pulling the wool over my eyes. or leading me on to believe that there is a job waiting for me. I am not sure.. I just hope that there is a chance for me to secure employment so that I can help take the burden while my husband plan to go for his surgeries.
Last year and so far this year has been a rough year for us.
Recently, I helped "coach" a classroom full of interpreters as they prepare for their IEPA test. And now I am still waiting for their check to arrive. It has been three weeks now. I hope it isn't lost in the mail or something.
That's about it as far is earning money besides helping to care for elderly couple cleaning their house. Small money but it is enough to help pay for gas for my car so that I don't have to touch my husband's money for my car.
ok, enough about that.
You can check out my youtube site... jsharik07. :)
I have videos there that I discussed topics such as Interpreters, Bob's House PepsiCo commercial, Is ASL Fading Away?, and more. Stop by there!
Friday, November 16, 2007
It's November Already?!
Whoa! The weather is frightfully cold! All of sudden, the temperature dropped so much, I scrambled for my winter coat!
Normally, I would post my vlog up but I feel like writing.
How's my job hunting go? Not very well. In fact, I had to put it on hold for I experienced unusually high blood pressure. Scares me to see it jump from 120/76 to 178/112. Today it is 160/100, still too high even when the doctor prescribed the meds. Seeing that, he changed the meds. I'll take them at bedtime. My husband suggested that I try taking them at bedtime which works pretty well. I don't have to deal with possible dizzy spells, but if there is a coughing, I'll be coughing while I sleep.
I know it is scary... but it is something that I can do about. The hardest thing is when I cook, I cook healthy.. when Husband offers to cook (on days when I am especially exhausted), he does not cook healthy. All hamburgers, hot dogs and pizzas. I told him that I really want to quit those unhealthy lifestyles.
I have the exercise bike here at home, but it is kinda hard cuz I get bored with one type of exercise pretty easily. And with the cold weather approaching, where is my chance to walk outside and enjoy the "beautiful" day?
If you have some ideas and suggestions, I am open for it.
Normally, I would post my vlog up but I feel like writing.
How's my job hunting go? Not very well. In fact, I had to put it on hold for I experienced unusually high blood pressure. Scares me to see it jump from 120/76 to 178/112. Today it is 160/100, still too high even when the doctor prescribed the meds. Seeing that, he changed the meds. I'll take them at bedtime. My husband suggested that I try taking them at bedtime which works pretty well. I don't have to deal with possible dizzy spells, but if there is a coughing, I'll be coughing while I sleep.
I know it is scary... but it is something that I can do about. The hardest thing is when I cook, I cook healthy.. when Husband offers to cook (on days when I am especially exhausted), he does not cook healthy. All hamburgers, hot dogs and pizzas. I told him that I really want to quit those unhealthy lifestyles.
I have the exercise bike here at home, but it is kinda hard cuz I get bored with one type of exercise pretty easily. And with the cold weather approaching, where is my chance to walk outside and enjoy the "beautiful" day?
If you have some ideas and suggestions, I am open for it.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Marcel Marceau
I just learned (yes, a couple days too late) that Marcel Marceau passed away at a ripe age of 84. His obituary is very interesting, full of fascinating life story. Being Jewish, his father changed the family name (last name) to protect them from Germany during WWII.
I remember seeing him at a play many years ago and seeing the documentary film about him. Even saw him making cameo appearance in Mel Brooke's film saying one french word, "Non!" His mime acting skills seem so effortless, as if it was a natural part of him. It is amazing.
Soon after that, I have met one student who did mime acting at our school. He talked about Marcel and how this gentleman started a trend. I even did a little bit of a skit of my own during a talent show. No one has to know any language to understand him. It was all action, facial expressions, humor, and heart-tugging in the style of mime. A storytelling if you will.
It was the only play that I actually understood! A musical sounded good but I couldn't possibly understand the words they were singing - no matter how slow and clearly they sing, I needed to read along the lyrics on a piece of paper just to understand. A play like "The Color Purple", "Wicked" or even "Sweeney Todd" would fly over my head unless it is done in ASL, captioned, or interpreted.
I hear the words but there are times when I couldn't understand what I'm hearing. It is like being in a room full of Japanese speaking people. You hear them all, every words, every vowels, pronounciations, expressions, tone in their speech, but you have absolutely no idea what they said. None. Or being in a room full of Spanish speaking people, you may have learned a couple of Spanish words but still, no chance of understanding them but hearing bits and pieces of simple words.
That's me. But enough about me, I posted two links on to your right side of this blog - one was Titled Amy Cohen Enfron. She talked about her experience seeing Marcel perform in New York, the other is French Documentary on Marcel. Even though this is completely in FRENCH - a language that I did not learn nor understand, there were couple of clips from his performance.
I remember the steak skit that he was to cut a steak and had trouble cutting. I remember seeing him do that and laughed!
Marcel broke the language barrier in a simple but profound way - MIME. Marcel, may your legend lives on and Rest in Peace!
I remember seeing him at a play many years ago and seeing the documentary film about him. Even saw him making cameo appearance in Mel Brooke's film saying one french word, "Non!" His mime acting skills seem so effortless, as if it was a natural part of him. It is amazing.
Soon after that, I have met one student who did mime acting at our school. He talked about Marcel and how this gentleman started a trend. I even did a little bit of a skit of my own during a talent show. No one has to know any language to understand him. It was all action, facial expressions, humor, and heart-tugging in the style of mime. A storytelling if you will.
It was the only play that I actually understood! A musical sounded good but I couldn't possibly understand the words they were singing - no matter how slow and clearly they sing, I needed to read along the lyrics on a piece of paper just to understand. A play like "The Color Purple", "Wicked" or even "Sweeney Todd" would fly over my head unless it is done in ASL, captioned, or interpreted.
I hear the words but there are times when I couldn't understand what I'm hearing. It is like being in a room full of Japanese speaking people. You hear them all, every words, every vowels, pronounciations, expressions, tone in their speech, but you have absolutely no idea what they said. None. Or being in a room full of Spanish speaking people, you may have learned a couple of Spanish words but still, no chance of understanding them but hearing bits and pieces of simple words.
That's me. But enough about me, I posted two links on to your right side of this blog - one was Titled Amy Cohen Enfron. She talked about her experience seeing Marcel perform in New York, the other is French Documentary on Marcel. Even though this is completely in FRENCH - a language that I did not learn nor understand, there were couple of clips from his performance.
I remember the steak skit that he was to cut a steak and had trouble cutting. I remember seeing him do that and laughed!
Marcel broke the language barrier in a simple but profound way - MIME. Marcel, may your legend lives on and Rest in Peace!
Deaf Hidden from View?
I am curious as to what kind of comment you will leave! Please view this video and let me know what you think of it. Share with us on the why's! I know I said "listen", my error! haha... but I'm sure you know what I meant!
My comment on "Amy is furious!"
This is a video message for her to share that I had forgotten about Gallaudet's postcard that they had mailed out, asking for our financial support in building a Speech and Hearing building.That publish got me very confused.
I had a couple of questions concerning that topic at the end. Does anyone have the answer to that?
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