Meet my sister Stanette. She is a lot of fun to be around, as well as very loving and talented. One of her many talents is being able to sleep anywhere. Notice with what ease and grace she catches some z's at Miel patisserie in Philadelphia. She can also talk to a goat!
Friday, May 15, 2009
I Can Talk to a Goat!
Meet my sister Stanette. She is a lot of fun to be around, as well as very loving and talented. One of her many talents is being able to sleep anywhere. Notice with what ease and grace she catches some z's at Miel patisserie in Philadelphia. She can also talk to a goat!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
CSA #2 5-14/09
Here is a picture of the Walking Fish Theatre in Kensington. It is right across the street from our most used 5 bus stop, at the corner of Frankford Avenue and Cumberland. It is where we pick up or CSA. Incidentally...
Here it is. Admittedly, it looks a lot like last week's, but that's how it works. One gets what is in season; just the way nature intended. This is what we found in our share:
1 head green Romaine lettuce – certified organic – Riverview Organics
1 bunch white scallions – certified organic – Windy Hollow Organics
½ lb spinach – certified organic – Goshen View Organics
½ lb asparagus – certified organic – Farmdale Organics
1 bunch red radishes – certified organic – Farmdale Organics
3 baby head lettuces – transitional – Taste of Nature
1 lb bunch rhubarb – transitional – Country View Produce
Here are the radishes. I have never seen a purple one before. Zoiks!
Eat well!
What's a Battle?
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. -Romans 12:12
If only I could live this, no matter my proximity to the dark side.
Onward and upward
If only I could live this, no matter my proximity to the dark side.
Onward and upward
The Fon People of Benin
I am not sure how I came across this image. I found it pretty interesting; finding it to be a seemingly odd juxtaposition of imagery. How can I think that? What do I know about the Fon people's culture? I went looking to learn something about the Fon people and share it with you here. Sew well!
The Fon people of Benin are noted for their appliqué banners (pictured to the left), made by sewing cut out pieces of cloth onto a fabric background to form designs.
Who are those famous Fon people?
The Fon are a separate ethnic group in the west of Africa, which belong to the Ewe. More than 2 million Fon live in the west of Africa, the majority of them in living in Benin.
Because many Fon where victims of the slave trade and because of modern migration movements al lot of Fon live scattered on the African and American continent. Most of the Fon of Europe can be found in France.
Few things have been publicized about the Fon even though there have had major influence on other cultures worldwide. Most of us are at least familiar with voodoo religion and cubism which both originate from Fon culture.
Where did the Fon come from and where did they go?
Originally the Fon came from the former Dahomey (also Dahome). They immigrated approximately to the area in the 14th century. Scientists assume they came from a town in Togo named Tado. Today the largest part of them is living in central and southern Benin, it is also the largest group of peoples of Benin (approx. 40% of the population). Another part of the Fon scatters over the southeast of Togo, the southwest of Nigeria, Ghabon and Ghana.
Their descendants were brought to North- and South America from the slave trade, particularly to the Caribbean. Since they mixed themselves in the meantime with other cultures they no more called Fonpeople.Today many Fon fled to Europe, particularly to France.
How the Fon influence the world.
For a long time, the Fon have exerted a strong influence on other people, especially in terms of religion. Slightly modified, it has spread to many parts of the world. Apparently many people can combine their native religion with christianity, since many of those who belive in Voodoo are Christians at the same time.
Through constant migration, the Fon have brought their culture to many places in the world. Their early craft influenced many European artists, for instance the Cubists. Until today, their sculptures (an example to the left) and artworks are highly appreciated in museums and art fairs.
This information gleaned from Folker Silge's Information page about the Fon People of Benin. Check out his page, there is more information there.
The Fon people of Benin are noted for their appliqué banners (pictured to the left), made by sewing cut out pieces of cloth onto a fabric background to form designs.Who are those famous Fon people?
The Fon are a separate ethnic group in the west of Africa, which belong to the Ewe. More than 2 million Fon live in the west of Africa, the majority of them in living in Benin.
Because many Fon where victims of the slave trade and because of modern migration movements al lot of Fon live scattered on the African and American continent. Most of the Fon of Europe can be found in France.
Few things have been publicized about the Fon even though there have had major influence on other cultures worldwide. Most of us are at least familiar with voodoo religion and cubism which both originate from Fon culture.
Where did the Fon come from and where did they go?
Originally the Fon came from the former Dahomey (also Dahome). They immigrated approximately to the area in the 14th century. Scientists assume they came from a town in Togo named Tado. Today the largest part of them is living in central and southern Benin, it is also the largest group of peoples of Benin (approx. 40% of the population). Another part of the Fon scatters over the southeast of Togo, the southwest of Nigeria, Ghabon and Ghana.Their descendants were brought to North- and South America from the slave trade, particularly to the Caribbean. Since they mixed themselves in the meantime with other cultures they no more called Fonpeople.Today many Fon fled to Europe, particularly to France.
How the Fon influence the world.
For a long time, the Fon have exerted a strong influence on other people, especially in terms of religion. Slightly modified, it has spread to many parts of the world. Apparently many people can combine their native religion with christianity, since many of those who belive in Voodoo are Christians at the same time.Through constant migration, the Fon have brought their culture to many places in the world. Their early craft influenced many European artists, for instance the Cubists. Until today, their sculptures (an example to the left) and artworks are highly appreciated in museums and art fairs.This information gleaned from Folker Silge's Information page about the Fon People of Benin. Check out his page, there is more information there.
Same-sex Cats
Don't bring the kiddies unless you want them to grow up real quick, Rashini!
These are our beautiful cats, Lucius and Dieter. Lucius (the grey one) was a volunteer. He showed up on the stoop one Saturday night in November of 2007 and kept trying to get inside. Our friend Leah could not leave. He was still around the following Monday, so I rolled him to the vet, had his manhood compromised and gave him a home. It was a bit unsettling I am sure, but a small price to pay for the lavish lifestyle he now enjoys.
Dieter was rescued by a cat-lady who had his manhood compromised. The vet called to see if we had room in our house and hearts for another cat. This happened about a month after we lost a very special cat named Blanche-more on her later. Dieter was tortured before being rescued. He could not meow when he first moved in. He just opened his mouth really wide trying.
Dieter can now meow. Lucius still has a good bit of Kenzo in him.
Here is a typical day on Firth. Love is all around.
These are our beautiful cats, Lucius and Dieter. Lucius (the grey one) was a volunteer. He showed up on the stoop one Saturday night in November of 2007 and kept trying to get inside. Our friend Leah could not leave. He was still around the following Monday, so I rolled him to the vet, had his manhood compromised and gave him a home. It was a bit unsettling I am sure, but a small price to pay for the lavish lifestyle he now enjoys.
Dieter was rescued by a cat-lady who had his manhood compromised. The vet called to see if we had room in our house and hearts for another cat. This happened about a month after we lost a very special cat named Blanche-more on her later. Dieter was tortured before being rescued. He could not meow when he first moved in. He just opened his mouth really wide trying.
Dieter can now meow. Lucius still has a good bit of Kenzo in him.
Here is a typical day on Firth. Love is all around.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Gun, Dun, Go, Do, Pa, Ta
The names Gun Dun, Go Do, Pa Ta [correspond to right and left bass, right and left tone and right and left slap respectively], come from an African style of teaching (The Yoruba basic scale), and are accepted across the world. As Westerners we are used to writing lessons down, but in Africa, the teaching and technique of djembe playing is passed on orally. The djembe (pronounced "Jem-Bay") is a skin covered hand drum. It originates in West Africa, and dates back to the first millennium. Its shape can be likened to an hourglass, or a goblet.
The djembe can be found throughout West Africa, possibly spread by Numu [refers to a group of African people and their language (also called Ligbi)] migrations dating from 1000AD.
The djembe is said to hold three spirits: the spirit of the tree (the drum body), the animal (the drumhead), and the instrument maker. The body of the drum is traditionally carved from a single tree, with an animal skin (usually goat) used for the head.
Information gleaned from the website New Heartbeat.
Above is a djembe from Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast in English).
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