Tag Archives: Fire

Diwali – The “Festival of Lights”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Karthik

Diwali is an Indian festival, known commonly as the “festival of lights.” Diwali is the day of Goddess Lakshmi’s special worship. She is the Goddess of cleanliness. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year … Continue reading →

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Firebending Dragons

Posted on September 22, 2012 by lmincieli

So in addition to what Mike posted about Avatar, I figure’d I’d upload my favorite picture from the show as well.  This episode showed the “Beginnings” of Firebending, which was from the Dragons who showed humans in the show to … Continue reading →

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The log lady

Posted on September 4, 2012 by wcturgeon

One of my all-time favorite shows is Twin Peaks, the David Lynch bizarro series from the 90s.  I discovered it on dvd and fell in love with the absurd and the tragic and just downright weirdness of it all.   … Continue reading →

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Trial by Fire

Posted on September 3, 2012 by wcturgeon

The idea of a trial by fire has captured human imagination from mythic days.  This excerpt from Mozart’s Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) shows Tamino and his love Pamina undergoing trials by fire and water.  While I advise not attending too closely … Continue reading →

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