This Thomas Nast cartoon, published in the November 20, 1869 issue of Harper’s Weekly, celebrates the ethnic diversity and envisions the political equality of citizens of the American republic. Joining the Thanksgiving […]
the world
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Andy Warhol birth anniversary. August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987. He was one of the most successful commercial artists of the 1950s. He began the 1960s on the edge, avante-gard and […]
August: The Landscape Without You
In the cruel light of a dead afternoon he rises from the bed plunging through liquid walls into the world’s ever-greenness. Across the lost fields a hot wind drizzles ash. […]
the soul of Sindh
O friend, why are you still inclined to waste paper and ink? Go forth and try to find the source where words were formed. ~Shah Abdul Latif Bhitae Shah Abdul […]
"The Most Interesting Man in the World"…editing aug2014
He is “The Most Interesting Man in the World”. Those Dos Equis ads were modeled after his mythos. writing in camp in Kenya Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – […]
Apollo 11, The Eagle
On July 16, 1969, an event that captivated the world. Apollo 11 launched the first mission that landed humans on the moon. The primary objective of Apollo 11 was to […]
The Invitation
The beauty of the world invites us all outside of ourselves. ~ Peter Sepal ~ From Move Towards the Light
Buddha | your teachers
Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience, perfect wisdom, […]
A Visionary
Remembering Helen Keller, who was born on this day in 1880. A prolific author, Keller was well-travelled and outspoken in her convictions. A member of the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial […]
Where Children Sleep at Night Around the World
A book and photography, Where Children Sleep by James Mollison. Very thoughtful and interesting photographs of the places children sleep. They range from cheery bedrooms, huts, and trash. These images, […]