Monthly Archives: June 2009

Today US Combat Forces Move Back To Their Bases, Now It Is Up To The Iraqis

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” As of today Iraqi security is in charge of Iraq.   General Steve Lanza  when interviewed by the BBC said he was, “Very proud of Iraqi troops and how they have trained” ,  He further … Continue reading

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Empowerment Tip For The Week / No- Blues Forum

“A Pale Green Mermaids Blog”   Got the blues or  heading into a serious depression well friends try this: Make up a tape of your fav songs not just ones you like but ones that make you sing out loud … Continue reading

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Iraq and Afghanistan Soldier’s Art Slam / Session 15

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Good Evening,           from Google Images Soldiers, Sisters and brothers, depending on one another, fighting the good fight , sitting close in the dark of the night, dreaming of home.   … Continue reading

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Friday Night Gallery Chat, Artemisia Gentileschi: Yes Women Painted In the 16th Century

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Good evening, ahhh Good AFTERNOON!  I stoped working on the computer last night when a freaky thunderstorm started…  because the  last time I worked through a thunderstorm it blew out my modem! So let that … Continue reading

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Little Known Fact / M. Jackson Was A Seeker Of Light In Life

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Images from Google  Man In The Mirror”  (Make That Change) I’m Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life It’s Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It Right . … Continue reading

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Goodbye Michael Jackson…I Am Sad to See You Go

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” “Billie Jean” Single by Michael Jackson from the album Thriller B-side “It’s the Falling in Love”/”Can’t Get Outta the Rain” Released January 2, 1983 Format 7″ single Recorded 1982 Genre Dance-pop, R&B, Funk Length 4:54 … Continue reading

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Indicator Species They Are Speaking To Us Now… So Listen

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   There is a way to measure how healthy the environment/earth you live in is.  One of those options is by tracking “Indicator Species”.   There are a wide variety of species from mammals to amphibians … Continue reading

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Philly Is A Hotbed For New Music, An Icubator Where Artistic Gambles Are Treasured And Classic Forms Are Remembered

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Philadelphia, Pa from its Bandstand days to the current age of “alternative ” music has always filled its airwaves and clubs with the best dance music around it is easy to forget how great this area … Continue reading

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Random Rant / Edward R. Murrow And Creativity Unleashed (No Gratuitous Sex Or Violence Instead -THINK)

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   If you watch TV these days there is a good chance you are being brain washed by some networks to accept drivel as entertainment.  Look, I am as guilty as anyone else, when looking for a  quick … Continue reading

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Random Post /Micro Flash Story

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   QUEEN OF HEARTS MEETS 221B BAKER STREET    She opened the door and looked around.  A deck of cards were thrown on the floor. The windows were draped in gold velvet curtains… in the corner lay … Continue reading

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Iraq and Afghanistan Soldier’s Poetry/Art Slam / Session 14

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Good Afternoon, for the gals in uniform- check out this civil war uniform, She was basically an unpaid cook, nurse and fighter i.e. “Vivandiere” ( the french version a person who accompanied the troops helping … Continue reading

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Friday Night Gallery Chat / From Salvador Dali to Frida Kahlo Surrealism’s Influence Lingers

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Good Evening everyone, it isn’t raining!!! (had to get that out)  Tonight  Surrealism is on my mind.  Two of the most flamboyant artists from that movement are Salvador Dali (Spain) and Frida Kahlo ( … Continue reading

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OPENING A SPACE WHERE PEACE CAN FORM / End Settlements – Stop The Rockets Into Israel And Free Gaza Of The Economic Blockade

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   You have to make a space where peace can form.   If governments keep choosing actions and tactics that waste the money and time of the populations that they govern then they become drained of the energy to be a … Continue reading

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Palestine / Gaza Visited by President Carter “Hamas Has To Be Accepted By the International Community As A Legitimate Player In The Future.”

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Former President Jimmy Carter visited Gaza on Tuesday June 16.  Speaking as a citizen of the United States he hoped to call attention to the current economic blockade that Israel has in place over … Continue reading

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First Step To Peace, Everyone Is At The Table Talking / Netanyahu Agrees To A Two State Solution!

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   At first glance this announcement (accepting a two state solution) made on Sunday night during a speech by Prime Minister Netanyahu appears to be  more of the same, but if you listen closely it … Continue reading

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