The Amazing Sliding House

When you first look at this house you will probably see a modernized barn. If you look closely at the house though the architects were able to create a sliding outer shell that can cove the barn fully or open the window-filled house with the elements of the world. Located in Suffold, England, this house uses a minimalist approach to create multipurpose spaces.

Negotiating Sexuality

 After rewatching Twilight it was made obvious by the articles that the Director and the author of Twilight have intentionally constructed sexuality in a Mormon fashion. The characters in Twilight may seem like a semi-normal group of high schoolers, but in reality there is little sexual interaction occurring. Bella and Edward barely touch and they start dating. It seems like the sexuality in Twilight becomes so easy to talk about between mothers and daughters is because there is only to wanting of a sexual relationship, because Edward would kill Bella with his strength. Sex becomes forbidden because of the consequences that it would have upon Bella. It represents a value of abstinence that many mothers would like to believe is going on in their daughters life. I think that the mother-daughter relationship is complicated because it aggressively favors abstinence. While the interest in sex is apparent it doesn’t advocate for other practices of safe sex. I’m not sure if it makes it easier or harder for the mothers to talk to their daughters about sex and still gives sex a stigma. Regardless, I think that talking about sex with ones mother while in high school would still be painfully awkward for both parties. 

Vermont Mansion

The Exact Location is unknown BUT it IS in Vermont!!!!

This three story house is spacious and quaint. It features grass on the roof as well a beautiful lawn area!

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Harry Potter Part 2

Harry Potter and the Morals of Azkaban.

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix brought about a vision of the power of magic and how it relates to technology.  The Sheltrown article offers the idea that magic is synonymous with technology in the muggle world. While watching the movie magic makes brooms come to life. Wands are the essence of making a normal world become something better. This innovation that the wand creates is similar to how technology has become an innovative tool in our society. The war on good and evil has a deeper meaning then the grandeur of a magical world. The wand that permits such magical events is a tool that creates identity as well. The students of Hogwarts are sorted when they are first years based on their personalities. Harry has an identity conflict through out the movies because he has so many connections with Lord Voldemort. For instance, he was almost admitted to the house of Slytherin and the wand that chose him was of the same material as Lord Voldemort. He struggles to find his true identity. The connection that technology has with Harry is present all the time. Magic is constantly being used to change everyday objects into magical (technologically advanced) instruments. J.K. Rowling does a great job of disguising morals of people through the houses they are set in. So far as the 5^th movie we know that Harry is still more good than bad meaning that so far good magic has persevered over evil magic. 

Modern Mountain Home

Aspen Abode

This modern home is set in Aspen, Colorado. The huge walls are intended for a large art collection. Not only is it a home with the finest amenities, but it is set in a wonderful outdoor location. 

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Roswellian

Roswell: a small town in New Mexico. Aliens have landed here in more than fifty years prior to the year 2000, but the Aliens that attend Roswell High are only 16. Roswell has created a strong online Internet community. The cultural anxieties that this show has may seem outdated, but the community support that this show has was a key a safe haven and place of support for people after September 11^th. The show seems odd and the writing is a slower pace than most millennial shows. The characteristics that this show has are different that more current shows but it still shows class problems between Michael and Max. Max was brought into a warmer household than Michael that had middle class living standards. Michael wasn’t as “lucky” when he was found after they were released from their alien capsules. This class difference gives more significance to Max and Isabel have a place in the town and with their family. It is harder for them to leave and run away from Roswell than it is for Michael. Michael believes his foster dad is only using him because he wants the monthly check. Having a familial background leaves Max and Isabel with different morals. Michael doesn’t mind skipping school or breaking and entering into the sheriff’s office. Max also has another object that makes him want to stay in Roswell and not flee. He has feelings for Liz, who is the main reason as to why the aliens are contemplating leaving Roswell. These personal relationships have kept them in Roswell and if Michael didn’t have a connection with Isabel and Max than he would leave in a minute. To me it seems that the show works to look into the deeper meaning of relationships between people and people “not of this earth.”

Bedarra Island- A Tropical Retreat

A exquisite place to vacation. Located on the Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. This beautiful villa has many amenities  that will keep you coming back. More Photos and Information here!