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Moved by Emotions

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Michaela

Christ on the Mount of Olives Introduction Ludwig van Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives), Op. 85, is an oratorio by Ludwig van Beethoven portraying the emotional turmoil of Jesus in the garden ofGethsemane prior to his crucifixion. Welcome Death (Willkommen Tod) … Continue reading →

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The Beloved

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Michaela

The Beloved Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) His wisdom flowed from heaven’s book Just like threaded pearls, Just like threaded pearls He left his self to flee to God And God sent him back to us He was born to be … Continue reading →

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The Mountain and the Valley

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Michaela

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Breathing: you invisible poem

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Michaela

Breathing: you invisible poem! Complete interchange of your own essence with world-space. You counterweight in which I rhythmically happen. Single wave-motion whose gradual sea I am; you, most inclusive of all our possible seas- space grown warm. How many regions … Continue reading →

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From protest to revolution

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Michaela

By Dan Hind Easily daunted but often reckless polemicist, author of “The Return of the Public” The popular uprising in Egypt is still less than three weeks old. We still cannot know how it will end – whether the ruling … Continue reading →

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The crystalline moon

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Michaela

by Lisa The crystalline moon Pours a luminous shaker of pale Tinsel over the dancing doily Powder patterns On this lover’s night in winter. Such a shivery time For the heat of this distraction. But only the true fire of … Continue reading →

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Believe capital H-I-M

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Michaela

Lady Gaga “Born this Way” It doesn’t matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M Just put your paws up ‘Cause you were born this way, baby My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars … Continue reading →

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I am Life

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Michaela

The title of the movie “I am love “- Io son l’amore is a line taken from the aria ” La mamma morta” – listen to the music, read the libretto and be…..surprised. La mamma morta (Andrea Chénier) by Umberto … Continue reading →

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I am Love

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Michaela

A movie about change that is set in motion by some seemingly random events – some protagonists resist, others go with it. Some decide to stay back in the hell they are in, others leave and are liberated. Intensity, details, … Continue reading →

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Prayers on a Runway

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Michaela

by Lisa I love clothes but mostly I admire the art of designers, and creators of beautiful fabric. I don’t own many nice clothes except what I’ve bought second hand. No cashmere yet though I have given as a gift. … Continue reading →