O GENOCÍDIO dos YANOMAMI e a MORTE da NATUREZA por Mercadorias de Ouro e Diamantes e a ARTE DE LAVAGEM VERDE pelos COMERCIANTES DE OURO em suas …

As butiques Cartier vendem joias, relógios e acessórios de luxo exclusivos em ouro e diamantes desde 1847 – foto: Cartier “As coisas estão ruins …

O GENOCÍDIO dos YANOMAMI e a MORTE da NATUREZA por Mercadorias de Ouro e Diamantes e a ARTE DE LAVAGEM VERDE pelos COMERCIANTES DE OURO em suas …

6 on 6 – à mesa… – O Outro Lado

Em minha defesa, à mesa, com meus verbos expostos, desde a fome aos cacos das xícaras que quebrei… desde o olho do cão faminto querendo migalhas…
ao sonho do livro costurado sobre a mesa.

Bambina mia,

na minha mesa espalho suas cartas e os envelopes laranjas… falar sobre o tema me traz à memória a minha mesa da infância – e já falei sobre isso – sob o pé de sete copas, mas não tenho nenhuma foto para registrar. Mas, se eu fechar os olhos ainda ouço as risadas de todos os irmãos e com alguns passando debaixo da mesa. Em dias quentes, o barulho da faca cortando as ervas em um tec tec antes do almoço. O olho de minha mãe atenta ao ritmo da faca… O controle sobre as cartas, bambina, que escrevíamos ali, na mesa de madeira, que na mudança para cá eu trouxe uma tábua, que se transformou na mesa pequena que me segue desde sempre.

Hoje, minha mesa vira simbolismo nos artesanatos que crio, na mistura do papel sobre as linhas que teço em crochê, nas entregas das encomendas restantes. A mesa cabe a bagunça que a arte abraça.

E como a docilidade atinge meus dias, degusto da fome, da vontade, da leitura e de tudo que afaga a alma.. tudo ali, na mesa que tem coisas da minha infância e coisas atuais. É o que preciso depois de dias difíceis, sem rosas murchando sobre a mesa por falta de água. É o sopro distante da serenidade dos dias onde me cabe. A autora que tão bem sabe de mim e me cede especiarias em palavras.

Sabe, bambina, é a mesa que a família se reúne para as comemorações. Se eu fosse colocar a mesa dos aniversários, dos almoços de domingos, de reuniões de batismos, etc… eu seria crucificada. O olho vermelho da irmã, o bico do sobrinho, o borrão da luz da janela apagando metade da família. Meu olho volta para a mesa do canto, onde os bibelôs – companhias das noites de insônia silenciam – ou não? Fui somente eu que ouvi piados??

O reflexo da luz da rua bate na janela da sala. sou eu quem vejo ilusão na mesa de centro? As borboletas voam na parede da sala. A minha memória guarda as imagens para os dias que não vou poder ver nem na claridade dos dias. O tempo hoje é entre aspas para além dos óculos escuros. Era de mesa que falávamos? Conto sete passos de olhos fechados da sala até a mesa da cozinha… e nove, até a mesa de canto onde os livros para ler esperam… Conto os passos até a mesa de canto do quarto e finalizo a noite, mesmo sabendo que AINDA estou aqui.. no rompante das horas, para os dias que virão.

Bambina, mas em se tratando de mesa… ah, a sua povoa meu imaginário real. Pode isso? Pode sim! Ainda tenho a memória ativa do bolo de fubá no prato, do primeiro livro meu sendo costurado – e nem era cetim ainda.. Lembro-me que mais do que a mesa sob a árvore de sete copas – que serviu de lugar para minha infância e as brincadeiras mil em volta dela – a sua mesa serviu de colo para o meu sonho… o de escrever sentimentos.

Grazie mille!
Bacio,
Mariana Gouveia

Source: 6 on 6 – à mesa… – O Outro Lado

Looks Like Being Unfit WINS! – Belladonna’s Flashlight

Here are 7 reasons that will motivate you to get fit and 10 reasons why you should avoid it at all cost.

Reasons Why You SHOULD Get Fit

1. Improved Health: Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

2. Increased Energy: Exercise can boost your energy levels and reduce feelings of fatigue.

3. Better Mood: Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.

4. Weight Management: Regular exercise can help you control your weight by burning excess calories.

5. Enhanced Self-Esteem: Getting in shape can improve your confidence and overall sense of well-being.

6. Stress Relief: Exercise is a great way to unwind and reduce stress levels.

7. Better Sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep.

Reasons Why You SHOULDN’T GET FIT

1. “You might get too ripped and accidentally startle people with your newfound muscles.”

2. “You’ll have to spend more money on smaller clothes, and shopping can be exhausting.”

3. “Gym selfies might become a serious hazard to your phone’s storage capacity.”

4. “You may develop an unexpected addiction to avocado toast and protein shakes.”

5. “People might confuse your increased water consumption with a newfound interest in aquatic sports.”

6. “You’ll have to come to terms with the fact that sweatpants are no longer acceptable everyday attire.”

7. “You’ll have to endure the struggle of trying not to drop weights on your toes during strength training.”

8. “Finding the perfect workout playlist can become a never-ending quest for the Holy Grail.”

9. “You might start speaking in gym lingo and confuse your friends with terms like ‘burpees’ and ‘AMRAP.’”

10. “You’ll have to resist the urge to flex in every reflective surface you encounter.”

A little love mixed with humor!

You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!

Source: Looks Like Being Unfit WINS! – Belladonna’s Flashlight

Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As Her Running Mate | 3CHICSPOLITICO

Kamala Harris
@KamalaHarris
I am proud to announce that I’ve asked
@Tim_Walz
to be my running mate.

As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he’s delivered for working families like his.

It’s great to have him on the team.

Now let’s get to work. Join us:
https://x.com/KamalaHarris/status/1820828396298879294

 

Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP pick: Minnesota governor named running mate: Live updates
Sam Woodward
David Jackson
Sudiksha Kochi
Joey Garrison
Rachel Barber
USA TODAY

Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the decision, thrusting the outspoken Midwestern statesman into the national spotlight while adding a key ally to her fast-moving campaign for the presidency.

Walz, 60, brings political acuity, suburban-and-rural appeal and progressive patriotism to a competition where all three criteria are seen as helpful for Democrats to clinch a 2024 win against the Republican ticket of former President Donald Trump and and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio.

A military veteran, former public school teacher and six-term congressman, Walz is now serving the sixth year of his eight-year stint as governor of the North Star State.

He has been an ardent supporter of President Joe Biden and was a surrogate for his reelection campaign. After the president’s disastrous debate performance in June, Walz often took to the airwaves to defend Biden and boast about the administration’s accomplishments, even in the face of Democratic doubts.

After Biden dropped out of the race on July 21 amid rising concerns about his age, Walz took to X, formerly Twitter, calling him “an American hero” and saying that history “will look fondly on his legacy.”

In naming Walz as her running mate, Harris selected a pro-union Democrat who can speak to the concerns of blue-collar workers in Midwestern states – and beyond.

I can’t say that I’m disappointed.
I’m very happy about this choice.
We need to keep our Midwestern wall, and I think Walz will help with that. What he’s been able to get passed and sign into law helping people in Minnesota? Chef’s kiss.
He is a very good messenger. Stays on message and is so focused. And, he does it with that Minnesota Nice.

It is the honor of a lifetime to join @kamalaharris in this campaign.

I’m all in.

Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.

So, let’s get this done, folks! Join us. https://t.co/tqOVsw2OLM
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) August 6, 2024

 

The first major decision a party nominee makes is their choice for Vice President. And Kamala Harris has made a great decision in choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.

I’ve known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as Governor. A husband and father, he’s been a school teacher and a high school football coach. He served for 24 years in the Army National Guard and became the highest ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in Congress. As Governor, he’s been a strong, principled, and effective leader.

The Harris-Walz ticket will be a powerful voice for working people and America’s great middle class. They will be the strongest defenders of our personal freedoms and our democracy. And they will ensure that America continues to lead the world and play its role as the indispensable nation.

It’s time for all Democrats—and indeed all Americans—committed to freedom, democracy, and American leadership in the world to rally behind the Harris-Walz ticket.

Every generation of Americans faces a moment where they are asked to defend American democracy. That moment is now.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 6, 2024

 

Source: Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As Her Running Mate | 3CHICSPOLITICO