I was walking in our neighborhood the other afternoon, running a few errands and taking in the sights and sounds of the universe as I sometimes do. There, that is when I saw someone sitting in the window, leaning over and doing something, I looked closer, and was amazed at what I … [Read more...] about The Artist In The Window
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Today I Light a Candle
Today I light a candle. Today I light a candle in silence but with many tears. I hold my breath as I think of the sisters and brothers around the world. All our brothers and sisters, all who carry the same light in their hearts and all who have the same color blood. All Today … [Read more...] about Today I Light a Candle
The Power of Art and Poetry: Meeting Lanre Olagoke on my Path
There is a story I want to tell you... It was a chance meeting. We were walking in London along with my family when my husband noticed a painting in the window of a gallery, he casually said: “Oh what a nice painting" and walked on. I stopped and looked and told him and the … [Read more...] about The Power of Art and Poetry: Meeting Lanre Olagoke on my Path
A Poem for Nelson Mandela Our Madiba From Abu Dhabi
It was the biggest honor of my life to be able to recite a poem for Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service in Abu Dhabi today. If I were to take you with me on this … [Read more...] about A Poem for Nelson Mandela Our Madiba From Abu Dhabi
Video of Poetry Therapy with John Fox and Bahareh Amidi in Abu Dhabi
Dear Dear Friends Travel Companions, Hello, hope you are all well. Summer has come and gone and we are all settling back into our routines. Some of us are finding new routines. As the hot days of Abu Dhabi turn to warm and as the leaves will not be changing colors, I am … [Read more...] about Video of Poetry Therapy with John Fox and Bahareh Amidi in Abu Dhabi