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There is a wonderful group of community-minded people in Launceston's Inveresk precinct. In a place at the heart of the Museum at Inveresk and the city campus of the University of Tasmania, we find an artistic studio, community gardens and this amazing idea, The Sharing Shed. This is community spirit in action, and in a world where selfishness, greed and the politics of resentment grows to dangerous proportions, this community gives us some reason for hope.
The idea of The Sharing Shed is based on those lovely little community book exchanges we see on some street corners. In this case people bring along working things they no longer need, and exchange them for something they do that might be found in this shed.
It's an honour system, in much the same way as the community gardens that surround this shed require people to care for them, and take what vegetables they need. If you enlarge this photo you may be able to read the instructions.
Another fine event is on the horizon too. Young fashion designers are recycling old clothes and turning them into artistic wear. On Friday and Saturday November 7 and 8, there will be a community BBQ and drinks and a show of these artistic fashions. It is an opportunity to meet some of the creatives as well. So if you're in Launceston on these dates, why don't you come alone and join in the fun.
Remade 2025 by Interweave Arts
"I weave your name on the loom of my mind.
To make my garment when you come to me.
My loom has ten thousand threads
To make my garment when you come to me.
The sun and moon watch while I weave your name.
These are the wages I get by day and night
To deposit in the lotus bank of my heart.
I weave your name on the loom of my mind
To clean and soften ten thousand threads
And to comb the twists and knots of my thoughts.
No more shall I weave a garment of pain.
For you have come to me, drawn by my weaving,
Ceaselessly weaving your name on the loom of my mind."
--Kabir in "God Makes the Rivers to FLow" edited by Eknath Easwaran
"Never forget God. Never forget your real source. Never move away from the real center in you."
--Amma
"When you constantly remember God, forgetting all about the world, you will attain peace and self-contentment."
--Amma
“When your name rests upon my lips, sweetness enriches the edge of my soul, letter by letter.”
—Michal Mahgerefteh. from Sacred Journey, April/May 2007
"Pray without ceasing"
--1 Thesalonians
In south India, food etiquette requires eating with only the right hand, as in all of India, but also eating directly with the hand.
#OneRoss gathering in the Winter Garden on Wednesday February 1, 2017 to show your support for fellow Rossers who might be affected by the Trump executive order limiting access to the country from 7 countries signed last week. From the message that went to the school from the president of the Ross Student Government Association - "Let's show our friends and the world what it truly means to be a Rosser, celebrating our diversity and standing together in solidarity. I ask you join me this Wednesday and also welcome any comments or questions regarding the events."
As part of the #BuildingCommunities campaign being organised by Emaar, Emaar’s management along with community residents organised an Iftar for its community workers and service providers to mark the spirit of service and sharing during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Iftar was held at Arabian Ranches 2 and was attended by representatives of all service providers that serve Emaar communities in Dubai. They were welcomed by Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director – Emaar Properties.
Residents signed up to donate laban, juices, breads and fruits, while families poured in as volunteers to serve and usher the community staff at the food stations. Homeowners, tenants, school groups, young and old who were part of the initiative, said it was honour for them to volunteer and serve the people working to keep their community beautiful. The event was attended by over 750 staff including security guards, lifeguards, MEP staff and cleaning staff.
Quinlan Students, Faculty and Staff enjoyed the last home game of the 2014 season at Wrigley Field home of the Chicago Cubs. 9/24/14 Cubs vs Cardinals
two years later, I finally decided to revise some project images as I update my portfolio. This is a update/re-do of this old image. The facade here is actually an older version of the project, where it was more of an open screen.