Family | The Good & The Bad
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The Family We Are Born Into Family can be beneficial or disastrous for one’s well being. Without taking away a person’s accomplishments being connected can make the rise to the top easier. One will not be less successful because he or…
Read articleFamily | Our Public & Private Lives
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Public exposure can make a small problem into a catastrophic one. The reality of our family life lives within the walls of our castle. However, the assumptions of the ones outside of our fortress, even though unrealistic, can cause irreparable harm.…
Read articleFamily | More Members, More Problems
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema There are many families known by their tribulations. But are their struggles any different than the ones taking place in your family or mine? How many members does the “X” family have? Every person comes into a group, whether it…
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Photographer Charles-Henry Bedue is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘La Famille’ series. To see Charles-Henry’s body of work, click on any photograph. All images © Charles-Henry Bedue See also: Study of…
Read articleBy Her Bedside With Friends & Family | The Day My Mother Died
Written by: Kaitlin Oster The Ferryman When I moved back into my apartment for my senior year of college, I noticed a large black spot on the ceiling. I called my mom to tell her and ask what she thought I should do about it, but she…
Read articleFaith, Family & Alcoholism | Sasha The Healer Of Rubtsovsk & His Personal Pain
Visual Artist and Documentary Photographer Valentin Sidorenko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Where the world ends’. To see Valentin’s body of work, click on any image. Sasha is 45 years old. His grandmother was a…
Read articleFamily, Love, God & Surviving The Cancer Battle
Documentary and Fine Art Photographer Ivanka Zagorska is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Revival’. To see Ivanka’s body of work, click on any image. ‘Revival’ is a documentary project influenced by the tragic loss of my mother…
Read articleMusic | Wabash Cannonball By The Carter Family (1929)
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Read articleIntimate Portraits Bringing Together Members Of A Orthodox Jewish Family
Photographer Kovi Konowiecki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his project ‘Bei Mir Bistu Shein‘. To see Kovi’s projects click on any image. Bei Mir Bistu Shein portrays geographically distant members of an Orthodox Jewish family living in…
Read articleThe Hard Decision Of Moving A Family Member To An Alzheimer’s Care Home
Artist and Photographer Matthias Koch is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Leaving Home‘. To see Matthias’ selected work click on any image. As caring for the elderly becomes a burden, the realization of having to move…
Read articleAn Imaginary Sibling For A Lonely Child: China’s Family Planning Restrictions
Photographer Fan Shi San is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From his project ‘Two Of Us‘. To see Fan’s projects click on any image. I started ‘Two of Us’ in 2009. I photographed people who grew up as an only…
Read articleHuge Factory Farms & Lower Food Prices Driving Small Family Farms Out Of Business In South Wales
Documentary Photographer Andrei Nacu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Small Family Farms In South Wales‘. To see Andrei’s body of work click on any image. There are many reasons for the decline of family farms…
Read articleLuca’s Family: One Income & One Room For Eleven In Bucharest
Documentary Photographer Odeta Catana is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Luca Family‘. To see Odeta’s body of work click on any image. Luca Family, Valerian and Iordana, got married about 20 years ago, and…
Read articleIntimate Portrait Of A Nicaraguan Family – 1985
Photographer Janet Delaney is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from her project ‘Managua, Nicaragua 1985‘. To see Janet’s gallery of projects click on any image. See also: South of Market 1978-1986 By Janet…
Read articleCandid Photography Essay – Family Fun In England
This photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Tony Edenden. Click on any image to see Tony’s galleries and collections. Click on any image to see Tony’s galleries and collections. Click on any image to see Tony’s galleries and…
Read articleSorrows From Daily Life
Photographer Kai Wai Wong is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing project ‘Faint Sorrow’. To see Kai ’s body of work, click on any image. In my fine art photography project ‘Faint Sorrow’, I attempt to document the almost unnoticeable sorrows from daily…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in, The water’s sound!” By: Basho (1644-1694) (Page 71) Hermit Poet’s Comments: Listen and carefully observe nature and even the simplistic things are…
Read articleMass Extinction #6
Photographer Jon Wyatt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘ The Sixth Extinction’. To see Jon’s body of work, click on any image. “I sought the future and past catastrophe of the social in geology, in…
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walking uneven path up down lost I sit and laugh dark soon will wait for my friend the moon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue…
Read articleStreet Photography | The Wee Hours Of The Night
Awakened by the stench present when the garbage truck stopped by my window, I decided to get up and go out into the night. The buildings’ lights reflect colors on the freshly washed streets. Some people pass by on cars and bicycles, others walking. Some still in a hurry…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: When Buddhists Attack The Curious Relationship Between Zen And The Martial Arts By: Jeffery K. Mann Tuttle Publishing ” I do not know the way to defeat others, but the way to defeat myself.” By: Yagyu Munenori (1671-1646) (Page…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu Zen Teachings on the Taoist Classic Takuan Soho Translated by Thomas Cleary #78 Excerpt “Nothing in the world is softer and more yielding than water, yet nothing can surpass it in attacking the firm…
Read articleWomen In White & Gold | Eritrea
Fashion Photographer Anoush Abrar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From the ‘Eritrean Queens’ series. To see Anoush’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Anoush Abrar See also: White…
Read articleAncient Crafts In Marche’s Hinterland, Italy
Photographer Sebastiano Del Gobbo @ The Mirror and Dust is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Masters’. To see Sebastiano’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Sebastiano Del…
Read articleFair Fun
Photographer Aaron Bunge is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From the project ‘State Fair’. To see Aaron’s body of work, click on any image. Des Moines, Iowa State Fair | 2017 All images ©…
Read articleKenya’s Wildlife & The Tribesmen
Photographer Pieter Bas Bouwman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Kenya | Human & Wildlife Conflict’. To see Pieter’s body of work, click on any image. During my stay in Kenya I witnessed the difficulty of life in various ways…
Read articleAway From It All
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Four Huts Asian Writings on the Simple Life Translated by Burton Watson QUIET DAYS ON MOUNT HINO “Now that I’ve reached the age of sixty, when life fades quickly as dew, I’ve put together a lodging for my final days.…
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Photojournalist and Photographer Simon King is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Thin Grey Line’. To see Simon’s body of work, click on any image. During my work at a series of protests, all representing different…
Read articleSociety, Government & The Health Care System In The US
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema In its infancy, societies are created by collective ideals and wants. Since the caveman, we have done better in groups as we can help each other to solve our daily problems and carry the heavy loads. As the group evolves, the…
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Searching Only found emptiness Took a break Sat by the river Saw minnows In close formation Swim by I started to cry Remembering When All Family & Friends Said Goodbye Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And Japanese Culture By: Daisetz T. Suzuki “The pine tree lives for a thousand years, The morning-glory but for a single day; Yet both have fulfilled their destiny.” (381) Hermit Poet’s Comments: Every breath is in the…
Read articleSlice and Dice | Just A Bit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Budo Mind and Body Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts By: Nicklaus Suino “Perceiving what is right, and not doing it, argues lack of courage” By: Confucius (page 55) Hermit Poet’s Comments: In today’s fast passed competitive…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching By: Lao Tzu Translated By Stephen Mitchell #76 Excerpt ” Men are born soft and supple; dead, they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry.” …
Read articleLandscape Photography
Photographer Jérôme Berbigier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape photography. To see Jérôme’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Jérôme Berbigier See also: Personal By Jérôme Berbigier …
Read articleThe Story In Your Eyes
Music Producer and Photographer Benjamin Gordon is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From the ‘Portraits’ series. To see Benjamin’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Benjamin Gordon See…
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after listening to my troubles the fisherman cast his line then said: ride riptide life gives few free rides Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped, entertained or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips…
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we met in the park her face displayed misery teeth decayed she told me: “I paint away the past it is my therapy” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity…
Read articleMenstrual Cycles | I Do Not Want Them!
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Teenage girls maybe taking pharmaceuticals in the effort to minimize the experience of having their periods. “…in one study, approximately 70 percent of adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 indicated that they would prefer to have their periods less…
Read articleAmerica’s Health Care System Subjugate Citizens
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Read articleAmerican Ranchers
Photographer Scott Baxter is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From the book/project ‘100 Years 100 Ranchers’. To see Scott’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Scott Baxter 100…
Read articleTemple Walls | Japan
Photographer Ryuten Paul Rosenblum Roshi (a lineage holder in the tradition of Dongshan and Dogen) is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the Japan:Temple Walls I & II series. To see Ryuten’s body of work, click on any image. …
Read articleBackroom Stories | Caring For The Human Body | Crematorium
Photographer Juraj Lipscher is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Body Shops /Crematoriums’. To see Juraj’s body of work, click on any photograph. We are pleased with our ability to mutate human bodies from weak to strong, from ugly…
Read articleAmericans, Spending & The Christmas Holiday
The painful dump of Christmas sales in 2008 is over a decade old and the predictions for 2019 are astonishing. We spent a whopping one trillion dollars last Christmas and bracing for yet another wave of debt, Americans are again predicted to surpass another trillion of dollars this season,…
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Read articleStreet Photography | Spain
Photographer Carlos Rebolledo Fernández is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Carlos’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Carlos Rebolledo Fernández See also: Reflejos By Carlos Rebolledo…
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Artist and Photographer Justin Dingwall is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From the project ‘Seeking Sirens’. To see Justin’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Justin Dingwall See…
Read articleStart Of A New Series | Q&A With The Hermit Poet | Why Is There So Much Corruption?
Hermit Poet’s Answer: Throughout history the wealthy and powerful have taken advantage of the less privileged. The difference is that today corruption is more in our face, more often, involves larger sums of money, and casts a much wider net which includes politicians, powerful, large and medium sized companies, wealthy,…
Read articleMajestic Trees | Landscape Photography
Photographer Martin Podt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape photography. To see Martin’s body of work, click on any image. Location: Texas ( swamp), Louisiana ( swamp), Germany and the Netherlands. All images…
Read articleGroßmarkthalle | A Naked View Of A Landmark
Artist and Photographer Joachim Hildebrand is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Großmarkthalle’ series. To see Joachim’s body of work, click on any image. The subject of the series “Großmarkthalle” is the former wholesale market hall of the…
Read articleRoasted Eggplants and Peppers with Feta and Balsamic
Course: Side dish / appetizer Portion feeds: Side dish feeds between 4 and 6. Ingredients: 4 large Asian eggplants 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 1 large onion Fresh basil leaves Fresh mint leaves Feta cheese 1 head of garlic…
Read articleFear | Lacking By The Youngsters & Considered By The Elders
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The neighborhood daredevils gather at the end of the cul-de-sac every evening. Lacking any fear or concern for self harm, these kids do stunts with their bikes and skateboards. Without a second thought some instinctively get up and carry on after…
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The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema We are told to control ourselves and suppress our anger, but too many of these maneuvers can make us physically and mentally sick, bitter, and unpleasant to ourselves and others. The secret with anger is not to…
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The Millennial Male Advice Guide to Being a Man By The Hermit Poet Make your own mark in life and you will not have any regrets. It is very comfortable to be a part of a clique were everyone usually thinks the same. Friendship and networking is great,…
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surrounded by dusty books slowly aging with me I provide shelter they share knowledge lifelong friends (A section of the Hermit Poet’s library) Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity…
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only cuts perfect flowers walks past the rest never married she just turned 81 still searching for “the one” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of…
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forty years experience hitting same nail without fail empty walls sand in hourglass no longer falls Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my…
Read articleSleeping & The Money We Spend To Doze Off
It is estimated that 113 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. We popped 2 billion dollars of pills, bought 16 billion dollars worth of fancy mattresses, and 1.6 billion was spent on pillows. Sleep labs and sleep home devices are also included in a total spending of 28 billion…
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Director of Photography Jared Moossy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘ United We Stand’ series. To see Jared’s body of work, click on any photograph. All images © Jared Moossy …
Read articleMystery
Photographer Pauline Alioua is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the multimedia project ‘X, THE UNKNOWN’. To see Pauline’s body of work, click on any image. The theme of ‘The Unknown’ has aroused my curiosity for a very long time.…
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