Monthly Archives: September 2009

Iraq And Afghanistan Poetry /Art Slam, Session 29

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   Good Evening,   RETURNING HOME We fought, We worked, until our hands were wet with blood, We slept, We waited, Time to come home, Time to restore our hearts, Who will be … Continue reading

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Friday Night Gallery Chat – Cherokee Art, American Indian

“ A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Good evening, Thought I would talk about Cherokee art ( American Indian), I recently, a few years ago found out that I have a tiny bit of Cherokee in me!   A tale from the … Continue reading

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Mid-Week (It’s Almost Friday) Flash Story – For The Workers Of The World

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   “ HEAVEN AND EARTH ”   There was no clear distinction between earth and heaven, the two converged in a black velvet soup of heavy night air.  The only tell tale signs to balance … Continue reading

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FYI Bob Marley – ” Don’t Worry Be Happy “

‘ A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “    Investigating the Bob Marley song title debacle , I discovered he does indeed have a song named ” Don’t Worry Be Happy”  I have never heard it - the lyrics are below,   DON”T … Continue reading

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Song Of The Week – Three Little Birds / Bob Marley

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   Bob Marley he was a voice alone and above that never will be repeated again.  From Legend CD. Simple and sincere song.   Three Little Birds   (Title Correction from a reader Thanks! … Continue reading

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Friendship Is The Key To Saving Our Democracy From Becoming Frozen In Opposing Views

 ” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   “ Friendship is the mutually cooperative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a … Continue reading

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Iraq And Afghanistan Soldier’s Poetry / Art Slam, Session 28

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “    Good Evening, I came across this image of the war that lasted 100 years, something to think about. Hundred Years’ War Romantic painting of Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orléans. … Continue reading

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Friday Night Gallery Chat / Tibetan Art

 ” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “    Good Evening, Tibetan art is rich in  luxurious velvety luscious forms and colors.  It is based on the spiritual element which is foremost in Tibetan culture.  The sand paintings they create ( … Continue reading

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Wednesday Night ( It’s Almost Friday!) Flash Story For The Workers Of The World / ” Trudging Through Life “

” A Pale Green Mermid Blog”   TRUDGING THROUGH LIFE    I could feel a slight tingling at  first, then warmth near my shoulder blades, and before you could say “holy cow ” something ebbed through my skin.  There was … Continue reading

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Poem – For Obama

“ A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   AN OUNCE OF TROUNCE    I gave them a good trouncing too, I gave them a good trouncing and it was true, I gave them a good trouncing but they turned away, Maybe … Continue reading

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Iraq And Afghanistan Soldier’s Poetry / Art Slam – Session 27

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   Good Evening, a poem about losing your friends,   The Grand Haven News  August 20, 1868   AN ANGEL AT THE TOMB. — Feelingly inscribed to those who mourn the loss of … Continue reading

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Friday Night Gallery Chat – Japanese Printmaker Utamaro

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   Good Evening, Utamaro a Japanese print maker from the 1700′s, the lines are forceful, the colors intense and imagery meditative.  Looking at a series of his prints can be enlightening to the … Continue reading

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Republicans Called On The Carpet by President Obama ” The Bickering And Games Are Over.”

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   President Obama stated his case for the reform of healthcare last night in a formal state address.  The republicans tried to bring the tactic of yelling down your opponent (if you disagree with him/her)  that … Continue reading

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Iraq and Afghanistan Soldier’s Poetry Slam / Session 26

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “   Good evening,   A Poem, NIGHT INTRUDER LAMENT I have a story to tell you A story of men bold and brave Who have fought, some have died, for their Country With a … Continue reading

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Friday Night/ Saturday Afternoon Gallery Chat – Vermeer

” A Pale Green Mermaid Blog “    Good Evening!  Johannas Vermeer was an  oil painter from the 1600′s who is renowned for his use of natural light.  Even today his paintings glow with the resplendant textures and richness that only … Continue reading

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