WHAT DID MAYANS CONSIDER TO BE ‘MODEL’ LOOKS?
A smile is a universal expression of happiness, which was also true in Mayan culture. However, the difference came with what you saw when they smiled, as Mayans enjoyed shaping and filing their teeth to sharp points. They then drilled holes through the center of their teeth to insert gems. Tattoos were also considered stylish among Mayans, but they weren’t like modern tattoos. The big difference in their skin designs was that they were achieved by actually carving into the skin to create 3D wounds. Hair accessories were big during Mayan times — really big. It wasn’t unusual for women to construct large, elaborate headdresses adorned with precious metals and gems and shaped to honor local animals. Another Mayan beauty standard relates to one of their prized crops: corn. It is said that Mayans correlated beauty with face and head structures that were long and narrow, much like an ear of
corn. To accomplish that, Mayan families bound the heads of their infant children between two boards while the skull was growing to achieve an extended cranial shape that would last the child’s whole life. Eyes are a universal source of beauty, but the Mayans thought the ultimate set of beautiful eyes were crossed eyes. To create crossed eyes, they put a band around the heads of children with a bead suspended right in front of their eyes. They continued this until the children were permanently cross-eyed. Noses were also a central sign of beauty among Mayans, and for them, the bigger the better. A large, hooked nose symbolized their bird-like gods and was so important to them that they added specially designed artificial nose bridges that were often multicolored and decorated with gems. Beauty is influenced by cultural values, and the Mayans invested a lot of time, energy, and creativity to achieve their vision of beauty, even if that vastly differs from today’s standards.
Beauty and fashion trends come and go throughout the years, with some — such as matte makeup, fringe, and ripped jeans — even making comebacks in recent years. The ancient Mayans also sought to be beautiful, but their practices were
different compared to modern standards, as they were willing to completely change their bodies to conform to their beauty standards.
WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE SOUP FOR NATIONAL SOUP MONTH? HEARTY SOUPS AND HOT TAKES
AN UNDENIABLE WINNER … What kind of team would we be if not a single one of us voted for tomato basil soup? Jessica Maza, our legal assistant, had to choose not only tomato basil soup but the exact one served at Schlotzsky’s Deli. As for our litigation paralegal, Travis Dalhoff, he had quite a bit to say about the renowned soup! Travis elaborated that tomato basil soup wins in nearly every category, including flavor combination, versatility, comfort factor, nutritional value, ease of preparation, accompaniments (aka grilled cheese sandwiches), and culinary tradition. I wasn’t lying when I said he had a lot of feelings about this! If you ever want a recipe for one of our favorite soups, you can always give us a call, and we’ll send it your way! Lastly, we want to know your favorite soup. Did we not mention it? Send us an email of your favorite soup so we can have our weeknight dinners planned and ready to go!
It’s the season for soup! January is National Soup Month, and it’s the perfect time to serve up a warm bowl of rich and hearty broth. With how busy I am, I appreciate the simplicity of soups and how easy they are to whip up and still turn out delicious. It’s also a fun and easy way to teach the kids how to cook for themselves. Remember the recipe club I started with my family? Well, enchilada soup was the first recipe we tried because I knew it was as straightforward as it gets! The question is, what soup is the ultimate soup? This might be a silly question for most, but we take our soup seriously. That’s why I decided to ask the entire Emery Law Office team for their steaming hot takes. ITALIAN CLASSICS AND SAVORY SQUASH While our receptionist, Dianne Larson, was a hands-down minestrone soup supporter, I had to counter her Italian staple with my favorite soup, Italian vegetable soup! Of course, our administrative professional, Tessa Horan, had to mention Panera’s iconic butternut squash soup, which she can’t get enough of. I decided to pull out a crowd-pleaser to beat the rest: lobster bisque! If I don’t have to cook it myself, lobster bisque is definitely my ultimate favorite soup.
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