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Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
An amazing father and daughter duo. Hear their music and read about them in our Holiday 2009 issue of A Distinctive Style.com
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
Heifer International has a lot of friends in Hollywood. It's an amazing organization that you can read about in our Holiday Issue of A Distinctive Style.
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Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
...more days until the end of the Mayan long count calendar. For 52 Fun Weeks group, Theme: Countdown, Week 11 (is that all? ;-))
Well, All I know is, I'm looking forward to still being here with ALL of you and making the best of however much time I have left on this lovely pale blue dot we call Earth, and of course one of our favorite places; The Flickrverse...xo Stella ;-))
Songs from the Labryrinth is being sold along side the Yoga Warrior CD that Trudie put out.
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The Kabyle people are a prominent Berber ethnic group residing mainly in the mountainous regions of northern Algeria. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, distinct language, and unique religious practices. Historically, the Kabyles have practiced a native polytheistic religion with elements of ancestor worship and animism. These practices were influenced by contact with other cultures and religions, such as ancient Egyptian religion, Punic religion, Judaism, and later, Hellenistic religion.
During the Roman period, many Kabyles converted to Christianity, establishing significant Christian communities, especially in areas like Kabylia in Algeria. This legacy of Christianity remains influential, with some Kabyles maintaining Christian traditions and blending them with their indigenous beliefs. Notably, Kabyle women often do not wear head coverings, allowing their long, shiny black hair to be fully visible, which distinguishes them from other Berber and Arab communities where head coverings are more common.
The Arab conquest in the 7th century brought Islam to the Kabyle people, and by the 13th century, Islam became the dominant religion among the Berbers. Despite this, many Kabyle communities retained elements of their traditional beliefs and practices, incorporating them into their Islamic faith. Today, the majority of Kabyles are Sunni Muslims, but the influence of their Christian past and traditional practices is still evident in their cultural and religious life.
The Kabyle Women
In the desert’s golden embrace they toil,
With camels by their side, loyal and royal,
Hair unbound, like raven silk it spills,
Through dust and heat, they bend to daily wills.
Their faith, a blend of ancient and divine,
In every gesture, a sacred sign,
No veils to hide their strength, their grace,
In every task, a prayer, a trace.
Their eyes, like stars in twilight’s gleam,
Hold secrets of an ancient dream,
They gather wood, they tend the fire,
Each act a hymn, each breath a lyre.
In the vast expanse, their laughter rings,
A melody of freedom, as they sing,
For in their hearts, the old ways live,
A testament to all they give.
Haikus
Beneath desert skies,
Kabyle women walk unveiled,
Faith in every stride.
Dust and sun embrace,
Long black hair in freedom’s dance,
Traditions' warm grace.
An eco fireplace
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See all about the Art Mobile in the Holiday 2009 Issue of A Distinctive Style.com
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A series of pictures to follow now that this year has got underway and the Lock-down is 3 weeks old and set to continue for at least another 3. This series will look back to the date, as near as can be managed, to the date the pictures are posted. This set of 3 were taken on an amble around the Parkwood Springs area of north-west Sheffield where now, as has been reported, the site will come under development for a new Sports facility. Some of the shots were featured in the Landscape video, up-loaded in April of last year, see-
www.flickr.com/photos/vinc2020/49796455413/
when the UK went under its 1st Corona Virus Lock-down and we are now in the third and things look much grimmer than they did back then. With lineside photography not that easy to do at present through lack of interesting traction, lack of will and concerns over mixing and distancing, the series presented here will just be a hark back 1 year to what was available before the traumatic events full unfolded in 2020. Not least among these events was the ousting of one of the most odious characters in the USA, which saw an end to his 4-year reign of tyranny and a new, more competent President elected in November and inaugurated last week.
In the left picture, the view is almost directly north towards Shirecliffe with the massive gates of the 'Ski Village' area closed and locked with the bed of the Ski Slope itself, visible in the background. Apart from odd heaps of old detritus from the Ski Slope installation, the area is now over-grown and the closed gates haven't prevented the fly-tipping of large piles of rubbish, piles being dumped at various places on the site over the years. A series of fires were also set which ultimately destroyed the place, the main building being destroyed by fire in April, 2012. Various pieces of equipment were stolen and there were more fires after the initial one with a grass fire on adjacent land sweeping through the place in September, 2018, see-
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Ski_Village
Some idea of a small portion of the material fly-tipped on the site can be seen in the centre and right pictures and this is in addition to a large amount of old, very large tyres, caravans at one stage and other more noxious materials all of which will one day have to be cleaned up by someone...
MAybe not the best example of how to start the new year with a look back 12 months, but this matched the date, so there we are..
We put the trailer and some of the posters in this issue.
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Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
A wonderful story on how these shoes came about and how they are helping people all over the world.
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Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
An amazing father and daughter duo. Hear their music and read about them in our Holiday 2009 issue of A Distinctive Style.com
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Allesandra Soresina's story about her travels around the world as a photographer and a wild life biologist! She shared some amazing photos with us.
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
by Leendert Buteijn
www.flickr.com/photos/buteijn/
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In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
A story about a cancer survivor that started a natural hand made line of products. A very inspirational story!
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
The Kabyle people are a prominent Berber ethnic group residing mainly in the mountainous regions of northern Algeria. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, distinct language, and unique religious practices. Historically, the Kabyles have practiced a native polytheistic religion with elements of ancestor worship and animism. These practices were influenced by contact with other cultures and religions, such as ancient Egyptian religion, Punic religion, Judaism, and later, Hellenistic religion.
During the Roman period, many Kabyles converted to Christianity, establishing significant Christian communities, especially in areas like Kabylia in Algeria. This legacy of Christianity remains influential, with some Kabyles maintaining Christian traditions and blending them with their indigenous beliefs. Notably, Kabyle women often do not wear head coverings, allowing their long, shiny black hair to be fully visible, which distinguishes them from other Berber and Arab communities where head coverings are more common.
The Arab conquest in the 7th century brought Islam to the Kabyle people, and by the 13th century, Islam became the dominant religion among the Berbers. Despite this, many Kabyle communities retained elements of their traditional beliefs and practices, incorporating them into their Islamic faith. Today, the majority of Kabyles are Sunni Muslims, but the influence of their Christian past and traditional practices is still evident in their cultural and religious life.
The Kabyle Women
In the desert’s golden embrace they toil,
With camels by their side, loyal and royal,
Hair unbound, like raven silk it spills,
Through dust and heat, they bend to daily wills.
Their faith, a blend of ancient and divine,
In every gesture, a sacred sign,
No veils to hide their strength, their grace,
In every task, a prayer, a trace.
Their eyes, like stars in twilight’s gleam,
Hold secrets of an ancient dream,
They gather wood, they tend the fire,
Each act a hymn, each breath a lyre.
In the vast expanse, their laughter rings,
A melody of freedom, as they sing,
For in their hearts, the old ways live,
A testament to all they give.
Haikus
Beneath desert skies,
Kabyle women walk unveiled,
Faith in every stride.
Dust and sun embrace,
Long black hair in freedom’s dance,
Traditions' warm grace.
Chalice Well and Gardens, located at the foot of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, is one of Britain's most cherished sacred sites. Peaceful, beautifully tended, and steeped in legend, the well has been a place of pilgrimage, healing, and spiritual reflection for centuries.
The Chalice Well is a natural spring that has flowed continuously for thousands of years, never running dry, even in times of drought. The water is rich in iron, giving it a distinctive red tint, which has fuelled many legends. One of the most enduring is the story that Joseph of Arimathea brought the Holy Grail to Glastonbury and buried it beneath the well, causing its waters to turn red, symbolising the blood of Christ. This gave rise to the well’s name and deep spiritual resonance for Christian mystics.
However, the Chalice Well predates Christianity and is also deeply significant in pagan and pre-Christian traditions, where its flowing waters symbolise the goddess, life force, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. The site is often associated with the feminine divine, healing, and the sacredness of water.
The wellhead is marked by a beautiful vesica piscis symbol—two interlocking circles, often interpreted as the meeting of spirit and matter, heaven and earth, or masculine and feminine. It’s a symbol that bridges many spiritual paths and philosophies.
Surrounding the well is the tranquil Chalice Well Garden, designed to offer a space of calm, contemplation, and connection to nature. There are areas for meditation, quiet reflection, seasonal celebrations, and gentle spiritual practice. The flowing rills, flower-filled spaces, and sacred pool invite visitors to slow down and tune in.
Chalice Well is a place where myth, nature, and spirit come together—a living wellspring of healing and meaning for all who visit.
The Kabyle people are a prominent Berber ethnic group residing mainly in the mountainous regions of northern Algeria. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, distinct language, and unique religious practices. Historically, the Kabyles have practiced a native polytheistic religion with elements of ancestor worship and animism. These practices were influenced by contact with other cultures and religions, such as ancient Egyptian religion, Punic religion, Judaism, and later, Hellenistic religion.
During the Roman period, many Kabyles converted to Christianity, establishing significant Christian communities, especially in areas like Kabylia in Algeria. This legacy of Christianity remains influential, with some Kabyles maintaining Christian traditions and blending them with their indigenous beliefs. Notably, Kabyle women often do not wear head coverings, allowing their long, shiny black hair to be fully visible, which distinguishes them from other Berber and Arab communities where head coverings are more common.
The Arab conquest in the 7th century brought Islam to the Kabyle people, and by the 13th century, Islam became the dominant religion among the Berbers. Despite this, many Kabyle communities retained elements of their traditional beliefs and practices, incorporating them into their Islamic faith. Today, the majority of Kabyles are Sunni Muslims, but the influence of their Christian past and traditional practices is still evident in their cultural and religious life.
The Kabyle Women
In the desert’s golden embrace they toil,
With camels by their side, loyal and royal,
Hair unbound, like raven silk it spills,
Through dust and heat, they bend to daily wills.
Their faith, a blend of ancient and divine,
In every gesture, a sacred sign,
No veils to hide their strength, their grace,
In every task, a prayer, a trace.
Their eyes, like stars in twilight’s gleam,
Hold secrets of an ancient dream,
They gather wood, they tend the fire,
Each act a hymn, each breath a lyre.
In the vast expanse, their laughter rings,
A melody of freedom, as they sing,
For in their hearts, the old ways live,
A testament to all they give.
Haikus
Beneath desert skies,
Kabyle women walk unveiled,
Faith in every stride.
Dust and sun embrace,
Long black hair in freedom’s dance,
Traditions' warm grace.
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
A piece on Artful Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving.
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Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Allesandra Soresina's story about her travels around the world as a photographer and a wild life biologist! She shared some amazing photos with us.
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
A story about a cancer survivor that started a natural hand made line of products. A very inspirational story!
See us online at: adistinctiveworld.net then click the magazine! Enjoy the Journey!
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Beautiful Native American Totem
As seen on "Pawn Stars" History Channel
Designed to bring Harmony and peace for all who reside in the home.
The top is made from Willow.
Known for it's calming effects, and it's ability to bend promoting compromise.
Made with real gemstones including
Rose Quartz - for peace love and harmony
Clear quartz - For clarity of mind
Various shells including mother of pearl - for emotional balance
Amazonite - for calming emotions and soothing nerves
Turquoise - for Healing, trust, and kindness
Amethyst - for spiritual psychic connections
Joined together to unite and bring peace to the people in your environment. Whether at work or home.
Handmade
measuring approx. 9-11" across and approx. 11-12 inches long.
Taken at the BIG demonstration of Feb. 15, 2003., 1.5 months into George W. Bush's presidency (i.e., George Bush, Jr.). The United States was calling for world leaders to commit their armed forces for an invasion of Iraq. One of the day's biggest slogans was "No Blood for Oil."
I attended the New York City demonstration, one of the many taking place the world over. What an experience that was, with up to a million demonstrators in the streets of Manhattan's East Side! It was definitely the biggest protest march I've ever seen and participated in...and the biggest ever held in New York City, if not in the U.S.
Temperatures were nearly arctic, perhaps 10 degrees Fahrenheit, with an overcast sky. Manhattan's East Side is full of tall buildings, along with quite a few skyscrapers, with not a lot of places for wind to circulate. The avenues where we were stuck, standing still for the most part, were like wind tunnels...so the "wind chill" factor made it feel much colder. We were all frozen, but our anti-war passion kept us motivated.
There were so many of us, in fact, that 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues were nothing but masses of humanity. Cars couldn't circulate on those avenues below the demo area, which was between 45th and 57th Streets, roughly. In front of the United Nations building, there were speakers, but the vast majority of us couldn't get anywhere near the UN...
An anecdote: as I was leaving--many hours after arriving--I saw the activist Rev. Al Sharpton at 53rd St. & Park Ave. headed east, in a big hurry. I said, "You're late, Rev. Al, it's just about over!"
Manhattan, Midtown East
New York, NY USA
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For the group six word story.
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Another photo of mine, taken at the same demonstration:
www.flickr.com/photos/deirmaho/182004277/
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Documentation on the 15 Feb. 2003 demonstrations worldwide:
On Krishna Shyama Mata writes
'........Those people are lucky who are by nature, devotees of such a great, pure, all-powerful personality of Supreme Godhead.
When the fruits of many pious births accumulate, then only one is fortunate to meet and listen to great and dear devotees of such a Lord.
Even a modest `satsang' meeting with a blessed devotee who has captured the divine by selfless loveis benevolent.'
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.
Beautiful Native American Totem
As seen on "Pawn Stars" History Channel
Designed to bring Harmony and peace for all who reside in the home.
The top is made from Wisteria for love and expansion.
Beads are made from gemstones, seeds, glass/plastic, and Bamboo for healing and balance.
Some of the gemstones used in the Harmony Bows are:
Rose Quartz - for peace love and harmony
Clear quartz - For clarity of mind
Various shells including mother of pearl - for emotional balance
Amazonite - for calming emotions and soothing nerves
Turquoise - for Healing, trust, and kindness
Amethyst - for spiritual psychic connections
Joined together with a large rose quartz to unite and bring peace to the people in your environment. Whether at work or home.
measuring approx. 9-12" across and approx. 11-12 inches long.
Handmade OOAK, no two are alike.
Etsy Artist,
ravenwillow
Rural memory in use today -
In the scorching heat of summer, the ancient Romans devised ingenious methods to stay cool. Without the luxury of modern air conditioning, they relied on the natural cooling properties of water. Public fountains, grand baths, and private bathing areas provided respite from the heat. Romans would spend hours soaking in cool water, enjoying the refreshing relief it brought. These practices not only kept them comfortable but also fostered social interaction and communal well-being. Even today, in rural parts of Europe, similar natural cooling methods persist, offering a sustainable alternative to resource-intensive air conditioning.
Poem
In ancient days, when sun was fierce,
Romans found a cooling pierce.
Fountains flowed in market squares,
Baths were places free from cares.
Water's touch in midday's heat,
Made the summer feel more sweet.
Lessons from their cooling art,
Echo still within our heart.
Haikus
In ancient baths' grace,
Cool waters embrace the heat,
Nature's calm embrace.
Fountains softly flow,
Roman whispers from the past,
Cooling tales they show.