I’m currently studying naming practices in 7 countries on a Watson Fellowship. I’m curious how names are defined both by the individuals who bear them and their cultural and historical contexts. The process of naming a child is shaped by considerations that include religious traditions, government restrictions, family history, and cultural icons. I'm interested in how names act as microcosms for societal questions of identity on an international scale.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Sand Play
My four loyal followers may notice this blog has a new look today. Much as I loved the previous travel themed background, I think this simpler one might help make things a little more readable. And this new header is the result of a morning spent on the PEI beach.
When I was out of earshot, a passerby commented to my parents, "Isn't that girl a little old to be playing with sand?"
I think not.
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love it!
ReplyDeleteNever too old to play is my motto ;-D
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