Food, Offering, Medicine, Political Symbol: What the Lotus Means in Sri Lanka
“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...
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At Historic Stagville, Maya Freelon Uses a Delicate Medium to Draw Out History’s True Colors
"Whippersnappers," Maya Freelon's moving new exhibition at Historic Stagville, reimagines the lives of enslaved children.
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The No-Sew Trick For Adorable DIY Flower Pot Covers
Want to customize your flower pots with cute designs? Use this easy and cheap DIY to beautify your flower pots without having ...
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Simple Painting Tutorial Flowers in a Jam Jar
Join me in this simple, step-by-step tutorial as we paint a loose floral bouquet in a charming jam jar! This ...
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Minneapolis’ proposed Labor Standards Board is another threat to small businesses
Minneapolis businesses need more foot traffic and investment and less red tape, not mandates from an unelected body.
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"Kyiv Waltz" and "Sunflower Variations: This Is Ukraine": a Charity Exhibition Will Open in the USA Tomorrow
On November 9 USA will host the opening of a charity exhibition Sunflower Variations: This is Ukraine - what we know about the exhibition and its author ...