"As anyone who has tried it knows, spinning is not a mindless task. It requires constant attention not to end up with a broken thread or a tangled mess. At the same time, the rhythmical balance of hand and mind working together is deeply satisfying and calming. The spinner may find her own thoughts changing, becoming organized along with the fiber, leading to new inspirations and insights. An inner “golden thread” can be sensed, one that connects us to the cosmic rhythms which created us."

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Roodly Laurore’s Note: Haiti, in recent times, has cast an anchor both nationally and internationally. Haiti is a republic with a democratic option where all the institutions are now totally obsolete. We are now talking about chaos: no deputies, no [...]

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Earthjustice, born in the same era as the Endangered Species Act, has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure this critical statute realizes its promise. Meet eight of the hundreds of species Earthjustice has gone to court to protect.

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People walked everywhere in water. We arrived at our destination, a small village where people lived in total inactivity caused by the flood waters. As the guest of honour I was offered a chair and invited to sit with my feet literally under 30 cm of water.

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