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It is challenging to discuss the essence of prayer without delving into an exhausting philosophical debate. I aim to live a conscious life full of meaning, but at the same time, I realize how tiny I am, and how insignificant…
When I lived in Las-Terrenas I used to wake up with sunrise and go straight for a walk on the beach. Before the day even began, I already had my dose of silence and beauty. When the ocean was calm,…
As an artist, I can legitimately choose to extend a reality which ended, and felt like a dream come true.Terrenero is someone who resides in, or whose origins are from Las-Terrenas, once a picturesque fishermen’s village, and now a touristic upbeat…
In memory of Marlee-Jo Jacobson. In the summer of 2001, after establishing HCML (Hirsch Capital Mgmt), in order to pursue my interest in commodities trading , I visited NYC in search for commodities experts. A web search lead me to…
Quite often, I paint just to express myself, without a defined theme, message, or intention. I paint to relax, to balance my soul, and to get rid of the excess information this super modern world feeds me. Frankly, I don’t…
It was a challenging period, filled with worries, doubts and uncertainties. In ‘complicated’ times, painting has always been my refuge and therapy. Through painting, I’m able to turn negative stressful feelings into beauty and hope. While I couldn’t find words…
In the Dominican Republic, Witch doctors, “Brujos” or “Curadores”, are still quite popular, and especially in the country side, many people prefer consulting with their favorite Witch doctor regarding their health issues instead of a conventional doctor. In one of…
Everything during sunset looks better, juicier and much more colorful. When the sun gradually descends, the glare is gone, and the colors become rich and dramatic. Some places at sunset seem entirely enchanted. Walking by the small villages at the…
My girlfriend has a passion for storms. When we lived in the Dominican Republic, every year, during the Hurricane Season she was filled with excitement. She became familiar with specialized websites and studied how to analyze satellite images and to predict…
As an artist, I can legitimately combine two realities into one fantasy.In the back yard of “Fundacion Marlee-Jo”, stands a big Mango tree. During the Mango season, we couldn’t keep the kids away from the Mango tree. They were climbing on…
In the summer of 2012 I went through one of the most challenging periods of my life. I felt how the stress influences both my mental and physical condition. As in other difficult times, I found a haven, comfort, and…
