Monthly Archives: May 2012

Seated Buddha, Tang dynasty, circa 650

May 30, 2012
Seated Buddha, Tang dynasty, circa 650

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“To be of use,” a poem by Marge Piercy

May 28, 2012
“To be of use,” a poem by Marge Piercy

To be of use The people I love the best jump into work head first without dallying in the shallows and swim off with sure strokes almost out of sight. They seem to become natives of that element, the black sleek heads of seals bouncing like half-submerged balls. I love people who harness themselves, an…

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Chinese astrology symbols through Asian art

May 25, 2012
Chinese astrology symbols through Asian art

Like many people in North America, my first experience with Chinese astrology took place when I was a kid in an American “Chinese” restaurant.  Probably someplace called Ming’s or Canton Buffet. You get the picture…overcooked vegetables, lumpy sauces loaded with MSG, special fried rice with everything except the kitchen sink, oh, and fortune cookies. The placemat…

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Summer 2012 ceramics, pottery, and sculpture workshops: Canada, Europe, and Asia

May 23, 2012
Summer 2012 ceramics, pottery, and sculpture workshops: Canada, Europe, and Asia

Information source: Ceramics Monthly Calendar of Events CANADA British Columbia, Burnaby July 18, 2012 to July 22, 2012 Developing Ceramic Surface Venue: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Avenue 604-291-6864 | www.shadboltcentre.com Fee: $370.00 to June 1; 390.00 after June 1 Presenters include: Vince Pitelka British Columbia, Salt Spring Island June 10, 2012…

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