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A rare de tallado ‘The Apotheosis of Saint Vincent Ferrer’ tableau
Estimate: PHP 400,000 - 480,000
19th century
Pangasinan
Hardwood, polychrome, gesso
58.5 x 26 x 21 cm (23 x 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in)
This is a rarely seen complex tableau of the Apotheosis or Glorification of San Vicente de Ferrer, one of the most popular saints in the Philippines, through an artistic portrayal of several of his attributes: Trumpet, played by the seated angel, representing his powerful preaching and the message of repentance; Basket of hearts, held aloft by the angel to his right, representing the heretics and schismatics he converted; Book, held up by the angel to his left, representing the Book of Revelation; Raised index finger, signifying his power to perform miracles and his role as a preacher; Dominican habit, in traditional black and white, as worn by him; and Wings, now missing, which symbolize his identification as the “Angel of the Apocalypse.” The one-piece construction, each figure in-carved separately, is a marvelous feat for an unlearned provincial carver, successfully producing a full 3-dimensional religious masterpiece.
Lot 273 of the Salcedo Auctions live and online auction on 8 March 2025. For more information and to place an online bid, please see www.salcedoauctions.com
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
Scott Matthew
Carroponte - Milano
07 Luglio 2013
© Mairo Cinquetti
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The Singer/ Songwriter was born in Queensland, Australia and now lives in New York.
He has described himself as a "quiet noise-maker" with a passion for ballads. He is most familiar to audiences for his voice and poignant songwriting.
So far he has received attention from John Cameron Mitchell`s film SHORTBUS (2006). He wrote the theme song “In the End” in addition to the songs "Little Bird", "Surgery" and "Upside Down" performed in the film by himself and featured on the soundtrack.
One of his early successes came with the soundtracks "Lithium Flower" and "Beauty Is Within Us" for the Japanese animation-serial Ghost in the Shell, as well as with the title song “Is It Real?”, for the animation-serial Cowboy Bebop. All being composed by Yoko Kanno .
His highly praised self-titled debut album was released in 2008, followed by his 2nd Studio Album „There Is An Ocean That Divides“ a year later and his 3rd solo-record „Gallantry`s Favorite Son“ in 2011.
Whoever has experienced Scott Matthew and his wonderful musicians live on stage is oddly touched. His emotional investment in song and singing is huge. His presence intensifies the disarming and immediacy of his work though is able to give an ease to the evening with two or three words between his songs.
He always loved to reinterpret the songs from his favorite singers, writers and composers and add them as encore to his setlists. This is still part of his concerts and the audience is looking forward every night to this" personal hitparade"
His new studio album UNLEARNED will be a collection of his personal favorites like Harvest Moon (Neil Young), No Surprises (Radiohead) or To Love Somebody (Bee Gees) reinterpret only with his mesmerizing, heart-melting and captivating voice and the Scott Matthew typical instrumentation of piano, strings, guitar and his ukulele. He also invited some guests as duet partner.
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break.
This famous son of St. Monica was born in Africa and spent many years of his life in wicked living and in false beliefs. Though he was one of the most intelligent men who ever lived and though he had been brought up a Christian, his sins of impurity and his pride darkened his mind so much, that he could not see or understand the Divine Truth anymore. Through the prayers of his holy mother and the marvelous preaching of St. Ambrose, Augustine finally became convinced that Christianity was the one true religion. Yet he did not become a Christian then, because he thought he could never live a pure life. One day, however, he heard about two men who had suddenly been converted on reading the life of St. Antony, and he felt terrible ashamed of himself. "What are we doing?" he cried to his friend Alipius. "Unlearned people are taking Heaven by force, while we, with all our knowledge, are so cowardly that we keep rolling around in the mud of our sins!"
Full of bitter sorrow, Augustine flung himself out into the garden and cried out to God, "How long more, O Lord? Why does not this hour put an end to my sins?" Just then he heard a child singing, "Take up and read!" Thinking that God intended him to hear those words, he picked up the book of the Letters of St. Paul, and read the first passage his gaze fell on. It was just what Augustine needed, for in it, St. Paul says to put away all impurity and to live in imitation of Jesus. That did it! From then on, Augustine began a new life.
He was baptized, became a priest, a bishop, a famous Catholic writer, Founder of religious priests, and one of the greatest saints that ever lived. He became very devout and charitable, too. On the wall of his room he had the following sentence written in large letters: "Here we do not speak evil of anyone." St. Augustine overcame strong heresies, practiced great poverty and supported the poor, preached very often and prayed with great fervor right up until his death. "Too late have I loved You!" he once cried to God, but with his holy life he certainly made up for the sins he committed before his conversion. His feast day is August 28th.
The first photo of this set is a page from my pastel sketch book - a dream I visualized as the first thing in the morning on Friday May 31, 2013.
- I created this set today by post-processing that one single photo. I was reflecting feelings of the first week of #moodleMOOC Summer 2013 - one dream, all these dimensions...
Set: www.flickr.com/photos/connectirmeli/sets/7215763400800976...
#moodleMOOC: www.wiziq.com/course/20705-teaching-with-moodle
Me and My World
This was shot at All India Hijra Sammelan Parksite Vikhroli..
She is Priya from Singapore a danseuse and a beautiful transgender.
We met for a short while and we became good friends she was very popular but the other hijras did not like her.. They thought she was haughty and arrogant.
We planned to meet in Bandra spend some time but she left and thus ended a dream.
She touched me with her kindness
#transgender
#hijrasofindia
#unlearningphotography
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Scenes from a retreat in the Catskills. Nineteen visionaries spend a week at work on new projects and strategies for wholesome and sovereign living.
Saint Augustine Prayer Card from the Great Britain
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break.
This famous son of St. Monica was born in Africa and spent many years of his life in wicked living and in false beliefs. Though he was one of the most intelligent men who ever lived and though he had been brought up a Christian, his sins of impurity and his pride darkened his mind so much, that he could not see or understand the Divine Truth anymore. Through the prayers of his holy mother and the marvelous preaching of St. Ambrose, Augustine finally became convinced that Christianity was the one true religion. Yet he did not become a Christian then, because he thought he could never live a pure life. One day, however, he heard about two men who had suddenly been converted on reading the life of St. Antony, and he felt terrible ashamed of himself. "What are we doing?" he cried to his friend Alipius. "Unlearned people are taking Heaven by force, while we, with all our knowledge, are so cowardly that we keep rolling around in the mud of our sins!"
Full of bitter sorrow, Augustine flung himself out into the garden and cried out to God, "How long more, O Lord? Why does not this hour put an end to my sins?" Just then he heard a child singing, "Take up and read!" Thinking that God intended him to hear those words, he picked up the book of the Letters of St. Paul, and read the first passage his gaze fell on. It was just what Augustine needed, for in it, St. Paul says to put away all impurity and to live in imitation of Jesus. That did it! From then on, Augustine began a new life.
He was baptized, became a priest, a bishop, a famous Catholic writer, Founder of religious priests, and one of the greatest saints that ever lived. He became very devout and charitable, too. On the wall of his room he had the following sentence written in large letters: "Here we do not speak evil of anyone." St. Augustine overcame strong heresies, practiced great poverty and supported the poor, preached very often and prayed with great fervor right up until his death. "Too late have I loved You!" he once cried to God, but with his holy life he certainly made up for the sins he committed before his conversion. His feast day is August 28th.
"Exploring Race, Representation, and History in Children's Literature" This session for early childhood teachers, hosted by Teaching for Change's D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice and Project Unlearn on 1/26/2019, provided time for early childhood teachers to explore how to address issues of race, representation, and history in developmentally appropriate ways. The session was held at the beautiful Eaton Hotel in DC. Two children's books were provided to participants, courtesy of NMAAHC (where the session was originally scheduled) and donations from publishers. This session was in preparation for DC Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Learn more about the week of action here: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter-...
Set: www.flickr.com/photos/connectirmeli/sets/72157629326786673/
Finally,[ ], computer professionals tend to disregard the truth. They tend to live in a fantasy world where there is no distinction between reality and fiction, between what computers are supposed to do and what they actually do, and between realistical expectations and dreams.
(John Ladd, 1997)
- Some unlearning advise cut from Juho Lindman's presentation
The location of our seminar hall at Korjaamo Culture Factory - next to Korjaamo Galleria and Helsinki Tram Museum - created a special atmosphere for one milestone day of the Open Knowledge Movement in Finland.
More information / welcome to join us @ Finnish Open Data Ecosystem Facebook group
- Artworks in the end of the set are by Finnish Sami Havia
Come you masters of war
You that build all the guns
You that build the death planes
You that build the big bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just want you to know
I can see through your masks
You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly
Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
You want me to believe
But I see through your eyes
And I see through your brain
Like I see through the water
That runs down my drain
You fasten the triggers
For the others to fire
Then you set back and watch
When the death count gets higher
You hide in your mansion
As young people's blood
Flows out of their bodies
And is buried in the mud
You've thrown the worst fear
That can ever be hurled
Fear to bring children
Into the world
For threatening my baby
Unborn and unnamed
You ain't worth the blood
That runs in your veins
How much do I know
To talk out of turn
You might say that I'm young
You might say I'm unlearned
But there's one thing I know
Though I'm younger than you
Even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do
Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul
And I hope that you die
And your death'll come soon
I will follow your casket
In the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand o'er your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead
Bob Dylan
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This was Marziya Shakirs first shot I had to make her tilt the lens a bit higher and she does not even reach the height of the podium.
I was looking around for a chair but I let her shoot her vision of Goddess Durga at Bandra Bazar Road.
A child sees life as God would see it totally purified without bias, a child's vision is the vision of Truth and Eternity..and it is this lesson I learn from Marziya Shakir while I unlearn the art of Photography from her.
We both are Shias and yet enjoy the fruits of our cultural surroundings, and my grand daughter knows that there are vistas several windows to the house of life..the power of the camera is nothing but power of the mind over matter.
And even if I die tomorrow I will be at peace with myself for showing Marziya the facets of life that are part of a greater life ahead.
I studied in a Catholic school I had Hindu friends Parsi Jew Christian friends and ironically I did not have Muslim friends of my age when I stayed at Wodehouse Road Colaba.
Religion or religious bigotry was not an issue our parents God bless their souls loved Humanity in all its diverse colors and we are fruits of that love and sacrifice.
I could never badmouth the tenets of any religion or their Holy Books .
And in all humility to those who bad mouth Islam because a few have terrorized Humanity does not change the nature of peace hope harmony in Islam.
If you Google Search Hope and Hindutva a Message of Peace and Humanity you will get the relevance of a Muslim Bloggers tribute praise to his culture and its contribution to his life too.
I think Hinduism that I call Hope and Hindutva a Message of Peace and Humanity made me a better person a better Muslim and a better visionary as a photographer and a poet too.
That Indian publishers will only publish me after my Death or Suicide Or if I am murdered is not part of this blog, what sells is bling and sleaze and nobody really cares a flying shit for beggars on the streets or diverse cultures or the hijras.
And I am not a Coffee Table book not even on my dead Body.
Yesterday I tried to include all my Hindu based religious images of events I have shot this year in my set at Flickr Hope and Hindutva..its about 11000 pictures till date ...
So a child imbibes what you fed him , if a child is given a staple diet of love and peace respect for the surroundings and other faith he she will never be a victim of racism bigotry or narrow mindedness.
So what a two and a half year old child shoots on her grand fathers camera is Truth that he always shot , peace that he always shoot and pain that he relives after every shoot .
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
THE SACRED MONTH OF MUHARRAM AND SOME MISCONCEPTIONS
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar (Hejira) Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran Says (what means): {Indeed, the number of months with ALLAH is twelve [lunar] months in the register of ALLAH [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred…}[Quran 9: 36]
These four months, according to the authentic traditions (Prophetic narrations), are Thul-Qi'dah, Thul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. All the commentators of the Noble Quran are unanimous on this point, because the Noble Prophet declared in his sermon on the occasion of his last Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah): "One year consists of twelve months, of which four are sanctified months, three of them are in sequence; Thul-Qi'dah, Thul-Hijjah, Muharram, and the fourth is Rajab."
The specific mention of these four months does not mean that any other month has no sanctity, because the month of Ramadhaan is admittedly the most sanctified month in the year. But these four months were specifically termed as sanctified months for the simple reason that even the pagans of Makkah accepted their sanctity.
The sanctity of these four months was established right from the day ALLAH created the universe. Since the Pagans of Makkah attributed themselves to Ibraaheem (Abraham) who observed the sanctity of these months, they also observed the sanctity of these four months and despite their frequent tribal battles, they held it unlawful to fight in these months.
In Islam, the sanctity of these months was upheld and the Holy Quran referred to them as the "sanctified months". Muharram has certain other characteristics special to it, which are stated below:
FASTING DURING THE MONTH:
The Noble Prophet said: 'The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadhaan are those of the month of Muharram."
Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to a great reward by ALLAH Almighty. The Hadeeth cited above signifies that the fasts of the month of Muharram are most rewardable ones among the voluntary fasts. It does not mean that the award promised for fasts of Muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. Therefore, one should avail of this opportunity as much as he can.
THE DAY OF ‘AASHOORAA’:
Although Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named ‘Aashooraa’. According to Ibn 'Abbaas the Prophet when he migrated to Madeenah, found that the Jews of Madeenah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. They said that it was the day on which Prophet Moosa (Moses) and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the Pharaoh was drowned in its waters. On hearing this from the Jews, the Prophet said, "We are worthier of Moosa than you," and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of ‘Aashooraa’. [Abu Daawood]
It is also reported in a number of authentic traditions that in the beginning, fasting on the day of 'Aashooraa' was obligatory for the Muslims. It was later that the fasts of Ramadhaan were made obligatory and the fast on the day of 'Aashooraa' was made optional. 'Aa’ishah said: "When the Prophet came to Madeenah, he fasted on the day of 'Aashooraa' and directed the people to do likewise. But when the fasts of Ramadhaan were made obligatory, the obligation of fasting was confined to Ramadhaan and the obligatory nature of the fast of 'Aashooraa' was abandoned. Whoever so desires should fast on it and any other who so likes can avoid fasting on it." [Abu Daawood]
However, the Prophet used to fast on the day of 'Aashooraa' even after the fasting in Ramadhaan was made obligatory. Abdullaah Ibn Moosa reports that the Prophet preferred the fast of 'Aashooraa' on the fasts of other days and preferred the fasts of Ramadhaan on the fast of 'Aashooraa'. [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
MISCONCEPTIONS AND INNOVATIONS:
However, there are some legends and misconceptions with regard to 'Aashooraa' that have managed to find their way into the minds of the unlearned, but have no support of authentic Islamic sources, some very common of them are these:
• This is the day on which Aadam was created.
• This is the day when Ibraaheem was born.
• This is the day when ALLAH accepted the repentance of Aadam .
• This is the day when Doomsday will take place. Whoever takes a bath on the day of 'Aashooraa' will never get ill.
All these and other similar whims and fancies are totally baseless and the traditions referred to in this respect are not worthy of any credit. Some people take it as Sunnah (established recommended practice) to prepare a particular type of meal on the day of 'Aashooraa'. This practice, too, has no basis in the authentic Islamic sources.
Some other people attribute the sanctity of 'Aashooraa' to the martyrdom of Al-Hussayn . No doubt, the martyrdom of Al-Hussayn is one of the most tragic episodes of our history. Yet, the sanctity of 'Aashooraa' cannot be ascribed to this event for the simple reason that the sanctity of 'Aashooraa' was established during the days of the Prophet much earlier than the birth of Al-Hussayn . On the contrary, it is one of the merits of Al-Hussayn that his martyrdom took place on this blessed day.
Another misconception about the month of Muharram is that it is an evil or unlucky month, for Al-Hussayn was killed in it. It is for this misconception that some people avoid holding marriage ceremonies in the month of Muharram. This is again a baseless concept, which is contrary to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic Tradition). If the death of an eminent person on a particular day renders that day unlucky for all times to come, one can hardly find a day of the year free from this bad luck because every day is associated with the demise of some eminent person. The Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet have liberated us from such superstitious beliefs.
LAMENTATIONS AND MOURNING:
Another wrong practice related to this month is to hold the lamentation and mourning ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Al-Hussayn . As mentioned earlier, the event of Karbalaa’ is one of the most tragic events of our history, but the Prophet has forbidden us from holding the mourning ceremonies on the death of any person. The people of Pre-Islamic ignorance era used to mourn over their deceased through loud lamentations, by tearing their clothes and by beating their cheeks and chests. The Prophet prevented the Muslims from doing all this and directed them to observe patience by saying "Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji'oon" (To ALLAH We belong, and to Him is our return). A number of authentic narrations are available on the subject. To quote only one of them: "He is not from us who slaps his checks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah (Pre-Islamic ignorance)". [Al-Bukhaari]
All the prominent jurists are unanimous on the point that the mourning of this type is impermissible. Even Al-Hussayn shortly before his demise, had advised his beloved sister Zaynab not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said, "My dear sister! I swear upon you that in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death." (Al-Kaamil, Ibn Katheer vol. 4 pg. 24)
It is evident from this advice, that this type of mourning is condemned even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide by the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh).
Islam Q&A
Scenes from a retreat in the Catskills. Nineteen visionaries spend a week at work on new projects and strategies for wholesome and sovereign living.
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
I think crows are more intelligent than man, the blog goddess kept a crow as a pet that loved shitting on my bald head..
The crows wait for this man, he never fails them he is always on time , he brings ghatya and feeds them without reservation..
He has named the more friendliers ones , there is Sharukh Khan that stutters while it caws , no dont think I am pulling a fast one I swear it sounds like Kirannnnnnn..
Than there is a robust healthy one, he this gentleman calls Sallu Bhai, aka Salman Khan...this guy really is pushy and is humping almost all the female starlet crows..
than there is Govinda , this crow is now making a healthy comeback.. a little ahead there are two madly in love crows they sit on the bungalow Naievedya that belongs to Abhiash Bachchan..they avoid this part of the pedestrian promenade completely...
He was going to tell me about the other crows John, Vivek, Saif ,but I was in oxymoron haste , so I left him alone in company of the cacophonic crows.. but he did show me a buxom one all black as though dressed in an alluring feather burkha , he said she is the ultimate Mallika Sherawat..the moment he uttered this word another female crow started creating a telivision serial scene...he told me softly ignore her she loves publicity ..that is Rakhee Sawant for you..
I could not resist and finally asked him what about the Shetty Goddess crow.. Oh Shilpa
he said has migrated to UK ...with a sigh..some unfinished uneaten crumbs of Ghatiya in his hand..
This is photoblogginng when I talk, when I post pictures and keep quiet it is called Unlearning Photography..
Basanti the Hijra Queen with a Gypsy outlook
I met Basanti Hijra at All India Hijra Sammelan at Park Site Vikhroli many years back I was dressed as a Sadhu so the Hijras lifted me and threw me out of the premises they thought I was a tantric come to steal hijra souls.
Later a friend photo journalist spoke to the event manager I was allowed to shoot them.
This was my first encounter with the hijra ethos I made friends shot Hijra beauties eunuch children
Basanti became a good friend and we would meet at Ajmer.
I have the largest collection of Hijra images disabled from public view.
I upload some as videos slide shows.
My tryst with Hijra began with the blessings of Guru Laxmi Narayan Tripathi now the dynamic Maha Mandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara.
#hijrasofindia
#unlearningphotography .
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"For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command or faith a dictum. I am my own God. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state and our educational system. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us".;….Charles Bukowski
I continue working on the background while Heather relaxes in my studio. If it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be any pictures of me working on it. Thanks Heather!
I contemplate asking her to add a mandala - after all, this is someone who has taken 6 of my mandala workshops over the years at the Rhythm Renewal. But if I do, then I wouldn't be able to say it was wholly mine.
I do wish I could have ALL of my Rhythm family add a mandala to it- Jim Donovan, Bryan Fazio, PJ Roduta, Jaqui MacMillan, Becky Bickford, Mike Deaton, Kim Cooper, Jen Mills... (The list goes on and on...)
It is during this background work when I think a lot about what this piece represents. It took me until I was 36 to find my "tribe." Prior to that I'd never really felt like I fit anywhere and this would often be quite painful and difficult as a child. In high school it would get worse as I didn't have any close friends and would often just disappear in the crowd, and eventually disappear altogether when I quit school at the beginning of my junior year.
In 2005 when I got up the nerve to go to a few drum circles, it was like a massive puzzle piece clicking into place. I *finally* found a group of people that encouraged me to express myself without judgment.
I would eventually become close friends with Jim Donovan - a drum workshop facilitator, university music instructor and one of the founding members of the band Rusted Root. I would come to learn that drums were the tool through which Jim would teach us all how to be more present in our lives and to let go of anything which wasn't serving our highest good - a spiritual message that would resonate so very deeply with me....
I began to work with Jim to promote his events, write ad copy, do web design... Then one day, we decided that I would help him write a book and for the next two and a half years I would become immersed into his life... we eventually assembled a large number of anecdotes which when combined with a series of conceptual pieces based upon his personal beliefs created a very powerful inspirational memoir. Through the process of working with someone with a wealth of world experience who was willing to share, I myself would grow by leaps and bounds not only by listening, but through his (seemingly relentless) encouragement and motivation.
Through Jim, I would go on to meet many other wonderful friends - honest people who were also standing and shining, living in their truth. These people became my tribe, my family and I felt warm and embraced in this world.
As the years started to pass and I started following Jim's suggestions to empower myself, I noticed something that began to concern me. As I started working on myself and the things that were important to me, some of these relationships started to how should I say, "thin out." These were the people that loved me unconditionally and who lifted me up any time I would talk to them, be around them..... but I had another life to begin. I know that these people will always be a part of me, that they haven't gone anywhere and that they all still love me as much as I love them...
I had to start letting them go. I had to start letting the old parts of me go. It was time for me to take what I'd learned and start teaching. Embracing myself as an individual. Coming "out" as an artist in my local community. Using all of the skills I'd learned while working with Jim - it was time to start using them for my own benefit.
Having Heather come to visit, it was hard. I've known her (through Jim) for the last 5 or so years. But it also wasn't as hard as I'd anticipated. I shared with her my fears of letting go - and she understood and loved me just the same.
To have spent a lifetime finding a world where you are accepted with open arms, the thought of letting go was excruciating - but I knew I had to do it anyway. "She continues to grow." The 60+ hours I'd eventually spend on this piece would be my way of letting go - and at times it hurt so bad...
The thing about letting go is that you can't unlearn, you can't unremember. While things once very important are allowed to be released, they are still always a part of who you are in this very moment. It's a knowing that no matter what, it's all good. And so I continue to grow...
In her Monday keynote, Brené Brown challenged attendees to "Dare to Lead," stating that daring #leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. She said it’s the learning and unlearning that requires tough conversations and a lot of work. #SHRM19
Photo by: Chris Williams
"Exploring Race, Representation, and History in Children's Literature" This session for early childhood teachers, hosted by Teaching for Change's D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice and Project Unlearn on 1/26/2019, provided time for early childhood teachers to explore how to address issues of race, representation, and history in developmentally appropriate ways. The session was held at the beautiful Eaton Hotel in DC. Two children's books were provided to participants, courtesy of NMAAHC (where the session was originally scheduled) and donations from publishers. This session was in preparation for DC Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Learn more about the week of action here: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter-...
Me and My World
After I left my fashion studio at Baba Nagar I moved my Designer No 1 Studio to 29 Road Bandra. The rent was almost double of what I paid at Baba Nagar but I was off Waterfield Road close to Badasab my first job as a designer at Bandra.
This new place was ideal and I kept evolving my studio had my old collection of 247 camrras rare antique eye glasses and was close to my house and gave me an opportunity to shoot the Turner Road beggar kids.
Naga Sadhus Hijras Earcleaners visited my store I was hospitable and made friends easily.
I also met the Porjat whippers I learnt to use their whip on my back.
But all things come to an end I could not afford the rent so I moved to Bandra Bazar Road.
It was from here I ventured out to shoot the train serial bomb blast at Bandra Mahim and Matunga came back in the wee hours shot the victims at Bhabha Hospital opened my store and uploaded the pictures on the net.
Mr Jagdip ji lived at Gildana and would visit my studio share tea with me next door was Niharika Bhasins studio thay became Sigdi after she moved out.
#Designerno1
#unlearningphotography
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I continue working on the background while Heather relaxes in my studio. If it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be any pictures of me working on it. Thanks Heather!
I contemplate asking her to add a mandala - after all, this is someone who has taken 6 of my mandala workshops over the years at the Rhythm Renewal. But if I do, then I wouldn't be able to say it was wholly mine.
I do wish I could have ALL of my Rhythm family add a mandala to it- Jim Donovan, Bryan Fazio, PJ Roduta, Jaqui MacMillan, Becky Bickford, Mike Deaton, Kim Cooper, Jen Mills... (The list goes on and on...)
It is during this background work when I think a lot about what this piece represents. It took me until I was 36 to find my "tribe." Prior to that I'd never really felt like I fit anywhere and this would often be quite painful and difficult as a child. In high school it would get worse as I didn't have any close friends and would often just disappear in the crowd, and eventually disappear altogether when I quit school at the beginning of my junior year.
In 2005 when I got up the nerve to go to a few drum circles, it was like a massive puzzle piece clicking into place. I *finally* found a group of people that encouraged me to express myself without judgment.
I would eventually become close friends with Jim Donovan - a drum workshop facilitator, university music instructor and one of the founding members of the band Rusted Root. I would come to learn that drums were the tool through which Jim would teach us all how to be more present in our lives and to let go of anything which wasn't serving our highest good - a spiritual message that would resonate so very deeply with me....
I began to work with Jim to promote his events, write ad copy, do web design... Then one day, we decided that I would help him write a book and for the next two and a half years I would become immersed into his life... we eventually assembled a large number of anecdotes which when combined with a series of conceptual pieces based upon his personal beliefs created a very powerful inspirational memoir. Through the process of working with someone with a wealth of world experience who was willing to share, I myself would grow by leaps and bounds not only by listening, but through his (seemingly relentless) encouragement and motivation.
Through Jim, I would go on to meet many other wonderful friends - honest people who were also standing and shining, living in their truth. These people became my tribe, my family and I felt warm and embraced in this world.
As the years started to pass and I started following Jim's suggestions to empower myself, I noticed something that began to concern me. As I started working on myself and the things that were important to me, some of these relationships started to how should I say, "thin out." These were the people that loved me unconditionally and who lifted me up any time I would talk to them, be around them..... but I had another life to begin. I know that these people will always be a part of me, that they haven't gone anywhere and that they all still love me as much as I love them...
I had to start letting them go. I had to start letting the old parts of me go. It was time for me to take what I'd learned and start teaching. Embracing myself as an individual. Coming "out" as an artist in my local community. Using all of the skills I'd learned while working with Jim - it was time to start using them for my own benefit.
Having Heather come to visit, it was hard. I've known her (through Jim) for the last 5 or so years. But it also wasn't as hard as I'd anticipated. I shared with her my fears of letting go - and she understood and loved me just the same.
To have spent a lifetime finding a world where you are accepted with open arms, the thought of letting go was excruciating - but I knew I had to do it anyway. "She continues to grow." The 60+ hours I'd eventually spend on this piece would be my way of letting go - and at times it hurt so bad...
The thing about letting go is that you can't unlearn, you can't unremember. While things once very important are allowed to be released, they are still always a part of who you are in this very moment. It's a knowing that no matter what, it's all good. And so I continue to grow...
gratitude project, day 5: two days in to a four-day workshop on digital photography workflow. ingesting so much cutting edge technical information. and able to do so. very grateful for having the capacity to learn and grow. and unlearn what i no longer need. for knowing that, even at age fifty, i can still shift gears.
Antisthenes Quotes
As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion. Antisthenes
There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself – an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly. Antisthenes
Not to unlearn what you have...
Scott Matthew
Carroponte - Milano
07 Luglio 2013
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The Singer/ Songwriter was born in Queensland, Australia and now lives in New York.
He has described himself as a "quiet noise-maker" with a passion for ballads. He is most familiar to audiences for his voice and poignant songwriting.
So far he has received attention from John Cameron Mitchell`s film SHORTBUS (2006). He wrote the theme song “In the End” in addition to the songs "Little Bird", "Surgery" and "Upside Down" performed in the film by himself and featured on the soundtrack.
One of his early successes came with the soundtracks "Lithium Flower" and "Beauty Is Within Us" for the Japanese animation-serial Ghost in the Shell, as well as with the title song “Is It Real?”, for the animation-serial Cowboy Bebop. All being composed by Yoko Kanno .
His highly praised self-titled debut album was released in 2008, followed by his 2nd Studio Album „There Is An Ocean That Divides“ a year later and his 3rd solo-record „Gallantry`s Favorite Son“ in 2011.
Whoever has experienced Scott Matthew and his wonderful musicians live on stage is oddly touched. His emotional investment in song and singing is huge. His presence intensifies the disarming and immediacy of his work though is able to give an ease to the evening with two or three words between his songs.
He always loved to reinterpret the songs from his favorite singers, writers and composers and add them as encore to his setlists. This is still part of his concerts and the audience is looking forward every night to this" personal hitparade"
His new studio album UNLEARNED will be a collection of his personal favorites like Harvest Moon (Neil Young), No Surprises (Radiohead) or To Love Somebody (Bee Gees) reinterpret only with his mesmerizing, heart-melting and captivating voice and the Scott Matthew typical instrumentation of piano, strings, guitar and his ukulele. He also invited some guests as duet partner.
Menlo students get schooled by UnLearn The World and Hip Hop For Change during assembly. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
Another last day. Another new day. Keep those elbows in. Lean slightly forward, not back. Don't bend the knees too much. Don't retract the kicks. Don't break the wrist. Don't clench into fists.
This time, however, I was not told not to smile.
"Exploring Race, Representation, and History in Children's Literature" This session for early childhood teachers, hosted by Teaching for Change's D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice and Project Unlearn on 1/12/2019, provided time for early childhood teachers to explore how to address issues of race, representation, and history in developmentally appropriate ways. The session was held at the beautiful Eaton Hotel in DC. Two children's books were provided to participants, courtesy of NMAAHC (where the session was originally scheduled.) This session was in preparation for DC Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Learn more about the week of action here: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter-...
Let me tell you the story
Of a man named Charlie
On a tragic and fateful day
He put ten cents in his pocket,
Kissed his wife and family
Went to ride on the MTA
Charlie handed in his dime
At the Kendall Square Station
And he changed for Jamaica Plain
When he got there the conductor told him,
"One more nickel."
Charlie could not get off that train.
Chorus:
Did he ever return,
No he never returned
And his fate is still unlearn'd
He may ride forever
'neath the streets of Boston
He's the man who never returned.
Now all night long
Charlie rides through the tunnels
the station
Saying, "What will become of me?
Crying
How can I afford to see
My sister in Chelsea
Or my cousin in Roxbury?"
Charlie's wife goes down
To the Scollay Square station
Every day at quarter past two
And through the open window
She hands Charlie a sandwich
As the train comes rumblin' through.
As his train rolled on
underneath Greater Boston
Charlie looked around and sighed:
"Well, I'm sore and disgusted
And I'm absolutely busted;
I guess this is my last long ride."
{this entire verse was replaced by a banjo solo}
Now you citizens of Boston,
Don't you think it's a scandal
That the people have to pay and pay
Vote for Walter A. O'Brien
Fight the fare increase!
And fight the fare increase
Vote for George O'Brien!
Get poor Charlie off the MTA.
Chorus:
Or else he'll never return,
No he'll never return
And his fate will be unlearned
He may ride forever
'neath the streets of Boston
He's the man (Who's the man)
He's the man who never returned.
He's the man (Oh, the man)
He's the man who never returned.
He's the man who never returned