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A Rude Awakening to Gratitude.

At 6.25 am today, between trying to hitch a ride to the library from an old friend who turned out to be a snitch and trying to catch the giant baby, Beyoncé dropped on its head, I was rudely awakened by the after-shock of the 4.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Westwood CA  and  sent shock… Continue reading A Rude Awakening to Gratitude.

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Activating The Domino Effect in Life

The domino effect is a chain reaction that comes from a small change or action taken. The process of activating the domino effect in life starts by asking the right questions or by having the correct response to opportunities. Isn't it crazy how we never deal with one problem at a time? Domino tiles are… Continue reading Activating The Domino Effect in Life

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Loving His Passion and His Body.

Loving His Passion and His Body. Love is here, there and everywhere! We burrow deep into our dusty lockers, to find the rose-colored glasses that's needed to bear this Valentine Day. To love another human, (especially one who shares your body) is an almost impossible quest. If you think you are in love…think again. Most of… Continue reading Loving His Passion and His Body.

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Celebrating Talent and “Sparks” of the Divine with Disabilities

In Honor of the Special Needs Community and to Evelynn, a very special Swainson's Lorikeet. For the past 11 years,  the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA has hosted the Festival of Human Abilities, celebrating the creative and inspiring spirit of people with disabilities. This weekend, we showed up to cheer and enjoy… Continue reading Celebrating Talent and “Sparks” of the Divine with Disabilities

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Martin Luther King Jr. | The Kingdom – Free at Last?

The Kingdom - Free At Last - A Poem by Ama Danesi If this was not about life and death, it would be funny to play the 'find the odd one' in the sea of faces and tally wasted chances to speak up and make some noise. Voice of words opened up a dreamer's heart,… Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. | The Kingdom – Free at Last?