“Transtextuality” seems to be how a small text crosses over to becoming and inspiring anything else it can spawn or become, from a complete story to an essay like this.  So, since we have started with my text to you about an item of food, I will go on to build some trans-textuality unity and link this essay to the most expensive dessert in the world found in the country I chose to research for this class, Sri Lanka. 

While traveling our Grand Galaxy, this dessert called “Marry Me” is not to be missed at a mere price of $14,500 US dollars per serving, (which can fluctuate with the cost of the 80-carat aquamarine stone treasure it comes with, so check your mineral stock report before you go.)  It’s found at Wine3, a restaurant in the Fortress Resort and Spa in Galle. You can see from the picture there is a little stilt fisherman figure made from chocolate.  This has to be ordered with at least 2 days of notice due to the complexity of making him along with its studio-flared glass from a local place actually named “Glass Studio.” It has many decadent high end dessert ingredients and also includes a Dom Perignon champagne sauce with both gold and silver leaf. 

What surprises me about this country is that it has strong traditions and loyalties to Buddhism and certain colors, even down to the presentation of this dessert.  Yellow represents the sun and unity of the many ethnic groups.  This philosophy is one we should always adhere to, the superpower of helping us all get along with eachother, and as we travel, we should adhere to the motto:  “do unto others as you would like done to you.” 

My classmates and fellow guides Arthur, Ford, and the crew of the Heart of Gold, are curious about the Universe and always willing to explore and try new things.  We face many challenges in this class such as this essay, but we don’t lose hope and just keep writing.  At this Sri Lankan “Resaurant at the Edge of the Universe” we will have to use our imagination a tad. We are to believe that the jewel will give us luck, protection and riches of cash.  Blue is the color of the ocean and repeatedly used in this country to represent the fisherman, sky, the National Flower the Blue Water Lilly, its Sapphire mines, and “peace” although there has been way more political turmoil and current world events happening than I expected to find.  

The country has other colors with strong meanings but if I cover them now, you might not travel to my essay.  So I will leave you with some links if you wish to know more, but please don’t forget to bookmark my page, so you can return to explore more with my crew! 

The Grand launches “Marry Me” The most expensive artistic dessert – YouTube

The $14K Sri Lankan Dessert (therichest.comLinks to an external site.)

For $14,500, Sri Lanka Resort Serves Indulgent Dessert — with Jewel (pcma.orgLinks to an external site.)

SPOILER ALERT! Don’t panic and take this answer express link, draw your own conclusions from the movie first!

The Real Reason For the Watermelon in BUCKAROO BANZAI [Movies] – The Geek TwinsLinks to an external site.

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Universal Mission: To Easily Navigate Earth Through Design and Education | Tour Guide: Starship NOVA NOVA
 (A collaborative team project from Peninsula College)

UD=Universal Design – the idea that everything in life should be made accessible to all humans of all ability levels by design for ease of use and safety measures.

STEM STEAM OR STREAM? Schools are now utilizing concepts to teach important subjects with, that include hands-on projects .

STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

STEAM =with an A added for the arts

or STREAM= with an R for reading, robotics, or religion depending on which school.

Google Map of a location that UD or STEAM is being taught or applied.  https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d9132.99101531902!2d-72.2997593875487!3d43.70842044066638!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4cb4c9dd4f758911%3A0xbdb8574c4db908cc!2sDartmouth%20College!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1699353136115!5m2!1sen!2sus

Here’s just one of the examples to Dartmouth Collrgr where UD is being taught while I try to obtain the API key so that I may embed my code!!!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6w4ueAUidNDGRPxf7

Pic taken by Alta Murphy free to use

I can use a smartphone to demonstrate all of 7 principles…Equitable use = People have different abilities but can still use this product. For example, deaf users can feel vibration and use video chat. Users with bad eyesight can zoom in on the screen and use voice commands.
Flexibility in use = Many ways to use the product. A user can use touch or a stylus for bigger hands and change the settings for many things including font size, colors, and accessibility.
Simple and intuitive use = Easy to learn for the non-tech savvy. Has plenty of clear icons, alerts, and “help?” menus
Perceptible information= Works regardless of environment.  Continues to deliver useful info via sound and videos by auto-adjusting to it’s surroundings under many conditions (dim room, conversation volume, etc.)
Tolerance for error=Product is designed to minimize user harm and lets the user fix simple mistakes.  Uses a PIN, password, fingerprint, or face to protect bank accounts and privacy.  If someone picks up the wrong phone or tries to steal it they will get locked out with too many attempts. Also has a back button to fix small errors like accidentally leaving a webpage or starting to enter a password wrong, but can factory reset to fix extreme user mistakes.
Low physical effort=Very little effort to maintain: Long battery life and wireless charging so you don’t have to plug it in. 
Size and space for approach and use=Any size person can use it and the features: Small, not cumbersome. Has some storage for holding pics and video. Can be used with headphones or earbuds pretty standard in size.

More info: Here are some more in-depth resources to begin your own voyage deciding how you are going to use these principles to make the Universe more friendly for all.   

UD and STEAM in education links:  Universal Design for Learning: Planning with All Students in Mind | Teaching and Learning Resource Center (osu.edu)Links to an external site.

Universal Design in Education: Principles and Applications | DO-IT (washington.edu)Links to an external site.

Universal Design in the Classroom: Do it Once, Do it RightLinks to an external site.

Course Design & Preparation | Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of LearningLinks to an external site.

Original color palette assigned project.  #ec008c .  #f37053 . #db2b34 “Cherry bomb red . #ffffff “Blank slate white . #231f20.  

On the next few pages you will find examples of each principle and mixed content provided by each student on my team designated by initials to bring these definitions to life for you!

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