It finally happened! My poetry collection is available to order! It is bound with a beautifully designed, color cover (front cover photo courtesy of Ilona Berzups).
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A View from the Street is a book of poetry written by a man who has lived on the streets off and on for much of his adult life.
He has lived in Portland, in Los Angeles under a bridge with The Trolls (a group of homeless street kids), in what is called, The Hole in Seattle and until September of 2011 he lived in Tent City 3, also in Seattle, for three years.
Matt expresses his thoughts and struggles with being homeless, stigmas and feeling forgotten, as well as his lifelong battles with 11 types of cancers.
Included in this book of heartfelt and thought provoking poetry, readers will find additional articles about Matt and letters to Matt from former President, Bill Clinton, the United States Senate and the Congress of the United States.
This book is 8 1/2 x 11 and 60 pages. Order Your Copy of this one of a kind book of poetry and be inspired by Matt’s amazing life!
About the Author:
Matt has been homeless for much of his adult life in Portland, Los Angeles and Seattle. He has lived in a tent in Seattle’s Tent City 3 for the past three until he recently was offered a subsidized apartment.
Matt has battled basal cell nevus syndrome, a genetic form of cancer passed down for six generations, since he was just two years old. In addition, he has fought 11 types of cancer over 44 years, four brain tumors, twice with lymphoma and bone cancer and all three types of skin cancers. Matt has had over 1708 operations.
Not only has Matt fought cancer, horrendous pain and homelessness, he has also endured unfathomable discrimination. Because of the extensive scaring Matt has on his face, Matt lives with stares, dirty looks and hurtful comments. Despite all he has gone through, friends who take the time to get to know Matt have found him to be the kindest, gentlest, most thoughtful person they have ever met.
In 2011, Matt had the opportunity to share his journey as a Special Guest at the Invisible Disabilities Association’s Honor Awards Banquet. Attendees were amazed by Matt’s story and deeply inspired by his perseverance and courage. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Matt spoke and as he stepped off the stage, people rose to their feet with applause.
Also in 2011, a Seattle freelance photographer, Ilona Berzups, chose to feature Matt in her photo essay titled, “Walking with Giant.”
Matt’s life, perseverance and courage are an inspiration to all.


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Australia has an amazing range of life forms - many of which are only found in this country. Sadly Australia has the worst rate of extinction in the world! FAME has taken up the challenge of preventing further extinctions.
With the support of people like you, FAME has helped bring more than 20 unique Australian species back from the brink. But there is a still lot to do - the fate of hundreds of species are hanging in the balance and time is running out... Your donation today will help save some of Australia's most endangered animals.
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In "John Gould's Extinct & Endangered Mammals of Australia" FAME Board Member Dr Fred Ford revisits the work of the famous 19th ccentury zoologist John Gould. It provides a fascinating look into the attitudes of early European settlers towards Australian mammals and how these mammals have fared since then (not well in many cases!). As a bonus the book is beautifully illustrated with a number of Gould's original drawings.
You can listen to Fred speak on ABC Radio National about this book and fate of Australia's mammals here. The book is available from all good bookstores.


Yesterday really solidified a desire in me to change up my routines, and start crossing things off my “one day I will do this” list… Even if it is a small thing, like…
Getting a library card. I will now confess my secret shame: I design books for a living and I had never been to the San Francisco Public Library until today. In my defense, I am surrounded by books at work, end up with free books as a part of my job, I frequent bookstores (shop local!!!), and basically live in my own private library… BUT STILL.
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Being inside the main building (finally, after walking past it for 10 years) gave me strange sense-memories of spending many hours researching school papers in my local libraries (with only books, pre-internet!)…
Above is “Constellation”, by artist Nayland Blake, lighting by Architectural Lighting Design. The SFPL website says:
The artist’s work is inspired by a Beaux Arts tradition with origins in the Bibliotheque Saint-Genevieve in Paris (a model for the old Main Library). On that building, authors’ names were inscribed on the facade according to the location of their works inside.
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Ahhh! I love this mural/installation, below… Exactly the kind of thing I wish I’d do with all of the art supplies and ephemera I’ve collected over the years because “I’ll make something with this someday…” So much interesting detail…
Untitled (1990-1995)—an ambitious work of art by Ann Hamilton, Ann Chamberlain, and two hundred “scribes”—is a mural composed of 50,000 card catalogue cards that were abandoned when the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library digitized and moved to its new home in 1996. The cards are annotated with book passages and illustrations in a number of languages and styles.
Back home past the beautiful City Hall and arts buildings…
Where should I go tomorrow?
- MILES WALKED: about 3
- NEIGHBORHOODS: Civic Center, Mission District
- DESIGNATED LANDMARKS: City Hall (no. 21)


Welcome to the Ecosystem Approach Sourcebook website. This website has been created in response to a request of the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (decision VII/11, paragraph 9)
as a tool to help practitioners implement the ecosystem approach and share experiences.
Once finalized, the sourcebook will have several components: a case study database, information about the ecosystem approach, and the various tools and techniques that can be used to implement it. At the present time, the first version of the case study database is operational. Other components of the sourcebook will be added shortly, so please visit this website from time to time to check on new developments.
We encourage you to test the case study database, both by searching it and by submitting your own case studies. By continuing to add case studies to the database, we can increase our knowledge base of how the ecosystem approach has been implemented. The database can be searched by biomes, sectors, issues, tools and approaches, and ecosystem approach principles and operational guidance. Your comments on the database are much appreciated, and can be e-mailed to firstname.lastname@example.org


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Ellen Cummins grew up in the heart of California chasing adventures in the sun. One of her obsessions has always been movies that take on an unexpected twist, leaving her with her heart in her throat. She wears many hats---a mother and wife, retail sales girl and manicurist of over 26 years, and unexpectedly a writer.
Suddenly at the age of 40, an idea popped into her head and she began feverishly pecking away at the computer creating characters and worlds that she soon became obsessed with. From that point on she fought for them to have their own day in the sun inside the minds of others.
Her love of pretty things, be it a pink sparkly purse or a giant and mysterious Cyclamen bloom, inspires her to write colorful characters and haunting love stories that might make your soul just a little sweeter knowing them.
Lizbeth is not your ordinary town and Addison Flynn has been chosen to know its secrets. Its magic keeps the town’s dead locked inside the waters of Lake Lizze; holding the reckless and careless souls deep beneath the darkened waters---and Addison holds the key to setting them free.
The stories of the lake told to her by her grandfather are more than true, but there is so much more than she knows. Everything shifts when her best friend Shay dies in a diving rock accident and something new emerges from the lake, but it’s not what you’d expect.
There are places unknown to the world that are so dark, only the strongest of hearts will survive. The real story of Lizbeth lies tucked inside this place, alongside the most colorful magic you will ever come to know
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Lizbeth – what a delight to read. This charming book, although aimed at a Young Adult audience, would be a pleasure for any age group to read.
I loved the way Ellen, has brought to life the land of Lilamarese. In this enchanted place filled with mythical creatures, a beautiful human princess, an evil demon and a handsome hero, the reader is skilfully drawn into a wonderful world of vivid imagination.
If you are looking for a great read that takes you out of the humdrumness of everyday life into the realms of supernatural magic – then this is the book for you.
To sum up, a sweet romantic book that reminds me why I love reading. A bewitching story with a fairy-tale ending.
To give Lizbeth anything but 5 stars would be wrong.
Rating – 5 *****
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Walter Matthew Sands
September 10, 1933 ~ November 16, 2023 (age 90) 90 Years Old
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It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Matthew Sands on November 16, 2023, a the age of 90. Walter was born to the late Walter John Sands and Margret Getzen Sands in Baraga, MI. He was the brother of the late James Francis.
Walter was a man of few words but those who knew him and loved him appreciated his intelligence, his extraordinary work ethic, his clever wit and most importantly, his love of family.
Walter's family moved to Detroit when he was a young boy and he learned at an early age how to be responsible. HIs parents would take him to the train station in Detroit so he could spend summers with his Grandparents and they would tell the train conductor to let him off in Baraga 526 miles away. Walter would recall the train riding on tracks onto the Mackinac ferry to St. Ignace and it would continue to Trout Lake where he would change trains and continue to Baraga where he would run across the railroad tracks and into the back door of his grandfather's bar and announce his arrival.
Walter was an avid reader and finished a book a day. His idea of a fun date was to take his then girlfriend (Terry) to the main library in downtown Detroit, to read all of the out of town newspapers.
Walter and his wife, Theresa (Terry) were married at a young age and beat the odds by being wed 70 years. They were blessed with three children, the late Thomas Michael, James Timothy, and Susan Therese.
Walter served his country during the Korean conflict. He often said, the army made him a better man and never regretted his time served.
Walter retired from H & L Tool Company in 1998. His keen knowledge and interest in the stock market provided a comfortable lifestyle. He and his wife traveled extensively the first 15 years of retirement pursuing their mutual interest in Genealogy. Many hours were spent combing through records and he was very satisfied when he traced his Sands side of the family back to the 1600's. Walter was a long-time contributor to the Find a Grave group. He was rewarded by correspondence from people all over the world., thanking him for his efforts.
Walter enjoyed his life but his greatest satisfaction came from his grandchildren, Just David Campbell, Curtis (Melanie) Smith, Shannon Nicole Smith, Jamie Ann (Adam) Swinehart, Emily (Milo) Prince, Matthew (Samantha) Sands, Deryk Kucharski, Madeline Sands, Luke Sands, and great grandchildren Alayna Breanne Smith and Hazel Therese Smith.
The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Chesterfield Library Building Fund would be apricated.
Visitation Tuesday, November 21 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, with a service at 12:30 PM at the funeral home.
Burial and military honors to take place on Wednesday, November 23, at Christian Memorial Cemetery at 12:00 PM.


The Call of Soul, Free Zoom Book Discussion
July 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Free book discussion (Zoom) on
The Call of Soul by Harold Klemp.
Free Book/CD! All are welcome.
“You are Soul, a divine spark of God on a journey homeward.”
—Harold Klemp, The Call of Soul, p. 1
Join us for a free monthly book discussion on The Call of Soul by Harold Klemp on Zoom, on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. We welcome people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds. This class will remain open—feel free to attend any or all sessions.
Saturday, July 3
“The merging of the Light and Sound of God into a matrix becomes the inner guide which steers a person through the pitfalls of karma, the troubles we make for ourselves through ignorance of the spiritual laws.” –Harold Klemp, The Call of Soul, p. 52
Discussion covers chapter 7: “A Guide to the Most Secret Part of Yourself” and chapter 8: “Soul Travel and the Spiritual Exercises of ECK.”


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Photographs can evoke powerful emotions and shape the way the public understands the world and interprets events.
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Strike by a Skyraider plane was misplaced and injured civilians fleeing the area, occupied in recent days by North Vietnamese forces. I sure knew this photo seeing it as a teenager at the time and many times since.
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Continuing to read how the injustice in Vietnam continued to affect Kim Phuc throughout the years, continuing into her adult life was just unfair. I have read several books about Cambodia and Vietnam in preparation for a trip there next month. She will always be a victim without a name. In turns enthralling as a character tale and as a history lesson, I felt that there were times when one aspect would take away from the other.
I would tend to find myself swept up in these parts that show the human aspect of history. The book talks of people living in tunnels during the course of this war. This poignant book will, I am sure, envelope any reader with such a mixture of emotions, from horror, anger, disbelief, frustration, sadness, relief and admiration for the inspiring Kim Phuc.
A censorship battle ensued. We would not have war at all if everyone could learn how to live with true love, hope, and forgiveness. Kim Phuc was the daughter of a rice farmer and a cook. Phuc contacted Ut to share the news, and he encouraged her to tell her story to the world.
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The book also deals with the beliefs and faith of the people in the South. For the world to see a child running in terror from an earth-shaking explosion; to see her body and clothes burned away from the excruciatingly painful napalm boiling into her bones; to look straight into her eyes and identify with her humanity… this is a picture to end a war. The long, unconventional career of Donald Sutherland. Well written book, balances Kim Phuc's life story with major political and military events of the Vietnam War.
She calls him Uncle Ut. Phan Thi Kim Phuc. At the age of 15, he had composed a poem titled "Where Does It End," expressing his horror about "the war without a purpose. Naked sexiest women in the world. The book opens up with her in Toronto but then in the end quickly does a summary. January 01, When I first ordered this book, I knew it was going to be heart wrenching, and hard to read.
After four decades, Phuc, now a mother of two sons, can finally look at the picture of herself running naked and understand why it remains so powerful. Fire danced up Phuc's left arm. Both this book and a trip to Vietnam is recommended. The social network has faced previous allegations of censorship, notably charges earlier this year that it was suppressing news from conservative publications.
Much of that history had been hidden from Chong's own generation.
After Egeland said his account was temporarily suspended by Facebook for reposting the photo and criticizing the removal of his initial post, Aftenposten wrote about the suspension and used the same photo Egeland had.
Nine-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc is comforted by her mother in a Saigon hospital June 10,two days after she was severely burned during a misplaced napalm attack on her village. The two decided to marry in and honeymoon in Moscow. Plummer later admitted to The Baltimore Sun he had "lied", saying he was "caught up in the emotion at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the day Phuc spoke". An unforgettable photo of a child — running naked, crying, and badly burned by a napalm strike — was not only influential in turning public opinion during the Vietnam war, but kept an enduring legacy as the embodiment of the senselessness and cruelty of war.
Her arms, shoulders, and back were so badly burned that she needed 17 major operations. Big tit lesbian massage. Except for the part where none of that narrative is true, the story of Napalm Girl is indeed very powerful. It was prominently display Well researched, interesting story about Kim Phuc, a Vietnamese girl badly burned by napalm who's photo by Nick Ut of her running towards the viewer arms spread wide helped turn the American public against the war.
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While Vietnam was a very moving experience of the first-hand effects of war, the propaganda information leaves a bit to be desired in terms of historical accuracy. Sweet girl nude video. Phan Thi Kim Phuc, now 53, said she had resigned herself to live with the scars and pain her whole life, until she saw a TV program about Dr.
This is a fascinating story, very sad at times, scary, depressing but also full of hope. As the Vietnamese photographer took pictures of the carnage, he saw a group of children and soldiers along with a screaming naked girl running up the highway toward him.
Her family had lost everything either destroyed in the battle or taken by powerful people. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. The photo was famous, but Phuc largely remained unknown except to those living in her tiny village near the Cambodian border.
I can accept the picture as a powerful gift. Also, the landscape of South Vietnam was truly beautiful. Eight more monks and nuns immolated themselves in the following months. Kim Phuc is a strong human being with a wonderful heart. And she writes one hell of a story. Vietnam war naked girl. Sexy naked women on women. After multiple skin grafts and surgeries, Phuc was finally allowed to leave, 13 months after the bombing.
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Snipe Hunts and Moonlight Hikes: Separate Summer Camps for Iowa Youth, 1925-1950 at the Davenport Public Library
Join us Tuesday September 21 at 6.30 p.m. as Dr. Sarah J. Eikleberry discusses the separate summer camps for Iowa youth from 1925-1950. Middle-class black reformers and professionals worked to create and save childhood experiences in Iowa during the American interwar years. This presentation explores some of the ways black communities have worked to carve out a niche for their children through the American summer camp movement. These environments of racial, age and gender segregation provided a week of structured and supervised recreation for young people who were still not welcome in many municipal swimming pools, soda fountains, ice rinks or dance halls. An extension of the breed-conscious branches, the YWCA and YMCA summer camps near Des Moines and Okoboji, Iowa, provided opportunities for work and play in the great outdoors, an escape from the sweltering sidewalk of the city ââand satisfied the mutual wishes of adults and children.
This program will take place in person at Main Library (321 N. Main St.) and virtually.
To attend in person, please register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/8021240.
To participate virtually, register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/8296280.
Virtual registrants will receive an email with the GoToMeeting link and access code.
Dr. Sarah J. Eikleberry is Associate Professor and Assistant Director in the Department of Kinesiology and Affiliate Professor in the Women and Gender Studies Program at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.
Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has written professionally since his debut at the age of 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. A graduate with honors from the University of Southern California’s master’s program, he has written more than 50 books, including best-selling books The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone, and We Are All Characters.


It is late in the evening and many of you are still working on your reports that are due by tomorrow morning. Keep up the good work.
Tomorrow, we will have a lecture on some practical aspects of interaction design; controls, displays and control-display relationships.
Last week, we looked at the PACT framework, and had an exercise on paper prototyping. Chapter 13, and especially section 13.7 in the textbook gives a good overview; also check out this source to see how it is used for participatory design, and how it was used to redesign the youtube interface back in the day.
And I have been doing more research for you. This book [Designing Gestural Interfaces] can be a very good resource for most of the groups. Check out the chapter 2 – ‘designing for the human body’ for a great overview of physical and ergonomical considerations that should be taken into account when designing for touching (not only touchscreens, anything). All of the chapters are infact relevant to many aspects of your projects, and even if not – this book is a good read for any designer.
And finally, as a supplementary reading [for your own reference], take a look at this recent article on the future of interaction design – funny that he also used the hammer as a metaphor…


In the interests of intellectual exchange, the author explores the world of shoes in an attempt to inform and entertain.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Shoe Innovations: A Visual Celebration of 60 Styles
Caroline Cox author of Shoe Innovations: A Visual Celebration of 60 Styles, explains the origin and evolution of common shoe styles and their designs. Not only does it answer all your burning shoe questions (like how on earth did clogs become fashionable?), it also covers pretty much of the history, from gladiator sandals to go-go boots. Superbly illustrated throughout.


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"The Third Sunrise" makes you grateful for everything you have in your life. Natalie endures a path that makes you want to reach out to her, yet it shows you that her strength is beyond words. If you're wondering how it is to live a life that involves: addiction, bi-polar, anorexia, bulimia, depression, and feeling alone then this is the read for you. Once I started reading, it was impossible for me to put her book down. Her words are so powerful you begin to feel how she is feeling. To accomplish what Natalie has sends a message to all of those struggling people with no hope that anything is possible. This is a must read for everyone who likes to read, I look forward to her next book!" -Sasha Bowes, Amazon.com, 2012
"Natalie's honest portrait of her life is refreshing and intriguing. This book is the perfect read for anyone wanting to look inside the mind and world of someone dealing with addiction and bipolar disorder. Natalie serves the reader well by not holding anything back. It's a gritty, real look into this world that many find themselves in. Having dealt with these issues myself I found this book to be just what I needed to read. It mesmerized me the many things that we shared though our journeys were different. I found it comforting to see someone dealing with the same issues, yet thriving in the end. Don't feel like you need to have bipolar or an addiction to read this book! It's a great read and should not be passed by!" Kimberly via Amazon.com
"There are many bipolar memoirs on the market but none are quite like this one. Natalie exposes unique aspects to both mental illness and addiction. She speaks of what it's like to be a bipolar child - with interjections from her family - and to grow up plagued by many mental health issues such as an eating disorder in addition to bipolar disorder. She then goes on to detail how she was driven to addiction to deal with the suffering she felt from her mental health issues. Her relationships with others also elucidate her own mental state. The Third Sunrise follows in the footsteps of Hornbacher's Madness: A Bipolar Life but charts its own path in the words of a younger author. I would recommend this book for those wishing to see a glimpse into what it's like living with mental illness or addiction issues. They will find it compelling and a book they look forward to picking up."-Natasha Tracy, Aug 2012 Amazon.ca
"This book is an extremely well written narrative of a young woman's battle with early onset Bipolar Disorder and Addiction. I found it to be compelling and contemporary. It is a biographical journey that takes you through the thought processes of a young woman trying to find her way through mental illness, substance abuse and eating disorders. What I like is that it is brutally honest and very introspective. It chronicles the feelings of despair, hope and shattered dreams as Natalie tries to overcome her battles with Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse. I feel this book would be both beneficial to someone with mental illness as well as a friend or parent whose lives intertwine with those afflicted with either an affective disorder or dual diagnosis. I can also appreciate that it does not offer advice or a therapeutic cookbook on how to best deal with these afflictions. I think it is an upbeat book that takes a firsthand examination of a very troubled existence. I look forward to reading more from this articulate young author." -Mark Braun, MS RPhAug 2012 Via Amazon.com
"Natalie Jeanne Champagne's memoir, The Third Sunrise, is a brave and remarkable achievement. With searing, heart-rending honesty, Champagne's imaginative prose lays bare the reality of severe mental illness and addiction. What's more she does so without seeking sympathy or masochistic scorn. The Third Sunrise is a tale of suffering and desperation but it is sprinkled with spunky, caustic wit and beautiful moments of simple humanity.
Champagne's pre-teen diagnosis of bipolar disorder, after previous misdiagnoses of “family issues” and ADHD, puts her in a minority for a condition that more commonly presents in a person's early twenties. We are given a graphic, unflinching account of her despairing bouts of depression and her unhinged manic episodes as a child- a child who has barely reached puberty but is already forced to cope with almost unimaginable suffering. “I am twelve years old the first time I am hospitalized,” we are told. “My father drives me to the emergency room because he doesn't know where else to take a child who is threatening suicide and hiding knives in her room.”
The author describes the utterly opposite states of a bipolar sufferer so powerfully and skilfully that the reader finds themselves experiencing the peaks and troughs with her and yearning for some balance. Champagne invites us openly to see what agony life can be and how lonely and self-destructive severe mental illness makes a human being.
The author's cruelly truncated childhood and severe symptoms take a heavy toll on her caring yet powerless family. Her parents are left at their wit's end as Champagne is forever in and out of psychiatric units, takes to self-harming, chases her siblings around the house with a knife and begins to depend on heavy drugs and alcohol from a very early age. “This is why I have become an addict,” she tells us. “The realization that I could not be healthy has tainted my soul.”
Champagne, however, is by no means forever the victim of the piece. We see different sides to her as she grows up, aspects of her which she has trouble distinguishing the source of- “what is Natalie and what is The Illness?” She can be cunning and manipulative when in hospital and cutting and cruel in her dealings with staff and fellow patients. The infantilising and dehumanising nature of the mental health system, and indeed of mental illness itself, play a large part but it is Champagne's biting humour and strength of character that most stays with you.
As intelligent and self-knowing as Champagne clearly is, you sometimes feel that this only serves to make her illness worse. She must cope with the impossible guilt of knowing what her illness is doing to her loved ones but nevertheless feels powerless to stop it or even know why she is the way she is. Champagne simply can't accept the instructions of a nurse or doctor if she doesn't respect their intelligence. She must question everything and everyone around her as she already questions herself and her own life. You have that much more ammunition for self-attack when you know where you are going wrong but still can't break the cycle.
Some readers may be shocked to hear the uncensored inner monologue of an angry and hurt young woman who regularly ponders suicide and who is left reeling by multiple addictions and compulsive self-harm. This is our culture's mistake. We want people to suffer in silence despite the widespread prevalence of mental disorders. This is the painful reality of severe mental illness and addiction, a reality difficult enough alone without the persisting stigma that envelops it. The way to tackle that stigma is for brave, honest writers like Natalie Jeanne Champagne to share their experiences and force society to recognise the seriousness of the problem.
The candor of this memoir will undoubtedly help those who have been affected by bipolar disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual assault and self-harm as well as their families. It is this and the author's once seemingly impossible, yet now flourishing recovery of which she should be most proud.
- Michael Richmond Author of "Sysyphusa "


2010 december 10-17, thiruvananthapuram
Organised by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
for the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala
Sotigui Kouyate: Bridging Cultures through Art
“I’m a storyteller, a griot... Our strength lies in our culture. Everything I do as a storyteller, a griot, stems from this rooting and openness”, said actor, dancer, musician and composer Sotigui Kouyaté, one of the first Burkinabé (a landlocked country in West Africa) actors. In a befitting honour to the master actor, the 15th IFFK has included a package titled ‘Tribute’, showcasing his five finest films.
An important bridge between African and Western cultures for 40 years, Sotigui Kouyaté was born in Mali to Gambian parents and made Burkinabe by adoption. , As a child, he enjoyed koteba (traditional African performance) and had a craze for football.. Kouyaté began his theatre career in 1966, when he appeared as adviser to the king in a historical play produced by his friend Boubacar Dicko. That year, he founded a theatre company in 1966 with 25 people and soon wrote his first play, ‘The Crocodile’s Lament’. From 1990 to 1996 Kouyaté toured the United States and Europe as part of La Voix du Griot (‘Voice of the Griot’), a storytelling theater show which he founded.
Kouyaté association with UK playwriter Peter Brook is legendary, which began with Brook’s adaptation of The Mahabharata in 1983. He has acted in over two films, including “Toula or the Water Spirit”, Courage of Others”, Keita: The heritage of the Griot”, “Mahabharata” and “Genesis”; all of which are included in the IFFK package.
“Toula or the Water Spirit” directed by Moustapha Alassane deals with the draught of a country and how a young tries to rescue his girl from a genie.The film “Courage of Others” by Christian Richard is a tale with documentary and historical importance. The other films included in this package are “Keita:The heritage of the Griot” by Dani Kouyate , “Mahabharata” by Peter Brook , “Genesis” by Cheik Oumar Sissoko and “Little Senegal” by Rachid Bouchareb.
The package also includes a documentary “A Modern Griot” directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, which is a portrait of Sotigui Kouyate and details the awe-inspiring actor. Through testimonies by Peter Brook, Jean-Claude Carriere, Jean-Pierre Guigane, and Sotigui Kouyate himself, Sotigui Kouyate: a Modern Griot dresses the portrait of one of Africa’s greatest actor now based in Paris. From Africa to Europe, the film unveils the multiple facets of Sotigui Kouyate, actor, musician and modern griot.
Describing the actor, Brook has said, “Sotigui was, for all of us who knew him, who worked with him and who became close to him, an absolutely unique person, incomparable with anybody of the past or present”. The films being presented in the IFFK will help film lovers discover the uniqueness of this man who viewed theatre and cinema as a medium to bridge cultural barriers.


Museum of Sacred Art of Las Nieves
Placed in the Royal Sanctuary of Virgen de Las Nieves, five out of the seven rooms of the Sacred Museum are available to visitors at the moment, corresponding to the Camarín de la Virgen, Room of Exvotos and the Room of the slaves, besides the Sacristy and the Audiovisual and Contemporary Art Room.
The Camarín de la Virgen is home to Virgen de Las Nieves rich and varied trousseaus, a selection of the oldest and most representative costumes, and a collection of their exalted Marian jewelery, including pieces from the 16th century to the 20th century
The collection of votive offering of the Royal Sanctuary is one of the most important in Spain. It constitutes a true monument to devotion throughout the centuries, of extraordinary ethnographic, cultural, historical and devotional value. Its holds painted tables, portraits and photographs, wax figures made out of silver, gold or metal. Those offering were given in fulfillment of a promise, in order to give testimony of the miraculous intervention of the Virgin in the most diverse circumstances, be they public calamities or and personal misfortunes.
Thanks to the brotherhood Slavery of Virgen de Las Nieves the image acquired its definitive impulse as patron of La Palma. The room of the slaves possessed everything necessary to spend a time of retreat and to lead a life of meditation and recollection. Silver jewelry, furniture, bedding, cutlery and kitchenware were there. The room contains an important series of paintings from the 17th century about the life of the Virgin Mary, as well as the library, composed of about 75 books, with doctrinal works, meditation, devotionals, spiritual exercises, lives of saints and ecclesiastical history.
Location: Las Nieves Square.
Phone number: + 34 922 416337


The Addendum to the 2019 Riap Annual Report provides a brief overview of the main findings described in the Report. It contains an outline of the Registry’s activities and its key achievements in 2018 – 2019, as well as the summary of Riap data analysis regarding hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasties performed in Italy in 2018. In the Addendum, you will find all the tables and figures from the Report, including the tables with the most recent national Hospital Discharge Data available (years 2016 and 2017; hip, knee, shoulder and ankle).
The full version of the report is only available in Italian.
We hope you will find the Addendum useful for you.


The alchemists believed that the univeral formula contained in the Emerald Tablet was the basis for a spiritual technology first introduced on the planet in ancient Egypt more than 10,000 years ago. This formula consists of seven consecutive operations performed on the "matter" - whether it be of a physical, psychological, or spiritual nature.
To guide us through this process, we are going to make use of a tool actually used by the alchemists - a meditative mandala first published in 1759 as an illustration for the book "Azoth of the Philosophers" by the legendary German alchemist Basil Valentine.
The word "Azoth" in the title is one of the more arcane names for the One thing described in the tablet. The "A" and "Z" in the word related to the Greek alpha and omega, the beginning and end of all things. The word is meant to embrace the full meaning of the One Thing, which is both the chaotic First Matter at the beginning of the Work and the perfected Stone at its conclusion.
At the center of this remarkable drawing is the face of a bearded alchemist at the beginning of the Work. Like looking into a mirror, this is where the initiate fixes his or her attention to meditate on the mandala.
Within the downward-pointing triangle superimposed over the face of the alchemist is the goal of the Work, the divine man in which the forces from Above and the Below have come together.
The alchemist's schematized body is the offspring of the marriage between the archetypal Sun King, seated on a lion on a hill to his right, and the archetypal Moon Queen, seated on a great fish to his left."Its father is the Sun", says the tablet, "its mother the Moon".
The laughing, extroverted Sun King holds a scepter and a shield indicating his authority and strength over the rational, visible world, but the fiery dragon of his rejected unconscious waits in a cave beneath him ready to attack should he grow too arrogant.
The melancholy, introverted Moon Queen holds the reins to a great fish, symbolizing her control of those same hidden forces that threaten the King, and behind her is a chaff of wheat, which stands for her connection to fertility and growth. The bow and arrow she cradles in her left arm symbolize the wounds of the heart and body she accepts as part of her existence.
In simplest terms, the King and Queen represent the raw materials of our experience - our thoughts and feelings - with which the alchemist works. The King symbolizes the power of thought, ultimately the One Mind of the highest spirit. The Queen stands for the influence of uncontrollable feelings and emotions, which are ultimately the chaotic One Thing of the greater soul.
The much anticipated marriage of the King and Queen produces a state of consciousness best described as a feeling intellect, which can be raised and purified to produce a state of perfect intuition, a direct gnosis of reality."All Obscurity will be clear to you", says the tablet of this state of mind.
This goal of alchemy is to make this golden moment permanent in a state of consciousness called the Philosopher's Stone, and it all starts with the marriage of the opposites within.
In our drawing, the body of the alchemist is connected to the four elements. His feet protrude from behind the central emblem; one is on Earth and the other in Water. In his right hand is a torch of Fire and in his left a feather, symbolizing Air. Between his legs hangs the Cubic Stone labeled with the word Corpus, meaning body. The five starts surrounding it indicate that it also contains the hidden fifth element, the invisible quintessence whose "inherent strength is perfected if it is turned into Earth."
Where the head of the alchemist should be, there is a strange winged caricature that is variously interpreted as a heart, a helmet, or even the pineal gland at the center of the brain. The symbol evolved from the Winged Disk of Akhenaten and became the top of the caduceus, the magical wand of Hermes where opposing energies merge to produce miracles. This knob represents the Ascended Essence, the essence of our souls raised to the highest level in the body - to the brain - where it becomes a mobile center of consciousness able to leave the body and travel to other dimensions of reality.
Touching the wings of the caduceus are a salamander engulfed in flames on the left side of the drawing and a standing bird on the right. Below the salamander is the inscription Anima (Soul); below the bird is the inscription Spiritus (Spirit).The salamander, as a symbol of soul, is attracted to and exposed in the blazing fire of the Sun. Likewise, the bird of spirit is attracted to the coolness of the Moon and is reflected in it. This is a subtle statement of the fundamental bipolar energies that drive the alchemy of transformation.
Spiritus, Anima, and Corpus form a large inverted triangle that stands behind the central emblem. Together they symbolize the three archetypal celestial forces that the alchemists termed Sulfur, Mercury, and Salt. Again, these are not chemicals at all, but our feelings, thoughts, and body.
The alchemists believed there was a formula to alchemical transmutation and that transmutation could be experienced if these seven operations or stages were followed. Illustrations throughout alchemical manuscripts give visual keys to the seven sequential steps, and show a pathway to union with the Divine self or higher consciousness.
The seven stages of alchemy are:
This is the first stage of the alchemical practice and essentially represents the process of burning. It represents a burning within the self, of energies repressed due to trauma, projection of others thoughts, ego, and feelings or emotions. Calcination allows us to bring the energy or feelings to the surface, experience them fully and cause the fires of calcination to burn the energy away. Once this step is complete, the process leaves us with a feeling of freedom from the energy.
Dissolution is the process of adding the element of water to the ashes of what has been burned by the fires of calcination. This is an emotional stage where the person takes themselves back to “the womb” of childhood where some of the impurities (repressed feelings) were attached and need to be washed away. The feelings, reactions, opinions, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes must be examined for reality, to find whether they are based on repressed feelings or present facts. This is a stage of anxiety, fear, denial, illusion and possible mental breakdown. When a person moves through this stage they can then look at what is real because feeling all of the negative feelings has now penetrated the illusions.
In this stage of the alchemical process the individual is able to see himself in two parts or the opposites within. The two worlds represented are the world we have created -- fueled by what we come from -- and the world of consciousness and reality-- a world much different from the one we ourselves created. Repressed feelings cause a veil to be produced that causes reality to be skewed. Separation is a process of being able to see and separate the ego self that has been burned in the fires of Calcination and the feelings expressed and released in Dissolution and choosing what is now important to keep of you.
Conjunction gives us our first look at the higher realms of existence such as spiritual connection, concept of God, or something greater than ourselves that is outside of and connected to our self. This stage is described in the Emerald Tablet, “That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to that which is Below, to accomplish the miracles of the One Thing.”
Fermentation is also known as Putrefaction or decomposition. This decomposition is the rotting of the dead self. There is realization on a deep level of ones deficiencies, and a possibility of mental depression at this stage. To look into the dark shadows of one’s self is to look at what most deny. Jung spoke of the importance of embracing one’s shadow so that the darkness of it could be illuminated. When the shadow is embraced it can be healed with the introspection and understanding of what gave it birth. Regeneration and growth begins to take place during this stage.
Distillation is another wash of the parts of the personality that no longer work with the new self that has been uncovered. Human beings grow attached to the material world along with their thoughts, beliefs and opinions. This stage of the work calls us to release attachment to everything and feel detachment as a true form of love. This form of love is from a higher level and not a form that is usually practiced until we have let go of our attachments to end results or the future. Distillation helps wash away the dark matter of attachment and reveal the deeper intuitive self in its purest form-- light and Oneness.
This is the last stage of the alchemical process. The balance of the opposites creates a balance and harmony necessary to easily move between the two realms of matter and spirit. The person that has successfully accomplished this stage has completed unification within themselves on all levels. They have been able to join spirit and soul with the body, separating them from everything that would hinder them ascension into the union with the Divine. This is the stage of the phoenix rising from the ashes and the complete resurrection.


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The “Chatham LIVE” nonprofit leadership workshop will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 9:00 am. until 3:15 p.m. It will take place in the Holmes Meeting Room of the Chatham Community Library, which is located on the campus of Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro.
The workshop will include lunch, which will feature guest speaker Leslie Crutchfield, author of “Forces for Good-The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits.” The morning and afternoon sessions will focus on collaboration and board development.
The cost is $30 per person. It includes three educational sessions, lunch catered by the CCCC Culinary Arts program and a copy of the book, “Forces for Good-The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits.” Agency directors, staff and board members are encouraged to attend. To register, call the CCCC Student Support Center at (919) 718-7500.
There is a limited number of scholarships available to agencies that can’t afford the registration fee. Agencies interested in applying for a scholarship should call (919) 545-8044 by Friday, March 6. Scholarship applications will include the nonprofit’s 501(c)(3) number and a brief statement of need.
The “Chatham LIVE” Nonprofit Leadership Workshop is sponsored by Chatham County, Central Carolina Community College, United Way of Chatham County, Triangle Community Foundation and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. It is a precursor to a six-week class focusing on each chapter of “Forces for Good-The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits.” The class will begin in April and will meet once a week from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $90. There is a limited number of scholarships available for this class to attendees of the workshop. Registration information will be provided at the workshop.


The bestselling author of Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart combines a memoir of his own journey as a student of Buddhism and psychology with a powerful message about how cultivating true self-awareness and adopting a Buddhist understanding of change can free the mind.
“Meditation was the vehicle that opened me up to myself, but psychotherapy, in the right hands, has similar potential. It was actually through my own therapy and my own studies of Western psychoanalytic thought that I began to understand what meditation made possible. As compelling as the language of Buddhism was for me, I needed to figure things out in Western concepts as well. Psychotherapy came after meditation in my life, but it reinforced what meditation had shown me.”
Before Mark Epstein became a medical student at Harvard and began training as a psychiatrist, he immersed himself in Buddhism through experiences with such influential Buddhist teachers as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack Kornfield. The positive outlook of Buddhism and the meditative principle of living in the moment came to influence his study and practice of psychotherapy profoundly. Going on Beingis Epstein’s memoir of his early years as a student of Buddhism and of how Buddhism shaped his approach to therapy. It is also a practical guide to how a Buddhist understanding of psychological problems makes change for the better possible.
In psychotherapy, Epstein discovered a vital interpersonal parallel to meditation, but he also recognized Western psychology’s tendency to focus on problems, either by attempting to eliminate them or by going into them more deeply, and how this too often results in a frustrating “paralysis of analysis.” Buddhism opened his eyes to another way of change. Drawing on his own life and stories of his patients, he illuminates the concept of “going on being,” the capacity we all have to live in a fully aware and creative state unimpeded by constraints or expectations.
By chronicling how Buddhism and psychotherapy shaped his own growth, Mark Epstein has written an intimate chronicle of the evolution of spirit and psyche, and a highly inviting guide for anyone seeking a new path and a new outlook on life.


Robert Jordan is one of the most enigmatic and captivating authors of our time. Many of his works have become timeless classics, beloved by millions of readers all over the world. But what is the net worth of this legend? In this post, we’ll be delving into the wealth of Robert Jordan and uncovering some interesting facts about his earnings and assets.
Section 1: Who is Robert Jordan?
Robert Jordan was a prolific writer and author born in South Carolina in 1948. He was best known for his Wheel of Time series of novels, which have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. Jordan’s real name was James Oliver Rigney Jr., but he wrote under the pen name “Robert Jordan.”
Section 2: The Wheel of Time Series
Jordan’s most famous works are his Wheel of Time series. The series consists of 14 books, which have been adapted into various forms of media, including a video game and a television series. Jordan’s estate has sold the television rights to Amazon Studios, and the show is expected to debut in 2021.
Section 3: Jordan’s Earnings from The Wheel of Time
Jordan’s earnings from the Wheel of Time series were substantial. The series has sold over 80 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 28 languages. He earned $5 million for the rights to the series alone, and he was estimated to have made $30 million from book sales throughout his life.
Section 4: Other Works by Robert Jordan
Jordan wrote several other works apart from the Wheel of Time series. These include the Conan the Barbarian novels, the Fallon series, and the Cheyenne Raiders series. He also collaborated with other writers on various works.
Section 5: Jordan’s Other Sources of Income
Apart from his books, Robert Jordan also earned through speaking engagements and book signings. He was a frequent guest of honor at science fiction conventions worldwide. Jordan also received a lot of money for licensed merchandise related to his books.
Section 6: Jordan’s Wealth and Assets
At the height of his success, Robert Jordan had an estimated net worth of $50 million. He owned property in various parts of the world, including Charleston, South Carolina, and Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Section 7: Jordan’s Legacy
Robert Jordan passed away in 2007, but his legacy lives on through his works. The Wheel of Time series is still popular, and the television adaptation is eagerly anticipated by fans. Jordan also inspired many other writers and continues to be a role model to aspiring authors.
1. What is Robert Jordan’s real name?
Robert Jordan’s real name was James Oliver Rigney Jr.
2. What is Robert Jordan best known for?
Robert Jordan is best known for his Wheel of Time series of novels.
3. How many books are in the Wheel of Time series?
The Wheel of Time series consists of 14 books.
4. What is the estimated net worth of Robert Jordan?
At the height of his success, Robert Jordan had an estimated net worth of $50 million.
5. Has the Wheel of Time series been adapted into other forms of media?
Yes, the Wheel of Time series has been adapted into various forms of media, including a video game and a television series.
6. What other works did Robert Jordan write?
Robert Jordan wrote several other works, including the Conan the Barbarian novels, the Fallon series, and the Cheyenne Raiders series.
7. What was Robert Jordan’s main source of income?
Apart from speaking engagements and book signings, Robert Jordan’s main source of income was book sales.
Robert Jordan was an author who left an indelible mark on the literary world. His Wheel of Time series is loved by millions of readers worldwide, and his other works have also been well-received. At the height of his success, Jordan was worth $50 million and had properties in various parts of the world. His legacy lives on, and he continues to inspire many other writers. If you have not yet read his works, we encourage you to give them a try.


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I'm a native Virginian who's lived in Texas for the past 16 years. I want to save all the dogs and cats who need homes and I'm obsessed with office supplies and cozy sweaters. From December 1st through the 24th you'll often find me curled up on the couch with a glass of wine watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I have three human children, ages 18, 16 and seven and four four-legged ones; two dogs and two cats. My hygge goal: a quiet cottage with an English garden, a claw foot bathtub and a library with built-in floor to ceiling bookshelves.


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The Modern History of the Bagpipe
Courtesy of Seumus MacNeill and Thomas Pearston
The bagpipe has a long and honourable history stretching back to the beginnings civilisation, for it is one of the oldest of instruments played by man from the earliest of times.
It probably had its beginnings in ancient Egypt where a simple chanter and drone were played together. These were later attached to a bag made of skin and fitted with a blowpipe making a primitive form of the instrument we have today. This kind of Bagpipe was played by the Greeks and the Romans, and eventually spread throughout Europe, carried first by the Celts and then by the Romans on their invasions.
It continued to be popular throughout the centuries, and during the Middle Ages, still in its simple form, was one of the most common instruments in the countries of southern, central and Western Europe, being one of the favourite instruments of the wandering minstrels who provided much of the music then played.
In more modern times many forms of the bagpipe, some with a wide range of notes, and blown by a bellows held under the arm, were developed in Europe, and remained popular until the eighteenth century. But when towns and cities grow up and more people ceased to live in villages and make merry in the open air, music became an indoor activity, and the elaborate instruments of modern times were invented. With their coming, the bagpipe died out over most of Europe, though traces of it still survive in Brittany, Southern Italy and the Balkans, where the original simple form has been little changed.
In Britain, its history and fate, except in the Highlands of Scotland, followed the same pattern as on the continent. It came with the Celts and the Romans and flourished for centuries as the instrument of the common people. It was played at fairs, weddings, open air dancing, pageants and all sorts of processions and merry makings. It is mentioned and described in books of all kinds, from the plays of Shakespeare to country ballads, and pictures and carvings of it are numerous. Elaborate forms of it became popular in Northumbria, Ireland and Southern Scotland. In the first two places they are still played though in all other parts of the country it disappeared about the beginning of the eighteenth century.
In the Highlands of Scotland, however, its history was different. Its martial music appealed to the warlike spirit of the people there and at an early date it superseded the harp in their favour. The original form with bag, chanter, blowpipe and one drone remained unaltered till around 1500 when a second drone was added. A third – the big drone – being added about 200 years later.
It fitted into the clan system then operated in the Highlands, the chiefs of the clan having their own – in many cases a hereditary office – and colleges, of which there were several, were set up for the teaching of bagpipe playing. In these colleges was developed the "Ceol Mor", or "Piobaireachd", the classical music of the bagpipe, music which stands comparison with the greatest compositions in the world of music.
The most famous of these colleges was that of the MacCrimmons at Borreraig, in Skye. They were the hereditary pipers to the MacLeods of Dunvegan, and flourished for over 200 years, training pipers from all over the Highlands and composing many masterpieces of Ceol Mor, much of which we still have.
After the rising of 1745, the playing of the bagpipe was forbidden in Scotland – the law being harshly enforced – and the colleges were broken up and the hereditary families of pipers scattered. At the time, and for many years afterwards, there was grave danger that the fate of the bagpipe, here as elsewhere, would be to decline and disappear, but fortunately, its playing was allowed again before the art of doing so had been forgotten. At this time, too, collection was begun of Ceol Mor, which had been handed on orally, and now there are several hundred pieces published.
Highland Societies were set up in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere for the purpose of keeping alive the traditional features of life in the Highlands, and they began bagpipe competitions. The bagpipes also became the favourite music of the Scottish soldier who in increasing numbers, were being enrolled in the British army. All this helped their revival and spread their popularity, so that survival was made certain. They have become more and more popular, and today they are known and played throughout the world wherever men of the Scottish race have travelled.
The young lad who sets out to be a piper should take pride in the fact that his is a noble instrument, with great traditions, and supreme in its own place – the open air. It is capable of playing great music, and much great music has been composed for it. It is worthy of his best efforts.
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Since opening the doors, the Community Grief Center has helped hundreds of grieving children, adolescents and adults from all walks of life. As the demand for our free services grew and Dr. Baker brought on UNC Psychology interns to assist and learn, the board realized Dr. Baker could not run the entire operation and programs. An executive director was hired in July 2017 – a mixed blessing. While the added staff meant more efficient and effective operations, more staff with no private offices plus a growing number of clients was an obvious hurdle that needed addressed. The Community Grief Center’s generous landlord, a passionate supporter of the mission, and the new director began looking for a new facility. 2015 Clubhouse Drive – the old RVNA building was purchased for the Community Grief Center in January 2018. While the landlord is providing the facility to the mission for $1 per year, some updating and renovations are needed.
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A Queen. A powerful business woman. A scholar.
These titles aren’t what you would expect to hear when you hear the phrase “Muslim woman”. However, the Islamic faith is rife with examples of women who defied the conventions of their time, and were praised for it. In fact, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told us about 4 women in history who had perfected their faith, and were guaranteed Paradise, and among them were:
- a single mother
- a woman who defied her husband
- a businesswoman
- a daughter who was forced to grow up too soon
If you’re a Muslim, you’ve probably heard names like Mariam, Asiyah, Khadijah, Fatima, Aishah, Bilqist. But sometimes we get wrapped up in the history of these great figures and forget to see the very human side of these great women.
Girls today need strong role models. Ones that teach them that, no matter what situation you are in, you can make a difference without having to degrade yourself or trounce around naked. Role models that teach them that their value isn’t based on their sex appeal, but their inherent self-worth and passion.
The Quran and the Seerah (biography of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) feature stories of many women who defied the conventions of their time. These women were so unique among all the women of their time that their legacies have been preserved in history.
Mary (Arabic, Mariam) is one of the 4 women that Prophet Muhammad said had perfected her faith and was guaranteed a place in Paradise. The important thing to note is that Mary is not revered simply because she was the mother of Jesus, peace be upon him, who became one of the greatest prophets to walk the earth. Mary is revered because she is amazing in and of herself. Her story is so significant that an entire surah of the Qur’an was named after her, and in Surah Mary, her early life is detailed up to the miraculous birth of her son, Jesus. Mary was known for her piety, and was chosen to be a living miracle: a virgin mother. She left her people when she was pregnant, and gave birth on her own in the middle of a desert. Walked back home where she was met with scorn and accusations. Mary was known for being a devout worshipper of God, and so her people found it strange that she would appear with a child. As soon as accusations started flying her way, she pointed at her newborn son and he responded, clearing her name. Not much is known about Mary’s life as she raised Jesus. What is known, however, is that her devotion to God and endurance through persecution remains a pinnacle of achievement to Muslims and Christians today.
Asiyah was the wife of Pharaoh, a baby-killing sociopath with a god-complex. When Moses was placed in the river, he washed ashore near Asiyah, who fell in love with the child. She convinced Pharaoh to let them keep the baby and raise it in their house. Eventually, that boy grew up to be a prophet, and Asiyah believed in his message. Pharaoh demanded that people worship him, considering himself a god. Yet Asiyah believed in the God of Moses. She kept her faith secret at first, but eventually it was exposed to the Pharaoh. Even though she knew of his cruelty, she defied her husband and held firmly to her belief. Pharaoh commanded her to be tortured, but she held fast to her belief. Eventually she succumbed to her torture, and died. Despite her death, she was considered one of the leading women of Paradise by Prophet Muhammad.
When Abraham was instructed by God to leave his wife Hajar and their son Ishmael in the baren valley of a desert, he did so. When Hajar asked why he was doing this, she asked if it was what God commanded. Abraham said yes, and said “I am leaving you in God’s care.” Despite the circumstances, Hajar said, “I am satisfied to be with God.”
With that she remained patient, even though she and her son were dying in the heat of the desert. When the dates and water ran out, she frantically began to search for water. She left baby Ishmael by a tree and climbed up and down the hills of Safa and Marwah, searching for water, among burning sand and rock. She did this seven times, a journey that would have taken hours. Finally, when she returned, she saw an angel standing by Ishmael, who dug into the ground and a well lept up. From there, she established a settlement around the water source, which became known as Zamzam—which still flows to this day. From there the city of Mecca had its beginnings. Hajar raised Ishmael in the settlement. Hajar’s struggle is commemorated by Muslims throughout the year, whether they are in Hajj or visiting for Umrah.
Bilqist was the Queen of Sheba, and was considered a powerful and just ruler. She ruled over modern day Yemen (though some accounts put her in Ethiopia). In the Qur’an she consulted with her advisors when Solomon asked her to abandon idolatry and embrace monotheism—Islam. Intimidated by a powerful ruler, she feared the oppression that usually comes when a ruler takes over a land. This demonstrates her wisdom and insight. Yet even still, she agreed to meet with Solomon. After Solomon convinced her of his prophethood and of God’s oneness, she abandoned idolatry and married Solomon. Yet even after this, she remained as the ruler of her country.
Khadijah was Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, before he was a prophet. Due to rare circumstances, she inherited a prosperous business from her father when he died. She was one of the wealthiest women in Mecca. She turned down many proposals of men who were only after her fortune. Eventually, she hired a young man to oversee a trade expedition to Syria—Muhammad (peace be upon him). Impressed with his character and honesty, she proposed to him. He accepted and they were married. They had 6 children, including Fatima. When revelation began, and the Prophet embraced his prophethood, Khadijah became the first person to embrace Islam. She supported her husband, emotionally and financially, through some of the most difficult years of his life. She never criticized is religious devotion or his mission, and instead devoted her fortune to supporting him and his ambitious mission. Her death marked the Year of Sorrow, one of the most difficult times in the Prophet’s life. After her death, the Prophet would still honour her friends and family and would remember her fondly.
Later, he would say of her: “”I have not yet found a better wife than her. She had faith in me when everyone, even members of my own family and tribe did not believe me, and accepted that I was truly a Prophet and a Messenger of Allah. She converted to Islam, spent all her wealth and worldly goods to help me spread this faith, and this too at a time when the entire world seemed to have turned against me and persecuted me. And it is through her that Allah blessed me with children.”
Fatima is the only daughter of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah to live after her father’s death, albeit for a short time. That said, she was still crowned as one of the women of Paradise. Because of persecution, she was forced to grow up fast. She was only around 10 years old when she was scraping camel entrails off her father, which had been dumped on him by Quraishi men. After cleaning the entrails off, she stood her ground and scolded the grown men who did this to her father, and prayed against them. It wouldn’t be the first time that she was forced into situations beyond what a normal child would have to deal with. After the Prophet was driven out of Ta’if, a mob threw stones at him which caused him to bleed so much that his shoes became soaked with blood. Fatima, still a child at the time, cleaned her father’s wounds herself. Fatima gave away food to the poor, even if it meant going hungry herself. Her kind character resulted in the title “Al-Batul”, meaning The Pure One. During the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Trench, she tended to the wounds of the soldiers and prepared food for them.
Fatima was the only child to establish a lineage to Prophet Muhammad, through her two sons, Hasan and Hussein. As he was dying, he said that she would be the first to meet him in Paradise, and that she would be the leader of the believing women therein.
Aishah was known as a woman whose qualities surpassed those of men. She had a keen intellect, a strong memory, a fierce personality and a beautiful countenance.
She was haughty and stubborn at times, but was considered the most beloved to the Prophet. Whether they were racing along the sand dunes of Arabia, watching sword dancers perform in the mosque or sharing quiet intimate meals with each other, it is through Aisha that we gain most of the insights into the home life of the Prophet.
Among many incidents in her life, one in particular was a test of her moral character. She was accused of adultery based on slander and gossip. She knew herself that she was innocent, but even the people closest to her began to question her integrity. For a month rumours spread about her. The Prophet, though anxious about this situation, encouraged her by saying that if she was innocent, God would declare her innocent; if she was guilty, then he encouraged her to repent. Finally, in front of the Prophet and her own parents, Aisha stood her ground and said:
“You have all heard something about me and believed it. Now if I say that I am innocent – and Allah is my witness that I am innocent – you will not believe me; and if I confess something which I never did – and Allah knows that I never did it – you will believe me. I cannot but repeat the words which the father of Prophet Yousuf (Joseph) had spoken: ‘fa-sabrun jamil’: I will bear this patiently with good grace.”
And at that, the Prophet received revelation that she was, in fact innocent. Verses 11 to 21 of Surah Noor (the 24th chapter) attest to her innocence to this day.
The Prophet loved her the most, and spent his last moments in her arms. As is tradition of all prophets, he was buried where he died, in the house of Aishah. After the death of the Prophet, she became a primary source of wisdom and knowledge. Her house also became a school and a place of knowledge. She championed the education of women, teaching many of them personally. If any of the Companions of the Prophet had a religious disagreement or difficulty, they would go to Aisha to resolve it. Even today, her legal judgments, her statements, and her accounts of the Prophet are studied by scholars today. Her speeches were powerful and eloquent. She was at the forefront of social reform and justice.
It’s unfortunate that people stereotype Muslim women as quiet, shy, unremarkable home-bound servants. It’s even more unfortunate when Muslims also believe that stereotype. The belief that a woman’s only worth is to produce children is both backwards and harmful. Islam has a rich history of strong women who stood against oppression, made their voices known and changed the attitudes of the society they lived in. Their courage and personalities were not hampered by their religion; in fact they was encouraged by it. For over 1400 years, the women mentioned above—and many more—have retained their honour in history. Their example is just as relevant today as it was during their time. In an age where strong, dignified female role models are hard to come by, sometimes we forget that some of the greatest women who ever lived can be found right on our own bookshelves.


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The Life of Perfection (Shamayal of Rasulullah saws) Daily Life
By Abidullah Ghazi
IQRA’ International Educational Foundation
Busy Schedule: Rasulullah had a very busy schedule. He spent all his time in prayer, teaching, administrative work, household responsibilities and rest. He taught moderation in work and prayer habits. He himself set an example for us through his own moderation. However, he spent much time in prayer, especially at night. This was due to his closeness to Allah, and his intense gratitude to Him.
This chapter will show a typical work day. There were always circumstances which demanded a change in the routine of Rasulullah. But the one factor around which his daily life centered, no matter what the disturbance, was the Salah. For him, as well as for all other Muslims, the Salah provided the essential rhythm by which a day was paced.
Du`a of Wakefulness: As the sounds of Bilal’s adhan (Call to prayer) stirred sleeping Muslims from their dreaming, Rasulullah would awake with this du’a on his lips:
All praises are due to Allah who gave us life after death and to Him we shall return.
Morning Program: Rasulullah went to the masjid after he heard the fajr adhan. After the prayer, he would sit with his sahabah and converse with them, enlightening them on various aspects of Islam. He would answer questions on religious or personal matters. These early morning gatherings were times of open discussion, as well, and were by no means limited to religion. Stories were told of the past, and poetry was recited. Charity, war booty, and land tax (kharaj) were distributed at this time.
Sometimes the sahabah related their dreams to him. He interpreted their dreams and told them their meanings (t’abir). Once in a while, he would describe his own dreams to the sahabah. His dreams always had meaning. They were tools through which Allah showed him events to come.
After sunrise, Rasulullah said four or eight rak’at of the morning prayer (a voluntary prayer). Then he went home to participate in the household work.
Visits to His Family: Rasulullah did not make surprise visits to his family. He generally returned home at a fixed hour. He always greeted his family with “Assalamu ‘Alaikum” as he entered his house, accompanied by this du’a:
All praises are due to Allah who fulfilled all needs and provided a refuge for me. All praises to Allah Who gave me food and drink. All praises to Allah Who has shown kindness to me. Allah, I pray to you to save me from the fire of hell.
Rasulullah loved his family very much. He treasured the times when he could sit with his wives and children, talking over the issues of the household or the day’s news. His home was always to be a refuge of peace and tranquility, a sanctuary. And he always treated his family with kindness and respect.
Ali reported that the time which Rasulullah spent at home was divided into three: one portion for family responsibilities; one portion for private meetings, rest, and sleep; and one portion for prayer.
Helping around the House: It is reported from A’ishah ( R ) that Rasulullah participated in the household work. He used to mend his own shoes and clothes, give fodder to the animals, milk the goat, help clean the house, make dough for bread, and other such chores. He also did shopping for the family.
Special Visitors: Some of his close friends, family members and people for whom he had special concern would visit him at home. There was a kind of special audience or tutoring for those whom Rasulullah thought had greater need or a better potential for learning. The people who came to learn from him privately were instructed by him to inform others of what they had learned. Thus teaching them about the responsibility that the learned have toward the ignorant and the society.
Visit to Bazaar: As a ruler of Madinah, one of his responsibilities was to keep tabs on commercial practices. Therefore, upon finishing dhuhr prayer, he would often go to the bazaar and walk through the marketplace. He observed the buying and selling, examined merchandise, and checked the weights and measures. These activities served to promote trust and fair commercial activity.
When he was in the bazaar, people would approach him with their problems and complaints. He would listen to each one carefully and worked to solve each issue individually.
Rest (Qailula): After returning from bazaar and before the salat al-Asr, Rasulullah rested. Such a rest is called a qailula and is a sunnah. Following his siesta (qailula), he would leave his home and lead the salat al-Asr
Visit to the Quarters of His Wives: He returned to the Masjid an-Nabi to lead salat al-asr. After the prayer, he would visit with his wives. He would go to the quarters of each one of them and inquire about her health and well-being, as well as any problems she may have. He was so punctual in this habit that the wives knew when to expect him and were prepared to receive him.


Our child or children’s interest in reading books can be taught or reinforced. As parents it is our duty to ensure that as they grow up we expose them to well written books and also healthy reading habits. However, with the all the kiddie shows, online games or toys out there, it is really difficult to divert their attention and time into reading.
How do we encourage our youngsters to spend a little of their free time to reading instead of just playing? Here are a few guidelines you can use on how to persuade and promote healthy reading habits.
Encouraging your children to read is an important parent duty, but letting them understand or comprehend the story is another thing.
One way to ensure that your children understand a book they read is through a book review. Book reviews are very important, these are needed in school or can be a worthy job.
Whatever the reasons are, it is best to help our kids create their own book review. Here are a few tips you can use to help your child or children in creating an effective framework on book reviews.
There are countless studies that show reading to your kids as early as possible is an essential part of parenting because this will help your children in so many ways. You may think that choosing the right book to read to your child at bedtime is an easy task but actually, parents need to be very careful of their choices when it comes to stories. The books we read to our kids will not only help them learn words, but will also be a source of influence in how their characters will be formed. We might not notice easily but baby books and children stories incorporate a lot of lessons to be learned.
Here are some of my favorite baby books. Read some to your kids and help them boost their brainpower while at the same time spending time to bond with them.