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August 2024 How a Tennessee Preacher’s Life Inspires the Fight for Workers’ Rights 104 Years of Grit, Resilience, and Legacy
If my Papaw Harley Ramey were still with us, he’d be turning 104 this year. Born and raised in the mountains of Hancock County, Tennessee, Papaw Ramey’s life story is a testament to the grit and spirit of the generations before us. Raised right on the side of a bluff by the Clinch River, he harvested corn near the steep slopes — hard, relentless work. But during his lifetime, workers’ rights and compensation finally began to form. Back in the 1930’s, he was just a teenager working from “can to can’t,” or when you can see in the morning to when you can’t see at night. From sunrise to sunset, he would work on someone else’s land, earning little more than 50 cents worth of produce for his labors. Growing up during the Great Depression, Papaw used to say they barely noticed it — they were already poor. However, life began to change when Roosevelt rolled out programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which employed young men to help improve the country’s parks, forests, and nature. Joining the CCC, he found himself helping build what are now tourist features around the TVA Norris Dam on the Tennessee River, trading his corn earnings for a real paycheck — $30 a month, a fortune back then, though most of it went straight home to help the family.
When World War II started, he served stateside in Alabama, training soldiers at a center. After the war, he became a Baptist preacher, shepherding small churches in the mountains of East Tennessee. The drive to those churches wasn’t a breeze — it was a winding, hour-and-a-half trek through mountain roads. And while he never got paid in cash for his pastoral duties, the community showed their gratitude with garden produce and handy favors. Aside from preaching, Papaw spent 36 years working at a Union Carbide facility in Oak Ridge known as K-25, the plant that built components for the atomic bomb during WWII. Imagine balancing a full-time industrial job with preaching! This past Memorial Day weekend, my son and I finally found one of his Papaw’s graves. It’s taken us a while, searching through records and driving through old mountain roads, but we found it in Scott County, Virginia, not just his; but four generations of our forebears. It’s incredible to connect directly with our family’s history, to stand where they’re laid to rest, stretching back to 1755. We were able to locate the graves of Henry Ramey, Joshua Henry Ramey, Jeremiah Ramey, Jr., and Jeremiah Ramey Sr. Reflecting on Papaw’s life, especially today as I work in workers’ compensation law, really drives home
the evolution of workers’ rights. Back in his day, if you got hurt at work, that was it. Families could be left with nothing, pushed aside to make room for the next worker. Today, we have laws that protect and support workers, a testament to how far we’ve come and a reminder of the work still ahead. Papaw’s story, from field laborer to preacher, and his brush with the budding labor rights movements grounds me in my work. It’s why I’m passionate about advocating for those who face tough battles after workplace injuries. It’s not just a job; it’s continuing a legacy of fighting for what is right, ensuring that hardworking folks today can have a better shot at justice than those in my grandfather’s time. Just knowing the struggles he overcame inspires me every day to do the best for my clients.
–Bryan Ramey
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Virtual Museum Tours Make Art and History Accessible DIGITAL DISCOVERY
The priceless artwork, artifacts, and other attractions draw tourists worldwide to museums. However, not everyone can travel the globe to view the works of accomplished artists, curious historical figures, and inventions of esteemed engineers. Luckily, famed institutions like the Louvre in Paris; The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia; and Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., all have something in common: Patrons can enjoy them online . The internet helps bring esteemed exhibitions to your browser, where you can take virtual tours free of charge . Here are three incredible museums with virtual tours for all to enjoy! The Louvre Built partly in the ruins of a 12th-century fortress, France’s national museum
and art gallery is the most popular destination of its kind. The French revolutionary government opened the Louvre in 1793, and Napoleon expanded it. Today, it houses some of the world’s most famous works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” You can enjoy great swathes of its exhibits through virtual tours on its website. National Museum of Natural History Part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Natural History is the most-visited natural history museum in the world . Its 1.5 million-square- foot grounds house a dizzying array of exhibits to delight visitors of all ages. Virtual tours are available on its
website and include spectacular views of its awe-inspiring exhibits. The State Hermitage Museum Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Nicholas I and the Soviet Union, among others, have reconstructed and expanded it since then. While some of its works were sold to fund Soviet industrialization, it is still a tremendous beacon of art and culture. With political tension and despotic rule making it more difficult for those in the West to visit Russia at all , its virtual tours, which you can find on Google’s Arts and Culture website, are the safest way to view its contents.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS
HARNESSING THE POWER OF A GROWTH MINDSET While there are no treadmills for the mind or ellipticals for our neurons, science tells us that mental exercise can help us obtain a growth mindset . The American Psychological Association to continue striving to improve your knowledge, attitude, and performance. Some call it having “grit.” Cultivating Success
A growth mindset is the antithesis of a “fixed mindset,” which people exhibit when they quickly give up if they can’t solve a problem. Nurturing a growth mindset, in contrast, can help you view failure or setbacks as opportunities for learning. More Than Effort Having a growth mindset is about more than just effort. It is the belief that you can develop your abilities and talents, as well as a perspective on how you approach life’s lessons and learning. That belief allows you to learn more quickly and achieve greater results, no matter what you aim to achieve. This does not mean simply having an open mind; it also means finding a way
With a growth mindset, success plays second fiddle to self-improvement. Celebrating the effort we put into each task motivates and encourages us to work harder and accomplish more in the future. Rather than focusing on the destination, the focus is on the journey. A growth mindset is a great way to become more positive, successful, and adaptable. By incorporating more facets of a growth mindset into your life, you will be well on your way to changing things for the better.
defines a growth mindset as “the belief that a person’s intelligence and abilities can grow and improve with practice.”
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TAKE A BREAK
Exploring the Origins of Secret Languages HIDDEN MEANING
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Secret languages, born from a mixture of pragmatism, seclusion, and boredom, are spoken and understood only by a select few. From Pig Latin uttered in schoolyards to whispers of Lunfardo in the prisons of Argentina, the secretive languages of the world have origins that may delight and surprise you. Boontling In Northern California, a small community speaks a unique amalgamation of an Appalachian dialect, Spanish, and the language of the Pomo tribe called Boontling. It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century in Boonville. There, you can find locals referring to doctors as shoveltooths and roaring flames as jeffers . It supposedly originated among the women and children who toiled in the local hop fields and quickly spread throughout the community. Somehow, despite existing only in a small farm town, it has an expansive 1,600-word vocabulary and around 100 fluent speakers! Pig Latin Ancay ouyay understandyay isthay entencesay? You may decipher that question if you remember Pig Latin from elementary school. Despite disagreements about its linguistic credibility, Pig Latin has existed since Shakespeare’s time (around 400 years ago). Ironically, it is completely unrelated to Latin, and the origin of its name is a mystery. Famous speakers of Pig Latin include founding father Thomas Jefferson, who reportedly wrote letters using the light-hearted language. Lunfardo This language is so secretive that it’s practically criminal . Lunfardo began in the prisons of Buenos Aires, Argentina, where inmates masked their words from the nosy guards. The language has components from Portuguese, Galician, French, and German. For example, if an inmate wanted to compliment a pretty woman, they would call them a papirusa , which means “beautiful woman.” These days, Lunfardo exists mainly in the lyrics of Argentine tango music.
VACATION ZUCCHINI
Not Your Average Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup butter, softened • 2 cups granulated sugar • 3 large eggs • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended; then add vanilla extract. 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until blended. 6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Cool in pans, then invert onto a plate. If desired, frost and stack the cakes for a double layer!
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Papaw Ramey’s Life During the Great Depression and Labor Rights Movement
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Exploring Famous Museums Virtually
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The Role of a Growth Mindset in Overcoming Challenges
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Not Your Average Chocolate Cake
Decoding the World’s Secret Languages
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The Truth About France’s Marie Antoinette
HEADLESS OF STATE Facts About the Late French Queen Marie Antoinette
Cake: Not on the Menu Although many ascribe the infamous words, “Let them eat cake,” to Marie Antoinette, she likely never uttered them at all. Many other royals, including the French noblewoman Marie Therese more than a century earlier, had been credited with uttering the notorious sentence. So, someone else had likely said it before the French Revolution ever happened. Young Newlyweds Talk about a crowded household: Marie Antoinette was the 11th daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I, the head of the powerful and influential Habsburg dynasty. She did not spend many years at home, however, because she was just 14 years old when she married the future king of France, Louis XVI.
While France may be known for its artwork, culture, and cuisine, the French Revolution was anything but beautiful, cultured, or tasteful. Instead, it was a brutal, vengeful affair, culminating in the ruthless execution of the French royal family and the end of their royal line. One of the most famous characters from this brutal time was the French queen, Marie Antoinette. She became a symbol for all complaints levied against the French throne, from extravagant spending to their brutal crackdowns on dissent, even though she wasn’t the actual perpetrator. In the end, it didn’t matter. Marie Antoinette, at age 37, was beheaded by guillotine in October 1793. Here are three true facts about Marie Antoinette.
Faux Farmer Despite her regal estate and lavish lifestyle, one of Marie Antoinette’s favorite pastimes was pretending to work as a farmer. She had an entire fake farm built on the grounds of her palace in Versailles, where she and other noblewomen would dress in costumes and pretend to be sheepherders and milkmaids.
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