Who Are They?

These are some of the people I listen to.  They make me think.  They make me feel.  They help me grow.  I've put some of their words on the "They Say..." page.  Here is some background for each of them.

Wangari Maathai

Contemporary Kenyan activist;  2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner;  Link to her website: http://www.wangarimaathai.com/

Desmond Tutu

South African Bishop;  1984 Nobel Peace Prize Winner;  Link to his website:  https://www.tutucenter.org/

 The Dalai Lama

Defines himself as a Buddhist monk first, leader of the Tibetan people.  Link to his website:  http://www.dalailama.com/

Emily Carr

Canadian painter - a favorite and one of my art soul inspirations.  Link to her website: http://bcheritage.ca/emilycarrhomework/main.htm

Georgia O'Keeffe

20th century U.S. artist - another favorite and inspiration.  Link to her museum website:   http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/home.aspx

Frida Kahlo

20th century Mexican painter;  courageous soul;  passionate human being; my third art soul inspiration.

Link to one of many Frida websites.  I like this one a lot:  http://www.fbuch.com/fridaby.