This Day in History January 31, 2013

By Ruth on January 31, 2015 in history
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I was really surprised to read about today’s feature. It was on this date in 2013, that Blaer Bjarkardottir won the right to keep her first name even though Blaer is typically considered a boy’s name. Iceland has very strict laws concerning names, but this 15-year-old won her case in spite of the objections of the country’s naming committee. Now, I will be the first to say there are some really “stupid” names in this country, but even I am glad the U.S. government has no say in what we name our children!

Proverbs 22:1 – A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.

For more information:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-21280101

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Naming_Committee

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/blaer-bjarkardottir–icel_n_2589657.html

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

2 Comments

  1. Cheryl Everitt April 26, 2017 Reply

    Wow! Blaer Bjarkardottir was a very brave young lady. Kuddos to her!

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      Ruth April 26, 2017 Reply

      I had to look up this one–I nearly forgot what it was about. yes she was and is!

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