Sarah White
I view my life as a constantly evolving, all-encompassing work of art, and through the study of the humanities, this work of art has become the most beautiful mosaic I have ever created.
As an undergraduate student, I earned degrees in history and religious studies / religious philosophy. I intend to attend graduate school to earn an MBA in public history (and eventually, anthropology).
I live as a bird without a cage, for a life of self-imposed limits is no life at all.
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As an undergraduate student, I earned degrees in history and religious studies / religious philosophy. I intend to attend graduate school to earn an MBA in public history (and eventually, anthropology).
I live as a bird without a cage, for a life of self-imposed limits is no life at all.
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Moravian College Class of 2011, B.A., Majors in History and Religious ThoughtInterests
Reading, writing, photography (both digital and film), yoga, learning languages, cultural anthropology, herbalism, philosophy.Motto
Learn as though you were going to live forever; live as though you were going to die tomorrow.Favorites
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Organic in the Time of BudgetingYou shouldn't have to compromise your health in order to save money. Thankfully, you don't have to. -
Perry Announces He is Open to the Idea of Work Visas for Undocumented ImmigrantsIn a recent interview, GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Perry announced that he would be open to the idea of giving work visas to undocumented immigrants, but would not be open to the idea of granting them a pathway to citizenship.
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"Latinoamérica"While Calle 13 never fails to amaze with their unique style, "Latinoamérica" proves that once again, this amazing band goes above and beyond our standard definition of music. -
CafePress Hunting Shirt Xenophobic and Racist?CafePress offered a T-shirt featuring a design which read "Illegal Alien hunting Permit - no bag limit, tagging not required". Offered, as in past tense, until a petition hit their desk to remove the product.
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Diet and Alzheimer'sAn individual's diet really can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. -
WinterA haiku for when the branches are bare.
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For the CrucifiedUnless we act to alleviate suffering, we aid in suffering.
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OctoberWritten under the crisp leaves heralding the arrival of the season of change. -
Examining PerspectivesThis piece was inspired by looking through photographs from a week spent along the U.S./Mexico Border. It is a testament to perseverance and hope, and the importance of viewing the world through open eyes and an open mind. -
In SilenceFor peace cannot be found without. -
The Ever-ChangingA poem written while contemplating the All. -
In the In-BetweenFor when our minds are most open... -
ObservationOne finds peace in contemplation. -
ConfinementFor the ones who never give in. -
To the SeaOne hears the most natural of music in the most natural and wild of places. -
At DawnIn the early morning in the woods... -
To ChooseA reflection on the endless ways. -
PredictionsA reflection on the hidden.
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Joys of Days PastReminiscent of past eras.
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Healing NotesWritten in the spirit of days past.
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CoreA poem to convey the feeling of Togetherness.
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MabonWritten while meditating on the change of seasons.
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The Funnel EffectAs agents sealed off the major crossing points in El Paso and San Diego, they believed that the threat of the harsh desert terrain of Arizona would deter would-be migrants. They were wrong.
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TwilightReflecting on the close of day.
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Understanding Photographic Depth-of-FieldDepth-of-field is defined as the area in sharp focus extending both behind and in front of your focal point, and understanding its principles will take your photography to a whole new level.
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Tips for Photographing Character and Environmental PortraitsThe goal of portraiture is to capture not only your subject's physical characteristics, but their personalities as well.
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The Prison Politics of Arizona's SB 1070Arizona's controversial immigration law could send an uncountable number of undocumented immigrants to prison. The driving force behind this law, Senator Russell Pearce, proves once again that people will do drastic things when motivated by money.
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Five Tips for Abstract PhotographyIf you're searching for ways to take your photographs from the ordinary and literal to imaginative and creative, these five tips will be of interest to you.
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The Question of ObjectivityA constantly debated subject among historians, the question of objectivity proves a difficult one to answer. How important is objectivity? More importantly, is objectivity even possible?
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Seeing Through the VeilConsidered to be the Buddha's four strongest convictions of life, the Noble Truths, in addition to the Eightfold Path, comprise the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.
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Far Above the City LightsSitting at the top of Tumamoc Hill, my eyes are drawn to the glittering lights of Tucson far below. But it's still there, underneath those lights, screaming in my head; the secret is still screaming.
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The Beauty of Dawning LightPhotographing the sunrise illuminates the truth that, contrary to popular myth, waking and working before the dawn is worth the effort.
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Beauty in the BackyardWe've all experienced a flash of inspiration and creativity, only to begin our project with puzzled minds. The following are five suggestions for photographing flowers and plants that will hopefully get you over that puzzled hurdle.
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A 9/11 Lesson: All Humans Are InterconnectedThough I was too young to remember specific details of that day, my field of study has allowed me to look back on that event through a new lens - a lens which has enriched and lent a sense of fulfillment of my life.
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The Mirror of the FenceThis border is not merely a barrier between places. It is a barrier between families, cultures and dreams, and it is destroying all of us.
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Making HistoryThe Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society's Sigal Museum commemorates its one-year anniversary with special exhibits, lectures, and programs.
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Irish Memories of PastIt doesn't take long for the spirit of Ireland seeps deep into your soul, latches hold, and refuses to let go. This piece is a simple reflection of that spirit that remained with me even as I crossed the Atlantic on my way home.
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BeingThe Tao of Simplicity
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Tea TimeSimplicity in the basic rituals of daily life.
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Nature's OrchestraSimply enjoying the sounds emanating from the backyard one summer evening.
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AngelusCultures and religions can be bridged and connected.
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IncomingReflections while waiting for the rain.
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EffectsThe result of a rainstorm.
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The Zen of SimplicitySuch beauty lies in simplicity.
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Summer ShowerReflections during contemplation.
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EquinoxReflections of the early dawn in Springtime.
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MuseA reflection on a summer evening.
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The Reality of the U.S./Mexico BorderMany claim to know the effect of U.S. border policies. Others believe the know, but refuse to see different perspectives. Those who know and choose to ignore are equally as guilty as those who refuse to see, but the reality is that we must see.
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What I Wish I KnewEach person you speak to will give you meaningful insights into college life - but how long has it been since they were college students themselves? The following are three tidbits I'd wish I'd realized a lot sooner.
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NirvanaA journey into and emergence from the Self.
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Reverie"Reverie" is the haiku manifestation of words that unfortunately do not do justice to the beauty of the world we live in.
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Why I Write at NightI had tried it all: write early in the morning, write mid-day when the sun shone directly above, write in late afternoon... but none compared to writing after the sun sank under the line of the horizon.



