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 article“…like feelings and subconsciousness.”
Photographer Darius Ortmann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the project ‘Dreams & Nightmares. To see Darius’ body of work, click on any image. I often try to make pictures of commonplace subjects and scenes and photograph them like…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Baggage A Pilgrimage to China By: Bill Porter Also known as Red Pine Excerpt “When your mind dwells nowhere no corrupting thoughts arise when you don’t cling to the world suffering and joy have no place to grow”…
Read articleAmerica | The Rudderless Ship
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: WEN-TZU Understanding the Mysteries Further teachings of Lao- Tzu Translated by Thomas Cleary #154 Lao-Tzu said: Excerpt “What enables a nation to survive is attainment of the Way; what causes a nation to perish is obstruction of reason.”…
Read articleRocky (1976) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Rocky [VHS] See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s Exotic Tropical…
Read articleNaturally Good
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Bow To Life 365 Secrets From The Martial Arts For Daily Life By: Joseph Cardillo Excerpt “Do good without thinking about it” (Page 199) Hermit Poet’s Comments: Most of us know what doing good means. There is no…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Lao-Tzu’s Tao Te Ching Translated by Red Pine With selected commentaries from the past 2000 years #56 Excerpt “Those who know don’t talk those who talk don’t know seal the opening close the gate dull the edge untie the…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance An Inquiry Into Values By: Robert M. Persig “An what is good, Phaedrus, And what is not good- Need we ask anyone to tell us these things? Hermit Poet’s Comments: The…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Golden Age Of Zen The Classic Work On The Foundation OF Zen Philosophy “An old pond. A frog jumps in: Plop!” By: Basho 1644-1694 (Page184) Hermit Poet’s Comments: The moment comes and goes, but still…
Read articleSolitude & Uncertainty In The Border Triangle Of Germany, France And Switzerland
Photo Artist Michael Nguyen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘On the Streets of Solitude’. To see Michael’s body of work, click on any image. Who says, streets are our most social lively spaces? Maybe. But…
Read articleFaces Of Baltimore
Photographer Camille Roche is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the project ‘Baltimore in Progress. To see Camille’s body of work, click on any image. What does it mean to belong somewhere? To be from somewhere? To live in a…
Read articleDARK City
Photographer Bastian Hertel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘adrift chapter 3 – black’. To see Bastian’s body of work, click on any image. Since my photographic beginnings, I have always felt a deep satisfaction when…
Read articleNO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY | New Artworks
NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY A space created to connect artists DIRECTLY with potential buyers. The gallery is not a mall, but a place where one can reach the art creator without an intermediary or extra cost. Edge of Humanity Magazine is an…
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my muse just walked away I try to write lonely time now awnings down on all the windows sitting in the dark shack slowly tap tap typewriter keys ideas gone with window shaker breeze my very own purgatory Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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dreams all night dreams so many dreams I wake up feet shaking nerves shattered look around searching finding but unable to grasp scattered bits of hope Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge…
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Gigantic Boulder Rolling down the mountain Only option Get out of the way Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I diligently…
Read articleLooking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #1
1st published 12/25/2014 Eiheiji Temple Meditating on cold floor Candles burn slowly Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I diligently…
Read articleBreakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Breakfast at Tiffany’s [VHS] See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s…
Read articleLooking Back | Three More Favorite Poems from The Hermit Poet #3
1st published May 15th, 2017 On the steps of Krak Des Chevaliers Walking with a cane Hauling her oxygen tank The old lady said “Travel while you’re young” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation,…
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1st published January 8th, 2018 Bounce Bounce Ball Phantasmagoria Splatters Off Mind’s wall Unplug Black light No worries Bats Do not bite Sitting Breathing Listening Cockroaches Scatter Across Terrazzo floor Serpent Slithers Away Under Patio screen door Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Read articleThe Hill Tribes Of North Vietnam
Photographer Michael Jennings is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Hill Tribes of North Vietnam’. To see Michael’s body of work, click on any image. The stunning hills of Northern Vietnam with their beautiful rice…
Read articleMusic | El Paso Performed By Marty Robbins From the Album Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: El Paso Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The…
Read articleVanishing Breed By William Albert Allard | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
144 pages of outstanding daily life photographs of cowboys in the Western United States. Every photo is a treasure and places the reader right there. Vanishing Breed is a keeper and is one of the definitive photographic guides of the cowboy lifestyle. Package Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches Shipping…
Read articleFinding Your Own Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na The Practical Defense Of Chinese Seizing Arts For All Styles By Dr. Yang, Jwing- Ming “Remember, a truly wise man will not doubt himself and will not be confused by others. Build up…
Read articleMusic | Killing Me Softly with His Song Performed By Roberta Flack (1973)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Killing Me Softly with His Song Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top…
Read articleThe Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch a portion of the movie on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Thief Who Came to Dinner [VHS] See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Root of Chinese QIGONG Secrets For Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment By: Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming “If you want rice, you must first plant rice.” (Page 95) Hermit Poet’s Comments: Good things do not just happen in life.…
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When I’m not feeling well Stopping to rest I think of wasted time Which only brings frustration Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Tao of War The Martial Tao Te Ching ‘Translated By Ralph D. Sawyer “Those who know men are wise; Who know themselves are enlightened.” (Except) (Page 140) Hermit Poet’s Comments: Controlling the mind is very difficult because…
Read articleMusic | Pale Rider By The Heavy Horses (2012)
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Spirit of Zen By: Alan Watts “An old pine preaches wisdom, And a wild bird is crying out Truth,” (Page 30) Hermit Poet’s Comments: I pull up carrots Tomorrow More carrots grow The…
Read articleLove Story (1970) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Love Story See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s Exotic Tropical…
Read articleEthiopia: Peoples of the Omo Valley By Hans Silvester (2007) | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
This book is a luxurious, enormous, monumental, historic, photographic collection of the people of the Omo Valley. The collection of photographs is not just one book, but two huge individual books packed into a well made slip case. Book I Custom and Ceremony Book 2 Face and Body Decoration…
Read articleART Book Review | The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History and Meaning By Denise Patry Leidy
Top to bottom full coverage of Buddhist art. This is one of the books to own if you have an interest in Buddhism or/and Buddhist art. 352 pages of numerous photographs and detailed information on the topic. The author has done a fantastic job covering such a broad subject.…
Read articleChinese Household Goods
Photographer Huang Qingjun is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Family Stuff’. To see Huang’s body of work, click on any image. Huang Qingjun has spent 16 years phographed 102 families with their belongings. The series ‘Family Stuff´,…
Read articleMusic | San Francisco | Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair (1967) Performed By Scott McKenzie | Forest Gump Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To watch and listen at Monterey 1967 on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Forrest Gump (Original Soundtrack) Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s…
Read articleMusic | “Blowin’ in the Wind” (1967) Performed by Joan Baez | Forrest Gump Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Forrest Gump (Original Soundtrack) Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies…
Read articleForrest Gump (1994) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Forrest Gump by Paramount See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Taoist Yoga Alchemy & Immortality By: LU K’UAN YU (Charles Luk) “Let all thought come and go; awareness Of them without clinging is true training. All attachments are wrong whereas Inertness to false voidness leads.” Hermit Poet’s…
Read articleFollow This Way Or Get Out Of The Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Does It Matter? By: Alan Watts “Suffering alone exists, none who suffer; The deed there is, but no doer thereof; Nirvana is, but no one seeking it; The path there is, but none who travel it.” (Page 110) …
Read articleFeatured Art Exhibitions | NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY
NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY A space created to connect artists DIRECTLY with potential buyers. The gallery is not a mall, but a place where one can reach the art creator without an intermediary or extra cost. Edge…
Read articleBilly Jack (1971) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Billy Jack (DVD) See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s Exotic…
Read articleBirdhouses: From Castles to Cottages | 20 Simple Homes and Feeders to Make in a Weekend By Alison Jenkins | Garden Book Review
I love birds. My tropical garden is a safe place for birds to visit, play, mate, eat, and drink. Likewise, I was intrigued by the title and so I purchased the book. I have not built any of the birdhouses yet, but I plan to in the near…
Read articlePulling Oneself Up From The Abyss
Nibbling On Western History, Quotations & Philosophy Series Source: Vagabonding An Uncommon Guide To The Art Of Long Term Travel By: Rolf Potts “The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.”…
Read articleMusic | Spinning Away By Suger Ray | The Beach Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: The Beach: Motion Picture Soundtrack by Blur and Mory Kante (2000) – Soundtrack Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See…
Read articleMusic | Porcelain By Moby | The Beach Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Porcelain Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit…
Read articleThe Beach (2000) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: The Beach See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection The Hermit Poet’s Exotic Tropical…
Read articleART Book Review | Arts Of Africa | 7000 Years Of African Art By Curator Ezio Bassani
Arts of Africa is a luxurious hardcover book that is an excellent display of the culture of Africa. 412 pages of large professional photographs and detailed information.The topics include: Ancient art, The Ancient Art of Nigeria, The Archaeological Excavations of Nigeria, At the Origins of Dogan Sculpture, African Ivories,…
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