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    I was born in Minneapolis in 1962.  Both of my parents were Minnesota farm kids and went to St. Olaf College, also my alma mater.  My mother became a nurse and my…

    March 19, 2026
    Americas, Knitting, Music, Society, Traditions, United States
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    featured image: Lucuma Designs   In many traditions the word “holy” means to be set apart for a specific purpose.  For many religious people, it specifically refers to a purpose belonging to…

    December 11, 2025
    Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, Music, Newsletter, Textiles, Traditions, United States
  • the power of one

    The power of one only exists because the power of many allows it to. Each of us has a power of one and we can become the power of many when we unite!

    November 30, 2025
    Americas, Europe, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, United States
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    Creative Arts Safaris – Benin and Togo

    Fiona Wright of Creative Arts Safaris shares highlights from a tour to Benin and Togo! Ceremonies, workshops and experiencing life on the river.

    October 13, 2025
    Africa, Art Classes, Ceramics, Dance, Music, Public Art, Textiles, Traditions, Travel
  • Donna Biel 1960 icelandic sweater hiking in NY

    Immigration: Icelandic Settlements in Minnesota

    Featured image at the top: Donna Biel (nee Gislason) hiking with her Icelandic sweater.   My Aunt Olive has spent decades documenting our family tree.  She has researched churches, cemeteries, libraries and…

    July 30, 2025
    Europe, Literature, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States
  • Martin Luther King Jr quote on creativity

    hard times – a youtube playlist

        Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.  “Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in…

    January 20, 2025
    Music, Society, Traditions
  • A beginning, a middle and an end in Ghana.

      By Ellie Schimelman, also known as Aba Obroni Kakraba Director of Cross Cultural Collective in Ghana   A beginning, a middle and an end… and you have a story. I’m not…

    January 6, 2025
    Africa, Art Classes, Cultural Center, Dance, Music, Public Art, Traditions, Travel
  • Our family band - Silvia Hara Art - Bulgaria

    Art and Music in Bulgaria – An exciting journey through time and space!

    Silvia Hara and her family play folk music from several countries, including Rebetiko music from Greece. She describes the instruments they use and presents videos of them playing at her house in Bulgaria.

    December 19, 2024
    Europe, Music, Traditions
  • How Murals and Public Art Impact Distressed Communities

    I lived in inner city Chicago from 1984-2005.  My neighborhood, largely Puerto Rican, was controlled by the Latin Kings gang and a port of entry to cocaine and other drugs.  Although I…

    September 23, 2024
    Music, Photography, Public Art, Unesco Creative City

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