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Archives for October, 2008

Istanbul skyline gets woman’s touch

Posted by Rudy Carrera on Friday, October 31st 2008     

Designer Zeynep Fadillioglu has done absolutely stunning work in a mosque commissioned by a wealthy Arab family to add to Istanbul’s skyline. It’s quite a site to behold, as the picture above can attest to. // Share|

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Amarantine – Enya

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Thursday, October 30th 2008     

Amarantine preformed by Enya Amarantine means everlasting or immortal. A truly beautiful music video from Enya. As always Enya’s voice is clear and flawless as she sings about love. Magical… a walk through the woods with fairy dust and sparkles everywhere… wow! Album: Amarantine, song: Amarantine (2005). Won the Grammy Award for Best New Age [...]

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Aquita Water Fairy

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Tuesday, October 28th 2008     

Aquita Water Fairy by Bonnee Klein Gilligan (2008) Pastel on paper, 9" x 12" Aquita is a water fairy or water elemental. A magical creature or Nature Spirit called an Undine. Water is the third basic element; the most primary form in which liquid can exist. It is the origin of everything. Water Fairies draw [...]

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The Blue and the Red

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Sunday, October 26th 2008     

The Blue and the Red by Jonathon Earl Bowser Oil on Canvas-Panel – 24" x 16" This striking painting speaks volumes to me. Creation, movement, life, ensoulment, light… as well Void, stillness, innerspace, non-existence, darkness. The Goddess of Darklight (dark matter, innerspace) – Christenya, the Mother, the womb of Creation. It speaks of energy and [...]

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eTalk: Should we urge a debate on Biofuels?

Posted by Charity Gamboa Embley on Friday, October 24th 2008     

One of the biggest power that the Internet holds is allowing people to participate on issues that affect the future. Much of the world’s ills and uncertainties are given a platform for discussion. This particular action to convey insights and reflections via the Internet will hold the democratic view that each one of us has [...]

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New Soul – Yael Naim

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Friday, October 24th 2008     

"New Soul’ performed by Yael Naim and David Donatien A fun song about a new soul learning how to live  in this strange world. I always sing along. The video is so creative, it seems like it’s about recreating our world… from a new and different perspective. Very cool. I love them both! Yael & [...]

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JeShUa…ThE… mIsSiNg…YeArS…

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Tuesday, October 21st 2008     

‘Jeshua the missing years’  by Akiane Kramarik – Acrylic on canvas 48" x 60" This spectacular, inspired and powerful painting of Jesus was done in 2004 by Akiane when she was 10 years old. She is an amazing artist and poet; a messenger who paints and writes for God. Spirit moves through her, I get [...]

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Two Paintings

Posted by James Schwartz on Monday, October 20th 2008     

by: James Schwartz Near my bed hang two prints A beached rowboat at sunset And a school of tropical fish. Both inscribed in scrawling cursive: For JS — Marilyn Parkhurst ’96 For M and memories of our walks. In the Sarasota suburb of Pinecraft In the white hot pale of noon The Lido in her [...]

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Brahma Nandam – Deva Premal live

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Sunday, October 19th 2008     

Brahma Nandam preformed by Deva Premal and Miten Deva Premal has one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. Clear and perfect, like and angel. You can feel Spirit moving through her as she sings. I got chills as I was listening, as I often do when she sings. Song – Brahma Nandam, album [...]

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I Am A Teacher by John W. Schlatter

Posted by Charity Gamboa Embley on Saturday, October 18th 2008     

A poem or a prayer – it touches the soul of every teacher there is….for the “World Teacher’s Day” last October 12. I Am A Teacher By John W. Schlatter   I am a teacher I was born the first moment that a question leaped from the mouth of a child. I have been many [...]

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