The Quote of the Day that inspired my A to Z Challenge theme –
A Word for the Day that takes on many meanings.
Quote of the Day: A writer lives in awe of words for they can be cruel or kind, and they can change their meanings right in front of you. They pick up flavors and odors like butter in a refrigerator. John Steinbeck
Word of the Day: Fringe
Fringe:
from freedictionary.com
When I knit scarves or shawls, I like to make the fringe with a crochet hook. When I was little, I sat next to my grandma in church and braided the fringe on her white shawl. A friend made the scarf in the above picture with a variety of yarns and lots of fringe. We rarely see each other, now, so we’re more like fringe friends. I call the front section of hair that rests on my forehead, bangs, not fringe. Although, certain cuts create a fringe around my face.
I have a friend who grew up in the Philippines. She is warm and friendly and talks to everyone. She’s thoughtful and helpful and always gives me some small gift at Christmas. I was surprised to hear her talk about being treated with prejudice because of how she looks and because of her accent. She grew up in such poverty that they rarely had gifts at Christmas, didn’t believe in Santa, and had no money to go to a doctor if they were sick. When she was having some medical work done as a result of a serious, untreated childhood illness, I gave her one of my prayer shawls.
Journaling Prompt: Who are the people that live on the fringe of your community? Do you ever feel like someone who is standing on the outside of the circle looking in? Have you ever been the one to open up the circle and invite someone in?
Go. Create. Inspire!
What a fab F it’s something so simple but one I’ve never thought about. I think I’ve been on the fringe at points in my life. I hope i would never leave someone outside.
Happy Easter
A wonderful F post. great to read and I loved the qoutation.
Yvonne.
Love fringes and love Fringe Festivals that hosts artists and theatre productions.
Good F word.
Wagging Tales
My patients can sometimes be considered Fringe People, which is so sad because those who exclude them miss out on something special.
I love fringe on afghans and scarves!
I’ve always been on the fringe; isn’t easy but what can I do, I am who I am.
When I saw the title, I though you might be talking about a wonderfully creepy show called Fringe (I think).
But the other kind is wonderful too. I love fringe. I have fringy bangs!
Teresa
Enjoyed your post for the letter F. Your journaling prompt is definitely thought provoking.
Mary, how fitting that your “F” day comes of Good Friday! I’m coming up for air, finally, and am so happy to be back reading your fine blog. As for your friend and the prejudice she has experienced, I am not surprised, unfortunately. As humans, we tend to separate and create patterns and put things into boxes. It serves a purpose at times, but sometimes, it doesn’t. I think some people are more prone to looking beyond the immediate, and others are quick to make unfair conclusions based on limited information. Personally, I have been infinitely blessed by pushing past any initial “prejudice” to find the person within, and I know you have as well. As a result, our lives are enhanced and bettered. It’s a gift! Have a happy Easter, fabulous friend!
You’re a good friend. 🙂
I come from the Philippines, too, but have never experienced any prejudicial act against me. Hm. I guess it can depend on the place, and the kind of people living there. My community is wonderful and very accepting. Really, no one has looked at me funny or made me feel I’m different from them just because I have dark hair and dark eyes. I guess I’m lucky.
Being the quiet one in a group, I often notice others who are on the fringe of the conversation.
In other situations, I do what I can to invite people in, but they also have to want to.
We Filipinos do love Christmas and always have a gift ready for a friend. So nice of you to give her a prayer shawl that you made yourself. 🙂
Great A-Z post!
Nutschell
http://www.thewritingnut.com
I try to invite people in every day.
And when I hear fringe I think of the TV show. Yeah, I watch too much TV.
I spent years on the edge of the circle looking in. Eventually I was smart enough to find another circle 🙂
Everytime I hear the word Fringe, I think of all the play and film Fringe Festivals and I feel happy!
Cheers!
Texas Playwright Chick
My mom said I was always picking up strays, and she didn’t mean animals. I’ve always been drawn to the people on the fringe, and I’ve always invited them into whatever circle I might have been a part of. I’ve also often felt myself as part of the fringe, especially when I became a parent.
Shannon at The Warrior Muse, co-host of the 2012 #atozchallenge! Twitter: @AprilA2Z
I very much feel like I’m living on the fringe of a certain community right now. What’s funny is that there isn’t anything all that outlandish about me.
What can I say?
Thought-provoking quote (love Steinbeck) and fringe thoughts.
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Thought-provoking quote (love Steinbeck) and fringe thoughts.
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Very nice post. I often times feel like I’m on the fringe, quiet, on the sidelines, and observing. I can’t usually let go of the sideline and jump into the middle, but my observations allow me to develop characters who can.
I immediately thought of Edmonton’s Fringe Festival, which began when I was in highschool, and I loved how there were many plays going on at once, and all the creative energy.