"Blue Bull" - ©A. Derek Catalano
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Towers Of Babylon - PC Wallpaper
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A Family’s Bahamian Dream Vacation
"Happy Tourist Family" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
A Family’s Bahamian Dream Vacation
The Countdown Begins
In the quiet of dawn, they wake with a start,
Hearts light and eager, their journey to chart.
Suitcases open, excitement runs high,
As they pack for adventure beneath a blue sky.
Sun hats and sandals, swimsuits in tow,
Laughter and chatter, as the moments grow.
Maps and brochures spread out on the floor,
Imaginations wander to the island’s door.
Soaring to Paradise
Through the airport they stride, no stress, only cheer,
A smooth plane ride whispers, “The islands are near.”
Clouds part away to reveal a world new,
Tropical paradise, a dazzling debut.
The plane touches down with the softest embrace,
And the family steps out to the sun’s warm grace.
Palm trees sway in a welcoming dance,
As they venture forth, lost in a trance.
Bahama Vacay
"Bahama Hut Vacation" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
"Bahama Cliff View Vacation" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
©A. Derek Catalano
Undersea Cities
"Abaconia Village" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
"Leaving Coralanis" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
©A. Derek Catalano
Monday, August 12, 2024
Report on the Rastafari Movement in The Bahamas
"Rasta Family" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
Report on the Rastafari Movement in The Bahamas
1. Introduction: Defining Rastafari and Its Origins
Rastafari is a religious and cultural movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It is rooted in the teachings of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader and activist, whose philosophy emphasized black empowerment and the repatriation of people of African descent to their ancestral homelands. The movement venerates Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, whom Rastafarians believe to be the incarnation of God (Jah) and the messiah who will lead people of African descent to liberation.
The name "Rastafari" is derived from Haile Selassie's pre-regnal title, "Ras Tafari Makonnen." The movement combines aspects of African spirituality, Old Testament teachings, and a rejection of Western (or "Babylonian") societal structures, which they see as oppressive.
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