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Living History/Reenactors. Remy Benoit
LIVING HISTORY

Our collective history is all around us.

It is in the clothes we wear, the food we eat,  the houses we live in.

But it is so much more than that.

It is why we think the way we do, why we act the we do.

It is the basis for our culture;  it  is the basis for civilization itself.

If we do not understand it, if we do not seek it out, then we cannot make the decisions we
need to  in our daily lives.

The world is in tumult today. We need to understand the roots of all the conflicts,
concerns, and needs.

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The Inspired Heart - Book Tour.
On February 14th (Valentines Day) Marilyn Strong and Jerry Wennstrom, author of The Inspired Heart: An Artist's Transformation, are off to the East Coast for the next leg of their book and film tour. They will be showing the Parabola video, In The Hands  of Alchemy, made about Jerry's art and life, speaking, doing book readings, signings and workshops. Marilyn opens and closes  all of the events with Song.  They are also excited about working with the Board of "Center Heart" and with their  local Waldorf School in New Jersey.

As a very special guest, Susan Osborne will join us with her beautiful voice and presence at The Interfaith Center in New York City on Feb. 24th.

*We would love to visit with you and  hope you can attend.*

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The Newest Stories of America. ed. Joshua Clark
  For those of you in the Big Easy, do join  Josh,  me, and some other authors of The Newest Stories of America's Oldest Bohemia at Deville Books, 344 Carondolet on March 19th from 12:30 to 3 PM.


Retro Sources. Remy Benoit
  I was doing some research for my new book, Blood Heat, ( Loving will be our soon and I am very excited about that) today and went to visit a vintage on line clothing store called the Rusty Zipper.

  They have an interesting collection of vintage apparel.

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Dauphine Street Books. Remy Benoit
   If you are visiting with us in New Orleans why don't you stop and visit with Steve Lacy at:

Dauphine Street Books

410 Dauphine Street

New Orleans, LA 70112

504-529-2333

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Global Wildlife Center. Remy Benoit
  Located in  beautiful Folsom, Louisiana,  the Global Wildlife Center is  home to over 3,000 threatened or endangered species.

  They range free and you may visit with them.

  Go to: Global Wildlife Center.


Laura Plantation. Remy Benoit
  I spent a lovely afternoon today at Laura Plantation here in Louisiana.

  Laura has been in the sugar cane raising business since 1805 and interestingly, for much of the time, it was the women of Laura who ran the plantation's business.

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PETA. Remy Benoit
  With each decision of each hour of every day we make living history. The history  we make is not only our own, it is  also that of the animals who share the planet with us.

  What are your feelings about using animals as testers for cosmetics and household products when those tests can be lethal?

  To learn about animal testing, to decide what your position is on it, visit: Animal Rights.

  To learn more visit: ASPCA. and Humane Society.


Looking for Retro - Clothes?. Remy Benoit
  If you, like me, like Retro, check out Velvet Pocket Vintage.

  Dreses, purses, pillowcases, prom dresses, and lots,lots, more.

  You know, they say you live longer when surrounded by the things of your youth!

  Go Retro and try  Velvet Pocket Vintage.


Edith Piaf. Remy Benoit
October  10, 2003 marked the fortieth anniversary of the death of Edith Piaf, France's "Little Sparrow."

If you know her music you will enjoy these sites. If you don't as yet know her music, you are in for a treat.

For her life, her music, visit:

Pia.com.

Piaf Biography and Lyrics.

Edith Piaf.


Guthrie Foundation.
A place for " spiritual service, as well as cultural and educational exchange " founded by Arlo Guthrie. It is an interfaith meeting center in Housatonic, Massachusetts.

Arlo looked into his heritage, looked into spiritual paths, and brought this all together.

An article from Body&Soul Magazine, May/June 2002 quotes him as saying:

  I love truth-I love the trail of it, whether it's something deep within or something external; whether it's in words, ideas, art or dance."


You will find Body&Soul at:Body & Soul.

The Guthrie Foundation message is well worth being aware of, so do visit with them at: Guthrie Foundation.

For those of you too young to remember Arlo's "Alice's Restaurant" do check into the 1967 song at:Alice's Restaurant. Love it or loathe it, it is part of our history.


Backyard Wildlife Habitat.
This is the 30th Anniversary of the Backyard Wildlife Habitat of the National Wildlife Federation.

See how you can turn your yard into a habitat!!
Backyard Wildlife Habitat.


Smithsonian Magazine.
Culture Fest.


Civil War Re-enactments. Remy Benoit
From CNN.com Civil War re-enactments foster tourism.


Thought You Might Like to Know About. Remy Benoit
Some of you are " avidly into history" like me; some re-enactors, etc.

The other day I was down in the French Quarter and visited this shop: Texas Body Hangings. which carries a top quality line of Inverness Cloaks, Capes, Cloaks that may be of interest to you.

You may visit with them on line, in Enterprise, TX, or on Decatur Street in the French Quarter.

There is a grace and style in these cloaks and capes to warm the heart, and you!


Things of History. Remy Benoit
From Reuters and MSNBC Luxury hotel opens at Hitler’s Alpine retreat
Intercontinental presents 'an oasis of well-being'.


From Reuters and CNN Rice a building block in China.

And from Reuters and MSNBC Archaeologists marvel at rare mummy.


Paradise Gardens: Folk Art and Howard Finster. Remy Benoit
Finster's Paradise Gardens.

Howard Finster: A Man of Vision.

There are so very many ways to serve. Finding yours will bring you peace.


La Fete d' Ecologie: Barataria-Terrebone. Remy Benoit

Come out to the Tenth Annual La Fete d'Ecologie: Barataria-Terrebone. at Lafitte National Park in Thibodaux on September 30, 2006.



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Loving by Remy Benoit

Read Jerry Wenstrom's review of Loving.

Rhea and Jordan Devereaux had it all: undying devotion, a tender love, and a grand passion. And then the Vietnam War separated them. Follow the course of their love across time and space. Journey with them through the steaming jungle; dance with the Mardi Gras revelers while revolution unseats Louis XVI and protestors on the Washington Mall scream, Hell, NO. We won't Go. Sail with Laffite's pirates into Devil's Isle and rejoice as an unconditional and timeless love emerges victorious.

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