Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Aug 2, 2015 In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles was cheered for two nights in Walt Disney Concert Hall. This version of “Nessun Dorma,” in the chorus repertoire for decades, is arranged by one of GMCLA’s founding members who performs within the chorus ranks in this historic performance. Recorded: July 19-20, 2014. Artistic Director & Conductor: Dr. Joseph P. Nadeau Music: Giacomo Puccini Arranger: Rob Gordon Video by: James Roman
Monthly Archives: August 2026
Sülamith (1983) by Anselm Kiefer
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Artwork Information
| Title | Sülamith |
| Artist | Anselm Kiefer |
| Date | 1983 |
| Dimensions | 290 x 370 cm |
| Art Movement | New European Painting |
About Sülamith
The artwork titled “Sülamith,” created by Anselm Kiefer in 1983, is a prominent piece within the New European Painting movement. Measuring 290 by 370 centimeters, it exemplifies the genre of figurative art. The depiction encompasses profound historical and cultural elements, as is characteristic of Kiefer’s artistic approach.
The artwork presents a vast, cavernous interior rendered in dark, somber tones, evoking a sense of monumental architecture. The arches and brickwork dominate the composition, leading the viewer’s eye towards an indistinct, yet profoundly significant focal point at the center. The intricate detailing of the walls and the play of light and shadow emphasize the depth and perspective, creating an immersive environment. The name “Sülamith” inscribed in the top left corner adds a layer of narrative and historical reference, contributing to the artwork’s contemplative and evocative nature. The textures and colors used by Kiefer in this piece lend it a poignant and timeless quality, inviting viewers to explore its layers of meaning and historical resonance.
(artchive.com)
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THE WORK IN PROGRESS (A new film with Robert Reich) Trailer
Robert Reich and Inequality Media Premiered Aug 13, 2026 In early 2026, a team of filmmakers, including former Sec. of Labor Robert Reich, wondered what it would be like to invite 30- and 80-year-olds to gather in conversation about America. The idea was to visit six states in six months, convening a wide variety of mostly strangers to play a simple game:
- Pull up a chair
- Ask each other questions
- Take the time to listen
THE WORK IN PROGRESS captures candid discussions about America’s ever-evolving democracy, identity, definitions of community, and where we go from here — alongside portraits of Americans at work. Watch the trailer for THE WORK IN PROGRESS, in theaters September 4. And make sure to sign up for updates about the film, including where it’s playing, future live watchalongs, and how to order the deck of conversation cards used in the movie: https://www.theworkinprogressfilm.com/
“Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind”
(Youtube.com on August 20, 2026)
- Google AI Overview
Yes, the famous phrase “they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind” originates from the Bible Hub Study of Hosea 8:7 in the Old Testament, where the prophet Hosea was specifically speaking about the ancient kingdom of Israel. [1, 2]
Context of the Passage
- The Target: The warning was directed at the northern kingdom of Israel (often referred to as Ephraim). [1, 2]
- The “Wind” (The Sin): It referred to Israel’s foolish and empty pursuits, including idolatry (worshiping golden calves), turning away from God’s laws, and making fragile political alliances or relying on foreign powers like Assyria instead of God. [1, 2, 3]
- The “Whirlwind” (The Consequence): The metaphor meant that minor or empty disobedience multiplies into a massive, destructive storm of judgment. Historically, this pointed to the eventual collapse and invasion of Israel by the Assyrian Empire. [1, 2, 3]
Modern Usage
Over time, the biblical phrase turned into a general proverb. People now use it in politics, military strategy, and everyday speech to mean that foolish, aggressive, or irresponsible actions will eventually bring back a much greater and more destructive payback. [1, 2, 3]
Alien Encounters with Ralph Blumenthal
\New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Aug 19, 2026 New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast Ralph Blumenthal, a staff reporter for The New York Times from 1964 to 2009, is the author of The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack. Here he reviews the history of alien abductions, starting with the 1961 case of Betty and Barney Hill. Many related phenomena are addressed, including implants, physical evidence, and cattle mutilations. Of particular interest are the claims of those who maintain they can initiate contact themselves with aliens. He also reviews recent U.S. Navy sightings of UFOs. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “Parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on April 23, 2021)
Arthur Rimbaud on hell
Rimbaud at 17 by Étienne Carjat[1]
“I believe I am in Hell, therefore I am.”
~ Arthur Rimbaud
Jean Nicolas Arthur Rimbaud was a French poet known for his transgressive and surreal themes and for his influence on modern literature and arts, prefiguring surrealism. Wikipedia
Born October 20, 1854, Charleville
Died November 10, 1891 (age 37 years), Marseille, France
Putin’s Escalating War on Dissent
The war in Ukraine is barreling toward its fifth year, and the Kremlin is clamping down even harder on dissent. This month alone, Vladimir Putin signed a new package of laws that amount to “civic death” for exiled critics; Russia’s Supreme Court upheld the banning of the country’s only antiwar party, Yabloko, from next month’s elections; and the party’s deputy chair was sentenced to more than eleven years in prison. Moscow couldn’t be clearer: As victory grows more elusive and the war more punishing, criticism will not be tolerated.
To learn more about what’s driving Putin’s war and the Kremlin’s escalating assault on dissent, read the following Journal of Democracy essays, free for a limited time.
| How Putin Erases Dissidents and Critics Vladimir Putin has signed a new “civic death” law targeting the Kremlin’s critics everywhere. The goal is to intimidate Russian citizens from speaking out against Putin’s crimes. By Liudmila Listrovaya |
| The Putin Myth Vladimir Putin’s reputation as a skillful leader was buoyed by years of economic good fortune. But when his regime faltered, his rule quickly descended into the fearful, repressive, and paranoid state we see today. By Kathryn Stoner |
| Armies and Autocrats: Why Putin’s Military Failed When Vladimir Putin launched a massive invasion of Ukraine, he expected an easy victory. Instead, the world has witnessed an object lesson in how a corrupt Russian regime crippled its own military power. By Zoltan Barany |
| The War in Ukraine: Putin’s Inevitable InvasionWhy did Russia invade Ukraine? And why are Russian forces fighting so poorly? The internal logic of its personalist dictatorship is to blame.By Ivan Gomza |
| What Putin Fears Most Forget his excuses. Russia’s autocrat doesn’t worry about NATO. What terrifies him is the prospect of a flourishing Ukrainian democracy. By Robert Person and Michael McFaul |
| Why Russia’s Democracy Never Began People obsess over where Russia’s democracy went wrong. The truth is it did not fail: Russia’s democratic transition never got off the starting blocks. By Maria Snegovaya |
| Ukraine and Russia: War and Political Regimes Will Russia’s war tip the Kremlin even further toward tyranny while fortifying Ukraine’s democracy? That will depend on Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky as much as on the course of the war itself. By Timothy J. Colton |
| Putin’s Other Failed War The Russian leader declared war on his country’s independent journalists. But Russian media outsmarted him by taking their operations overseas. They are now reaching more people than ever before. By Roman Badanin |
| The Journal of Democracy is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Subscribe now for full access to our archives. |
Lucid Dreaming class August 22
Please plan to join the next Lucid Dreaming Class. The Zoom Webinar will be this Saturday 8/22. We’ll be covering great information on sleep and dreaming that you’ll be interested to hear and will help in our dream journey. This will be an exciting class so please plan on being there and share with your friends who may also be interested in their dreams and personal growth. I look forward to having you in class and hope you can make it, Aloha !!!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/4z9e7et6
We’re all swimming in our subconscious mind when we dream.
With Lucid Dreaming, we bring the conscious mind to be aware
that we’re dreaming (while we’re in the subconscious mind) and
amazing things can happen.
Come to class and learn the process of becoming a Lucid Dreamer.
Lucid Dreaming will help to Release the Power of your Dreams
- Accelerate your Personal Growth
- Understand the route to your conscious evolution
- Solve Problems
- Realize those “not so secret” messages in your unconscious mind.
- Gain ideas to help in waking life
- Turn up your creativity
- Learn to interpret your dreams
- Practice methods to remember dreams
- Review of the Latest scientific information on sleep, dreaming and health
What you’ll receive with the Class
- 5 hour class delivered via an online zoom webinar.
- Class Notes and resource Links
- Workshop
- Invitation to the weekly Dream Group
- Dream interpretation session with HughJohn
Please register now and I’ll be looking forward to having you in class. Please call me for any questions 310-899-9453. Thanks and Aloha !!!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/4z9e7et6
Translation Saturday Meeting August 29
(Image courtesy of Steve Hines and AI)
August 29: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Mike Zonta, H.W., M.
In a crisis — any crisis — The Prosperos offers Translation. Translation Saturday Meetings is a weekly series of Translations, live and up to date on the issues of the day, personal or national.
It is not a Translation workshop, It is not a Translation class. It is a group Translation. And it is restricted to those who have taken Translation class. So if you have never taken Translation class, check the calendar tab on The Prosperos website (TheProsperos.org) or get in touch with us and we will schedule a class.
Last week our sense testimony was: Changing our beliefs can result in suffering or in awakening. And our conclusion was: The omnipresent harmoniousness of Truth is all that can be known.
Then we asked ChatGPT to Translate the same sense testimony.
We are skipping our meeting on August 22 so everyone can attend HughJohn’s Lucid Dreaming class. Here’s the link to that class: Register at https://tinyurl.com/4z9e7et6
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Here’s the link to the Translation group: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81749347119
For more info and link to join please email Mike Zonta at: