Novel Allen
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You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
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Stolen, Part 2 (For Paul S)
Nualla had no idea how long she had been cocooned within the enveloping warmth and safety of the Boquila trifoliolata mimicking plant's comforting embrace. She felt such peace and bliss, like she had never known or felt before. She was home.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Fiction
Time, subtle is your heist
My eyes were closed, I felt cold, someone slapped my 'fanny'. I screamed in righteous infantile anger and indignation. What is this place, why have you unceremoniously ushered me here? Did I give you permission to uproot me from my world beyond this uncertain world, and drag me into your...Where am I anyway?
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Fiction
Could I have been Mary Seacole? A vibrant yet largely forgotten influence alongside Florence Nightengale
Mary lived within the same time as Florence Nightengale. Her story differs greatly from the affluence and white privilege which surrounded Nightengale. Nevertheless, she persevered, despite the obvious bias, bigotry, prejudice and racial divide which pervaded her every step.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in History
The beautiful hearts of Nurses
The Nightengale Training School for Nurses - St. Thomas Hospital, London. Est.1860. Established on 9 July 1860 by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, it was a model for many similar training schools through the UK, Commonwealth and other countries for the latter half of the 19th century. It is primarily concerned with the education of people to become nurses and midwives.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in History
Art by Okuda San Miguel- Graffiti artist
Okuda San Miguel is a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style of colorful geometric patterns that portray animals, skulls, religious iconography and human figures. He is perhaps most famous for painting the Kaos Temple in Llanera, Asturias, Spain. His murals can be seen on buildings and objects across the world in India, Mali, France, the United States, Japan, Chile, Brazil, Peru, South Africa, Mexico, Canada, Morocco, Ukraine and Spain.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Art
Stone soup
Long ago, there came to a poor village a group of shady looking characters. People peeked out their windows, around corners and paused by the sides of the roads, as they wondered what the strange group were up to. They rarely had strangers passing through here, there was nothing much to see, and even less to offer.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Humor
