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February 26, 2010
- Yesterday, I was awakened at 7 am by the bright loud 'caw' of a crow near my bedroom window. Alarmed, but groggy, I hopped out of bed, stumbled into the bathroom, and got ready for a full day of work at home. Excited about completing my latest art venture, I gathered my materials, set up the studio, and turned on my favorite iTunes channel. Even though the weather was a chilly 45 degrees with a ...
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November 11, 2009
- Behold that old sink in a small enterprise, hardly a centerpiece effort, but still taking up space in a corner of the warehouse.A wire soap dish hangs from the faucet and a ragged gray towel has its place dangling from a rusty rack at the sink’s side, and the faucet drips.Do we talk about the faucet presenting itself as a still-life scene, or the drip or just the sink—as its own story? I say ...
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October 26, 2009
- You are invisible. I see this on my messenger window. I don’t feel invisible. It seems like I am there and can be seen by everyone, everyone who has me on their list. People I have known over the years. New arrivals I have discouraged. I am tired.The scent of dew-dripping flowers makes me cringe for I know that one day they will be crushed. Essence, they say. It will be bottled for posterity, ...
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November 8, 2008
- In the name of Allah; Most-gracious, Most-merciful. All good therein is from Allah and there are no shortcomings but my own.Indeed, it has been among the traits of the righteous to get ready for Salah asone gets ready to meet a special friend. And, why must not it be so, for Allah is Most-loving and High above all. It is only fitting that we approach Him in a manner that befits His Majesty. ...
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