Who am I? by Allison J Hill-Durkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19 A reflection on my culture and how it has influenced my life today en-us 2017-01-14 16:05:41 UTC 2024-04-11 03:20:20 UTC hello@padlet.com One of my happy places Chincoteague Island VA allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197319 My family has always lived on the coast-the hardest part of being a landlocked Philadelphian...The sea at sunset or sunrise always touches my heart.]]> 2017-01-14 16:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197319 Irish Catholic American Woman allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197399 I am an Irish Catholic third generation American. God, family, community, self are part of my culture, my code of behavior and my heritage. Ireland was traditionally a patriarchal society and the matriarch's place was in the home taking care of everyone else. As I have gotten older, I embrace more  self-care so that I can give to others and allow others to care for themselves.]]> 2017-01-14 16:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197399 Values "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197427 Education and equal rights were key to values that I was brought up with. They instilled in me a deep sense of justice. My parents involved us in civic and community activism and made education a major priority. Their parents and grandparents were not allowed to go to school in Ireland so as immigrants, they were determined to make a better life for themselves and their children here in America. ]]> 2017-01-14 16:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147197427 My six word memoir: Life's an adventure; live it all . allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147198309
  Cliffs of Moher Summer 2016
]]> 2017-01-14 17:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147198309 Customs allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380238 Our family's customs revolved around the Catholic Church. However, as my family has grown, we embrace more inclusive customs in our community. We continue to gather family and friends to celebrate events such as weddings, graduations, academic and athletic events.]]> 2017-01-16 15:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380238 allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380278 2017-01-16 15:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380278 Traditions&Holidays allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380353 Birthdays are always celebrated by a cupcake first thing in the morning accompanied by "Happy Birthday To You". We celebrate Christmas, Halloween, Independence Day and many other holidays. ]]> 2017-01-16 15:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147380353 We are family allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147383061 Family is central to my life and central to Irish culture. The Irish surnames "O'" and "Mac" mean "descendant of", an example of how important family ties are historically.]]> 2017-01-16 16:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147383061 Celtic cross allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147383109 In my garden...]]> 2017-01-16 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147383109 Ali Yoga allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147387544 When I had health concerns, I began a yoga practice and lifestyle. It helped me physically, mentally and spiritually. It is a big part of my life and my expanding worldview.]]> 2017-01-16 16:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147387544 Purple Shamrocks allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147388102 Sign of perseverance. 
The Irish suffered discrimination for many years, even within their own country. I think this makes the Irish unique and very loyal.

]]> 2017-01-16 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147388102 allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147388126 2017-01-16 16:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147388126 Travel&Adventure allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147392826 I love to learn new things and to experience new places. The Irish, descended from Gaelic and Vikings, were often nomadic. I like to think I inherited the gene for adventure.]]> 2017-01-16 17:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147392826 Photography allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147393518 helps capture moments and preserve history. History fascinates me; we are always creating it.

]]> 2017-01-16 17:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147393518 First Fourth of July allsnhilldurkin https://padlet.com/allsnhilldurkin/8yl0ktrlpa19/wish/147393818 First grandchild Max

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