autumn...... October 2008 !

autumn fish dinner for my favorite pescatarian! ( my Husband!)   

more fish recipes here - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1205939611/0

November 5th? or sooner, use banana leaves  to make a nice batch of delicious conkies.

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events & articles

omar sosa's great  music! - http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=4868 & his web page here http://www.omarsosa.com/

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music!
boney james & roisin m.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbP6LpLKXdg

omar (UK)- music  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv8X4tNvvDc

chick'n w/ white wine & tarragon! -  my Son luvs carrot pudding!

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more to come! until next entry, walk good! ~peace nadine 

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09.02.08

on the power of Words...

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 click to enlarge img. a gardenburger lunch http://www.gardenburger.com/

craving aloo jeera.. will make it soon.. a variation here - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2008/06/01/june-is-caribbean-heritage-month......../1923

I've made it! 09.03.08  -- It's not too good to let a craving go for too long! This is very delicious, spicy & krispy outside, with a soft interior!

    My Boo really luvs it too!     an. alt. alu fry can be made with methi leaves.

other iron  chef's Cat Cora recipes for Morningstar Farms Vegetarian Products ! - http://www.seeveggiesdifferently.com/recipe_cat_cora.aspx

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in 2008 I think we have almost every major religion represented in our family.[from Christianity, 7th Day Adventist , Islam, Judaism, Catholicism & more..]

-  Ramadan Mubarak, to My muslim Friends & Relatives ( 2 delicious biriyani recipes/tutorials from me! here - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2008/04/02/mellow..april-2008-/1860 & another one here http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/06/30/hotta-than-july-again..../1372  other   Epicurious on Ramadan cuisine!  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26454969/

Enjoy the vegetarian biryani!

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 (a grilled zucchini hoagie)

Events/ Interests

there was a nice article in Everybody's magazine vo.33#5 on

Retired Tuskegee Airmen of Jamaican heritage being honored to read more go here - for info on surviving Major Victor Terrelonge http://www.southfloridacaribbeannews.com/story.asp?ID=4313 go here for info on recently deceased airman Lt. Col. Charles "Chuck" Dryden - http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/26/obit.dryden.ap/index.html & here for Everybody's Caribbean Magazine's article ( how to subscribe) - http://www.everybodysmag.com/ other older articles on topic - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1205158091

Annual International Locks Conference Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo

( philly in Oct.) http://www.locksconference.com/

a trailer for the film Trouble the Water! - http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com/

Happenings from  Bim!

School children in Barbados get free bus transportation! - http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-10367--26-26--.html  &  Almost US $92 MIL in profit for C&W Barbados  http://www.sknvibes.com/Business/NewsDetails.cfm/6326

Poets for Lupus event! (oct) - http://www.spokenvizions.com/

Africa in Mexico exhibit philly ( sept) - http://www.lavozcolorado.com/news_pr.php?nid=12434  -other info same topic - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1166472583/38 & http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1195564328/45

Morocco's African roots -a Gnawa Music !  -http://www.reuters.com/article/artsNews/idUSLR13523420080914  more on gnawa music fr. archives - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2006/09/24/autumns-finally-here--loving-it/876
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dilemma  - vegetarian in barbados, you can check these places - http://www.happycow.net/north_america/caribbean/barbados/index.html  or check the seventh day adventist cafes for leads - or order "sides" @ the major eateries.          or get creative with the menus at the  indian, chinese or greek restaurants! http://www.barbados.org/orestcs.htm & http://www.barbados.org/maprstin.htm           or hit up chefette in a pinch for a potato roti, or pineapple & corn pizza or veggie burger & coleslaw. http://www.chefette.com/chefette_menu.cfm?Cat=117     or go to Relative's home &  borrow the  kitchen or to your Mother-in-laws to cook - prepare a feast! & invite everybody! :)================================================

Health

on Water Births - the Pros & Cons! - http://www.pregnancy-period.com/waterbirth.html   &  http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/birth/waterbirth/advantages.asp & http://www.naturemoms.com/having-a-waterbirth.html

great news for juicing Moms! - fr. a June 2008 study, 100%  natural fruit juices, not linked to Obesity in Children ! - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/109571.php

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Art            

upcoming! Second Annual International Caribbean Art Fair NYC http://www.prweb.com/releases/caribbean/art/prweb1244844.htm & http://www.icafair.com/about/index.html

recedorating & feathering the nest...I've misplaced a mask , purchased on one of our jaunts to Puerto Rico- meaning _ i will tear up the garage & attic soon looking for it! - Here's a good article on the beautiful masks of Loiza ! - http://www.elyunque.com/vejigante.htm  -  one of my fav. places on that island ? el junque! :)  -- a cool tool for photography -http://www.thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/contrastmaster/index.htm

FELA ! THE MUSICAL - http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121224.html & http://www.felaoffbroadway.com/

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Literary

a review of Long Time Walk on Water -http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080831/arts/arts5.html

& http://www.joanbarbarasimon.com/JoanBarbaraSimon/joan-barbara-simon.html

Dave Eggers- What is the What? (lost boy sudan) -  http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/books/review/Prose.t.html

the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation - http://www.valentinoachakdeng.org/

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Music

Vlad plays Chopin ( the pianist not the impaler) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhnRIuGZ_dc

Roots Sisters live ( reggae) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zedqe68AFQs

Seed- the Roots  -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFb9UqELX8w

Someone luv's You Honey!  JC Lodge - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujaDdFxPygs  & Lovin You! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlCqG1UeoW4

CLAUDE MONNET - VOODOO BOUNCE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHpQBg4reo&feature=related

Jephté Guillaume  music! - http://www.myspace.com/jephteguillaume  =================================================

until next entry walk good! ~ peace nyao!    ONE. ((family love, unity, understanding, positivity, building bridges & communication, for  future progress.))

boys of summer"- supplement 08.24.08

Summer's winding down & luv'in  it!    a-rod in sumu pose....

a bit of good of wisdom My Father, ( a military man)  has left with  me! "Live where you are, No matter where you are! ( in this world) ...  Enjoy each day & Love Your Family."

the ny yankees pics by me in 2007 fr. blog - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/07/30/-the-yards-chilling./1468

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interests!

black is beautiful a commentary, npr - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93879707

a movie to see!  - "What Goes Around" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_8hgqmSWAI

the US Open ( tennis) - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/index.html

Jamaican Entrepreneurs - the next generation - http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/Business/html/20080821T210000-0500_139310_OBS_JAMAICAN_ENTREPRENEURS___THE_NEXT_GENERATION.asp

a good commentary 'Yeh mon' from China - http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080824/cleisure/cleisure3.html  the 2007-2008 Human Developement Report http://hdrstats.undp.org/countries/

tavis smiley to host african american cultural exhibit in philly ! - http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1219389904226890.xml&coll=8&thispage=2 & here http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=25719   & http://constitutioncenter.org/

Philadelphia stories of slavery now heard - http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20080703_Long-buried_stories_of_slavery_now_heard.html  & http://www.ushistory.org/presidentshouse/news/inq032207.htm

37 scholarshipsawarded in Barbados! - http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/NewViewNewsleft.cfm?Record=36475    on Barbados Slavery signage  Project  http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-10062--26-26--.html

an interesting commentary indigenous issues, of St Vincent & the Grenadines -  http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-9788--6-6--.html

10 essential "Touristy"  places to experience in Bim -  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/centralamericaandcaribbean/barbados/2639288/Barbados-The-best-of-the-West-Indies.html

the Olympics -this was not the USA's year for track & field (see last blog) -but Overall? They still did very well! -http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5963934.html  &  by  rank  top 3 - CHINA, USA & RUSSIA !http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml (kudus to the Men's Basketball Team! & the Men's 400m Hurdle )

i think? it's hilarious that The USA matched the gold medal tally  won in Athens 4 years earlier ! !! http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/36-facts-about-the-Olympic-medal-count?urn=oly,103037

cool stuff fr. anthropologie.com - http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&id=LIVE_FURNITURE

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music                           

erykah badu - "today" earthsong - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdkZZDy5Ms

kenny chesney & george strait - shiftwork - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDF9uyDWH4

the lategreat dorival caymmi Sr. RIP April 30, 1914 – August 16, 2008  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDF9uyDWH4     about his music !  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=22139

don henley- boys of summer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgy0rOsD4-k

More Hip/Hop Pioneers with ties to Bim ( also see july's entry on Doug E.Fresh) - Grand Master Flash & LL Cool J. - http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3555912  & http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_3_58/ai_97823532/pg_1?tag=artBody;col1 & a classic video -http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=nFhO321qdmk

Brand New Heavies - midnight @ ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhoFTR0xVmc

the great milton nascimento - cravo y canela - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHsDjzjpJLU

can't find Mistério Da Raça by luiz melodia, nereci by djavan will have to do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-47_h8x2po  ( it's still sweet!) a little djavan acai, youtube -http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1216391993

about brazilian music - http://musicabrasileira.org/

"musica brazileira" a few from my stash   w/ dori caymmi jr.

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until next time, walk good! ~peace nadine...     savor summer eat  a peach  or plum !

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gathering gold fr. the evening sun.. - aug 2008

 Trying to chill !     in August...   for My Husband, :)!

Latest evening craving salty pistachios, or cantaloupe & cheddar, melons or paw-paws, real bad! ...My Husband just  shakes his head & say "at least You're eating something!" - It's the dog days of August, kinda humid - but it's All Good!

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articles   - delicious curry chickpea burgers - more in slideshow above 

the african mancala warri game -http://members.aol.com/HyadesSoft/mancala/barbados/index.html

keep writing alive, fr. the nation news - http://www.nationnews.com/story/295464392711125.php

the late VèVè Amasasa Clark &  Ms. Alice Dinizulu  in dance journal ( african & caribbean dance)   

 - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1169842986/15

just like columbus discovered the... http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hl7qw47SpUFsklljmxARCr3CowZAD92ED2BO0

about the corries & the  pan-tribal  confederacy - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1166472583

meat eaters, before you trash another island's sausage....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pudding

Yeah Taekwondo! - bringing the medal count to 100 - "the Lopez Family "- http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/beijing/fight/2008-08-21-takewondo-medals_N.htm

on Your Pregnancy & Yoga! - http://www.healthandyoga.com/HTML/pyogaex.html  other links for diet & pregnancy here -http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2006/04/03/spring-fever--/679  & http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2006/11/17/nov.--dec.-rolling-right-along/946

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art                                 

art @ caribana - http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2008/07/18/caribana-art.html?ref=rss

more on kehinde wiley's exhibit @ studio museum of harlem(see july's entry) http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=25354

fiber arts -xenobia bailey's @ the fuller craft museum -  http://www.fullercraft.org/exhibitions.html other works

http://www.craftsreport.com/January03/profile.html

ambrosio martin - art of old cuba - http://www.oldcubaart.com/

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music     saute'd eggplant ( click on  images  to enlarge)

alt. recipe for spiced baiganee - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/09/18/autumn-sept.oct.---melongenemelongena/1554

grown folk's music /classics , that my Mom's never gonna lend out !- ( but she'll let you dub it  - lol )

donnie hathawy - flying easy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dIChCc94R4

george benson (jazz) - valdez in the country - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RRhKwtpJGc

minnie ripperton - les fluers -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWnJLZpnLvk

one of dad's fav. & now one of mine,  jazz fusion of Teruo Nakamura - Cat  - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SXQdKuV9gV0&feature=related

classic,  johnny hammond (acid jazz) Los Conquistadores Chocolates- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhR2Ua9RC8s&feature=related

roy ayers - hummin -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wf1U-ybfUM

roy ayers - dc city - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6__q48YKCPE

eugene wilde- gotta get U home with me.. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmF5r4jfRts&feature=related

semi current stuff , that i like!

enya, caribbean blue - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae68NB-mOe4

My Husband's teasing me with this one by MAXWELL, lately -(a kate bush classic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvCYhBmtBOs

dwele - I'm cheating with....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXeXT6FGEls

dwayne kerr - smooth! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNoCZyAlk9w&feature=related

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until next entry, walk good!      seashells....

july's 2008 supplement

"THAI-ing"  one on!  with green curry (click to enlarge images)

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finish it off with a little "whole foods hibiscus sorbet" for dessert ,  It's a great dish.

i will never be the kind of Person,  who will always cook  only one type cuisine,.... - Life's way too short!  --I keep my Husband guessing, because most of the time? i am also guessing !! -- So far? So Good!  He likes it! i know, That's a Blessing!

So?  It's one day thai,some days bajan, others days?american,mexican, indian, chinese,  italian , jamaican .... or whatever floats our boat ! This dish of  green curry ( w/chick'n & potatoes),  is very good with yeast rolls, roti or springrolls....mix or match them - go here for archives eggroll recipe how to -http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/10/25/oct.-5th-re--edit/1642

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 kebabs ( click image) recipes here http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1215730357/0

events

baltimore's caribbean festival  ( july 11th, 12th & 13th)  -  http://www.bmorecarnival.com/

& artscape, also over in baltimore ( july 18th- 20th)  - http://www.artscape.org/

images  fr. last year's "scape" see july 2007 -  http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/07/23/the-scape-update/1447

a crop over event schedule - http://www.barbados.org/cropclnd.htm   other - "wuk up" to - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEWpPSYqZ7o

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interests, others..

tania guerrera's art - http://www.taniaguerrera.com/ResumeFineArts.html

danny simmon's painting- fr. book of spells -http://www.thecorridorgallery.org/

Paint it Black!  the art work of Kehinde Wiley - http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/art/37411/paint-it-black  & http://www.kehindewiley.com/

the art of dawn okoro - http://www.dawnokoro.com/

makonde ( african)  belly masks - http://www.rebirth.co.za/african_mask_basic%20forms.htm &  http://www.genuineafrica.com/makonde.htm 

baby belly masks? - An idea,my Hubby has approached me with, again  for the future. I'm still mulling over it.... - Already? a good birth coach,---My Husband's field/forte is Science, so? There is not much that He is squeamish about! - but then again it won't be a permanent cast made of his gut , either (lol) ? The Jury's still out on this one !  :)

modern day baby belly masks - http://www.eyeconart.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/belly-cast-tree1.jpg

& http://www.bellyoflove.com/CreativeIdeas.html  & http://www.bellyoflove.com/BellycastGallery.html

in the Maryland Dc area go here if interested in this type of thing, doula's or holistic birthing resources

@ traditional birth's site -  http://www.traditionalbirth.com/

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zik!      ( click)  macaroni salad

a jazz classic, by  ms. nina simone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYSbUOoq4Vg

convo with Ms. Spalding ( jazz) - http://www.jazz.com/features-and-interviews/2008/5/28/in-conversation-with-esperanza-spalding    & http://blog.nu-soulmag.com/?p=234

the cool Jazz of  Esperanza Spalding - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC21nP8yFX0&feature=related

tony rebel- fresh vegetable ! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4j69NKJqwM

bajan-american "human beat box" - w/ classic) doug e. fresh! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyUdZMkWw_M

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until next time? walk good!~ peace nadine   ( to enlarge click)

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summer's here! july 2008

above gallery, baseball & samosas.       "tomato-rice"!!(click to enlarge) 

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hot hectic  summer weekends! - 1 african american festival in baltimore

( picked up great art fr. ivory coast africa & georgia in the USA) went to  a  Relative's Wedding

up in Jersey Saturday, 2 Baseball games in dc. (& this is only last weekend)

I'm Looking forward to more  summer  adventure & fun -  Enjoy Your Summer!

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literature 

peepal tree press - http://www.peepaltreepress.com/

cool pasta salad    (click image to enlarge)

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crime in clarendon jamaica  -http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20080630T200000-0500_137285_OBS_CLARENDON_SUPT_CALLS_ON_MIT_TO_HELP_FIGHT_CRIME.asp

the daily om - http://www.dailyom.com/

afrikan parenting.com  - http://www.afrikanparenting.com/news.html

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a delicious treat, samosas     +    (click to enlarge)

art

the hamill art gallery - http://www.hamillgallery.com/

recent article about the hamill african art gallery - http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/29/from_dudley_a_magical_african_trip/

the art of ethiopia's getahun assefa - http://www.addisart.com/home.htm

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 recipe for a paw-paw relish with salmon, here... http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1205939611/6

music

yukimi's - summer sun (jazz)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keu_1ovu6Zs

nuyorican soul - i am the black gold of the sun -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWSFllXLd4k
 
ewf /ramsey lewis ( a classic) - sun goddess - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb4l4C3AHNA

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more to come....  Until next time? Walk Good.~peace nadine

june is caribbean heritage month........

Life lessons   - go ahead & compromise! (It's all about  Love & Family !) 

a little chill music for june ( luv this one)...- http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=SFoYWyajvVM 

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June is here, many eastcoast events & Carnivals, 2 Weddings and a Graduation -Celebrations!

the tide can turn.... LIVE UP! Love Up & Build Strong Families. Focus on Positivity & Good Vibes.....  ~ peace nadine

This is madness...do we really want/need to go out like this??? http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/middle_top_news_detail.php?mid=825  or this?  http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080602/lead/lead4.html   I know, that People can do better than this, for their children's safety & well-being !

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Sad news - RIP  Dr Ikael Tafari .( of Bim, a Pan African Activist) - http://www.nationnews.com/story/342467698796344.php

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  fresh basil  is good on this too!-  click to enlarge pics . 

carnivals

http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1195564328/45#45

caribbean american heritage month events

http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1208435920

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recipes - how to do tofu     +     click to enlarge    

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art   

@ the BMA - http://www.artbma.org/collection/overview/african.html

My Mother collects  wonderful modern pottery, mostly from Bim. Barbados has an ancient ties to pottery.

here are a few sites! Earthworks! http://earthworks-pottery.com/

History of barbados amerindian /carib pottery ( post-saladoid ) - http://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/heywoods/

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literary interests & events

a really good author! colin channer - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1211899949

How to make moroccan style mint tea...http://www.africawithin.com/recipes/mint_tea.htm

afro chic's page ( interior/decor/style ) - http://www.aphrochic.blogspot.com/

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 chilling on  sports night a break ! !  :)     potatoes & string beans! +

sports

trevor graham found guilty - http://www.sportsjamaica.com/read_article.php?id=12704

on usain bolts victory ! - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1023468/Why-Bolt-blue-raising-eyebrow-two.html

congratulations to this fit fit girl! - http://www.nationnews.com/story/291837925502959.php

Trinidad win bodybuilding classic - http://www.nationnews.com/story/66624098188857.php

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music        up-beat & fun!      +  

wyclef & djakout mizik -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpGzNvAjIDA

afrobeat jazz -  Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- Black President -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2KbLejO8mY

estelle - american boy! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjlOYHpi-A0

revelers gettin on bad @ Wadadah's  adult  fete not for children  (soca,  mix of calypso & bouyon music ) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq5uBmGBnJo

 

no wallflowers ! - krosfyah - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEWpPSYqZ7o

lil rick (bajan soca) - http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=AqtHEAv9XKc   alison h.  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAHo1qS9pI   various POV's "on wukking up" -  http://www.barbadosphotogallery.com/updates/update7aug99.html   & http://www.meppublishers.com/online/caribbean-beat/past_issues/index.php?pid=2000&id=cb85-1-88  ( u will never hear me complaining ... )

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a short original poem by me ( nyvette) 

a trans- atlantic percussion discussion  -

a dialogue in beats,  just dialoguing beats....a dialogue in beats,  just'  dialoguing beats.

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on shea butter.... (in natural hair blogs) http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2006/07/21/-hotter-than-july..../787

 

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more to come, until next time walk good!   ( click to enlarge photo)