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Make Every Day Celiac Awareness Day
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"If the patient can be cured at all, it must be by means of diet"
~Dr. Samuel Gee
September 13, 1839 – August 3, 1911
We have Dr. Samuel Gee to thank for first recognizing that the key to healing celiac disease lies in the diet alone. One hundred years after his death, we celiacs still live by this principle, and live well, I might add!
Today we have the U.S. Senate to thank for recognizing Dr. Gee's birthday as National Celiac Awareness Day, via S.RES.219. If you can get through all the "whereas" clauses, the Senate lists some good reasons why it is worth learning more about celiac disease, among them:
Whereas celiac disease affects approximately 1 in every 130 people in the United States, for a total of 3,000,000 people;
Whereas the majority of people with celiac disease have yet to be diagnosed;
Whereas celiac disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is classified as both an autoimmune condition and a genetic condition; …
Whereas because celiac disease is a genetic disease, there is an increased incidence of celiac disease in families with a known history of celiac disease;
Whereas celiac disease is underdiagnosed because the symptoms can be attributed to other conditions and are easily overlooked by doctors and patients;
Whereas as recently as 2000, the average person with celiac disease waited 11 years for a correct diagnosis;
Whereas 1/2 of all people with celiac disease do not show symptoms of the disease; …
Whereas celiac disease can be treated only by implementing a diet free of wheat, barley, rye, and oats, often called a `gluten-free diet';
Whereas a delay in the diagnosis of celiac disease can result in damage to the small intestine, which leads to an increased risk for malnutrition, anemia, lymphoma, adenocarcinoma, osteoporosis, miscarriage, congenital malformation, short stature, and disorders of the skin and other organs;
Whereas celiac disease is linked to many autoimmune disorders, including thyroid disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, type 1 diabetes, liver disease, collagen vascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome; …
Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness in the general public and the medical community of celiac disease: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates September 13, 2011, as ''National Celiac Disease Awareness Day'';
(2) recognizes that all people of the United States should become more informed and aware of celiac disease;
(3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe National Celiac Disease Awareness Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Particularly in 2011 — the year the FDA finally moved forward to establish regulations setting standards for gluten-free food labeling — we should all take time to educate friends, family, restaurants, retailers, doctors, teachers … about celiac disease and the importance of truly gluten-free foods for those of us who live gluten-free for such medically-necessitated reasons.
If you haven't already, please consider signing onto our 1in133.org proposed letter to the FDA during this comment period before October 3.
Making your voice heard through our unified response will elevate the volume for the FDA and for food manufacturers considering whether and how they want to venture into the gluten-free market.
Take us seriously. We care. Cross-contamination must be avoided. Gluten-free is not a fad. Telling the FDA that you want federal gluten-free food labeling as soon as possible is the final step in our monumental effort to achieve a uniform standard for "gluten-free" — something we can all cheer about!
Speaking of celebrating, in honor of Celiac Awareness Day, we hosted a Luna Protein Bar giveaway! Luna is one of the latest companies to offer delicious and healthy foods for those of us living gluten-free, with their lower calorie, protein-packed, fiber-rich vitamin and mineral snack solution that actually tastes great.
To learn more about Luna's Protein Bar, have a listen to my Blog Talk Radio interview with their registered dietitian, Tara DelloIacono Thies. To read my review of Luna's protein bars, as well as some other great new gluten-free snack bars, hop to my review here.
And in case you were wondering about Luna's gluten-free protocols, here's their commitment to gluten free:
The processes we use to make the claim for LUNA Protein are as follows:
- First, we ensure our ingredients are gluten free from our ingredient suppliers.
- Second, we make sure the facility has good manufacturing processes and are capable of validating a gluten free claim and
- Third, we test finished product to make sure our products, are indeed, gluten free before reaching consumers.
CONTEST: Luna is giving away THREE great prize packs in our Celiac Awareness Contest:
- 1 Box of the winner's favorite LUNA Protein Bar flavor
- 1 super cute LUNA T-shirt
- 1 cool LUNA Hat
- 1 fun LUNA Travel Mug
- 1 yummy LUNA Chapstick
–>Congratulations to our winners:
Stefani McMinn
Vicki Tate
Congratulations & thanks EVERYONE for the amazing, inspiring, uplifting ways you spread celiac awareness EVERY day!! You are making a difference!
115 Comments
We'd love to hear yours!
Melissa Friend said: on September 13, 2011
I already "like" you – wish there was a LOVE button!
Tillie H said: on September 13, 2011
I posted on my Facebook page about it being Celiac Awareness Day. Whenever I talk to people and they tell me some of their "ailments" I ALWAYS suggest that they be tested for Celiac. I only wish someone had had the sense to test me years ago. It sure would have saved me a lot of misery and anguish.
Kristi Kain said: on September 13, 2011
Would love to win! Thanks for your amazing flour Jule's!!! Celiac Chick Newburgh (Kristi Kain)
KD said: on September 13, 2011
If and when we hope gluten free will be a common diet selection, WE are the ones to spread the word to make it happen. Let's get going, gang, and be pro-active!
Jill Wilkins said: on September 13, 2011
I liked Luna and I'm SO excited they are offering Gluten FREE!
Jill Wilkins said: on September 13, 2011
I posted your link to let all my buddies know it's celiac awarness day Thanks for all you do Jules!!!
Marlene Mose said: on September 13, 2011
Oh wouldn't it be wonderful if there were more understanding people out there. Education and awareness is the only way. Thanks Jules for all you do.
Suzanne Schmidt said: on September 13, 2011
I already "like" you ~ I'm the poster child for Celiac and Gluten Free information. There isn't a person I know, a restaurant I go to, or any random stranger I meet who isn't properly informed by me or my children. It's just our way of life!
Mary Brinton said: on September 13, 2011
I agree with Melissa! I am sharing this announcement on my FB wall fer shur! This is great. We are getting a day on the calendar. I hope it helps bring an opening up of further understanding. Thank you so much for all you have already done to get us to this point.
Shelley L said: on September 13, 2011
I posted the link on my Facebook page and brought some yummy GF raspberry cupcakes to the office for breakfast! Yummm!
My coworkers love when I bring GF goodies to the office, they don't have to feel guilty about eating more than one!
Jeni said: on September 13, 2011
I would LOVE to win some LUNA stuff for me and my 3 year old little girl. We are mouth pieces for celiac every single day wherever we go. I am constantly helping those who have recently found diagnosis or educating my family. It would be wonderful to win.
Bev said: on September 13, 2011
Whoo hoo!! Our very own day!!""
Lisa N said: on September 13, 2011
I try to take every opportunity to educate the public about celiac disease,its symptoms,the testing and how to follow the diet because my diagnosis was quite accidental and the diet has made such a difference in my life and how I feel. Last week one of my daughters was listening to a co-worker talk about symptoms she was having and said "that sounds like what my Mom used to feel like, maybe you should be tested". She came home the other night and told me her co-worker had just found out she has celiac disease and my daughter shared all the web sites(including yours!) and lists of products I use.I was so proud of her for spreading the word based on what she has learned from me over the past 8 years. My other daughter is in the food service business and she is better able to meet the needs of customers with food allergies because of her experience at home.
Christie said: on September 13, 2011
I "like" your page and "love" your posts! Thank you for all you do. My son is GF,(so everyone in the house has converted) you have been a tremendous help in our house!
Shalyn Galdones said: on September 13, 2011
I love your page! I love Luna bars and now my son will be able to eat them again. Today I an sharing my son's story on facebook and sharing this contest. Keep it up Jules! Our whole family loves your flour and recipes.
Brooke said: on September 13, 2011
I already liked you I will be sharing this post with my friends via fb and twitter.
Kim said: on September 13, 2011
I have 2 children with Celiac (one we call Jules!) and I love reading your posts daily. We're so excited that Luna has decided to make GF Protein bars! They have been very handy when it comes to after school snacks before volleyball games!
Happy Celiac Awareness Day
Melinda Singer said: on September 13, 2011
I already like Luna and I'm trying to add you on facebook right now however seems to be some issue with FB as soon as that's cleared up I'll add you. I've been spreading the word for about the last two years which is when I became aware through my personal trainer.
aubreylaine said: on September 13, 2011
I spread the word by letting friends and family know
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com -
Liz said: on September 13, 2011
I work as a medical assistant in an OB/Gyn office and I am always telling symptomatic patients to get tested! Also, whenever and wherever I meet a celiac that is newly diagnosed or struggles with following the GF life style, I strongly encourage the to do so and explain why! I even ask them for their email and send them a premade PDF of all the best GF stuff right there on the spot! And of course your flour and website are listed in my PDF!
Carol Casimir said: on September 13, 2011
I have been spreading the word on my facebook page today that today is Celiac Awareness Day …left some links for people to look at.
DG Tomlinson said: on September 13, 2011
My daughter and I work to make sure the entire family (immediate and extended) understands the disease and the changes it demands. I also bring extra baked goods to work for the SillyYaks there, because items baked with Jules Flour is better even than the GF stuff for sale there, from Hammer to LARABAR.
Ann said: on September 13, 2011
I already 'Like' you on Facebook, and I often share your links. By sharing today's link I found out that three of my high school friends are married to people with Celiac Disease by them reposting the article on their page and commenting on it. Woo!
Also, I made gluten-free muffins for the office today with toothpick flags printed with the gf symbol.
Jenna Z said: on September 13, 2011
I like Luna on facebook. I tried to bring up gluten free topic when discussing a recent bake sale but it seemed impossible to include items in with the regular items and be safe. So I'm going to suggest that we have a separate fundraiser that is food-free so that everyone can participate!
Jeanie said: on September 13, 2011
I am going to post it now on my FB page and I've been a source of support for friends and family who are trying to determine if they have gluten sensitivities….all this within my first year of finding out that I have celiac disease…I have it, but it doesn't have me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paula said: on September 13, 2011
Already like your Facebook page. Today I post in my Facebook status a that I just realized fruity pebbles and cocoa pebbles were gluten free. I can't wait to try them.
Mandy Howerton said: on September 13, 2011
I already liked you on FB.
Mandy Howerton said: on September 13, 2011
I already liked Luna Bars (YUMMY!) on FB
Mandy Howerton said: on September 13, 2011
Celiac Awareness Day is everyday in my house. What I am doing special for today is sending a message to 13 people about Celiac Disease and asking them to pass it on to 13 people, etc. I'm hoping that at least my friends and family become more aware. If I can cause 1 person to be tested, I did my job. =)
Megan said: on September 13, 2011
I like your Facebook page and Luna's Facebook page! I spread awareness by explaining my story of how going gluten-free has helped my IBS
Catherine Agnes Roebuck said: on September 14, 2011
I liked you both on facebook, and I spread celiac awareness by sharing delicious gluten-free snacks with people.
mare said: on September 14, 2011
Being GF is such a part of who I am that the topic and the education comes up daily. Ay work, we eat out a lot – meeting meals – and so celiac disease comes up regularly. Luckily we have a number of cafes in the area that are up to speed!
Jessica said: on September 14, 2011
I already "like" your page and while we don't deal with Celiac, we do follow a gluten free diet. I run a blog to help moms with kids with food allergies!
Valerie Webster said: on September 14, 2011
Love LUNA bars! I spread the word to anyone who will listen that food allergies are no joke for people that live with them everyday.
Jennifer (@gfadvocate) said: on September 14, 2011
LOVE your FB page!
Jules said: on September 14, 2011
Thanks so much, Jennifer! You are a super spreader-of-great-information!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Jennifer (@gfadvocate) said: on September 14, 2011
spread as many articles as I could both on my FB gfadvocate page as well as your article on my own FB. Tweeted and shared several well written articles! Thx Jules for what you've done!
Mary-Lela G. said: on September 14, 2011
More, more, more,! Lets have MORE gluten free foods and cafes that offer them.
Diana Novellano said: on September 14, 2011
I don't necessarily spread Celiac Awareness, (I don't have it) but I do promote a healthy diet which includes being gluten free. I have already liked your page and Luna's. Did anyone see Regis and Kelly this morning? Novak Djokovic is on a gluten free diet as a tennis pro, he is the winner of the US open.
Jules said: on September 14, 2011
Diana – isn't that great news about Djokovic?! I'm getting ready to update my post on gluten-free atheletes after his win! It had reflected his win streak after Wimbledon … it's even more impressive now!
Julie said: on September 14, 2011
I shared the day with friends & asked them to try GF products.
Wendy Hawkinson said: on September 14, 2011
I liked both your page and Luna's on FB. With a 2 year old that is gluten free, I am always explaining why he has his own food when we go out. So many people have no idea why they feel bad–there should really be more awareness.
Kathleen said: on September 14, 2011
I liked both on FB.
Kathleen said: on September 14, 2011
Great giveaway, thanks
jenn b said: on September 14, 2011
well, as usual, i'm a day late. i actually found out at lunch at work yesterday from a fellow celiac that it was awareness day! every day is celiac awareness day for me – i leave comments on web pages with help and guidance for those who are new to the "scene", i email restaurants asking what items are GF on their menu, i request GF brands at the grocery, i read blogs like yours to get the latest info!
jaimie foulk said: on September 15, 2011
I'm THRILLED to discover that Luna bars are gluten free! I've been eating these for a few years, but for some reason I thought they weren't safe for my celiac daughter and kept them far away from her gf specialty foods. Thank you so much–now I can send them in her college care packages!
Jules said: on September 15, 2011
Hi Jaimie – I love your approach to sampling with friends as education! Thanks for any and all efforts that help each of us living gluten free! To be clear about Luna, ONLY their protein bar line is gluten-free. Unfortunately my favorite Luna Lemon Bars still aren't gluten-free, but this is a great step in the right direction!
jaimie foulk said: on September 15, 2011
To promote Celiac Awareness, I try new recipes and share them (and samples!) as often as possible. Whenever we have dinner guests, they eat gluten free right along with us, and it offers great opportunities for conversation. It's education, one small group at a time.
cindy said: on September 15, 2011
Would love to win this prize. Thank you for offering it.
Amy said: on September 15, 2011
I'm going to discuss a recent finding I made from J&L health on a potential celiac disease cure (that doesn't involve the gluten free diet) and have posted on it (it just so happened that it was made right on celiac awareness day).
The product "Gluten Relief" has replaced the gluten free diet for many CD patients and will probably continue to do so. Read more about it at http://wp.me/p1244N-6k
Wendy said: on September 15, 2011
"Like" you both
I'm going to continue supporting families living with both type 1 diabetes and celiac however I can.
I have a passion for advocacy, and appreciate everything YOU do!
Trixie B said: on September 15, 2011
I'm pretty new so I'm still in the phase where awareness is being spread TO me. However, learning to live with this life change has taught me (and the people who live, play or work with me) a lot about the GF lifestyle. Six weeks in, it feels a lot less scary than it did when I started.
Especially after I saw your pierogies video.
Lorraine said: on September 16, 2011
I already "like: you I drive around with several celiac awareness magents on my car. I post facts & stats on my facebook at least once a week to educate. I talk to people in the stores all the time about it. Education is the KEY!!!
Lorraine said: on September 16, 2011
I already "like: you I drive around with several celiac awareness magents on my car. My daughter who is 7(who has celiac) wears her green celiac awareness bracelet daily. She loves to read her books about celiac to everyone. I talk to people in the grocery stores all the time about celiac!!! Education is the KEY!!!
Berni Foster said: on September 16, 2011
Celiac awareness as well as information about intolerance to gluten, dairy and other substances is being discussed daily in conversations I have with fellow students, parents, and social media contacts. These days it is hard to find a family that has not been touched in some way, and being informed is the first line of defense in guarding our health. Grass-roots, one-to-one or one-to many personal sharing is most effective and what I participate in the most to spread the word.
Michelle said: on September 16, 2011
On Celiac Awareness day my daughter celebrated her birthday (it is during the summer) with her classmates. I made s'mores & took a crossword puzzle for each other kids to do. No comments were made to me about the puzzles, but the s'mores theywanted to know when se was going to bring them again.
Since my daughter was just diagnosed this past summer, it seems that everyday is we are educating someone about it. Yesterday was food day at work…that was harsh but I brought something that I could eat. I do not have a gluten issue, I am doing this to support my daughter!!! -
Heather Burke said: on September 16, 2011
My daughter was finally diagnosed when she was 12 with celiac's disease. I made her first birthday cake with your gluten-free flour Jules! And Luna bars are one of her favs! I have posted a celiac awareness note on my f/b page. It's been a struggle for us, but getting easier with products like yours that help her foods taste more like the food that she's been used to for the past 13 years!
Lisa said: on September 16, 2011
educating teachers and others that we come in contact with in our community, especially when it involves the need for them to provide a GF alternative for my kiddo!
Patricia Minnigh said: on September 16, 2011
The best that we have to live a rich, full life is to maintain a STRICT gluten free diet and to educate our local communities about the gluten free diet. One of the best ways that you can do this is through your local support group! Support Groups will be the tipping factor in getting the message out about gluten intolerance! Join one now!
Tammy said: on September 16, 2011
I share recipes etc. through e-mail and facebook and will definitely tell my gf friends about GF Luna bars.
Maggie Pogue said: on September 16, 2011
My son loves to bake and when we found out he was gluten sensitive he was a bit depressed about how his cakes came out with the gf flours we could find. We were so thrilled to find your flour and taste it!!! He now uses it to enter his contests and tells everyone how important it is to have these wonderful options for people with celiacs.
Alana Vester said: on September 16, 2011
I tell people what it is when I tell them I can't have gluten. There are some people I know that have stomach issues, I'm pushing for them to get tested. I talk about it so much at work that people tell me when they see gluten free stuff on tv or at the store.
April D. said: on September 16, 2011
I liked Luna's facebook page. I can start sharing posts and links from you on my facebook, concerning celiac disease, to help other's know that this is a real and common problem with a lot of people.
Pamela Erickson said: on September 16, 2011
I have liked your facebook page and would love to win this wonderful giveaway. Thanks for all you do.
Julie Cooper said: on September 16, 2011
I love your site, and already love luna bars also. I was so excited to learn they are now offering gluten free! I buy them by the case when I have them! I share my gluten preferences every day with friends, family and co-workers. They have gained a good education and are always calling me with questions and recipe requests. I will continue spreading the word by wearing my new Luna t-shirt. as soon as it arrives from the contest!!!
Audrey said: on September 16, 2011
Everyday I share information about Celiacs Disease and today i will FB and Tweet this information.
Paula said: on September 16, 2011
Liked the luna facebook page
Autumn said: on September 16, 2011
I post gluten free recipes I create to facebook, share excellent blog reviews, and visited 1in133.org to learn how I as one person can help make a difference!
Michelle said: on September 17, 2011
I "like" both pages on FB! I take every opportunity to educate others about Celiac Disease, from the yummy foods I get to eat, to how much heathier I eat to how I lost over 100 pounds!
Helga said: on September 17, 2011
Love LUNA, so glad they are gluten free.
Jules said: on September 17, 2011
Hi Helga – just to clarify, ONLY the Luna Protein Line is gluten-free! Enjoy!
Nicole said: on September 17, 2011
I like both on fb….
My friend who was recently diagnosed tells me I'm his personal GI go-to gal. I love to share my GF recipes I "create" with my non GF friends. Plus, I've become the new "expert" at my son's school. -
Stefani McMinn said: on September 17, 2011
As a newly diagnosed Celiac, every day is Celiac Awareness Day! I never miss an opportunity to make others informed about this disease. I ordered my 1 in 133 tshirt just yesterday from zazzle. Today, I'm going to a Gluten Free Food Faire, hoping to learn even more info and share my story! I'd love to win and try the Luna products! Thanks for developing your products Jules!
Nicole Vreeland said: on September 18, 2011
I was diagnosed with celiac disease and 3 of my 5 kids have symptoms. We are known as the "gluten-free" family and I don't let it stop me from bringing food to picnics and everywhere else. Since your flour, my baked goods are as tasty or MORE tasty than their gluten-filled counter-parts!
Liz H. said: on September 18, 2011
I shared this info on my FB page via the Luna protein bar post. I am in the process of testing for celiac and post often about living gluten free. It's amazing how many others are doing the same but you don't know until you speakup!
Alena M said: on September 18, 2011
Jules – Thanks so much for being such a great advocate! My sister and I are still slowly getting started, but we have a blog up and running and are starting to do more awareness work through that! Can't wait to learn and share more!
Jessica D said: on September 18, 2011
I promote celiac awareness by not being shy about talking about it with others. I've learned that friends and family are interested in learning more and go out of there way to be supportive. I also make sure to frequent places that have gluten free offerings and leave great feedback and compliments to hopefully encourage them to keep it up.
Cathy B said: on September 19, 2011
I like you and Luna Bars on FB!
Cathy B
pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com -
Cathy B said: on September 19, 2011
every day practically I find myself speaking with someone… in person, online, on phone… about Celiac disease and gluten-free diets. I try to encourage people to just start incorporating gluten-free for a short time to see the difference in their health. I only discovered myself at a late age, how much of a change it was to my overall health, when I incorporate gluten-free meals and snacks to my day… Huge digestive change!…I try also to encourage those that seemingly have no health issues to try gluten-free and see how much more energy they have and better they feel…using at least a partially gluten-free diet as preventative healthcare!
Cathy B
pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com
PS I would Love to try and review the new Luna Protein bars… they look yummy! -
Jennifer said: on September 19, 2011
My daughter wore her team gluten free t-shirt (celiac.org) and we made gluten free treats to share witht he 5th grade class and teachers. They posted her picture on the school webpage.
September 13, 2011 was National Celiac Disease Awareness Day.
Fifth grader, Isabella Bodgan, was diagnosed with Celiac's Disease at age seven. As a special treat, Isabella informed her classmates how her body digests food and also brought in special gluten free treats for everyone to try!
Please click on Aiken News on the right to learn more about Celiac's Disease -
Delia said: on September 19, 2011
I do my part to spread awareness by educating anyone who will listen. My daughter was diagnosed at early this year at the age of two. I am determined that this diagnosis will not keep her from enjoying a "normal" childhood. I am dedicated to finding good food options for her and getting everyone I know on board to help keep her as safe as possible. I share everything I find and hope that someone recognizes their symptoms and asks to be tested.
Marina said: on September 19, 2011
liked luna on facebook~
Marina said: on September 19, 2011
liked jules on face book
Ilike to make gf desserts that people dont know are GF and tell then why I do GF/CF
Amy Jesperson said: on September 19, 2011
Thanks, again, Jules, for your incredible recipes & for being such a great advocate for those of us w/Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance ! I have long ago 'liked' your page & now have 'liked' Luna's. What am I doing to spread Celiac/gluten intol. awareness? I am about to print gf snack suggestion lists to give to our children's soccer coaches, teammates' parents & teachers @ their new school–complete w/a little snippet about gluten/intolerance. (While I do miss the 3 teachers @ their old school who were gluten-intolerance-savvy, I get the chance to help educate–hooray!) Also, I am trying to be tolerant of the family, teachers & acquaintences who poo-poo the need for us to live this way!;) Lastly, I am trying to help 2 teens pay attn to their bodies' responses & not care to eat just like their peers, but to educate themselves & others. (not dx'd Celiac, but are glut. intol; had to debate w/1 ignorant ped MD for 15 min/ b4 she'd even do bloodscreen!)
Julie said: on September 19, 2011
I would like to know if anyone has a recipe for home made noodles made with Jules flour?
Jules said: on September 20, 2011
Julie – you can check out my ravioli/tortellini recipe here on my blog, and I'm working on a homemade spaghetti noodle recipe that I'll hopefully be sharing too!
Lori said: on September 19, 2011
Rebecca W. said: on September 20, 2011
I focus mainly on cooking and baking fresh, healthy and yummy foods that happen to be gluten free…for everyone. At home I have adapted all of my tried-and-true recipes to be gluten free.
Also, in my communications with my friends (many of whom are now approaching early middle age…), if I here that they are having regular bouts of gastric distress, I suggest that they look into the possibility of gluten intolerance rather than assume they need to pop over-the-counter (or Rx) acid blockers etc…not trying to pretend to diagnose them, but only pointing out that they should not rule it out and should approach their doctor(s) accordingly.
Debbie Robinson said: on September 20, 2011
I posted on my facebook page about this and I talk to my friends and family about the gluten-free diet my husband must follow.
Stacey S said: on September 20, 2011
I make Gluten Free easy to understand to friends and family. I also use Pinterest to maintain a Pin Board of GF recipes.
marye waite said: on September 20, 2011
Whenever I bring refreshments to a social function I bring gluten-free. Once people start talking about how good it is that gives me a chance to talk about celiac's/gluten intolerance. So, they learn something about the disease and get to see that the rumors about GF foods (namely the taste &texture) are not necessarily true. Once they've tasted it (usually without prior knowledge that it's GF) they're pleasantly surprised! I love the look on people's faces after they've tried the food and found out that it's gluten-free:-)
Michelle Hardoon said: on September 20, 2011
Started a facebook page for my community for moms to help each other out with dinner ideas, recipes and just give each other encouragement. Have encouraged people I know diagnosed with IBS to get retested for celiac since this has underdiagnosed in the past. keep on educating people so they can take better are of their health.
Janet Powell said: on September 20, 2011
I am trying to spread the word about Celiac to all my friends and family. Anxious to try Luna bars.
DottieLou Taylor-Garcia said: on September 20, 2011
My daughters and I made gluten free treats made with Jules GF Flour to share with their classes and my co-workers. Along with the snacks, we printed material regarding gluten intolerance and Celiac disease. What an eyeopener! I had so many people asking by the end of the day about celiac disease that I should have taken a vacation day!!! (well, that is what my boss said anyway ;0)
Having not being diagnosed until 4 years ago, I want others to be aware that there is more to chronic illnesses that meets the eye. Since my diagnosis I have had my mother, AND two daughters diagnosed. Wow. Since the treat day at work, all literature was handed out and I had a list of 52 people who had given me thier email addresses. I was overwhelmed by how many folks were wanting information for their families and friends!
Celiac awareness day turned into a 'forward this email' day and some of them were going overseas where our kids are stationed in the military. My youngest is 21 and lives on an Air Force base in England… she is also a gluten-free girl ;0) -
Marisa said: on September 20, 2011
Already like you – I make gluten free yummies for all my "gluten" friends/family – even at my kids' schools to show them that GF food is delicious!
Glo said: on September 20, 2011
I am always on the share and educate band wagon. When someone shares with me they or a loved one is having symptoms I explain celiac disease and the problems gluten can cause. And that they should talk to their health care provider. Some say they have been checked and our family doctor said the real gold standard is to give up gluten 100% and see how one feels. So I share that too.
Penny said: on September 20, 2011
I liked your page on facebook a long time ago. I don't have celiac disease but I do have a gluten intolerance due to auto-immune disease. I started spreading the gluten free word by explaining why I had to be gf to my friends. Then I started talking about it to my patients (I work for a chiropractor) when they complained of the same symptoms I had. I plan to continue by one day opening up a gluten free bakery/store in my community to help other people out
Vicki Tate said: on September 20, 2011
My children had 2 lemonade stands to raise awareness for Celiac Disease. We had 1 on Sept 13th & 1 on Sept 17th. The first one was for Celiac Awareness Day. We set up at a local Restaurant that serves gluten free food. The second one was during our towns street festival. We set up at the same restaurant & spread awarenss of Celiac Disease. We had brochures from NFCA to hand out & also told people verbally. It is amazing to see how many people never even heard of Celiac Disease! I am very proud of my children for their desire to help others. 50% of the profits from the lemonade stands went to the NFCA & the other 50% went to the Buddy Walk(down syndrom awarenss) that we participate in. Such giving hearts my children have!! So proud of them.
Jillian McCarthy said: on September 20, 2011
I found this website while searching for a cause for my persistent anemia. Ever since I have been gluten free and will continue to spread my knowledge to family, friends, and patients describing symptoms to me as I am a RN. Thank you for all your recipes and I cannot wait to try Luna GF bars.
MichelleF said: on September 20, 2011
I am a celiac "survivor"!! I talk to anyone who wants to listen & have helped several friends through the rigors of their early diagnosis as well as sharing recipes & delicious g-free alternatives ~
Tricia said: on September 20, 2011
I love Luna bars. Coconut is my favorite!
Sara said: on September 20, 2011
I already like you on facebook. I spread awareness about celiacs everyday because I am always talking about it. It is such a huge part of my life.
Marsha said: on September 20, 2011
I already like your FB page
What I would do to make everyday Celiac awareness day is-
I would continued to talk about Celiac to all my friend.I would continue to be a voice in my community about living Gluten-Free. I would continue to share my Gluten-Free food at functions so that people know that our food doesn't have to taste bad.People need to know that you can live a healthy and fulfilled life without Gluten. We have come along way in the years since I've been diagnosed. So basically staying vocal with my words and actions is what I would do -
Sabrina said: on September 20, 2011
I have already liked your facebook page! I make people aware of gluten allergy by making them some kind of food that they love but it is gluten free. They are usually very surprised that it is so good.
Kelly said: on September 20, 2011
I like you, your flour, blog and recipes. I now like luna too! Yay for gluten free awareness and more and more quality products!
Jessica said: on September 21, 2011
I plan to bake even MORE GF goodies!
Dana Coughlin said: on September 21, 2011
If I'm in the gluten free section of a store and I see someone looking confused, I always start up a conversation. I help out a couple of friends who are knew to Celiac's. I always loved Luna products before being gf, now I really love them for making the Luna Protein bars gluten free.
Sam said: on September 21, 2011
I like you on FB already! So excited to hear about Luna joining the GF train! Can't wait to try one! I am going to spread the word!
Jade said: on September 21, 2011
I already "like" your facebook page, and LOVE it! I try every day to educate either myself or someone else about celiacs and gluten. So many people don't even know what it is!! In my city, few restaurants accomodate such food allergies, or don't understand the seriousness, so this month I will send an email (or more) a day to a different restaurant to ask their policies and use that to educate and encourage them to become aware, and accomodating!
Charlene said: on September 21, 2011
I already like Jules and now I like Luna, too! I share my GF goodies so others know how delicious GF can be
Denise – no gluten here said: on September 21, 2011
You are already being "like" by me on facebook and twitter Thanks for the giveaway! Those prizes are AWESOME!! Love it all, would be great to use when meeting new celiacs when going over new lists to start their journey!
Everyday I tell inform people of not only the disease but also the effects of the illnesses.
Countless hours on the phone helping newly dx celiacs.
I have worked with some teachers to help them recognize the students that maybe at risk. ( it has helped, several have been dx)
Helped raise awareness organizing a "glutenfree meal nite" and then the restaurant now has a glutenfree menu!! YEAH!
Helped assit in the planning of the first celiac awareness night of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Getting ready to meet a women whose 2 yr old daughter was just dx.
All of this was on volunteer, no money was exchanged
Denise – no gluten here said: on September 21, 2011
I was too late…. as usual. You don't have to post my before response or this one
Kari said: on September 23, 2011
I was blessed (depending on who you're asking) with the gift of gab, so I never miss an opportunity to spread awareness about celiac disease. It's because of support groups and the availability of information online, etc., that people are being HELPED! I lived for so long without any idea what was wrong with me. I would love to win your LUNA package. I'm hypoglycemic too, so I always carry energy bars with me. Thanks for your consideration!!
Dawn Kerr said: on September 24, 2011
I have recently begun living gluten free and am spreading awareness to many of my family members through discussions when we plan family get togethers so I can make sure there is something for me, even if I have to bring something for myself.
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Wow! What a week for the Charlotte Bobcats.
Those of you that have read my rambling in the past know that I prefer not to go off on tirades on the current and very dire straits of the franchise. With that in mind, the above words are about the only thing I can really say. However, if I stop there this will not be much of a post.
So what in the world am I going to talk about if I'm not going to go off on these guys?
The future.
It's kind of a bummer to have to go through a season of sucking (I'm still holding out a little hope that the guys will turn it around), but the benefit to that is a good shot at getting one of the top draft picks in next year's lottery. With the number of talented players that are in the college ranks it is not hard to imagine which ones would be great fits in Charlotte.
So let's do that. Let's imagine who the Bobcats might get in the draft next year. Now of course it would depend on who comes out and who doesn't, so for the sake of argument anyone the team could want will come out.
Also, I think we can look away from the guards. The team needs a big man more than it needs someone to spell Kemba Walker and D.J. Augustin. With that in mind, here are some of the big men that I wouldn't mind seeing wearing the blue and orange in 2012:
- Jared Sullinger, Ohio State: The man would have easily been a top pick in last year's draft had he entered it. If you believe the press clippings, he returned to help the Buckeyes win a national title. In all likelihood he went back because as messed up as the NBA labor situation appeared he wanted to make sure he was going to be playing basketball for someone, and one more year of college will not hurt him (as long as he doesn't get hurt).
- Andre Drummond, UConn: At right around 7-foot and 275 I think it is safe to say that Drummond has the 'big guy' part covered. The man has the tools to be a beast; it's just a matter of whether he puts them together. So far he's averaging right under a double-double his first year of college. I will not be surprised if it is his last year of college.
- Perry Jones, Baylor: I hesitate to call him a big man because at 6'11'' and 235 pounds he looks more like a stringbean in sneakers. You can put meat on a person's bones, but you can't give them talent like he has. The good thing is the man can play some serious ball! When the tournament starts come March don't be surprised if you hear his name called a lot.
- John Henson, North Carolina: He averaged a double—double last season to go with 118 blocks—118 blocks!!! The only thing that kept this man from going pro last year was the lockout or a promise to his momma. Expect him to break that promise this season (and then buy momma a house to make up for it). The best part about him going back to play his junior year is he gets to prove last year was not a fluke; 20 games in he's averaging a double-double again and has 65 blocks.
- Jeremy Lamb, UConn: Yes, I know I said this was going to be about big men, but there is something appealing to me about pairing Kemba Walker back up with Jeremy Lamb. As impressive as Kemba was last year in the tournament, I thought Lamb looked just as good (and in fact helped Kemba look as good as he did). I hope the Bobcats go big, but if they don't this guy would be alright.


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Walking along beaches and paddling around rocky outcrops Getting to the top of a ridge and seeing the entire island and deep blue sea laid out before me Pretty little churches in the most unlikely places Exploring the back streets of Corfu Town Excellent food nearly everywhere.
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Our leader was passionate about his homeland and about walking, and had such an infectious enthusiasm that we loved it too. He was very knowledgeable and keen to find out anything he didn't know. Although he came across as lively and eccentric, he actually had a quiet eye out for anyone having difficulties or who needed a pep talk. For me, for this tour he couldn't have been more perfect.
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This refreshing fruity beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 2 cups lemon juice
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- 1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
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- In a blender, combine lemon juice, raspberries, blueberries and sugar. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds.
- In a 2-1/2 qt. pitcher, combine berry mixture and water. Pour into a freezer container. Cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, remove from the freezer and let stand 45 minutes or until slushy. Yield: 2 quarts.
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I will have to change this up a little because of allergies but am excited to give it a try. Will use apple or cranberry juice instead of lemon and blackberry instead raspberry. Cant wait to try it


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Authority... I think I can work with that.
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Cause I'm addicted to Red Dead Redemption currently:
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So will Killersup be judging this week, or is he still in training?
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You're still in training. Cen didn't tell you that? Oops... At any rate, I'll get some more stuff for you to judge and maybe, if you do well, you'll be judging in 2 or 3 rounds.
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Cen hasn't told anyone anything, because Cen hasn't been online all weekend and ironically just got on now in time to see this. But yeah, you kinda have to prove you got it, not just say you did and then go on to judge. Like, I don't know, getting a Master's degree, where you use two years on making papers on how you totally understand the classes you went to, and then write a thesis to further prove it and then get a job, where you check in books for people. I mean, judge art for this contest.
Anyway, I have to say one thing on the former judging, and I will ask you to all be patient with this and sorry it seems weird, but... The shapeshifters in my head got rather offended that you called one of them a dragon. They do not appreciate being associated or compared to dragons, as they are not dragons, even if they might look a bit like them. Also, "What made you think that? Was it the big wings? The scales? The slit pupil? The whole 'being made out of physical flesh?'" to quote the one from the picture. Also, he does believe it is like calling human beings 'tadpoles fresh out of the water', which is understandable somewhat, but doesn't make any sense to anyone but me anyway. So... I guess you shouldn't do that, should I ever draw a shifter again...? I don't know what the point was either, but what do I know, I am just sending the message along.
Anyway. For this theme, which I am going to draw for, out of sheer procrastination and not doing my papers, I am going to co with yet another picture no one but me will get. However, without shifters this time around. But, eh, not now.
Posted Nov 5, '12 at 4:56pm
To be honest, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. After reading the thing Zoph linked about the shapeshifter, I did kind of feel like the awards were handed out a little early, and I probably should have done some extra homework to find out what the shapeshifter was. Because of my overly enthusiastic stupidity with judging, I'll be sure to make sure what each piece is saying before I slap a judging on it. From my previous experience, I had learned that art should be drawn to certain specifications so that anyone who knows nothing about anything (like me) can take a glance at the piece and figure out hat it is. Now, Cen, if I haven't completely lost you yet, you can draw shapeshifters and any other concoctions you can think of and I'll do my best to figure out your mental poop...
...Wait, that's Gantic's job.
You know what I mean, I hope.
Posted Nov 5, '12 at 5:01pm
Indeed. And, well, the drawing itself is meta. The shifters are mainly meta because they are at least self aware when roaming my headspace (which allows them to rant at me...), which is not that often.
But, well, look forward to the Authority one, because it's going to be weird and... Weird, just weird. And my only idea, so hurray for that.
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But yeah, you kinda have to prove you got it
I didn't feel like I proved anything. You just were happy that I was being nice enough to judge for you. Am I special?
Posted Nov 5, '12 at 6:43pm
Well... Nobody else would judge... and you've judged the haiku contest a few times.
All in all, you weren't that bad.
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nah b i'm talking about site ripping all her shit, like 3k photos and 10 videos. then slapping them all in a zip for the homies to download
an ex of mine from dallas.
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And by "ex" do you mean random girl that's been posted here before and is all over tumblr?
I mean ex, as i talked to her for a minute and piped it. Look all through here, neither my homegirl or my ex has been posted on here before. I JUST joined the website to show yall wassup with fat booty asian girls in my city. Not using this HB shit for anything else.
Nah, by "ex" you mean you found a random chick on instagram and proceed to post up three of those random instagram photos and call her your ex. And you were thirsty enough to join HB just to do this. That's cool though.
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It began when three introductory biology students met with Dr. John Hafernik, chairman of the biology department. After listening to the first of three lectures on evolution, the students had two complaints to lodge against their teacher, 22-year veteran of Biology 100, Dr. Dean Kenyon:
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Kenyon received his Ph.D. in biophysics from Stanford University in 1965 and completed post-doctoral work at UC Berkeley, Oxford, and NASA.
In 1969, Kenyon coauthored a book entitled Biochemical Predestination (New York: McGraw-Hill). This book, adopted around the country as a graduate textbook, was regarded as the seminal work on the formation of living cells from the chemicals of a young earth.
"Kenyon . . . [wrote] the first major book on the origin of life in recent times," said Dr. Walter Bradley, professor of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University and coauthor of The Mystery of Life's Origins.
"Over all the years since publication," said Kenyon, "I have not been aware of any major criticisms of [the book] - except my own."
As time passed, Kenyon began to have doubts about the viability of his own theory. Kenyon himself and researchers in laboratories around the world for years tried unsuccessfully to recreate the scenario described in his book.
In 1976, Kenyon and Dr. A. Nissenbaum, while commenting on the disparity between conditions created in laboratories and those which probably existed in the ancient geological setting, said, ". . . the geochemical plausibility of many of these 'protocell' models is open to serious question" (Kenyon and Nissenbaum, J. Mol. Evol., p. 246).
By the 1980's, Kenyon came to the conclusion that if so much guidance was needed for such little results reached in the lab, then intelligent design must have been necessary for life's beginning.
Since 1980, Kenyon has been commenting in Biology 100 on what his research has led him to understand.
"I was able to make those comments through the entire tenure of the previous chairman," asserted Kenyon.
Soon after the students complained to chairman Hafernik, he called Kenyon into his office.
"I order you not to discuss creationism in your class," he said in a statement not disputed by the administration. "You can regard that as a direct order. I have the support of the dean. I have consulted with [Dean] Jim Kelley and we agree on this."
Kenyon wrote for clarification of his chairman's order, asking was he "forbidden to mention to students that there are important disputes among scientists about whether or not chemical evolution could have taken place on the ancient earth . . . ?" or "the important philosophical issues at stake in discussions of origins . . . ?" or the "discrepancy between public opinion on origins and the textbook version . . . ?"
In his reply, Kelley insisted Kenyon "teach the dominant scientific view" and not the view of "special creation on a young earth."
Kenyon wrote back, "I do not teach that the earth is young. I do teach the dominant view. But I also discuss problems with the dominant view and that some biologists see evidence of intelligent design. Please inform me of any impropriety in this approach."
But the die was cast, and Kelley's and Hafernik's only reply was to remove him from teaching introductory biology in the spring of 1993.
"To this date, I have not received a reply to my question to Dean Kelley asking him to identify what I was doing that was improper," said Kenyon.
"It's an arbitrary exercise of administrative powers," he asserted.
Also, Hafernik and Kelley have never asked Kenyon himself what he teaches in his class.
Therefore, the actions of Hafernik and Kelley are based solely upon the hearsay evaluation by introductory biology students of Kenyon's in-class speech.
"The essential mindset creating the problem here is that in the views of people like Dean Kelley and Professor Hafernik you're either teaching science, in which case you are promoting and not questioning the naturalistic philosophy, or you're teaching the book of Genesis instead of science," explained Dr. Phillip Johnson, University of California, Berkeley, law professor and author of Darwin On Trial. Johnson has worked closely with Kenyon since he was barred from teaching the biology class.
"It's not so much their answer is wrong; they don't understand the question. They don't want to hear the facts because they want to decide the case on the basis of a stereotype in their minds."
Kenyon appealed to the Academic Freedom Committee at the university for a review of his situation. In the summer of 1993 the committee ruled that a breach of academic freedom had taken place in Kenyon's case and that he was denied due process.
The committee asserted the guidelines of the university to "permit and encourage vigorous dialogue, even controversy," and stated that "students in all academic disciplines should be exposed to effective presentations of a broad range of perspectives in their area of study."
Hafernik and Kelley rejected the committee's recommendation to reinstate Kenyon. Instead, they cited their own prerogative to determine appropriate curriculum.
Kenyon then appealed to the American Association of University Professors for its judgment.
Meanwhile, in early November, the chairman of the faculty senate tried to mediate the dispute between Kenyon and his chairman. After two meetings, the mediation broke down.
On November 10, a letter from the A.A.U.P. arrived. The report from the A.A.U.P. found that the actions taken were "violative of [Kenyon's] academic freedom" and his right to due process.
"Committee A [of the A.A.U.P.] on academic freedom and tenure is the leading institutional voice for what academic freedom means in American academia," said Mike McConnell, a University of Chicago law professor who has been lead counsel before the Supreme Court on academic freedom issues.
"Their reports are usually given considerable weight, " he added.
In their reply, Hafernik and Kelley voiced their support of academic freedom, but they maintained academic freedom was not violated in Kenyon's case.
Their reasoning: Kenyon's type of speech should be reserved for upper class students only; introductory biology students are too young and naive to comprehend and evaluate the type of statements made by Kenyon. It became known as the "proper forum" issue.
So the Hafernik/Kelley argument came full circle: Kenyon is pulled from introductory biology based on a hearsay evaluation of Kenyon's class content made by introductory biology students.
And yet the stated reason for pulling him is that introductory biology students cannot accurately comprehend and evaluate Kenyon's class speech.
When Hafernik and Kelley still did not budge on the issue, Kenyon took his appeal to Gary Hamerstrom, chairman of the academic senate at the university. The senate scheduled a vote for December 7 to decide their recommendation.
On December 6 an article was published in The Wall Street Journal detailing Kenyon's plight. It was to have an influence over the proceedings the next day.
"Unlike Scopes, the teacher was forbidden to teach his course not because he taught evolutionary theory (which he did) but because he offered a critical assessment of it," wrote Dr. Stephen Meyer, author of the article and professor of the history and philosophy of science at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington.
"The problem is that in biological origins theory, dominant players currently insist on a rigidly materialistic mode of explanation - even, when, as Mr. Kenyon maintains, explanation of the evidence requires more than the limited powers of brute matter.
"Such intellectual strictures reflect the very essence of political correctness: the suppression of critical discourse by enforced rules of thought."
The senate voted 25 to 8 in Kenyon's favor, insisting Kenyon be allowed to teach the class. A few weeks later, Hafernik and Kelley finally conceded, and Kenyon will be allowed to teach beginning the summer of 1994.
But the controversy was far from over.
In late December Hafernik wrote a resolution for departmental vote which "settled the procedure for investigating what a professor says in his courses if any [faculty member] or student raises a complaint about the content," said Kenyon.
The resolution passed 17 to 6.
Hafernik's next step was to submit another resolution to the department. This time the resolution stated that "the presentation of creationism is inappropriate in Biology 100, and the intelligent-design paradigm" is a non-scientific principle, and the biology department will not support the teaching of any non-scientific principles.
"They intended to pass a policy that they thought would keep him muzzled in his own classroom," said Meyer, who wrote the Journal article.
"What happened to his academic freedom?" asked Dr. Scott Luley, director of the Free Speech Project for Christian Leadership Ministries.
"It's all backwards; they're only administrators, and yet they are telling him, the expert, how to teach the course," Luley reasoned.
Kenyon said the two resolutions together would provide the chairman another opportunity to pull him from the class after he began teaching it again.
The resolution came up for vote before the department on January 26, 1994. Kenyon was granted time to defend his position.
"I gave a long presentation," related Kenyon. "As is their custom, many of these faculty biologists asked me many questions, trying to quell their fears of what's behind intelligent design.
"As time wore on I think people at least began to realize that there's a lot more study needed before deciding this."
After Kenyon finished his presentation and answered questions, faculty began to drift out of the meeting. Because so many left before the resolution could be voted on, Hafernik was forced to table the vote for two weeks.
"I've got plenty of material for them now," said Kenyon, "about three two-inch thick binders of documentation in the department conference room."
Kenyon encouraged his colleagues to use his documentation for study on the issue of intelligent design before the next meeting.
"It's really a throwback to an earlier era when you put questions of scientific debate up for majority votes rather than treating them as grist for the academic mill," suggested McConnell, Chicago law professor.
"[Kenyon's] treatment is indicative of the scientific equivalent of political correctness, which is naturalism," argued professor Bradley.
"Some people refuse to allow any kind of compelling evidence to ever point to an intelligent cause, no matter what, as a matter of philosophical commitment. While some will say this is a methodological necessity, I think it's more an excuse than a reason to force everyone to acquiesce to naturalism as a philosophical underpinning for science, which is certainly unnecessary, and in the case of origins is counterproductive."


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It's easy to dismiss the Twilight franchise for entirely spurious reasons, and we certainly do that around here: the films, while well-made, are not tremendously exciting from a plot perspective, certainly not to the point where you can explain the legions of adoring fans lining up to get into midnight screenings or screaming at the actors at red-carpet premieres. Still, rejecting the films simply because they've moved beyond "popular" into legitimate "phenomenon" territory would be to do yourself a disservice. You can indulge in memes or parodies all you like, but doing so seems to be missing the point: these films are not merely bad, but are probably actively harmful.
Re-visiting the first three films for the purpose of our Here's What You Missed last week was an uncomfortable experience; I like to think I'm open-minded enough to admit that things that are popular have to have at least some reason for being so, and the reasoning behind Twilight's popularity is as obvious as it is distressing. We live in a 21st century that is filled with awkward dating rituals and media-driven standards of beauty that are unreachable for most of us even on our best days. Twilight taps into a powerful current in fiction, though, especially fiction targeted towards women: it almost literally doesn't matter who you are or what you do or what you want to do; there's a man out there that is The One. Mr. Right. Edward's obsession with Bella has nothing to do with Bella herself, and in fact the films helpfully leave her as blank a slate as possible, the better to enable wish-fullfilment fantasies on the part of Team Edward fans everywhere. She is a non-person, a hole in the universe waiting to be filled up by the emotions of the men in her life.
As a man, I get targeted with all kinds of wish fulfillment media as well, although the media that's targeted at men often is intent on letting us enact power fantasies, letting us pretend to be an intergalactic warrior-monk or a dapper spy or a tough cop who's three days from retirement. We identify with our heroes and wish to see them act heroically and save the world, because we sure as hell aren't going to do it unless we wind up joining the Green Berets or something. Is it healthy to constantly be living in other worlds where I'm slaying dragons and jumping out of airplanes before they crash? Probably not, but on the other hand, it's clear that these are simply fantasies. Twilight could be considered one as well, but its core isn't the vampire/werewolf mythology it freakishly adapts in hilariously inept ways: it is, at its core, a fable about idealized romance, and that's where it leaves "incompetent" behind and starts venturing into the realm of "offensive."
The affections of Edward towards Bella have famously been compared to a list of signs that you're in an abusive relationship, and come up with multiple matches, when only one is enough to signify that you should probably talk to a relationship councilor. He sneaks into her room at night to watch her sleep, he compares her to heroin, he threatens suicide if anything should ever happen to her, he demands knowledge of her whereabouts, he claims to be the only person that can protect her, etc., etc. It is a fundamentally unbalanced relationship, and one that, perhaps worse, isn't predicated on any kind of real emotional bond. That's perhaps my biggest problem with the films: the relationship is made out to be some kind of grand romance between two equal souls, etc., etc., and that's supported by the language that surrounds it, but Bella as a character is such a non-entity that the notion of a 100-year-old vampire being interested in her is far-fetched, to say the best. She has no stated goals in life, or any kind of real passion for anything except Edward: no favorite authors to talk about, or aptitude for a specific field of schoolwork, or desire to go to college to study something. She is the kind of empty-headed, disposable person that many Twilight fans probably love to hate when they appear on reality television.
Her emptiness is, again, important in that it allows the fans of Twilight to use her as an avatar of idealized romance: the wearisome fanaticism with which audiences divide themselves up between Edward and Jacob should probably speak to that fact more plainly than any psychological explanation could. But the message sent is a fairly terrifying one: don't even bother being interesting, these movies say. Just sit back and eventually hunks will be fighting over you, despite the fact that you can barely function as a person in society. It is an ancient way of looking at relationships and marriage, with a woman to be fought over, a prize to be won, her primary virtues being her pleasing features and submissive tendencies.
Twilight has been called emotional porn, and the relationship between it and actual pornography is probably closer than anyone would like to think: both consist of highly attractive people interacting in highly idealized ways. Porn and Twilight can be enjoyed healthily, but then, they can also become a destructive force in the hands (so to speak) of someone who's not ready to separate the fantasy from their everyday lives. If I had kids, I would certainly acknowledge the inevitability that my son would find some way to look at porn despite my best efforts, as would a daughter find a way to read Twilight, so I'd do my best to ensure that they knew where the dividing line was between reality and the somewhat depressing fantasy world that they were getting into.
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Stuart Margolin
Eric Roberts, Carol Alt, Eli Wallach, Burt Young
Originally titled Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride, this 2-part TV movie stars supermodel Carol Alt as Nancy, the ward of Mafia don Frank Latella (Eli Wallach). Part One gets off to an explosive start when Nancy witnesses her father's murder. Raised by Latella, our heroine lives for the day that she can avenge her dad's death. Little does she know that her own fiancé (Eric Roberts) was the man who pulled the trigger. Syndicated to local TV stations, Family Matter was first made available on May 13, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi Hide synopsis
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