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Hi everyone!
I'm with you again after a long time. In my book Migratory Birds; I mentioned American Indian Nation. But I am very excited about my guest today. I'm sure you will enjoy reading it too. I will introduce you to Kristin Thomas from the Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan. A True Story! We welcome your questions and comments. I won't make it any longer, let's hear her story from her.
Melda Sherman: Hello, can you tell us a little about yourself? What is your name?
Kristin Thomas: My name is Kristin A. Thomas.
Melda Sherman: Are you married?
Kristin Thomas: I’ve chosen to never be married. I have one teenage...
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Hello from Turkey
Bonjour from Istanbul
Hallo from Beyoglu
Ciao from Galata Tower
Merhaba from Hagia Sofia
Do you know what the first step that carries a call for peace in all languages, turns all the bad thoughts in our souls upside down, brings the dialogue on the same color, destroys distances, and brings people closer together?
It’s a warm “hello”.
I wanted to start my first article in “ArtTmodernmiami Newspaper” with these sincere feelings. Although there are many reasons to explain when I was asked what writing means to you or why you are writing, a short “memoir” for me is the best answer to this question. I want to talk about...
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A Special Interview with the Artist Behind the Empowering and Uplifting Gourd Women Sculptures
Selen UĞUR
BORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
“German discipline. Turkish warmth. One singular vision.”
Born in 1976 in Hannover, Germany,...
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Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to...
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Astro Talks | May 10–17, 2026
Shifting Energies, Faster Decisions, and a New Emotional Frequency
The celestial landscape between May 10 and 17 brings about a distinct shift in the collective...
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Age doesn’t progress it deepens.
Some things don’t fade; they refine.
What remains is not less, but clearer.
Still 35 is not an age; it’s a stance.
Hello beautiful people 🙂
This time of year,...
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Years passed....
Time slowly transformed everything. After all those hardships, Süreyya and Cem finally became American citizens. From the outside, life seemed to have finally fallen into place.Haluk, meanwhile, became...
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Country of the Sweet Life in the MediterraneanWhen you think of Italy, what comes to your mind? Historical richness, natural beauty, art, music, food, fashion, sports cars, fast-talking, cheerful, friendly people, right? The list goes on and on… Geographically speaking, one of its nicknames is “the boot” because it resembles a boot on the map. Another is “Bel Paese,” meaning “beautiful country.”I had the chance to visit Italy again this summer, a country I have visited several times before and that I love very much.My first stop was Milan. I spent a few days in Milan, one of the capitals of fashion, which boasts the...
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The Dopamine Trap: Why Your Brain Craves Stress (and How to Break the Cycle)Feeling wired but tired? Learn why your brain craves stress, how the dopamine; adrenaline cycle fuels burnout, and what to do to reset your nervous system and break free from stress addiction.Hooked on Hustle? You swear you’ll start earlier next time. But there you are again; running on caffeine, adrenaline surging, typing like a machine. You’re stressed, sure, but you’re also weirdly focused.Here’s the truth: if chaos feels like your comfort zone, your body might be addicted to its own stress hormones.
Why Stress Feels So Good (Until It Doesn’t)Some people aren’t just tolerating...
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Reporting from Edinburgh for ARTTMODERNMIAMI Newspaper
Today I find myself in a geography as striking as the views of Boston’s Back Bay, yet far more mystical: Edinburgh, the capital of...
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Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to...
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Astro Talks | May 10–17, 2026
Shifting Energies, Faster Decisions, and a New Emotional Frequency
The celestial landscape between May 10 and 17 brings about a distinct shift in the collective...
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Age doesn’t progress it deepens.
Some things don’t fade; they refine.
What remains is not less, but clearer.
Still 35 is not an age; it’s a stance.
Hello beautiful people 🙂
This time of year,...
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Years passed....
Time slowly transformed everything. After all those hardships, Süreyya and Cem finally became American citizens. From the outside, life seemed to have finally fallen into place.Haluk, meanwhile, became...
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We start the first day of the year with a Venus-Saturn square. We can talk about a difficult process in relationships and financial matters. We may have difficulty feeling love. We can question the love of the other person. During this period, we can get through this process without being exposed to the negative effects of the angle by fulfilling our responsibilities and, if necessary, leaving our comfort zone. On January 1, Jupiter ends its Retro motion and begins its direct motion. On January 3, Mercury ends its Retro motion and begins its direct motion. Communication will flow more easily. The Venus-Jupiter quincunx will take place...
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Eclipse Season, Radical Decisions, and a Shift of Power in Miami
March 2026 is not an ordinary month. This month, the sky accelerates. And eclipse season begins. Eclipses always change direction. But these eclipses may create sharp awareness particularly in the areas of:
Identity
Relationships
Career
Power balance
Finances
This is not a “month of intentions.”
This is a month of decisions.
🌑 SOLAR ECLIPSE INFLUENCE
(A new beginning — but irreversible)
A Solar Eclipse opens a new door. However, that door does not open without closing an old one. The March eclipse may especially bring:
A change in career direction
A change of city / country
The beginning or ending of a partnership
A powerful image transformation
If...
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I am experiencing the justified pleasure of visiting London twice in a row in June and September, which I visited when I was studying design at the university, and...
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Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to...
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Astro Talks | May 10–17, 2026
Shifting Energies, Faster Decisions, and a New Emotional Frequency
The celestial landscape between May 10 and 17 brings about a distinct shift in the collective...
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Age doesn’t progress it deepens.
Some things don’t fade; they refine.
What remains is not less, but clearer.
Still 35 is not an age; it’s a stance.
Hello beautiful people 🙂
This time of year,...
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Years passed....
Time slowly transformed everything. After all those hardships, Süreyya and Cem finally became American citizens. From the outside, life seemed to have finally fallen into place.Haluk, meanwhile, became...
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My dreams stayed small,
Though I dreamed them large.
Looking back now,
They’re the dreams I can’t find anymore.
My dreams stayed in the clouds,
The day I let them slip
While watching through the airplane window,
I never found my way back.
My dreams rested on a butterfly’s wing,
Once deceived by its bright colors.
I burned in love’s flame and crumbled to ash,
Both gone by the light of day.
My dreams stayed in my father’s arms,
Longing for the scent of him.
All that’s left is his cap,
The one he wore with such love.
My dreams stayed on my daughter’s cheek.
She grew up and went away.
How could I blame her?
She was only listening to me.
My dreams searched for...
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When Your Body Feels “Off”
Ever look in the mirror and think, “This doesn’t feel like me anymore”? You’re not alone.
Maybe you’re drained no matter how much you sleep. Maybe your clothes feel tighter even though your diet’s on point. Maybe your moods swing out of nowhere, your hairbrush is filling faster than usual, or your digestion just won’t cooperate.
When women come to me with these stories, it’s often their thyroid trying to get their attention.
The thyroid is usually the first organ to raise a red flag when the immune system starts to slip. That’s why we call it the “canary in the coal mine”—it’s sensitive, responsive,...
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Most of my writings are inspired by natural, colorful miracles of the earth. Thisbtime, my pen reaches you from Istanbul, where I came for holiday. I am on the...
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Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to...
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Astro Talks | May 10–17, 2026
Shifting Energies, Faster Decisions, and a New Emotional Frequency
The celestial landscape between May 10 and 17 brings about a distinct shift in the collective...
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Age doesn’t progress it deepens.
Some things don’t fade; they refine.
What remains is not less, but clearer.
Still 35 is not an age; it’s a stance.
Hello beautiful people 🙂
This time of year,...
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Years passed....
Time slowly transformed everything. After all those hardships, Süreyya and Cem finally became American citizens. From the outside, life seemed to have finally fallen into place.Haluk, meanwhile, became...