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
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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
Touched by Wisdom of One Soul
A couple of months ago, I got a most beautiful email from my niece Kira. She is actually the daughter of a very close friend. Somehow Kira and I have had a bond since the very beginning of our meeting. I always enjoyed our family visits but it was the time I had with her and of … [Read more...] about Touched by Wisdom of One Soul
UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories
When 2 years ago a dear friend told me about a tribute that was being organized for Nelson Mandela, I was so touched that there is indeed recognition of such an incredible man. A man who has spent his life giving voice to those that may not otherwise be heard. A man who even … [Read more...] about UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories