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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, craftpersons 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 form 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. She has written over 130 articles for OEN since 2004. Archived articles www.opednews.com/author/author1820.html Older archived articles, from before May 2005 are here., OpEdNews Member for 297 week(s) and 1 day(s) 127 Articles, 175 Quick Links, 1270 Comments, 6 Diaries, 0 Polls |
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 3:15:54 PM
Article : "A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist"
Thanks for letting us know about this, LIse!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 1:08:17 PM
Quicklink : "Biological computer can decrypt images stored in DNA"
WOW! Amazing!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12:41:57 PM
Article : "A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist"
and btw
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:41:59 AM
Article : "Marilyn Monroe: Lost Photos of America's Sweetheart Recovere"
Yes she is, and i love her "natural laugh" photo!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:27:00 AM
Article : "A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist"
Well, I assume ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:17:47 AM
Article : "A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist"
Thanks, Greg!
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 9:08:49 PM
Quicklink : "Homeowners sue megabank"
Jay Fenello's websites with further info
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8:06:37 PM
Quicklink : "Elizabeth Warren: A girl who soared, but longed to belong"
lol, but don't you care about the rest of us?
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:46:18 AM
Quicklink : "Elizabeth Warren: A girl who soared, but longed to belong"
DJK! ;-)
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:31:56 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
LOL yes he is, Tim
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:36:31 AM
Quicklink : "Elizabeth Warren: A girl who soared, but longed to belong"
My first choice
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:32:29 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
hmmmm
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 3:32:58 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
well it is certainly hard to imagine...
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 3:30:52 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
just wondering
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10:44:00 PM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
not sure what your "hence" refers to
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 8:42:52 PM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
this is interesting!
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10:55:17 AM
Article : "An open letter to Occupy Wall Street, lose the masks"
in light of your article
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10:43:39 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma"
yes it's good to keep Manning in the public eye
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 9:51:57 AM
Quicklink : "The First American Freedom Fighter"
thanks, Tim
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:18:33 PM
Quicklink : "The First American Freedom Fighter"
glad you liked it lloyd!
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:30:56 PM
Quicklink : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2012"
so, you might want to
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:42:29 PM
Quicklink : "Bradley Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2012"
thanks for your comment ! I agree!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:20:27 PM
Article : "At 74, Welding Latest Passion for Versatile Artist, Dede Har"
i sent the link to a couple of artist friends
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:51:57 PM
Article : "At 74, Welding Latest Passion for Versatile Artist, Dede Har"
Wow! Amazing!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:24:46 PM
Quicklink : "The First American Freedom Fighter"
well if we can have our Samuel Adams brew..
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:12:22 PM
Quicklink : "Stephen Colbert is winning the war against the Supreme Court"
the link didn;t work for me
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 5:20:45 PM
Article : "The Catholic Bishops' Religious Freedom/ Contraception Scam"
PS btw I am definitely pro choice
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 5:16:28 PM
Article : "The Catholic Bishops' Religious Freedom/ Contraception Scam"
If we are to keep church and state separate ...
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 4:17:29 PM
Article : "The Way It Was: McPherson Square (Photo Essay)"
Glad to see your photos!
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1:12:20 PM
Article : "OCCUPY DC : Cops attack McPherson Park! Multiple Updates, w"
OWS eviction is in defiance of Fed Judge's rulings
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12:47:55 PM
Quicklink : "Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parent"
Good News: too late Komen, the damage is done
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 12:38:38 PM
Article : "Komen Crap-- Right Wing CEO Sets New Rules That Cut Out Plan"
Komen Foundation Would Rather Be Associated With Guns
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:27:39 AM
Article : "Komen Crap-- Right Wing CEO Sets New Rules That Cut Out Plan"
Komen's 501c3 status gets "free" lobbying rights
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:24:32 AM
Article : "Komen Crap-- Right Wing CEO Sets New Rules That Cut Out Plan"
and there's more ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:47:27 PM
Article : "Fractals and the Marriage of Religion and Science"
love this Theresa...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:43:41 PM
Article : "Fractals and the Marriage of Religion and Science"
Awesome video!
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 7:03:32 PM
Article : "Hey NBC, Monday's Debate Panelists Need To Better Represent!"
"theater of the absurd," you got THAT right!
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 6:53:40 PM
Article : "The Golden Age of Late-20th Century Photography"
thanks Lloyd!
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:23:11 PM
Article : "Occupy the Supreme Court -- Undercover Cop Attacks Peaceful "
"there were no other incidents today"
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 4:27:35 PM
Quicklink : "Moral Awakening of an11th-grader, by Gilad Atzmon at Disside"
out of the mouths of "babes" ...
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 4:00:34 PM
Article : "Constitutional Amendment to Create Public Financing Introduc"
what a breath of fresh air ...
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 3:53:42 PM
Article : "The Joys of Blogging"
thank you for the inspirational words!
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 3:49:00 PM
Quicklink : "Despite Publicly Backing One Man-One Woman Marriage, Newt As"
omg
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 1:02:54 AM
Article : "Interview with Rocky Anderson- Justice Party Presidential Pr"
Great interview!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 4:58:15 AM
Article : "Eyewitness Account: Occupy Congress 01-17-12"
Great Job Brett!
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8:56:06 PM
Article : "Greyhound Driver Evicts OWS Fares with Texas Police Support"
but, David....
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2:29:34 PM
Article : "Greyhound Driver Evicts OWS Fares with Texas Police Support"
thank you for keeping us posted
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1:10:45 PM
Article : "Occupy Congress Tues. Jan 17: Details for Attendees"
Thanks for your on-the-spot reporting!
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:58:40 PM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
ok i see the light! ;-)
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:45:12 AM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
aha! a glimmer of light...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 9:10:27 AM
Quotation : "Quotation: I don't make jokes. I just watch the government a"
uh-oh!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 9:13:59 PM
Quicklink : "Hundreds Storm Police Barricades And Retake Zuccotti Park"
the video on the site
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 7:37:10 PM
Quicklink : "Hundreds Storm Police Barricades And Retake Zuccotti Park"
What a way to start the New Year!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 2:18:53 PM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
Thanks, LInda!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 9:04:05 AM
Article : "Going Green: 12 Simple Steps for 2012"
Thanks, Danielle, for the inspiration to act ....
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 8:49:24 AM
Article : "One Jew's Christmas"
Loved your article, thanks!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 8:40:25 AM
Diary : "Four Photographs"
Lovely!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 8:38:13 AM
Article : "Just Imagine The Rose Parade Occupied For The People"
I'm inspired! Thank you!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 8:14:14 AM
Article : "Miss-Dragon Tattoo-Representation"
Superb!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 9:28:32 PM
Quicklink : "Virginia GOP Will Require Voters To Sign "Loyalty Oath""
The good news is ....
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 9:09:20 PM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
Thanks, Tim - glad you approve! ;-)
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 9:07:54 PM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
Happy New Year back!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 2:28:00 PM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
I love it!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 12:32:56 PM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
That's great!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:44:26 AM
Article : "A New Year's Resolution: Occupy Our Dollars!"
I'm excited about it!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 7:06:48 PM
Article : "An Appreciation of Woman Love in the Movies "Bound" and "Hig"
LOL!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 2:19:21 PM
Article : "An Appreciation of Woman Love in the Movies "Bound" and "Hig"
Celebrate love!
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:39:33 PM
Article : "Little Girls Talk Feminism, Challenge Pink"
ps - thanks ...
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:33:40 PM
Article : "Little Girls Talk Feminism, Challenge Pink"
Cool, thanks, I will ...
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:54:36 AM
Article : "Little Girls Talk Feminism, Challenge Pink"
I'm in love
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:28:59 AM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
I agree that
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:20:05 AM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
I'm unclear why you consider it to be "ironic"
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 11:31:19 PM
Quicklink : "Paint-on Solar Cells"
wow
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 9:52:56 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
yes, B, thanks for the reference ..
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 9:42:54 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
Hey Tim
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 9:39:43 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
yes, patrick, interestng to note ...
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 9:37:42 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
GREAT REVIEW
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 3:41:19 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
great idea!
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 3:39:26 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
Thanks!
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 12:17:18 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
ps Lise ---
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 12:14:02 PM
Article : "Bah! Humbug! Dickens, Scrooge, and the Occupy Movement"
I am glad you enjoyed it too -
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10:54:01 AM
Article : "Four Easy, Last Minute Ways to Occupy Your Holiday"
Thanks for your comment, Lise!
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 10:33:03 AM
Article : "Eastern Regional Occupy Meeting; Exploring Occupy 2.0"
Huzzah!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 1:22:30 PM
Quicklink : "Time magazine's Person of the Year: The Protester!"
The Wheel of Fortune Spins
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 9:18:24 AM
Article : ""Join, Or Die""
love this
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 9:14:44 AM
Article : "Quidam Occupies: Cirque du Soleil's Revival is in Step with"
You are most welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 3:13:33 AM
Tweet : "Quidam Occupies: Cirque du Soleil's Revival is in Step with "
Tweet: Quidam Occupies!
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 2:49:20 AM
Article : "Quidam Occupies: Cirque du Soleil's Revival is in Step with "
an extraordinary experience
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:09:30 AM
Article : "Part 2: How Artists Can Occupy Main Street"
I think you missed the point
Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1:10:03 PM
Article : "Part 2: How Artists Can Occupy Main Street"
yeah!
Friday, November 25, 2011 at 9:53:39 AM
Article : "Part 2: How Artists Can Occupy Main Street"
wow
Friday, November 25, 2011 at 5:35:46 AM
Article : "Part 2: How Artists Can Occupy Main Street"
Interestingly enough ....
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1:47:47 PM
Article : "Trickle-Down Tyranny -- Why Ordinary People in Positions of"
and the best thing about knowing we surrendered ...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1:06:49 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
Let's change it indeed!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1:04:31 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
#4 in a series
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:36:41 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
NOW THERE'S THE REAL REASON!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:34:40 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
#3 in a series
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:29:46 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
#2 in a series
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:28:15 PM
Article : "Top Ten Twitter "so I pepper sprayed him" Jokes"
As an artist, i use visuals ...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:04:04 PM
Article : "Trickle-Down Tyranny -- Why Ordinary People in Positions of"
Glad you liked the quote, Robert!
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