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Author-Poet Aberjhani Author Miriam K. Center on Writing, Spirituality, and a Song-man Named Johnny Mercer

CTI member and author Miriam K. Center (photo by John Zeuli). Already a dedicated advocate for the empowerment of women, a world traveler, successful real estate agent, and author of the scandalously irreverent Scarlett O’Hara Can Go to Hell, Miriam K. Center recently add… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on May 14, 2009 at 1:22pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Self-Knowledge in the New Millennium

From ELEMENTAL The Power of Illuminated Love You are the man newly arriving at history’s worm-ravaged door, the woman whose shadows are salves upon the bleeding breasts of the earth, t… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 9, 2009 at 3:45pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Field Notes from the 2009 Book Festival Trenches (Part 1 of 3)

Only two days before last weekend’s Savannah Book Festival (Feb 6-8, 2009) morning temperatures in the city were hitting the low freeze-your-butt-off 20s. Then as if by magical literary decree, just as the weekend arrived they soared into the sublime 70s and provided authors, r… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on February 12, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Days to Remember in September

2005 model for Freedom Tower, the replacement for the World Trade Center, night view from the Hudson River. (Courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP) Before the hours of insanity and annihilation that changed world history on September 11, 2001, the month o… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 3, 2008 at 3:04pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Great Priceless Perks of Human Interaction

(Jepson Center for the Arts seen through tree branches. Photo courtesy of Flickr.com) The primary objective of a book signing might be to sell books but one of the great priceless perks of such events is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. So it was Sunday, Ju… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 29, 2008 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani In the Company of Banksy, Proust, and It Looks Like Me

(Urban wall art by the brilliant and elusive British artist known as Banksy) One of my favorite thirty-second pastimes is to click on major websites for books and find out which titles customers are purchasing in addition to a specific book of my own. I was particularly curious abo… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 12, 2008 at 4:34pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Home and the Wanderer (Part 2 of 2)

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Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 3, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Luther E. Vann A Personal Journey of Years (Part 3)

The idea that our (Aberjhani’s and mine) work fit together like puzzle pieces was accurate and marvelous. In one way, however, it was incomplete because the work the two of us have done is only part of something much larger. The greater puzzle of universal wisdom a… Continue

Added by Luther E. Vann on June 26, 2008 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Luther E. Vann And What A Wonderful Surprise It Was

Please accept an invitation to be as surprised as I was, when I picked up a copy of the June 4, 2008, Connect Savannah and saw a picture of my painting, “All the Things We Are (Forsyth Park)” on the cover, by clicking on the following link. It leads to a great review by my… Continue

Added by Luther E. Vann on June 10, 2008 at 4:09pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Homeless, Psalm 85:10

The shape of something uncaring and perversely cold stands up inside a man and he finds himself completely deceived. Believing this world’s anguish is something different from the love he keeps holding back. There Is a story about a wealthy man who gathered beggar… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on June 7, 2008 at 5:20pm — 2 Comments

Luther E. Vann The Personal Journey of Years Begins

This is the first of several excerpts from ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love, now available at the Jepson Center for the Arts Gift Shop (telephone 912-790-8831) and throughout Soar Publishing (telephone 803-699-0633. A PERSONAL JOURNEY OF YEARS “The role of tContinue

Added by Luther E. Vann on May 17, 2008 at 3:32pm — 1 Comment

Luther E. Vann ELEMENTAL Now Published and Available

It’s taken almost two whole decades of perseverance, faith, and paradigm-shifting for it to happen, but ELEMENTAL: The Power of Illuminated Love, is now published and available for purchase at the Jepson Center for the Arts Gift Shop and also through Soar Publishing. For in… Continue

Added by Luther E. Vann on May 17, 2008 at 3:04pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Angel of Earth Days and Seasons

A soft dream of green colors starlit intentions with sincerity. In your hands winter is a book with cloud pages that snow pearls of love. Your flight shines classic–– composed of symphonic nights and honey-hued days. Inside your laughter spring’s kiss animates the beat of su… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 22, 2008 at 8:46pm — 5 Comments

Luther E. Vann An Evening Out in Savannah

I’ve been honored to have one of my paintings, entitled “With These Hands,” included in the Telfair Museum of Art’s collection for several years now. But on April 16, the museum will host an exhibition of my work that will run until August 17, 2008. If you’re not in Sava… Continue

Added by Luther E. Vann on March 29, 2008 at 3:17pm — 2 Comments

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Robby Baby (Poet of Amour)

Playing along to Drora Bruk 1 Reply

Started by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour). Last reply by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) Aug. 11, 2008.

Robby Baby (Poet of Amour)

My boo (Song from CTI celebs, a vid there)

I called this vid "My boo" because I didn't know the actual name LOL Hope you all enjoy!

Started by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) Aug. 11, 2008.

Robby Baby (Poet of Amour)

Human 1 Reply

AHHHH...Human. I get to play to this song, finally! :)

Started by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour). Last reply by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) Jul. 10, 2008.

Robby Baby (Poet of Amour)

Fragile 1 Reply

Well...I saw this song being done with bongos, and I HAD to do this myself with my turkish doumbek! Many thanks to Romantic Poetess for putting this vid up in the first place, or I'd have missed it...

Started by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour). Last reply by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) Jul. 10, 2008.

Robby Baby (Poet of Amour)

No...it is not me in this video..yet ;)

Well...now this is divine! I love this song by sting. and the bongos here go so well with it. I think if he played them just a tad softer, it'd be perfect, or if he turned up the volume to match ...

Started by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) Jul. 4, 2008.

The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.

2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.

3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.

4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.

5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

The CTI Admin Team

CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

News from the United Nations

Top UN official urges probe into &#39monstrous&#39 Philippines attack

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today urged the Government of the Philippines to investigate the 23 November attack on a convoy in the province of Minguindanao that left over 55 people, including at least 27 journalists, dead.

UN agency calls on Iran to halt work on recently-disclosed facility

The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to immediately suspend the construction of a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility, and cooperate more fully to resolve all outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme.

Momentum for climate deal strong and growing, Ban tells Commonwealth leaders

The momentum for a deal at next month's United Nations climate change summit is strong and growing, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging world leaders to make the extra push to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding treaty as early as possible in 2010.

Ban deplores attack on UN helicopter in DR Congo

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the shooting attack on a United Nations helicopter on Thursday in Dongo in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that left three peacekeepers, a civilian pilot and one member of the Congolese national police wounded.

Somalia: UN expert urges end to inhuman practices after recent stonings

An independent United Nations human rights expert today condemned the series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia, and called for an urgent end to such &#8220cruel, inhuman and degrading&#8221 practices.

Winners of UN prize for use of technology in education unveiled

The Rector of the Moscow Institute of Open Education and Jordan's Ministry of Information and Communications Techonology have been chosen as the winners of an annual United Nations prize for the use of ICTs in education.

At Commonwealth meeting Ban drums up momentum for climate change summit

On the final lap of the years-long marathon to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen next month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon takes his call for urgent action to a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, the last global gathering before the summit.

UN nuclear watchdog has hit &#39dead end&#39 with Iran, says chief

The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to fully engage with the body to resolve outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme, citing no movement in over a year on the matter.

UNICEF official draws attention to plight of children in northern Yemen

Children in northern Yemen have little to celebrate on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha, a senior official with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has stated, drawing attention to the plight of the youngest victims of the ongoing conflict between Government forces and rebels.

UN officials urge intensified efforts to eliminate violence against women

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon led a chorus of United Nations officials today in calling on the international community to make greater efforts to tackle the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.

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