Varner's book tells the tale of the amulet from the small goddess figurines of 30,000 BCE to contemporary crucifixes, saint's medals, copper bracelets, bladed weaponry, t..
Nanyamka's Story: The Life of an African Child Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009 by Michelle R Kidwell Power In The Pen Greetings my name is Nanyamka I am nearing my twelfth year, and I live in south Africa, my name means God's gift, but I truly wish my parents had felt this way, I was abandonded as a small child, and taken to an Orphanage, where I have lived from them till now. More..
Teensy. (Part Four) Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A young Cajun girl is looking forward to being off school later this week, thanks in part to the approaching Thanksgiving holiday. More..
Helvig Gustaffssenn: An Update, Fall 2009. Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A man originally from Finland updates us on what has been going on in his life. More..
Mechela's Musings: My Life In Lalibela Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Michelle R Kidwell Power In The Pen Life in Laibela continues to be about the same, we have many things to do as I said, and we must prepare for the seasons to come. More..
Aunt Joyce eats a worm Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Tony J. May Sr. Could it be that love is present still here and now even as we live and endure circumstances of our day to day lives,here,not only now but in so many other,instances? If one lives long enough and we are blessed as we reflect we may find the answer is yes. More..
An Inuit Girl's Diary. (Part Eleven) Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado Aama writes in her journal while waiting to go to sleep for the night. More..
Mexican White-Boy. (Part Thirteen) Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado "Every day I get commented on my brown skin, my dark hair, and my black eyes. More..
Uncle Fat-Face. Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado "I wish everone could have an Uncle Fat-Face in their family. More..
Taaveti's Story. (Part Two) Posted: Friday, September 25, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado Young Finnish lad, Taaveti Markku Raaken, continues his story. More..
Reaux's Story. (Part Two) Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A young Cajun girl continues her story. More..
Taaveti's Story. (Part One) Posted: Friday, September 18, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A young Finnish boy shares his story. More..
Teensy. (Part Three) Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado Teensy (Therese) Marie Fontenot, aged 11, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, continues her story. More..
Reaux's Story. (Part One) Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A young girl from Louisiana now living in Arkansas shares her story. More..
Copper: An Update, August 2009. Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado A young Appalachian girl living in East Tennessee updates us on her life. More..
Mexican White-Boy. (Part Twelve) Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado Arturo Jiminez is not happy: school starts back up next week, on Monday. More..
KHAI KE PAAN (chew a bete leaf) Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Srian Good The betel vendor and a lawyer contrive to be close to the judge and con those who come to seek justice. More..
A Maasai Boy's Diary. (Part Eight) Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado Young Joseph of the Maasai tribe of Eastern Africa finally gets to write in his journal; he updates us on what has been going on in his world. More..
Mariems Life: A Step Back Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Michelle R Kidwell Power In The Pen I live in the Bannai Village, and we are called cliff dwellers because our buildings are nearing the cliffs, and people wonder why we choose this way, and how children can survive when your house is on a cliff, but children learn young to be careful. More..