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A Modern African Tarot
The fourteenth card in A Modern African Tarot marks a profound turning point. Where XII HANGED MAN invites surrender and new perspective, XIII DEATH brings closure, transformation, and the sacred necessity of letting go. This card reimagines the traditional Death archetype through African mourning rituals, ancestral reverence, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Vongani Bandi18 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The thirteenth card in A Modern African Tarot invites a radical shift—not in motion, but in perception. Where XI JUSTICE confronts truth and accountability, XII HANGED MAN asks us to release control, embrace stillness, and see the world from a new angle. This card reimagines the traditional Hanged Man archetype through African patience, spiritual surrender, and the wisdom of waiting.
By Vongani Bandi18 days ago in Art
Execution's Irony. Content Warning.
Robert Allen Brecheen wasn’t much of a thinker. At least it didn’t’ appear to be his strong suit when planning out important life events, including robbery. But I’m rushing to judgement, Friends! Forgive me, I’m ahead of myself.
By Cassie Moore18 days ago in Criminal
Silver Screen Magic with Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo came into this world in 1905. She was born in Sweden and got her start in acting during the silent era, in Swedish films. Seeing her MGM chief Louis B. Mayer requested the actress to come to Hollywood. Garbo arrived and became a romantic leading lady with a beautiful silver screen presence. Mayer was worried about how she would sound on screen when talkies arrived because English was not her first language. However, in her role in the film “Anna Christie,” Garbo proved she could speak very well and it translated wonderfully on the silver screen. She became known for the line “I want to be alone,” portraying a depressed ballerina in the film “Grand Hotel.” Before anyone knew it Garbo actually retired from the silver screen and became a recluse, leaving wonderful memories behind.
By Rasma Raisters18 days ago in Geeks
Is One Hobby Better Then The Other
When we think about lives and the things that we do in them for relaxation do we think one thing is better than something else? Or do we think that it is all the same thing? Can one hobby be as good as something else or is one hobby usually better than the other? Have you ever thought about that when you do the hobbies that you enjoy? Most people are probably saying yes and that is why we do one hobby over the other because either it's more fun, it's easier or it's just routine and that is what we like to do the most. With any hobby being something that we really enjoy, how many of them are we doing at the same time or are we doing more than one at the same time? If we have time for more than one hobby at a time we are probably doing multiple at a time. Yet is that too time consuming, too brain taxing or do you find that fun? Have you ever done more than one hobby at once and if so how did that make you feel? I have done more than one hobby at a time. I sometimes read or write and watch television so that is doing two of my hobbies at once. Now I know some people might not like that, but to other people doing two hobbies at the same time helps them relax and calm their nerves.
By Louise Barraco18 days ago in Chapters
