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In the fall of 2012 I drove from my home in New Hampshire to a Trimble Sketchup conference in Boulder, Colorado. (Sketchup is a 3d app, one of several I use to create digital drawings of Darby.) I gave myself an extra two days and meandered on back roads. I wanted to check out the heartland. Saw lots of sad sights. Signs of drought were everywhere: dried out river beds, corn stalks that reached no higher than three feet. But droughts come and go. A worse blight on the landscape was cultural, the recombobulation and in some cases discombobulation of the small town.
It was unusual to drive down a main street without seeing boarded up businesses. Few people on the sidewalks. Used to be I could always find a little cafe for coffee and homemade apple pie. Gone. All the vitality, where there was vitality, had moved to the highway, which is the recombobulation part of my tale. Everything used to be on Main Street; today it's on that highway that bypasses Main Street and all the little streets that give a town its character and identity.
That's the report for the big town. News of the little town, or the villages within the big town, is even more dire. The general store is gone. It's either been zoned out of existence or forced to close because people don't shop in local markets any more. I think a town loses something when a small local market closes down or, not quite as bad, gives way to chain convenience stores on the highway.
It's not news to most people that the small town–not just in the United States, but in the world–is in decline; everybody knows it or senses it. I'm guessing that most people don't care. I care. I'm a townie and proud of it. Even neighborhoods in cities lose cohesiveness when the local mom and pop grocery closes. By contrast when the box stores and restaurants come in, so do the people. Trouble is more often than not the owners of the new places live out of town and they take the town's disposable income with them.
In my New England some towns have melded into cities, others have just outgrown themselves. Derry, New Hampshire, used to be a nice little town. Robert Frost lived there, among other places. At this writing it remains technically a town, but it has 34,000 plus inhabitants. It's still a nice place to live, but the Derry of Robert Frost is gone forever. Still, many towns in New England have maintained their identity. It's that issue of town identity that interested me as a fiction writer when I started to write.
Some places, usually big cities, retain their identity over time no matter what–New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, come to mind–but small towns are more vulnerable. Even when the population of a town remains more or less stable, even if the building booms and busts are modest, a town's identity can take a severe hit when the village store closes.
The village store in Darby is located in Center Darby where you can also find the town hall, the post office, the library, a protestant church, and a village green or common. The grange hall has closed and stands idle, a sign that perhaps not all is right in Darby. All these structures are grander than the village store, but the heart and soul of the town is in that store that in olden days was a tavern. It's the main place where people congregate. They sit in straight back chairs around the wood stove sipping coffee and homemade muffins and breakfast sandwiches. And they talk. And talk.
Some of my readers have told me that they think Ancharsky's Store in Darby is based on the Westmoreland Village Store. It is and it isn't. It is in that in my imagination Center Darby with its town green and town hall and village store is a copy of South Village in Westmoreland, but everything else is fiction. The interior of the store I picture in my mind for the Darby store is a composite of village stores in many towns of the Monadnock Region. I went out of my way NOT to base any characters on the good people who have operated the Westmoreland store over the decades. However, the first proprietor of the Darby general store, Harold "Fatty" Flagg, is based on a real storekeeper, but from a town other than Westmoreland.
His is a sad story–or maybe not; maybe I only know a sad part of an otherwise fulfilling life. Back in my college years at Keene State I drove taxi part time. An occasional customer was a storekeeper from a neighboring town. He called one Friday night while I was at the taxi stand; it was my turn to go out, but Helen Kershaw, the dispatcher, told me to remain seated and she sent one of the older drivers. The dispatcher read the puzzled look on my face.
"You're too young–he likes the young stuff," the dispatcher said, and that was the end of the conversation, which I in my naïveté did not understand. Over time the storekeeper's story unfolded. He was a married man, but gay. Every once in a while he would hire a taxi to bring him to the city. I would see him on the streets, a fat man with a small pinched face, glasses, and a bald head. He would get very drunk, loud, and finally morose by the time he called for a cab from the pay phone of one of the local beer joints. On the drive home he was known to have made passes at younger drivers.
I felt sorry for the man and then one day when I happened to be on the highway I stopped at his store, presumably to buy some m and m's but actually so I could see what the storekeeper was like when he was sober. I happened to catch him and his wife while they were in the middle of a conversation. Or maybe she was his sister–they looked alike. I sensed an intimacy between them, but the nature of that intimacy was not revealed to me. They appeared to be a formal, even solemn couple, but also detached, as if they spent most of their lives attending a funeral that never ended.
Somehow my mental image of that couple wound up in The Dogs of March as Harold and Arlene Flagg, brother and sister. Arlene was the town gossip (later replaced by Dorothy McCurtin) and Harold was a selectman and storekeeper, who had a crush on Howard Elman's nemesis, Zoe Cutter. I loved writing about the Flaggs. I used them as comic relief. Later after I'd published the book, a storekeeper in a small town told me that Harold was not a realistic character. Fatty Flagg is politically involved in Darby. He has opinions that he expresses; he takes positions on issues. My storekeeper-critic pointed out that in the real world of town affairs a storekeeper would risk losing business by involving himself in any deep way in local politics. A good storekeeper knows when to keep his/her mouth shut.
To name minor characters I often grabbed the names of Keene people I knew as casual acquaintances. A man named Flagg worked in the finishing room of International Narrow Fabric cotton mill where I worked for a summer in high school. He was kind to me, and I was grateful. Harold Savage was a county commissioner in the Keene area, another man I admired. And yet I stole his name, too, and gave both names to an unlikeable character–Harold Flag. I knew a family named Pratt in Stoddard, New Hampshire, respectable people. I gave their name to the woman Howard has a one-stand with in The Dogs of March. Her son Porky is based on a guy I went to school with, who eventually went to jail for murder.
My apologies to the Flagg and Pratt families. We writers often make decisions during the madness of our creativity. That feeling, that expansive giddiness when we dream up, is not necessarily kind or sensitive to the feelings of others. Writing unlike, say, medicine and law, is a practice based on selfishness.


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New Roman Missal: If participation is the highest value, we have a lot of work to do!
In the years since Vatican II, apparently the priority of this has been replaced by the need for literal correctness. If paricipation is still truly the highest goal, then why has so much attention been given to the "correctness" of the new translation over it's comprehensibility? Archaic Latinate language, long out of common usage, that will require explanation is not going to support that goal unless we do a LOT of upgrading of the literacy of our American adults... or provide a great deal of catechesis. This will be a big task... and many parishes may not be up to it.
Our diocese is mandating training of all leadership - by participation in the"Mystical Body, Mystical Voice" workshop experience from the Liturgical Institute at Mundelein. Apparently at least 43 other sites are using that resource as well. The list on the front page of the USCCB Roman Missal web site names over 20 locations for the FDLC workshops on the topic.
Will this instruction be enough to help foster in the Assembly the kind of active participation the Council called for? What else will be needed? There are some good resources out there to be used in parishes, but again - will this be enough? Who will equip the aging tired clergy and parish leaders to deal with the reality of the average parish? I am still wondering. I think we have our work cut out for us!
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- AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 2:59 PM
What are your sources of information on the rate of Adult Formation? Please cite sources of information when you state facts about the level of literacy or status of adult formation of the "average" American.ReplyDelete
The "changes" in the Roman Missal are about precise language. Words are important. As the poet Emily Dickinson said, "A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day."
To respond to "anonymous": in our suburban reasonably average diocese, our adult faith formation leaders report consistently low turnout for event-based adult faith formation. They also report that it is common for people to "disappear" after Confirmation from all formational opportunities, and even from the practice of coming to Mass beyond Christmas and Easter. As to literacy, I have no stats, but ask ten people on the street what "ineffable" means. I challenge you to find more than one who knows. That word has not been common in our language for at leas 50 years. This will be even more true for the younger generation, who are not reading "classic" literature that uses that kind of language in high school. Even ten years ago when my sons were in high school, what they were reading was all modern literature.ReplyDelete
My point stands that we will need to do a lot of work before this new translation will be a living word for many of our average people. It is asking a lot of parish leadership... and we had better provide them with help.
- AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 2:01 PM
I agree that much formation needs to happen with this "new" language. However, what many popular liturgist in this country fail to understand is that while we became more "active" after Vatican II we did not become more "participatory". Meaning, we all got involved with "doing" particular things during mass but we have yet to achieve a deep "being present" at Mass. The root of this problem? Incorrect translation of the Latin. Vatican II called for "actual" not "active" participation. The Council Fathers invited us to deeper contemplation not increased activity. "Be still and know that I am God." Yes, the new correct translation will leave English speaking Catholics wondering "What does 'ineffable' mean?" but in so doing they might come to wonder about the One Holy Ineffable Triune God and THEN we'll see some sparks in the interior life of Catholics!ReplyDelete
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him attend a seminar on the redesigned Missal.ReplyDelete
Each year in my 6th grade Catechism class we study the Mass directly from the missalette, so my kids will have all the changes explained to them.
Sometimes having a captive audience works best.
Yes -I agree that is an effective tactic - and our bishop is "mandating" our seminar for all priests and for all parish staff. Of course a few will no doubt not show up, but hopefully most will. I hope that more catechists will consider your method - but they will need help explaining the changes if they, themselves do not know what some of the Latinate words mean. Good catechetical materials are going to be essential.ReplyDelete


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Each section of the product catalogue is sorted by what is most relevant for each individual shopper based on their purchase habits, making it as easy as possible to find the right products.
1-to-1 Search
Personalization at Every Stage
Search results are tailored based on the shopper's purchase history, prioritizing their most frequently purchased items along with personalized recommendations, looking completely different from one shopper to the next.
Product & Cart Upsell
Personalization at Every Stage
Our platform provides 1-to-1 product recommendations as shoppers build their order, suggesting related items based on the basket's contents and what the shopper might be forgetting.
Support for Complex Offers & Integrated Coupons
Finally, you can reflect every one of your in-store offers in your online experience!
Whether it's a mix-and-match offer, or a "Spend above $50 and get 5% off", your shoppers will have online access to all of your offers that incorporate multiple SKUs and steps.
Your shoppers will be able to easily track their progress towards redeeming an offer as they add more items to their shopping cart, with their estimated total accurately incorporating the discounts from these complex offers. This makes the shopping experience more fun and helps your shoppers better manage their basket total.
Coupons from 3rd party providers, like Inmar, can be incorporated directly into the grocery eCommerce experience, being showcased on associated product pages, in the cart, and as items are added to the cart. Coupons also incorporate the same progress trackers as complex offers do.
Countless Ways to Shop
Filter the catalogue based on:
- Previously Purchased
- On Sale
- New
- Organic
- Gluten-free
- Local
- Any custom attribute
Shop based on Previously Purchased
The shopper can access their most frequently purchased products, add products from any previous order, and sort the catalogue based on the date of purchase.
eCommerce Management Dashboard
An easy-to-use dashboard to manage and track the entire grocery eCommerce experience.
- Order Management
- Item Management
- Shopper Management
- Content Management
- Offer Management
- Timeslot & Store Management
- Reporting Dashboard
1-to-1 eCircular & List
The Modern Digital Circular
The modern shopper expects an eCircular that feels current – and most importantly, one that works on mobile. No more hotspotted PDFs. Unata's eCircular takes the best of print and supercharges it with the possibilities of digital: automatic 1-to-1 personalization, dynamically laid out for every device, searchable and interactive.
Integrating Print & Digital
With our flexible management tools, we allow you to add all of the character from your print circular into the digital experience, giving you the best of both worlds.
- Flexible grid layout and variable tile sizes
- Support for single SKU's and multi-SKU promotions
- Support for Customizable Sponsored Content
- Support for Complex Promotions
- Mobile-friendly
- Full integration with eCommerce
1-to-1 Circular Management
Completely automated…
Our platform automatically determines the most relevant specials for each shopper, personalizing your eCircular for each shopper based on past purchases, so you don't have to lift a finger – or hire an army of analysts.
…with tools to manually adjust
Through our dashboard, you can upload and target sponsored content and custom images, like holiday bundles, seasonal recipes, and more. You can also prioritize and target content within the eCircular based on store and shopper purchase history.
Path-to-Purchase Analytics
Our platform links each shopper's digital actions with their subsequent behaviour at checkout. This allows you to track how your digital experience is influencing in-store spend, and uncover insights to optimize future campaigns.
In-Store Interactivity
By integrating with beacon technology, Unata's platform enables you to augment your in-store experience:
- Create interactive experiences at entrance and throughout store
- Push personalized content to shoppers as they arrive and shop
- Create interactive in-store signage and end-caps
- Ensure your beacon strategy is 1-to-1 personalized – and doesn't feel like spam
A Loyalty Experience for the Modern Shopper
Digital Loyalty Cards, 1-to-1 Offers and eReceipts.
For retailers with OR without an existing loyalty program, we enable:
- Digital loyalty cards
- Sign-up to eLoyalty program via web or mobile app
- eReceipts for in-store purchases
- 1-to-1 Load-to-card offers (optional)
- Real-time access to points balance (optional)
- Integration with eCommerce & eCircular modules
Loyalty without the need for points or discounts
Drive Loyalty through a rich customer experience
Our platform enables an engaging digital experience, providing incentives for your shoppers to self-identify at checkout.
With features including eReceipts, 1-to-1 personalized circulars and push notifications, savings trackers and more, you will have a digital loyalty experience that meets the expectations of your modern shopper.
Points Program Integration
If you already have a points program, it can be integrated into Unata's digital experience so that your shoppers can view their balance, their potential redemptions, earn points for digital actions, and more – all in real time.
1-to-1 Offers & Dashboard
Unata's dashboard provides the ability to create any type of offer and target them based on:
- Store
- Demographic information
- Products viewed
- Purchase history
- Frequency of visits
- Inactivity
- Digital behaviours
1-to-1 Offer Automation
Our platform allows you to provide every individual shopper their own tailored offers every week.
Based on a series of business rules defined by the retailer, our personalization technology will automatically determine and create the most relevant products and offers for each shopper.
Low maintenance for you and high value for your shoppers.
Rewards for Digital Behaviours
Our platform can extend your loyalty program to offer points and other rewards for different digital behaviours, including:
- Downloading your app
- Rating/Reviewing products
- Rating/Reviewing a shopping trip
- Interacting with digital signage
- Redeeming offers
- Taking surveys
- And more
Our capabilities allow you to gamify your shopping experience, making it more enjoyable and rewarding, resulting in more loyal shoppers.


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|Publication Date: 2009
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The growth of Christianity in Latin America, Africa, and Asia should make us rethink our approach to missions.
Philip Jenkins, author of Companions of Life, says, By the 13th century, there were probably more Christians in Asia than in Europe. He claims that, Christianity is a religion born in Africa and Asia, and in our lifetimes it is going home. So, forget trying to plant the faith on virgin soil, he says. It s time we spent our efforts reconverting once-Christian Western societies.
Is the Great Commission nearly complete? There is that swath of land missiologists call the 10-40 window. Recognizing that exception, Jenkins says, we d better start paying attention to where the faith had been home for at least a thousand years, and where now the process of secularization is nearly complete: Europe.
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SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:16 20; Luke 4:14 30; 24:44 49; Acts 13:26 41
Identify the Current Issue
Discover the Eternal Principles
--Teaching point one: Missions is fulfilling the Great Commission.
--Teaching point two: The gospel is the salvation of our sins by Jesus death and resurrection.
--Teaching point three: The gospel is not for our protection.
Apply Your Findings
Companions of Life, by Philip Jenkins (BOOKS & CULTURE)
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