Deaf History

I was watching "Through Deaf Eyes" last week on PBS and got to thinking - there must be more than just the video.

Oh boy is there!

For a great opportunity to earn more about Deaf History, wander through their website at Gallaudet.

I will probably talk about parts of the exhibit over the next few weeks. Feel free to share anything you want to be sure others see.

Oops forgot to tell you : Idioms!

be out for the count

to be sleeping deeply

Usage notes: When boxers (= men who fight as a sport) are still not conscious after ten seconds have been counted they are described as 'out for the count'.

I was out for the count so I didn't hear any of it going on.

This reminds me of another idiom: out like a light.

in a deep sleep or unconscious Stu was out like a light, so I threw a blanket on him and turned out the light.

Either way I think I would sign it "SLEEP - ROCK". aslpro.com does ROCK with their palm up. I never do, my dominant palm is always down. Especially in this compound sign, the dominant hand completes "SLEEP" then converts to an "S" handshape to complete the movement of "ROCK"

Links Tuesday

So there I was looking for a fun link to share - finding reports about deaf kids in Ghana who can't attend school because of crowding issues and the like...
and I stumble upon Deaf Linx.

yeah - says more than I can once a week all in one place.

So while I expect to keep doing my Links Tuesday, if you are in a hurry- try them. If they don't have it all, they come close.

Deaf History

This person is the first in entertainment history to make a career as a solo percussion artist, holds 2 grammys and was awarded an Officer of the British Empire and later received an extenstion to Dame Commander.

Safe to say not much stops this lady.

And you can become a fan at Facebook.

Idioms Thursday -not really an idiom

This has been one of those weeks when technology and I do not get along.

So while I wait for my tower to be repaired, I think we should look at the phrase:


"Exercise in futility."
An action that achieves no end or goal.

2. An action to achieve a goal that is unachievable.

3. An action that achieves an end or goal that is in itself pointless

Trying to culture an american is a pointless exercise in futility.

Now truthfully it reminds me of that other current colloquialism
"Epic Fail"
When something can be seen to be a total failure


And yeah, I sign them both with the Sign "fail"- no initialized sign, just the old fashioned sign for fail (2:cl -> from inside to outside across non-dominant palm).

With the appropriate face of course. Just imagine me watching my tower being removed 24 hours after I reported I needed a clean install...24 hours to come to my conclusion.

Sigh.

Citations: phrases defined by www.urbandictionary.com


"FAIL" available at ASLpro.com

Links Tuesday!

So first up and first of all I want to thank @terptopic for this link: How to sign "twitter" in ASL It may not be the definitive decision, but I like the option must better than "gossip." I will admit, some people use twitter for that purpose but most of the tweeples I know do not. So I like it!

The fun part for me is this is the vloggers only video and he only uploaded it 20 hours or so before this post.

I had hoped to find more discussion but have not yet found anyone with a different suggestion. If I find one, I will be sure and share it.

If you find one, do tell!

Deaf teen wins Gold

This week the sport world was watching the X-games and motocross teen sensation Ashley Fiolek didn't disappoint.

Fiolek, who has been deaf since birth, took first place in Women's Moto X Super X on Saturday night.

Check out the story at ESPN.com