Leaving her comfortable Midwestern home with a pack of camera equipment and bare necessities, Connie set out at age forty to discover a new world. Through her travels, she learned to touch the earth and feel its pulse — to respect the lives and cultures it supports. Readers are invited to see these women in their everyday lives through the lens and pen of an observant, generous woman. Ten color photography books in a series. Each one contains "Fast Facts" and a time line, and provides material on history, geography, and culture. Russia - ISBN - 10 - Tanzania - ISBN - 10 - Israel - ISBN - 10 - Mexico - ISBN - 10 - Ecuador - out of print.
Egypt - ISBN - 10 - Peru - ISBN - 10 - Nepal - ISBN - 10 - She delivers uplifting messages that empower and open the hearts of women and men of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. T he time has come for women to take back their power. Connie Bickman's 'Tribe of Women' is a strong, creative and unforgettable statement as to just what this means. She paints a thought-provoking and engaging new perspective of history, one that is both intriguing and enlightening.
Open yourself to her compelling, great read as she sheds a new light on a complex historical tale. It looks like quite a few books are selling on Amazon and also Kindle versions, so I do appreciate those of you who are helping me spread the word and sell my books! Thank you for spreading the word! Wood and stone sculptor, Harvey Fite, planned it as a setting for his large stone carvings, but they were overpowered by the setting around them, so his carvings were moved to the lawn and he proceeded with sculpting the landscape.
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It really is amazing. He figured it would take him 40 years — thus Opus 40 — but he died suddenly in after a fall onto the rock of the quarry. Now, the sculpture park and museum belongs to a non-profit with admission and membership proceeds going to maintain the property. Here are a couple of photos, but you can see more at www. People bring their drums plus extra drums, tamborines, rattles, shakers, clapsticks, whatever, that are placed in the center on a blanket for people to use.
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There is also an entire selection of smaller instruments for children. People usually end up dancing in the circle — and my observation is that it is a lot of the older people who are doing the free-flowing dancing to the beat of the drums. They both wear printed dresses yes, both , layers of colorful clothing, and he always has a hat. But then he laughed….???? They closed off streets and had a little fair, with rides, food booths, music, etc. The girls had fun dancing to the DJ — which was playing rock music.
I think they enjoyed watching the kids dance though. You may have already seen it on Facebook, but it is worth re-watching. Guess sometimes things just work out that way. This photo of Kelli is with one of her paintings that will be in the Star House Gallery, along with her modeling one of the dresses she made. She has images from her paintings printed on fabric and is sewing dresses and yoga-wear tank tops.
They are selling really well — she is now looking for someone else to do the sewing. Anyone know of a good seamstress who wants to sew custom designer fashions?! Love the paintbrushes in her hair in this photo by Chris Hallman. Hello again from Woodstock! My kind of weather! As I mentioned before, this area reminds me of northern Minnesota — I even saw a bear crossing the road on my way to work the other day. This deer was in the backyard — eating my zucchini plants — a regular occurrence.
He will be holding the earth in his hands, and I need to do some tweaking to the rest, so hope to get at it soon. But look at this 4. She looks like she really knows what she is doing — deep in meditation — even though it lasted less than a minute! Meditation is good for all of us…. Clever, and very cool. It is named after the poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, who has some history in this area. Funny how that works.
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- The Touchstone Trilogy!
- SAS 84 Le plan Nasser (French Edition);
- The Touchstone Diary : The Red Thread by Connie Bickman (2012, Paperback);
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She stayed behind in Cuba in while sending her two young children to the safety of the U. In the paintings he gave her everything — fancy clothes, jewelry, nice hairdos, good furniture, all the things his doctor mother gave up at age 39 to wear coveralls in the factory and to raise her children. When you know the story, it really makes you want to own one of his pieces, to help honor his mother and what he was trying to give back to her.
He was equally as interesting and his stories of Pardo really added to the exhibit. The totem pole in the photo is along side the road on Hwy 28 lots of interesting things on this highway! Does anyone actually write letters anymore? The address is P. That will be interesting. You generate oxygen with controlled breathing to make your blood warmer. It travels to the crown chakra in the brain, which produces a chemical, or hormone that goes into the nervous system.
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- I Used to Know That: History.
- Agricultural Automation: Fundamentals and Practices.
You could sit in one position for days, not eat or sleep, and be in complete peacefulness — in a state of love. She was one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun. She lived in a cave for 12 years and used the tummo technique to keep herself warm. Tenzin was a very interesting woman and I was glad to have a visit with her.
These days she is lecturing and raising funds for Dongyu Gatsal Ling, a nunnery for women from Tibet and other Himalayan regions. After a week of totally disappearing into the web of technology, and with a few choice words and some sleepless nights, I have emerged with a new website for my Touchstone Diary books. An added bonus is that it has color photography of the images that are in the books in black and white — France, Scotland, India, and a few added photos from Nepal that are relevant to the story. Take a look and let me know what you think.
I was really bummed about that. However, I did take some fun photos on the hour drive there and back. Arkville had some great art on a fence…. There were musicians, a tent of used clothing and antiques, plants for sale, portraiture and more — and everything was donated. There was a section for kids with facepainters, puppeteers, a dress-up area with old clothes, shoes, mirrors, hats all kinds of fun things for little boys and girls to dress up in, chalk boards, bean bag toss, duck pond, May-day pole, and hula hoops.
Everything was donated and prices to play games, etc. They took a paper plate and slit it to the middle, then folded it into a small dome and stapled it. It was fun to see people of all ages and genders walking around with their handmade hats. Sounds like a great idea for the Cannon Falls Library fundraiser — or any kids event as far as that goes.
They also have great food! We shared a sinfully delicious dessert there the day we hung the show…. I have to put a high-five congratulations in here to my daughter, Cris, who just completed her studies and now has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. I had to work, so unfortunately missed it all, but I heard it was a very successful event.
There is always something going on in Woodstock! Here are a couple of favorite photos of Kelli and Izzy. It makes quite a statement. Yes, it truly is a big world…. Life is a whirling wind in constant motion around here. I had a wonderful three weeks in Minnesota in June. I visited a lot of friends and family — still have a few people I missed, but hopefully I will have time with them when I go back in October. Taylor also received two scholarships toward college!
Fourth of July was quiet for us. Very peaceful, waterfalls, and a nice place to swim and relax. Kelli is working on several commissions right now and will be teaching a mural project in three schools for a few weeks. Izzy and Stella keep us all busy. I should be writing down the things they say and do — nice to know I will get a chuckle every day about something they did! Stella is usually up here with us a few days during the week.
A dozen drummers, one flute player, one guy with rattles and several people dancing under the stars — including Jenn and Kelli. We settled Izzy and Stella on a blanket, all bundled up, and me in a chair next to them with my drums — they had drums and rattles too. At one point Stella started howling at the moon like a wolf. Love how these girls are so spontaneous and free. If you want to feel humbled, hang around 3 and 4-year-olds.
Us adults made crowns for each of the kids out of fresh flowers and they danced around a giant maypole with long ribbons extending from the top for each of them to hold. It was very sweet. Kelli had a flat tire on her car the other day so we went to the Bearsville Garage to get it fixed. Stella told me she knew how to fix a tire. My daughter Cris, in Minnesota is just starting a new job.
In August, she will finish her last semester of school to get her BSN and starting in , she plans to work toward her Masters Degree in Science and Education at a much slower pace. Twenty-one artists were chosen to concept art in public places. They have speakers, similar to the Tuesday Club in CF, but there were over 60 women there — with accents from many different countries — Germany, Romania, France, etc. The two speakers talked about how to market your books. The first woman had an incredible history with publishing and editing and has written ten non-fiction books, mainly on the Hudson Valley — where to go, Hudson Valley famous cooks, etc.
- Earthly Indiscretions?
- The Stone Man.
- Lightship?
- Mord in der Backstube: Authentische Kriminalfälle aus der DDR (German Edition);
- Inter homines esse: Hannah Arendts kritische Aneignung des Konzepts der Eigentlichkeit aus Heideggers Sein und Zeit (German Edition).
- Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Annotated).
- Entering Adulthood With a Bang (The Dirty Diaries of Daisy May Book 1).
The second speaker self-published her book and spoke all about social media and how to market online, network, etc. An upcoming meeting will have a speaker on How to Write a Business Plan. That sounds very informative too. I think this will be a good group for information. I am working a few days a month at Menla Mountain Retreat and Conference Center near Phoenicia, which is about 25 minutes from here, further up the mountain. Check out their website at www. Glad to be on their staff.
The people there are so nice.
They have a greenhouse and huge organic garden, a big yoga studio, conference center, a beautiful spa with an outdoor swimming pool, and lots of hiking trails. I think they can accommodate about people in their housing rooms, plus campers. I was always doing events of some sort. Giant tents filled with vendors. Great sun shiny day after our four days of rain.
Sure enjoyed being outside. The photo of Stella painting was taken by her mom, Jenn, at her house. How did she grow up so fast? She has a busy life, with sports, working and friends. Hopefully everyone is heading home for the graduation — Cassi from California??? Hope to see many of you…until then, hold on to some nice weather for us — and see if you can get those Minnesota gas prices down!
Looking forward to our road trip and some Minnesota time! Albany , the capitol of New York, is a hour north. I am very happy about that. And that is where our airport of choice is, because it is closer and easier to get to we like Southwest Airlines — you can check two 50 suitcases for free and also change your ticket at no cost. Funny how when they give us back things that we had in the first place, we are so pleased.
Tolls are new to me. I will soon be the owner of a toll express card, which will make it easier — not cheaper, just easier — to go through tolls. Driving here is easy except in NYC , just like at home. Well, they do that here too. It makes me smile. It must be the similar landscape and wholesome attitude.
It seems that everyone is from somewhere else. I have yet to meet someone born and raised in Woodstock. Why am I so surprised? No fast food or big box stores here.
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Lots of tofu, spinach, seaweed soup, juice bar drinks, and smoothies. We do have a pizza restaurant, which probably sells more veggie pizza than pepperoni. But there are many others choices. You can also get a burger or taco. Not everyone is a vegetarian me. The food everywhere has been amazing. People walk a lot and ride bikes. They recycle — not just glass, paper and plastic, but they also restructure clothing, make art out of junk, and bring their own reusable grocery bags. Who says everything has to be new?
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I like this concept — and it teaches kids about value and about the thought that goes behind giving. Protesting — There are peace signs and environmental signs everywhere. The conversation is also organic. I like the positive, cheery attitude. On weekends people with signs stand in the town square in the center of the village. A group called Women in Black carry a long banner for Justice and Non-violence and hand out brochures. Having said all that about the organic side of the area, there are also a lot of meat-eating Harley Davisson lovers here. There is a huge Woodstock Harley Store about five miles down the road and the World Headquarters for that Chopper guy who had the reality TV show, is in Newburgh, about 25 miles away.
Long hair, dreadlocks, beards, it all mixes together here and stirs into the pot.