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Meryl Ann Butler is an artist, author, educator and OpedNews Managing Editor who has been actively engaged in utilizing the arts as stepping-stones toward joy-filled wellbeing for over 25 years.
She studied art with Harold Ransom Stevenson in Sea Cliff NY for seven years before opening her own art school. Stevenson had been a student of Norman Rockwell.
Her art in a wide variety of media can be seen on her YouTube video, "Visionary Artist Meryl Ann Butler on Creativity and Joy" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcGs2r_66QE
A NYC native, her response to 9-11 was to pen an invitation to healing through creativity, entitled, "90-Minute Quilts: 15+ Projects You Can Stitch in an Afternoon" (Krause 2006), which is a bestseller in the craft field. The sequel, MORE 90-Minute Quilts: 20+ Quick and Easy Projects With Triangles and Squares was released in April, 2011. Her popular video, How to Stitch a Quilt in 90 Minutes with Meryl Ann Butler can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrShGOQaJQ8
She has been active in a number of international, arts-related projects as a citizen diplomat, and was arts advisor to Baltimore's CIUSSR (Center for Improving US-Soviet Relations), 1987-89. She made two trips to the former USSR in 1987 and 1988 to speak to artists, craftpeople and fashion designers on the topic of utilizing the arts as a tool for global wellbeing. She created the historical "First US-Soviet Children's Peace Quilt Exchange Project" in 1987-88, which was the first time a reciprocal quilt was given to the US from the former USSR.
Her artwork is in collections across the globe.
Meryl Ann is a founding member of The Labyrinth Society and has been building labyrinths since 1992.
"Creativity and Healing: The Work of Meryl Ann Butler" by Burl Hall is at
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Creativity-and-Healing--T-by-Burl-Hall-130414-18.html
Burl and Merry Hall interviewed Meryl Ann on their BlogTalk radio show, "Envision This," at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/envision-this/2013/04/11/meryl-ann-butler-art-as-a-medicine-for-the-soul
She has written for Opednews since 2004. Archived articles www.opednews.com/author/author1820.html
Older archived articles, from before May 2005 are here.,
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Bayou Corne Sinkhole: Micro-Earthquake Activity Halts Work
All work at the infamous Bayou Corne Sinkhole and adjacent areas has ceased until further notice due to an increase in seismic activity that may warn of another cave-in. On Wings of Care provides flyover images.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 Path of Peace and Magic: World Labyrinth Day, May 4 (23 comments)
May 4th, 2013 is the 5th annual World Labyrinth Day (WLD) and people all around the world will participate by walking labyrinths. An initiative of The Labyrinth Society (TLS), World Labyrinth Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May. You can particpate!
Saturday, April 20, 2013 Haunting Video Shows Trees Descending into Bayou Corne Sinkhole (4 comments)
A haunting video taken on April 18th shows trees disappearing into the Bayou Corne sinkhole, a globally unprecedented geologic event. After the trees become submerged, the video captures the eerie tidal actions of the sinkhole waters that result.
Saturday, April 13, 2013 Breaking: New Photos, Video of Mayflower Spill and Lake Conway (12 comments)
On April 12, On Wings Of Care (OWOC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of wildlife, wild habitat, and natural ecosystems, flew over ExxonMobil's Pegasus Pipeline spill in Mayflower, AR to take photos.
Friday, April 12, 2013 Experts Called in to Tackle Bayou Sinkhole Devastation (2 comments)
The 8-month old, continually growing sinkhole in Bayou Corne, Louisiana, is an unprecedented ecological event. Gov. Jindal called for the creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee to "provide science-based recommendations for public safety in the Bayou Corne area." The Blue Ribbon Commission Initial Technical Briefing was offered on April 5, at LSU.
Thursday, April 4, 2013 Sinkhole Update: Explosive Gases Found in Adjacent Residences (6 comments)
Dangerous gases have been discovered under the slabs of at least two homes adjacent to the sinkhole, and an oil slick covers the enlarging surface.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 Bayou Sinkhole Update: Increased Seismic Activity, Access Ramp Caves In (11 comments)
On March 28, the Bayou Corne sinkhole had its third cave-in in just 11 days, a record for this site. Increased seismic activity has been recorded, and all work in and over the sinkhole has been halted under a Code 2 alert code status.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Bayou Corne Sinkhole Swallows 25 More Trees (7 comments)
The out-of-control Louisiana sinkhole, first discovered on August 3, 2012, continues to cave in, swallowing trees and swampland.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Hack-Proof Passwords: Easy Tips from an Expert (8 comments)
Tech genius and Drupal developer Aaron Winborn comes to the rescue with advice on quick and clever ways to create hack-proof passwords. It's easier than you think.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 UN Marks 1st Internat'l Day of Happiness March 20 (8 comments)
The initiative to declare a day of happiness came from the Kingdom of Bhutan -- a country whose Gross National Happiness Index takes the view that sustainable development should take a holistic approach towards progress and give equal importance to non-economic aspects of well-being.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 Sum Pi in the Sky on 3.14 (10 comments)
It's irrational! March 14, 2013, is the 25th anniversary of Pi Day.
Pi Day, (3.14) was founded by San Francisco's Exploratorium physicist and "Prince of Pi," Larry Shaw. This year's celebration includes synchronized aircraft skywriting the first 1,000 numbers of Pi.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Over 90 "Micro" Earthquakes Overnight at the Bayou Corne Sinkhole (8 comments)
Assumption Parish Police Jury reported that more than 90 "micro earthquakes" had occurred in the Bayou Corne sinkhole area overnight, calling it a "'spasmodic burst' which occurred at 1:34 am" on March 13. The report continued, "In addition, there were several observable long periods (VLP) events recorded on seismic monitor LA12.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 For Sweet Support of Civil Rights and Religious Freedom: Buy Girl Scout Cookies (2 comments)
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us! There are more than 3.2 million Girl Scouts and adult leaders throughout the U.S. and its territories. If you want to support tolerance and diversity sweetly, you can buy their cookies! They are miles ahead of the Boy Scouts in tolerance, diversity, civil rights as well as big business.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 The Girl God: Celebrating the Divine Feminine on Internat'l Women's Day, March 8 (11 comments)
"The Girl God" by Trista Hendren is a magically illustrated children's book celebrating the Divine Feminine. The process of helping her 5-year-old daughter connect to her spiritual self and her inner strengths, within the context of both Islam and Christianity, has been an exciting journey for both of them, as Trista explains in this interview.
Thursday, February 14, 2013 Quilts Fly off the Bed, onto Gallery Walls (18 comments)
Gramma's quilts have crashed through the glass ceiling to take their place as a respected art form. Stunning examples can be viewed at various quilt shows around the country, including at the 24th Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (MAQF), February 21-24, 2013, in Hampton, Virginia, which is the largest quilt event on the eastern seaboard.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Global V-Day Events: Dancing for an End to Violence (14 comments)
On Thursday, February 14, women and men in 206 countries around the world "will come together in the largest day of mass action ever to stop violence against women and girls, to express their outrage, and to strike, dance and RISE to support an end to violence against women once and for all."
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Nightmare Sinkhole Out of Control, Cave-ins Continue at Bayou Corne (15 comments)
The nightmarish Louisiana sinkhole continues to swallow up land on its perimeter. Around mid-day on Feb 12, the newest cave-in was reported. An estimated 50 x 100 foot section caved in on the southwest side of the sinkhole.
Monday, February 4, 2013 Demanding Justice for the Steubenville Rapes of a Minor Child (4 comments)
UltraViolet is demanding justice for the Steubenville rapes, in which a minor female child was allegedly administered a date rape drug and transported, unconscious, to several parties where she was repeatedly raped and abused.
Sunday, January 20, 2013 Gov. Jindal Ignores Sinkhole Disaster; Activists & Scientists Demand Assistance for Traumatized Residents (5 comments)
Although agencies and companies claim to be trying to contain the problems associated with the Louisiana sinkhole that appeared on Aug. 3rd, 2012, the problems have, like the sinkhole itself, only continued to get bigger. In spite of the nearly 6-month evacuation of 150 families, and higher-than-acceptible levels of radiation, Gov. Jindal has remained silent.
Saturday, January 19, 2013 Sudden Seismic Activity in Louisiana Bayou: Sinkhole Burps, Pad Cracks, Police Copter Arrives UPDATED (5 comments)
At 11:50 am Central Time, on Sat. January 19, the Assumption Parish Police Jury posted on their website, "There has been increased seismic activity near the cavern this morning as well as developments of cracks on Oxy 3 pad. At approximately 10:00 this morning, another burp occurred in the sinkhole. The State Police helicopter has arrived to provide aerial viewing.
Monday, January 7, 2013 Opednews Exclusive: The Kucinich Vision: From Cleveland to the Future of America (22 comments)
Dennis Kucinich has just stepped away from 16 years of Congressional service to the people of Ohio, and of America. But don't make the mistake of thinking he's stepped DOWN. In an exclusive interview with Opednews, Kucinich offers a peek at what's next.
Sunday, January 6, 2013 Rapist Alert: Will Ohio State U. & Ashland U. Do the Right Thing? (25 comments)
The silence is deafening as concerned parents, students and citizens wait for a response from Ohio State University and Ashland University concerning the schools' scholarship students who have admitted wrongdoing in a night-long kidnapping and gang rape of a young girl in Steubenville, Ohio. Includes a list of petitions to sign. UPDATE: Kent State reviews the status of an applicant who was involved in the inceident.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 "26 Random Acts of Kindness" Goes Viral (22 comments)
Doing "Random Acts of Kindness" in response to the Newtown, CT killings strikes a chord as the idea goes viral.
Friday, December 7, 2012 Dec. 7 Release of Movie "Honor Flight:" One Last Mission for WW2 Vets (18 comments)
Dec. 7, 2012 is the 71st anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, and the release of the documentary, Honor Flight, which tells the poignant stories of several WW2 vets as it invites viewers along on the vets' exciting journey to Washington DC.
Monday, November 5, 2012 What Would Jesus Do? Sex, Hell and Christianity in the Noose of the Presidential Election (31 comments)
Mormonism's multiple wives on earth and in heaven, denial of the Virgin Birth, and the practice of "Lying for the Lord": where is the Religious Right's fanatical obsession with their own letter-of-the-law Christianity when we really need it? Did they suddenly adopt religious tolerance when we weren't looking?
Sunday, November 4, 2012 Boston, MA, School Brings Assistance to Friends in The Rockaways (12 comments)
Dan Welch and his wife, Julia Nambalirwa-Lugudde, co-Directors of the progressive Greenhouse School in Salem (in the greater Boston area) found the opportunities to practice a random act of kindness as well as and what they call "a teachable moment" after Hurricane Sandy slammed the Rockaways. Amazing photos!
Friday, November 2, 2012 Bayou Sinkhole Site Update: Flammable Tap Water (10 comments)
The mysterious and alarming bayou sinkhole may be related to flammability of nearby tap water. See updated maps, diagrams and photos of the expanding sinkhole.
Friday, November 2, 2012 Coast Guard Suspends Search for Capt. of Tall Ship Bounty, Lost at Sea (5 comments)
On Nov. 1 the US Coast Guard suspended it search for Robin Walbridge, 63, missing captain of the tall ship, Bounty, according to a USCG press release. The 180-foot Bounty, a replica of the 18th C. ship owned by the British Royal Navy, sank approximately 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C. on Monday, Oct 29, during Hurricane Sandy. 14 of the crew of 16 were rescued by the Coast Guard.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Alarming Sinkhole Continues to Cave In: Seismic Activity, Odors, Health Symptoms Reported (4 comments)
The treacherous sinkhole that first appeared on Aug. 4 in Bayou Corne continues to cave in. On Oct 30, a 20-ft by 80-ft section caved in on the east side of the sinkhole, just a week after a "short duration, pronounced seismic event was recorded at the site."
Thursday, October 18, 2012 Avery Binders Buried in Sudden Post-Debate Onslaught of Reviews (8 comments)
On Oct. 17, Amazon's customer reviews of its Avery Durable View Binder with 2 Inch EZ-Turn Ring reached epic proportions in the hours after the Presidential Debate, with customers eager to purchase "Binders of Women."
Thursday, October 11, 2012 The Dalai Lama Speaks on Compassion, Peace, and Enlightened Thought (42 comments)
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, spoke on Human Compassion at the College of William and Mary to a live audience of over 8200, and another 9700 internet viewers on October 10th.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Waiting for Dalai (6 comments)
Williamsburg, VA. October 10, 2012; 1:30 pm. Hundreds anticipate the entrance of the Dalai Lama at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA.
Friday, October 5, 2012 Greener on the Other Side: Who Put the Fun in Sustainable Architecture? (2 comments)
October is National Energy Awareness Month, and the movement toward environmentally friendly construction has been motivated by ethics, finances, the housing crisis, and ecological concerns. And a bit of fun. Innovative green architecture turns up in surprising places.
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Mysterious Bayou Sinkhole Continues to Cave In: Radiation, Hydrocarbons Detected (15 comments)
A new cave-in has been discovered at the mysterious sinkhole at Bayou Corne, near Napoleonville, LA. Volatile Organic Chemicals have been detected and hydrocarbons in the sink hole sludge are dangerously elevated.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 Surprising Socialist, Capitalist, and Masonic Roots of the Pledge of Allegiance (11 comments)
Sept. 8:
120 years ago today, The Pledge of Allegiance was first published in Youth's Companion, a family magazine that has been called, "the Reader's Digest of its day." The pledge was writtien by a Socialist Christian minister, Francis Bellamy, and James Upham, a Mason, for schoolchildren to recite on on Oct. 12, 1892, the quadricentennial of Columbus' arrival.
Sunday, August 26, 2012 Dangerous Levels of Radium at Corne Bayou Sinkhole (2 comments)
Stuart Smith, one of the nation's leading environmental attorneys, says that Stanley Waligora, a New Mexico-based radiation protection consultant and leading authority on health risks of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) has confirmed that radium levels at Bayou Corne's sinkhole are NOT within safe limits. He says the levels are roughly 15 times higher than the state's acceptable level.
Friday, August 17, 2012 Does Sudden Sinkhole Portend a Nuclear-sized Explosion? (32 comments)
For many weeks, Corne and Grand Bayou residents warily noticed strange bubblings fron the watery depths, and they reported smelling burnt diesel fuel and sulfur. Then overnight, a sinkhole the size of three football fields appeared, swallowing scores of 100-foot tall cypress trees.
The beginning of a Grade B monster flick? No: real life in Assumption Parish, Louisiana.
Thursday, August 9, 2012 A Fair to Remember: The Impact of World's Fairs on Progress in Art and Science
Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World's Fairs, 1851--1939 is a groundbreaking exhibition of stunning decorative arts. Co-curator, Catherine L. Futter notes, ""these international events allowed diplomats, manufacturers, designers, artisans, and an enthusiastic public to have immediate and direct experience with objects, materials, technologies, and peoples from around the world."
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Sands of Tibet: Lamas Create Mandala in Hampton, VA (4 comments)
The Buddhist lamas of the Drepung Loseling Monastery are creating an intricate, traditional sand mandala at The American Theater in Hampton, VA.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Historic Criminal Conspiracy Case against the Vatican, Big Pharma, & Crown of England (4 comments)
Toronto, Canada. The Association of Citizen Prosecutors (ACP) and The International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS) have announced the first class action lawsuit in Canadian history to name as co-defendants the Vatican, the Crown of England, Canada and its churches, and big pharmaceutical companies, all of which are accused of crimes against humanity and criminal conspiracy.
Thursday, May 3, 2012 Celebrate Peace on World Labyrinth Day: May 5 (5 comments)
World Labyrinth Day is an annual global event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May. The Labyrinth Society invites the world to "Walk As One at 1," an opportunity to share in a wave of peaceful energy encircling the planet.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 Birth Control and E.D. for Dummies: A Sex and Cost Comparison for Sluts and Others (13 comments)
In no way should the use of Hormone Therapy Pills (also called Oral Contraceptives) be primarily associated with sexual activity. On the other hand, penile implant surgery is exclusively for the purpose of enhancing a man's sexual activities, which is exactly what Rush Limbaugh would like you to believe about birth control pills.
Sunday, March 4, 2012 RFK Jr Endorsing Kucinich at Rally Today, Public Invited (6 comments)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will make a rare political appearance today, Sunday March 4, where he will endorse Congressman Dennis Kucinich.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Steps up to Support Kucinich (23 comments)
As the Super PAC smears on Ohio Congressman, Dennis Kucinich's campaign, stoop to new lows, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stepped up to the plate. He is endorsing the congressman's campaign and is going to Cleveland on Sunday, March 4 to rally Kucinich's supporters.
Monday, February 13, 2012 A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist (14 comments)
Married for 27 years, Lise and Emil Stoessel celebrate Valentine's Day like many other couples - with romantic moments over dinner, holding hands and an exchange of heart-felt gifts. Then they'll share a goodnight kiss, as Emil drops Lise off at her townhouse before returning to his home, 5 miles away - they keep their marriage together by living apart. Lise Stoessel is the author of "Living Happily Ever After -- Separately.
Monday, February 13, 2012 Marilyn Monroe: Lost Photos of America's Sweetheart Recovered (4 comments)
In August 1953 LOOK magazine documentary photographer, John Vachon, took over 100 stunning photos of Marilyn Monroe during two weeks, but only three were published in LOOK. The rest were forgotten for nearly 60 years. Recently rediscovered, they are available in "Marilyn, August 1953: The Lost LOOK Photos."
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Occu-Pride Territory
The Gainesville, FL, Pride Fest 2011 was joined by the Occupiers of Gainesville, blending into a peaceful and joyful gathering on Oct. 22. Video at end of article.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 In Print: The Occupied Wall Street Journal (2 comments)
The Occupied Wall Street Journal has begun publication from a secret location, documenting the occupation and offering practical information on getting involved.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 Occupy Santa Fe: Photo Essay (5 comments)
Photo Essay: On Sat. Oct. 8, participants of Occupy Santa Fe gathered outside the Bank of America at the busy corner of Paseo de Peralta and St. Francis Drive.
Saturday, August 20, 2011 No Payne; No Gain: Harold Payne and the Power of Positive Music (6 comments)
Harold Payne, a multi-platinum singer/songwriter whose music has been recorded by many celebrity artists, says his mission is to touch people's lives in a positive way with his music.
Monday, June 13, 2011 The Bizarre Theft of Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski's Miracle Cancer Cure (36 comments)
"Burzynski, the Movie" is the story of Dr. Stanislaw R. Burzynski, a physician/scientist who has baffled--and apparently terrified--the American cancer industry by his ability to cure "incurable" cancers consistently, inspiring the FDA's 14-year campaign of harassment against him, and the bizarre, ethically compromised actions of the National Cancer Institute, resulting in the theft of his patent.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 Cool Aid for Japan: Artisans and Entertainers Band Together Coast to Coast (2 comments)
Artists, quilters, fashion designers, musicians and entertainers have banded together in numerous fundraising initiatives in response to the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March.
Friday, May 6, 2011 Walk As One at 1: World Labyrinth Day, May 7 (10 comments)
World Labyrinth Day (WLD) is an annual global event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May, sponsored by The Labyrinth Society, an international organization founded in 1998.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Nesting Eagle Struck and Killed by Plane, Eaglets Rescued (12 comments)
On April 26, a female American Bald Eagle was struck and killed by an incoming airplane at Norfolk International Airport. She was one of a pair of American Bald Eagles nesting at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with three eaglets.
Monday, April 18, 2011 The Midnight Ride of ... Sybil Ludington (27 comments)
Sybil Ludington was from New York's Duchess County. She was younger and braver, but much less famous than Paul Revere. And unlike Revere, she did not have the support of other riders. In 1777, her courageous midnight ride may have single-handedly changed the course of American history. Why don't we know more about her?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Email Scam with a Twist -- A True Story (7 comments)
What happened when my daughter's email was hacked and our friend responded to the desperate plea for money...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Vintage Cinema: Fond Glimpses of Classic Beauties (5 comments)
1930s moviegoers were mesmerized by the magic of neon and murals even before the lights dimmed, and some of the grand "one-screen-wonder" cinema houses are restored to former beauty and still showing films today.
Sunday, January 16, 2011 We All Win When We Evolve Away from Fear: Personal and Societal Wellbeing and Positive Music (4 comments)
While recent events have inspired a louder conversation about the influence of verbal vitriol on aggressive behaviors and mental health, the reverse side of that coin also invites inspection: creating an environment of support, safety, hope and happiness can enhance personal as well as societal wellbeing. And positive music is making its contribution.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 Could the Proposed Department of Peace Have Intercepted the Tucson Gunshots? (36 comments)
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced the bill to establish a U.S. Dept. of Peace in July, 2001. If the bill had passed, would nearly a decade of federal, domestic focus on peaceful communications and nonviolent interactions have helped to avoid the gunshots in Tucson? Isn't it time to find out?
Friday, January 7, 2011 Positive Music Awards: A Fanfare of Harmony (2 comments)
The Sixth Annual emPower Posi Music Awards Celebration are designed to showcase contemporary musicians who create a significant body of affirmative music, and will take place January 14-17, 2011, in Orlando, FL.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Beyond Brokeback: "Out" West (2 comments)
The Autry National Center commemorated the fifth anniversary of the iconic film, Brokeback Mountain, on December 11th, as it completed the first successful year of its acclaimed "Out West at the Autry" program.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 Thinking Outside the Holiday Gift Box: A Baker's Dozen Unique Ideas
Whether you are celebrating 12 days of Christmas, 8 days of Chanukah or 7 days of Kwanza, here's a baker's dozen artsy ideas to solve your gift-giving dilemmas for quirky friends and relatives!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 WW2 Veterans Honored with Honor Flights to DC Monument (13 comments)
After years of discussion, over a half century of waiting, and a great deal of controversy, World War II veterans have been honored with a memorial in Washington DC, completed in 2004. Now volunteers are transporting senior veterans by the thousands to Washington. For most, it's one of the most important experiences in a long life.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 What to Wear to the Rally of the New Millennium (13 comments)
On Sept. 16, Jon Stewart announced his "Rally to Restore Sanity," Sat Oct. 30, on the National Mall, noon til 3 pm. Casually dubbed The Million Moderate March, it's destined to be an event of comedic proportions.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Set The Raygun to "Stun": Dennis Larkins' Startling Art (9 comments)
Dennis Larkins' staggering output of artwork ranges from "lowbrow" pop surrealism paintings to stage design for rock concerts to his legendary series of Grateful Dead posters.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Neptune's Castles: Sand Sculpting Championship in Virginia Beach (10 comments)
A photo essay: Winners of The North American Sand Sculpting Championship, a featured event in the 37th Virginia Beach Neptune Festival were announced Friday evening. The event is one of the world's largest sand sculpting competitions.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Walk the Pavement to A-Mazement: World Labyrinth Day, May 1 (5 comments)
As part of a global labyrinth event, participants around the world will "Walk as One at 1" (1:00 pm in local time zones) as they walk a wave of peace and wellbeing encircling the planet.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Shamrock Marathon Rocks On
The 38th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon was held in Virginia Beach, VA, on St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 19-21, with approximately 23,000 participants.
Monday, March 1, 2010 Passionate Colors: A Quilt Show Photo Essay (8 comments)
The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival held Feb. 25 -" 28 in Hampton, VA, drew over 10,000 people to an artistic exhibit of over 500 stunning quilts.
Monday, December 28, 2009 It's Complicated: Beaucoup Boomer Humor (Movie Review) (7 comments)
Fun and quirky, "It's Complicated" stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. They all offer some of the most outstanding moments of their careers. Streep is intoxicating, beautiful and sexy at sixty; Baldwin disarmingly charming; and Martin is quietly enchanting, and funny all the while.
Thursday, December 24, 2009 A Holiday Gift of Peace, Joy, and Inspiration (6 comments)
Here my gift of inspiration, peace, and joy to OEN readers. I hope it lifts your spirits during this holiday season and all year!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Celestial Music of the Spheres: Dean Shostak Plays Glass Instruments (10 comments)
Dean Shostak makes his music on a menagerie of glass instruments.
His Crystal Concerts include the only set of glass hand bells in the world, and a glass violin -- one of only two in the world - and feature Ben Franklin's invention, the glass armonica.
Monday, December 7, 2009 Greg Tamblyn: Saving the World From Whiny Victim Love Songs - Music Review (1 comments)
Greg Tamblyn's concert, Saving the World From Whiny Victim Love Songs, was a hilarious evening of humor, elegantly poetic lyrics, great music, and captivating stories. His live comedy CD, Analog Brain In A Digital World, is being released today.
Friday, November 27, 2009 The Good Men: Now is the Time (3 comments)
The Good Men Project, comprised of a book, documentary, and website, begins to heal a gaping wound in the fabric of society, creating “a platform where men can tell their stories: stories men can relate to, and examples of what they can follow,” according to Good Men Project cofounder, Tom Matlack.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Ugandan Orphans Offer Hope and Joy
The Matsiko choir is comprised of 25 orphaned and at-risk Ugandan children, ages 6-14, who offer electrifying performances of Ugandan folk music, traditional dance and drumming.
Monday, November 2, 2009 Celebrating the Day of the Dead Nov. 1-2
El Dia de Los Muertos, also called the Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans around the globe on Nov. 1st and 2nd.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Exploring Portland Labyrinths: An A-Mazing Journey (3 comments)
Explore five beautiful labyrinths in the Portland area, and find a public labyrinth near you with the TLS Labyrinth Locator.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 Billionaires for Wealthcare Guerrilla Musical: Public Option Annie (2 comments)
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 23. Billionaires for Wealthcare singers delivered a spontaneous, guerrilla musical, “Public Option Annie” at the AHIP conference for the private insurance industry, today.
Friday, September 4, 2009 Station Fire (CA): An Act of Arson (4 comments)
Authorities have concluded that the largest forest fire in Los Angeles Country history was an act of arson.
