In their own words: Our 2024 Freedom Flotilla Missions In October 2023, Israel intensified its genocidal policy toward Gaza by initiating indiscriminate bombing throughout the territory. Since that time, tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, hundreds of thousands face death from starvation and dehydration, and 90% of the population has lost their homes. … Continue reading Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Mission 2024
Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Who They Are
See: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is a grassroots people-to-people solidarity movement composed of campaigns and initiatives from different parts of the world, working together to end the illegal Israeli blockade of Gaza. In their own words: Our goals are: To break Israel’s more than 15 year illegal and inhumane blockade … Continue reading Humanitarians: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition – Who They Are
A Bittersweet X-Mas – A very personal message
I've been asked by family and friends, in all variations of the same sort of questions: Are you excited for the holidays?; How are you doing?... My answers depend on the recipient and how I believe they will take my answers.ie: debate them or accept them at face value. This past year has been filled … Continue reading A Bittersweet X-Mas – A very personal message
Exploring the Turmoil Within: Navigating Conflicting Emotions in the Face of Loss
Rest in Peace, Dad. My father died on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 (Born Dec 20th, 1930). We continue to be blessed to have had you in our lives. In the final weeks he was surrounded by his devoted and loving wife of 68 years, and members of our family. The loss is hitting each of … Continue reading Exploring the Turmoil Within: Navigating Conflicting Emotions in the Face of Loss
A little good news — we can learn from
If you're anything like me, you find yourself smiling at adorable animal videos on social media at some point during your day. Yes, huge dogs caring for new kittens is adorably cute! Yes, the cat-mom who adopts an opossum or baby bird just makes us saw "awww"! And there are endless other examples of one … Continue reading A little good news — we can learn from
A little good news — the joy of about finding purpose
This heartwarming story goes beyond prison reform, prisoner rehabilitation, or even giving back to society; it demonstrates the value of making meaningful art and how it can build and/or change communities. http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/prison-inmates-learned-to-quilt-and-now-make-foster-kid-gifts/
There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
A few weeks ago was my birthday. I have lost interest in celebrating birthdays and this past year during the pandemic I've felt it even less. Also, I feel 54 isn't such a remarkable year; hence the lack of care I had in choosing a candle for my birthday cupcake. (Which, by the way was … Continue reading There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
A little good news — shared souls and memories
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/frank-o-donnell-milkweed-seeds-monarch-butterfly-daughter/ Just a beautiful story I want to share. It further inspires me to get my butterfly garden finished!
My Autobiographical Pattern – The Prototype before the printing
In discussion with my professor and tech. assistant, it is still unclear to me what colours I will use. They came up with some good questions for me about how I connect the hearts and love to the bamboo. In my head, the hearts and "LO" & "VE" are pop art icons (See previous post … Continue reading My Autobiographical Pattern – The Prototype before the printing
The New Renaissance Mindset 