dkfjlskjfslkdjflksjdflksjdfsdf: Osrane ne Nsoroma

Osrane ne Nsoroma
(O-srahm nay n-soar-row-mah)

Symbol of DEPENDENCY ON GOD, HOPE, HIGH EXPECTATION, and POWER OF THE PEOPLE

Symbol for marriage, faithfulness, patience,fondness, harmony,
interdependence of women in marriage, benevolence, love, loyalty, and femininity.

info. on purchasing adinkrah stamps below in shop

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poem- [dedicated to the bajan sweet & hot]

sweet consistency

keep doing what you do
keep on being, uniquely you

history of love
never forgetting it

conquering struggles and fears,
triumphant - and never regretting it

you always give me your best,
you always go that extra mile

you always leave me breathlessly awed
you always slay me with your smile

I want to make you happy
passionately
i want to make you proud
eternally

I want to satiate
your deepest sweet desires

gently stroking smoldering embers
to blaze passion's hot fires

blessed by the ancestors
our soul's connections so strong

on this sacred journey together
in sync with the beat of our own song

of love and thanks
for blessing from above

Eternally sealing
our fate with pure love.

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hidden blessings of bliss

I'm reading an old African philosophy book
where they keep reiterating this proverb ----
When 2 are in harmony & in tune with each others souls
when heart's in sync - your increase is as follows.

1 + 1 = 3
You are then a force much more than your individual sum's total,
and the untrained physical eye's sum's detection of [of the total of 1=1 = 2]

When working, building together, solving problems together,
supporting and vibing off each other --- than whenever, alone.

May everyone find their special "one" counterpart
in life, that makes this beautiful old theory true.

peace nyao

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first keep the peace within yourself,
then you can also bring peace to others.

- thomas a kempis [quote]

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education

articles on EDUCATION, the
"acting white" stigma in some public schools.

http://www.educationnext.org/20061/52.html

http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2005/08.25/99-fryer.html

http://www.blackcommentator.com/100/100_cover_acting_white.html

http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/vol17/issue10/pols.tales.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/04/AR2005060400126.html

poem

When I cook,
I often proceed

as if I'm cooking for Royalty,

using the freshest ingredients when available,
duplicating tried and true old recipes,

handed down from family
crafted by me

Tailored to My precious guest tastes

Minimal chemicals or canned anything.

Believing the Kitchen is like a Medicine Chest

Like the other women in My Family
that have come before me.
[My Mom, My Grandmother & Aunties]

I'm Honored to be preparing
A Very nourishing meal for a King

My King - My Man
and He loves it real Spicy......

Like Me! [poem by nyao from page]

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poem

new adiction
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immuned to playing with the fire
My Husband just can't understand

Why so much more of it now
I seem to consume on demand

no matter what my friends may worry & say
I crave it, crazy lately night and day

my secret obsession
before my man gets home

on my tongue slippery sensations
feelso right
How can it be so wrong?

how i love to tastes the little tips
I simply cannot get it enough of it

tasting every single fiery potent drop

He's asked me to curb my desires
but I cannot stop

I'm craving
and
I'm addicted to

my beloved jar of
whole pickled jalepeno peppers.

poem by me 3/29/06

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music

dave valentin

http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist.aspx?ob=per&src=prd&aid=2706

http://music.aol.com/artist/dave-valentin/7731/main

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jazzfromheart

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005ASYT/102-1191768-8796934?v=glance&n=5174

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=2136144

dave valentin & calle 54 - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=8080

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jus from philly [poetry] http://www.justhemusic.com/

poetry joint [poetry] http://www.poetryjoint.com/

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Jerry Gonazalez & the Fort Apache Band

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1121089/a/Earthdance.htm

http://www.sunnysiderecords.com/artist.php?id=131

Monty Alexander- does Marley in Jazz

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=21111

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7042094/a/Concrete+Jungle:+The+Music+Of+Bob+Marley.htm

http://montyalexander.com/

found another Marley, who's music i actually like.
[other than Ziggy]

Julian Marley's music - it has a cool different vibe...

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6355335&style=music&cart=337723265&BAB=M

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1160194/a/Lion+In+The+Morning.htm

a good sample page [soca/kaisos] because sometimes I gotta hear it! {smile} http://www.swagga.com/music.htm

The Man - David Rudder http://www.davidrudder.co.tt/

art

Sankaranka Gallery
Contemporary African Art

http://sankarankagallery.com/

Opening Exhibition:

"Under African Skies"
New Artistic Expressions by Painters and Sculptors from 15 countries

May 12 - June 24 2006

Opening Reception
FRIDAY, May 12, 2006

http://sankarankagallery.com/home.html

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a good book store

Big Up & Congratulations to Brother Nati Kamau-Nataki
& Tabia Kamau-Nataki, Co-Owner, Afrikan World Book Distributors
& Everyone's Bookstore in Baltimore. [1320 W. North Avenue]
[bookclub, poetry readings]
Over 20 something years - Dropping the Knowledge
in the Community with Wolb's Everyone's Place Radio Program
on Wednesdays @ 11.00 am

http://www.afrikanworldbooks.com/cgi-bin/afrikanworldbooks

compact disk - cultural & afrocentric [past] radio interviews and programs from LIB

http://www.libradio.com/product7.htm

black issues book review

http://www.bibookreview.com/

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shops & arts

adinkrah symbol stamps

http://www.goldcoastafrica.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1311

http://theearthcenter.com/ffarchivesadinkra.html

http://altreligion.about.com/library/weekly/aa093003a.htm

potters house & earthworks barbados pottery - http://www.earthworks-pottery.com/