Language Classes, 11/09

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Hello.

Classics students: We are going to continue our work in the text, "Elementary Greek," with a review of lessons four and five, which discuss the first and second declensions of nouns. Do the exercises at the end of the chapters and hand them in as homework on Monday.

Languages of Asia: On Monday, we discussed the three writing styles used in Japanese. Today, we will focus in on the first I wish you to learn -- katakana, which is used for onomatopeia, technical terms, and -- of interest to you -- words from foreign languages.

I am passing out a worksheet showing each katakana. For homework, I would like each of you to copy out each symbol and write your name at the top. Remember that in Japanese, each consonant is followed by a vowel. For example, my name would be written with the characters for da-ri-mu.

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Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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You found a soft space, Dream says. The dreams and the reality are melting together.

It is confusing. And, yes, frightening, especially given what you have seen.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Parker rubs at her eyes. "I can almost handle the visions of my mother's death; I've had a long time to cope with that. But now, memories of Kyle keep getting confused with... danger. Cold." She shudders. "What should I do? What is a-- soft space?"

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Dream runs a hand through is hair, trying to think of how to explain it.

A soft space is a place in the Dreaming where worlds collide and more than one reality can exist. This school seems to be a kind of one, so it would make sense that some dreams would take place there for the beings here.

My advice? There is a long pause. I could try to teach you some meditation techniques that would allow you to control your dreams. Or I could drop a veil over your dreams so you cannot remember them. Which would you prefer?

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Thinking about it for a long moment, Parker stares at her fingers. Then looks up. "I'd like to control them. I think-- I don't think they'll go away until I can face whatever is frightening me. I just don't know how, on my own..." She makes a helpless gesture, then folds her arms. "If you could tell me how, that would be great."

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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You need to recognize that the Dreaming is, ultimately, malleable by those in it. You cannot have a dream you do not want or need to have.

Know that -- truly know that -- while you are awake, and you may be able to convince your dream-self of it.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Parker considers this, trying to get her mind around it. "Maybe if I had something that was real, to remind me... Not the guardian. Something that if I saw it in my dream, I'd remember that I am in control?"

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Do you wear jewelry? A watch, a ring -- anything with personal significance.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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Parker looks down at herself, running through her jewelry collection in her mind, then pauses. "There's a big silver ring I have... I've never worn it, it's too big for my ring finger, I'd have to wear it on my index. It was my grandmother's, very unique. That would work, I suppose?"

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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That will do.

Wear it. Think about it as a part of you, and you as a part of your dreams. If you wish, I could take a look at it during class tomorrow.

The ring should carry over into the dreams themselves, which would give you the control you seek.

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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"Thank you, I'll bring it." Parker sighs, relieved there is something she can do. "I appreciate your help with this. It feels... important."

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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I'm glad I can help.

I will see you tomorrow?

Re: Language Lab & Office Hours, 11/09

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"I'll stop by after class." Parker rises to her feet, looking a little more in control. "Have a good evening, Dream."