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walking home path blocked with barricades starting to rain I do not have an umbrella turning around find higher ground sit down open can of…
Exploiting Memories Of Hard Times
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema “He comes from nothing” We all have heard this phrase multiple times and…
Music | Cantate “Cessate omai cessate” RV 684: Ah ch’infelice sempre | Composed By Antonio Vivaldi ( 1678-1741) Performed By Andreas Scholl Ensemble 415 and Chiara Banchini | From the Album Andreas Scholl: The Voice
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Cantate “Cessate,…
Music | La grande cascade By René Aubry From the Album Plaisirs d’amour
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: La grande…
The Introduction Of Science Fiction In Society | Predictions & Reality
Journalist Natalia Ershova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Retropy’. To see Natalia’s body of work, click…
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Two frogs sitting on a rock 1st one says: “I bet you cannot jump to the rock all the way over there.” 2nd frog eagerly responds:…
Music | Tallis: Spem in Alium – 1. Spem in Alium (Composed 1570) Performed By The Tallis Scholars
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Spem in…
Music | Traditional: Sadness In Life: Introit Exsurge Performed By The Benedictine Nuns of Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation, Le Barroux
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Traditional: Sadness In…
Inequality In America
Photographer Graeme Williams is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the personal project ‘Diverging Dreamlines’. To see Graeme’s body of…
Possessions
I cherish the Burmese black marble Buddha in my garden. How would I feel if one day the statue disappeared? Would I be sad? It…
Music | Round Midnight By Wes Montgomery Quartet | Live in Belgium 1965 Album
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Live in…
Music | A Fool No More By Peter Green (1979)
Peter Green was a co-founder of Fleetwood Mac. This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE *…
Wilson’s Strong Sense Of Community | North Carolina, USA
Photographer Andrea Torrei is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘HOME WILSON’. To see Andrea’s body of work,…
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on my knees hands clawing into the soil dirt under fingernails frantically searching for lost pieces of my mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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methodically pealing away sunburned skin laughing crying I am now living Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
Music | Prison Blues Come Down On Me By Lightnin’ Hopkins (feat.Luke “Long Gone” Miles) 2006
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Prison Blues…
Music | Hard Times By John Lee Hooker (1973)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Hard Times…
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running down the hill chasing after logic huffing puffing intuition far far behind me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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carrying a load floating on a cloud What is the difference? blue jay calls me another leaf falls from tree Copyright© Edge of…
Demystifying Art | The Privileged & The Less Privileged
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema I was exposed to art early in life. My mother used to take us to watch symphonies…
UK | Street Photography
Photographer Justin Sainsbury is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Justin’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Music | Monster Mash By Bobby “Boris” Pickett
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Music | Werewolves Of London By Warren Zevon ” I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand”
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Artist Exposé | Employing 1800’s Technology To Depict Modern Social Issues | Illegal Border Crossing
Photographer Noelle Mason is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘X-Ray Vision vs. Invisibility’. To see Noelle’s body…
Between Death & Insanity
Photographer Diadà is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the self-portrait series ‘You’re losing your marbles, and then you’re going to…
Is The Grouping In American Society Bringing Us Further Apart?
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Americans are socially lost in a web of identification. Often people are labeled and consequently split into…
Music | Les Deux Guitares By Charles Aznavour (Live 1962)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Les Deux…
Music | St.Thomas By Sonny Rollins: Tenor Saxophone | Tommy Flanagan: Piano | Doug Watkins: Bass & Max Roach: Drums | From The Historic Album Saxophone Colossus (1956)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: St. Thomas…
Fear
Visual Artist Lauren Zaknoun is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Phobia’ series. To see Lauren’s body of work, click…
Getting Closer | The Importance Of Physical & Verbal Expressions In A Relationship
The Millennial Male Advice Guide to Being a Man By The Hermit Poet It is important to make your lady feel special. This goes…
The Silent Beauty Of Knowing
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching An – All New Translation By Lao Tzu Translated by William Scott Wilson…
Music | Habibi By Orange Blossom | From the Album Everything Must Change (2005)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Habibi Worldwide,…
Music | Continuando By Jehro (2006)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Continuando Worldwide,…
Entertainment | Our Attention Through The Years | Delivery Devices & Content
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema I remember watching ants moving the leaves from a tree across the patio floor. We were vacationing at…
The Isolated Life & The River | Central Amazonia
Photo Editor (Voices of Latin America) and Photographer Marilene Ribeiro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘LAGO…
Liangshan Mountains, Sichuan, China
Photographer Mesa Guo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Mesa’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Strangers’ Miracles
Photographer Jan Sturmann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Miracle Portraits: In Search of the American…
A Decade Later | How Americans React To A Financial Crisis
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The Great Depression of the 1930’s and the financial crisis of 2007-2008 was caused respectively by a stock…
Music | Ces petits riens Performed by Stacey Kent | From the Album Breakfast On The Morning Tram (2007)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Ces petits…
Music | No Mas Amor By Willie Nelson feat. Alison Krauss | From the Album To All The Girls…
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse…
My Unique Fashion Sense | Moscow, Russia
Journalist Natalia Ershova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Ordinary Suspect’. To see Natalia’s body of work,…
“How free can you really be if you constantly have to limit and hide yourself for the sake of privacy?”
Photographer Robin Alysha Clemens is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Owned By No One’. To see Robin’s…
Music | Peace Piece (Album Version) By Bill Evans | Historic Improvisation Solo Piano (1958)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Peace Piece…
Music | Blue Moon Performed By Billie Holiday (1952)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Blue Moon…
American Workers Are Stressed & Dead-Tired
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema How is it that a person can be promoted to management and end up making less money…
The Exit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Art Of Strategy A New Translation of Sun Tzu’s Classic The Art of War By…
Mecca
Creative Director and Photographer Toufic Beyhum is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Mecca’ series. To see Toufic’s body of…
Confusion
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Life- Giving Sword Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun The classic text on…
Music | Sail Away By Hanna’s Reef (2004)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Sail Away…
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Tropical storm near Trying to prepare Waves coming in strong Electric may soon be gone Glad we have a case of rum Copyright© Edge…
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worn torn flip flops head high commanding attention the middle aged lady pushed her cart unhurriedly across the intersection Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Sitting Sun cooking my back I Observe Powdery blue Chungii bamboo grow another inch or two Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my…
Music | Vincent By Don McLean From the Album American Pie (1971)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Vincent Worldwide,…
Human Nature, Free Will & The Person We Become
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema “People don’t change!” or “People change!” Constantly tussling with our identities, most…
Disappearing Icebergs
Architect and Photographer Fokion Zissiadis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Greenland’s Iceberg’ now on exhibition. To see…
Japan | DARK
Photographer Junku Nishimura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Night Falls’ series. To see Junku’s body of work, click…
Music | Every time We Say Goodbye By Chet Baker & Paul Bley (1985)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Everytime we…
Photography Book Recommendation | Native By Mona Kuhn
‘Native’ elegantly portrays the raw natural beauty of the jungles and of the Brazilian people. The book explores the wild organic side of Brazil while…
Cookbook Review | The Barbecue Bible | Over 500 Recipes By Steven Raichlen | Illustrations By Margaret Chodos-Irvine
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: I love sitting under the hot Southeast Florida…
Give & Take
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Thick Face Black Heart The Warrior Philosophy For Conquering The Challenges Of Business And Life By:…
Music | Quiet Resource By Evelyn Stein
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Quiet Resource…
The Food We Eat | Salmon
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Loaded with good nutrition, Salmon is easy to prepare and an economical way…
Artist Exposé | The Animal Kingdom
Artist Simen Johan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Simen’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Chongqing | The Gateway To The West
Photographer Holly Wilmeth is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘China’ series. To see Holly’s body of work, click on…
Music | Le Chant des Templiers: VII. Antiphona “Da pacem Domine” – Psaume “fiat pax in virtute tua” ( Composed 12th Century) Performed By Ensemble Organum and Marcel Pérès (2018)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Le Chant…
Femininity | A Lost Weapon
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Women have fought for their place under the sun since Eve talked Adam…
Port Of Thessaloniki
Photographer Fokion Zissiadis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘THESSALONIKI PORT’. To see Fokion’s body of work,…
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rusty chipped shovel we work together sunshine rain keep digging is our mantra hopefully partners forever Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
Choosing A Mate | Compatibility
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Most people that hope to engage in a real relationship have a goal…
Music | Schubert: Piano Trio No.2 in E flat, Op.100 D.929 – 2. Andante con moto | Composed By Franz Schubert (1827) Performed By Beaux Arts Trio (1984)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Schubert: Piano Trio…
Music | Oni-mo-naku (Even a demon cries) By Wadaiko Matsuriza (2002)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Oni-mo-naku (Even a…
Brooklyn
Photographer Rick Schatzberg is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing photo series ‘Lost in Brooklyn’. To see Rick’s body…
Bird’s Eye View | Aerial Abstract Art
Photographer JP and Mike Andrews @ Abstract Aerial Art are the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributors of these images. To see JP & Mike’s body…
No Thought
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing By: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Confucius said: ” Only knowing (how to)…
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sitting at her desk wearing only sexy lingerie she is assertively typing away I whisper “ take a break and let’s play” Copyright© Edge…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Young Americans By David Bowie (1974)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE Available below on Amazon.com: …
Are You Trying To Size Me Up?
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema “What do you do?” Asks the woman sitting next to us, at one…
“Someone set fire to us. Everyone else died. I wasn’t there.”
Photographer Andrej Krementschouk is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book/project ‘COME BURY ME’. To see Andrej’s body of work,…
1st Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Dogen’s Extensive Record A Translation Of The Eihei Koroku Translated By: Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku…
The Flow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Tactics Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts By: Kazumi Tabata Publisher: Tuttle …
Choosing A Mate | Sex With The Opposite Minded
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Do opposites really attract or would someone like-minded be a better choice? Sex…
Music | From Jewish Life, B. 55: I. Prayer | Performed By Sol Gabetta (2014)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: From Jewish…
Music | Cantata BWV 140 Wachet auf, ruft, uns die Stimme | Composed By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) | Performed By The Monteverdi Choir- The English Baroque Soloists | John Eliot Gardiner-Conductor
This Cantata was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Bach: Sacred…
Life In The 70’s & 80’s | Italy
Artist Stephan Brigidi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Early Italian’ series. To see Stephan’s body of work, click…
Scallops With Brie, Roasted Peppers & Basil | Illustrated Recipe W/ Veggie Version
Course: Appetizer Portion feeds: one Ingredients: 1 large dry sea scallop 4 fresh basil leaves 2 fresh mint leaves 1 red bell pepper Brie Black Pepper…
Cookbook Review | The World Of Kebabs By Anand Prakash | Over 100 Recipes From Around The World
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Whether I’m travelling and eating kebabs or satay at a…
Music | El Carretero Performed By Buena Vista Social Club (1997)
Fantastic Cuban music to listen to while under the hot sun, barbecuing, and drinking ice cold Corona beers. This song was selected from the Hermit…
Book Review | An Encyclopedia Of Cultivated Palms By Robert Lee Riffle & Paul Craft
When designing a tropical garden, it is not only important to have low multicolored, multi-textured plants, but also tall vertical trees that give the garden…
Music | Hanami odori East Asia Japan | From the Album Flower Dance: Japanese Folk Melodies (2008)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample and available on Amazon.com below: Hanami odori Worldwide,…
Keeping A Low Profile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Training The Samurai Mind A Bushido SourceBook Translated and Edited By Thomas Cleary Publisher: Shambhala …
A Prestigious Diploma From Russia | The Stories Of African Students Aiming For A Better Education
Documentary Photographer Nadezhda Ermakova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Strangers in Tambov’. To see Nadezhda’s body…
Music | Traditional Annunciation Bells | The Benedictine Nuns of Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation Le Barroux | From the Album Voices: Chant From Avignon
These Traditional Annunciation Bells are selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Traditional:…
Start Of A New Series: The Hermit Poet’s Top 100 Albums / CDs In His Music Collection | #1: J.S. Bach Cello-Suites 1, 2,3,4,5 & 6 | Composed 1717 & 1723 (2 CD) Set Performed by Mstislav Rostropovich
This double CD set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. I love to listen to the Bach…
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turning off the international news sitting in total darkness listening to the cello smoking his corn pipe the old man becomes depressed about human viciousness…
The Power of Ethnicity in the Islamic Religion
Palestinians Rohingya Syrian Kurds Uighurs Why is their blood considered not as sacred as other Muslim blood? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Music | Song from a Secret Garden By Tolga Sünter | From the Album Café Anatolia – Dream’s (2011)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Song from…
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today brown box arrived so many packs of seeds fresh vegetables Fall Winter Spring from my tropical garden Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
Black-Owned Barbershop | A Communal Place Of Intimacy
Photographer, Writer and Educator Ibarionex Perello is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘We Cut Heads’. To see…
Intimate Passages Of My Mother’s Turmoil
Written by Marilyn Jaye Lewis In the Shadow of Narcissa | My Mommy’s Turmoil has Returned My mommy’s turmoil has returned. It’s the…
Music | The Safety Dance By Men Without Hats (1982)
Turn up the volume on the Stereo (High-High-High) and play this song to get your lover in the mood for a night of dancing. This…
