Treasures of Wonderment

Welcome to the August 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

In this issue:

GIVE US A HAND, PLEASE!
Tunisia -  Rached Trimèche, a Tunisian decides to go on a crusade against 50 million bottles of plastic! "A project for the environment: five million bottles to recycle" is the name of this environmental project that saw light in January 2010 at Ben Arous and has expanded throughout the entire country of Tunisia. Read more...   [French version available]

WE WANT TO CONNECT
5 questions asked to Hedgebrook alumna Ruth Forman, Poet, Novelist and Screenwriter. How do you describe yourself as a writer? How did you discover poetry? What is the special power of poetry? What are you working on now? Are there themes that you keep coming back to as a writer? Read more...

GROW FOR ADVERSITY

Welcome to the July 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. [Some interviews and stories are presented in two languages: French & English)

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SEVEN MARTYRS OF TEHRAN by Ivan  Lloyd
19 signed limited edition prints of this painting "The Seven Martyrs of Tehran"  measuring 18"X24" exclusively for Treasures of Wonderment. This is a first come first served offer and historically the lower the number the more valuable the print. Be the first to own this magnificent work of art  by ordering your print today. Read more...

UNDER ONE SUN

Welcome to the June 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

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NEWS FOLLOW UP
New York, 14 June 2010 – The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran seems to have come to a conclusion after three days of successive court hearings. "It seems from what we have heard that the trial itself has now concluded. But we have no further information at this time," said Bani Dugal, the principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations. Read more...

THE RED CARPET WELCOME

Welcome to the May 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

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HER LOVE FOR JAZZ
In a world of overnight sensations, jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton’s success has come from the road less traveled. A decision in the mid ’90s to move to Southern California from her New England home resulted in a decade-long collaboration with her current band mates. A Wisconsin-born choir girl, unexposed to jazz until college, Tierney eventually found the best of the best--collaborators with their own impressive jazz pedigrees, from Natalie Cole to Diana Krall, from Ray Charles to Randy Brecker--pianist Christian Jacob, bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker. [Watch a video interview below] Read more...

IMAGINE SLEEPING ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR

Welcome to the April 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living.

Update on the Baha'i Trial in Tehran: Getting no news does not always mean getting good news. We have no date for their 4th trial session but what we do know is that these innocent people are entering into their 3rd year in Evin prison and have been inhumanely treated.

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THIS TRUTH IMPRISONS THEM

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Welcome to the March 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference. 

Treasures of Wonderment is moving! Bear with us while we transition from Arizona to Costa Rica.

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Welcome to the February 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories, presented in ENGLISH and in FRENCH, from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference. During the first months of this year, Treasures of Wonderment will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of the Iranian Bahá'í Trial because it concerns us all.

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UNITED IN CELEBRATION
The Bahá'í way: Ayyam-i-Há, a time of giving and hospitality between sunset of February 25 to sunset of March 1. Happy Ayyam-i-Há!' celebration of World Music, Song & Dance - see below a video by Josian Dholah of Mauritus Island. Read more...

LEND US YOUR WINGS

Welcome to the January 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories, presented in ENGLISH and in FRENCH, from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference. During the months of January and February, Treasures of Wonderment will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of the Iranian  Bahá'í Trial because it is about Justice and Human Rights for all our friends in Iran.  We believe that until the  Bahá'ís of Iran are free and their dignity restored, nobody will be free and safe in Iran.

IN THIS ISSUE

Use of Coerced Confessions
Bahá'ís condemn lack of due process at trial in Iran - The Bahá'í International Community has issued a statement condemning the trial of 16 individuals in Iran yesterday as a "violation of all internationally accepted standards of legal due process." - Read more...

Welcome to the December 2009 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

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The Picture Of Light Is Painted In Words
The phrase repeats itself over and over again in his mind: "Silent night, holy night, Stille nacht, heilige nacht." Father Joseph Mohr, Parish Priest. It's the first line from a poem this young Austrian priest had written two years before. Now he can't get the phrase out of his mind. "Silent night, holy night." Tonight is Christmas Eve and St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, north of Salzburg, will be chock-full of people. Father Joseph Mohr has a homily in mind, a message for his flock on this sacred night, but he needs a carol, something special to cap off the service. Read more...

November 2009 Newsletter
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Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

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EQUAL JUSTICE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, EQUAL DIGNITY
What are human rights? Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. The right to live free, to speak your mind and to be treated as equal. According to the United Nations there are a total of 30 human rights. The human rights are the only ones applied to everyone, they are universal. What are they?

NOVEMBER 12, 1817 IN TEHRAN, PERSIA

To the people of the world, Treasures of Wonderment sends its best wishes for a wonderful holiday that is filled with family and friends, peace, love and laughter.

October 2009 Newsletter

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Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE: 

THERE IS A LOT MORE TO THE VENDANGES THAN THE HARVEST

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Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE:

IF SHE CAN DO IT, SO CAN I
Starting all over at the age of fifty plus years old is more common than you think. How many of us too often say “been there done that”. Women who have devoted their lives to caring for their homes and families are more and more looking for a more meaningful way of living, especially after the children have grown and left home to live their own lives. Read more... http://www.treasuresofwonderment.com/story/2009-09-23/if-she-can-do-it-so-can-i

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR GLOBAL SOCIETY

Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE:  

THE STRANGE STORY OF THOMAS BREAKWELL
The last line of a good poem often leaves me pondering its meaning. Sometime these meanings are revised as time passes. Poetry like revelation takes one deeper. It’s rare that the biography of individual can also have that effect; especially when we know practically nothing about the details of that individual’s life. That’s how I feel about the life of Thomas Breakwell. http://www.treasuresofwonderment.com/story/2009-08-29/strange-story-thomas-breakwell

WHAT IF "FREEDOM" RHYMED WITH HORSE