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10/18/2016

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Announcing Martie Coetser-Pozyn

Martie Coetser-Pozyn is a force to be reckoned with, and also my dear friend from South Africa.

She is fiercely intelligent, passionate, diligent and endearingly direct. She writes with a visceral in your face style while wearing her heart on her literary sleeve.

I was thrilled to see Martie's first article in a series about current events in South Africa published on Sunday.  Check out her post as you have the time.  I am forever reminded of our universality across the miles.

I'm also greatly looking forward to following this series, which will publish every Sunday.
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​Martie's Foyer and Sherry Fountain

PictureMartie Coetser-Pozyn
​The humble opinion of an ordinary white, female, and by the way, middle-aged South African.
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In Martie's own words:

"Since 2010 the articles I published in Hubpages have been read by thousands from all over the world. The series "Photo tours of South Africa" has given me the 'nickname' SAA (South Africa's Ambassador), and has led to the request that I write more about current events in South Africa...

“...I’ve decided to be only myself while writing about events that capture my interest, and by airing my personal opinions as they come to my mind. I am very aware of the fact that I am only an ordinary white, middle-aged, female, perceiving reality from a specific perspective..."


There is nothing ordinary about you, dear Martie. Thank you for demonstrating this quote from Voltaire, you included in your post...

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." (Voltaire)


​Hot off the press

​As if she could read my mind, the talented Sannel Larson has illustrated and published her second coloring book for Adult Relaxation.

While I loved the theme of Teatime Pastimes in her first coloring book, the second theme promises to be an instant favorite, Whimsical Cute Animals with Flowers and Gardens.
 
Here are links to both books, for you or someone on your gift list:
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Click either image to view and/or purchase via amazon.com

​A final note

I was thrilled to learn that Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. I agree this is a "bold gesture to expand the definition of literature" by the Swedish Academy.

Why Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize is the best thing that can happen to the book world

I appreciate the humility in this quotation and the vastness of Bob Dylan's book of songs.

"It's not me. It's the songs. I'm just the postman. I deliver the songs..." Bob Dylan

While impossible to identify a favorite song by Bob Dylan, "Blowin in the Wind" seems like a fitting choice to share here with you:​

​ShoutOuts

☙Good Clean Fun via Sixth Street Soapery! Via Inspiration Station
​☙Memories With Suspense via WarnerWords
​☙Sixth Street Soapery: Add them to your favs list ☺via flashPress

​Until next week, wishing you a balance of curiosity and relaxation,

mar
21 Comments
Mike
10/19/2016 11:48:23 am

This is a great contribution. Some of my favorite people are here today. Wishing Martie much success with her new series. Wishing Sannel continued rivers of inspiration. I admire her contribution to the arts. And Bob Dylan needs nothing from me. I was very happy to hear about his Nobel prize in literature. Maria, this is very inspirational on an otherwise sad day.

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Martie link
10/19/2016 01:52:46 pm

Thank you, dear Mike. Your support is highly appreciated :)

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:16:57 am

I'm happy you were inspired by this post, Mike - wishing you, Martie, and Sannel a peaceful and happy Thursday.

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Sannel link
10/19/2016 01:06:44 pm

Dear Maria,

I beg to differ but Martie, our spunky, high-spirited, feisty and witty girl is anything but ordinary! She's an amazing writer, as well as a beautiful person (inside and out.) I admire and look up to Martie in every way. I'm wishing her only success with her new series and in all of her future endeavors.
Thank you, dear friend for mentioning my coloring book that was just published. Making the illustrations to this book was so much fun. I guess because it had to do with animals which are very close to my heart. Some of those animals in the book have more meaning to me, and Maria, look closely and I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Hint, hint. . .who's the cute dog on the cover? :)
Thank you, Mike for your encouraging words regarding my work. You're the best!
I was so happy hearing about Bob Dylan, and he truly deserve his Nobel prize in literature. Whoo-Hoo!
Thank you for a wonderful post on a sad day like this when we lost an exceptional person and writer.
Love and hugs,
Sannel

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Martie link
10/19/2016 02:00:05 pm

Oh, Sannel, your praise is so sweet. If I may compare the writing and publishing of this series with a cup of bitter juice I am compelled to drink, I may compare your praise to the sweet and refreshing orange juice I may drink to destroy the nasty taste in my mind.

I'm wishing you the best of luck with "Whimsical Cute Animals". May the sales of this coloring book exceed your expectations.

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:19:55 am

Dear Sannel and Martie,

Thank you both for your beautiful and supportive remarks.

I'm a lucky girl to have such talented, caring and "unordinary" friends.

Love you both and hugs, Maria

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Ruby link
10/19/2016 01:21:37 pm

While listening to ' Blowin In The Wind, ' I am reminded how fragile life is. ( Mary's death ) She was a friend, and I enjoyed her writing so much. She always left kind and meaningful comments on my hub's. On a lighter note, I received a coloring book for Christmas from my granddaughter, Lisa. It's amazing how relaxing it is. I'm happy to learn that Martie is going to write about Africa. I learn so much from her writing.
Love...

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Martie link
10/19/2016 02:04:05 pm

Dearest Ruby, I appreciate your support from the bottom of my heart. I also learn a lot from you. Yes, Mary's death is a painful reality we are now compelled to digest. Take care of yourself, dear Ruby!

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:22:08 am

Dear Ruby and Martie,
I'm glad you were as touched by Bob's song as I am...
Ruby, glad you have joined the 'coloring club'!
Losing Mary makes me even more grateful for friends like you both.

Martie link
10/19/2016 01:49:32 pm

Dearest Maria, what a great surprise! I didn't expect this tribute, so I'm actually overwhelmed to the point of crying. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I hope to keep this series interesting and 'fascinating'. My goal is merely to create awareness, and at the same time to obtain an objective perspective on upsetting events in my country.

I have decided to use weebly.com for posting a 'table of contents' for this series, and to publish the actual installments in Hubpages in order to earn some pocket money. In spite of all the changes in Hubpages it still meets my expectations.

I love Sannel's coloring book. One of these days I will publish a review of it.

Gosh, why do we always have a shortage of time?

Bob Dylan surely deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature. I just had a look at his lists of songs. He is an extremely productive singer. Absolutely amazing! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Bob_Dylan

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:24:37 am

Dear Martie,

Glad I 'surprised' you...but never want to make you cry!

I know your series will be fascinating - because YOU are after all.

Thanks for the list of Dylan's songs...I had a difficult time choosing one for this post.

Love you much, mar

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Peg Cole link
10/19/2016 03:41:30 pm

This is great news from two incredible ladies. I look forward to learning more about your part of the world, Martie. You have such a knack for finding the most interesting topics and with your gift for photography it will be grand. Thanks for bringing this to light, Maria. Love and hugs to you both.

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:29:52 am

I agree, dear Peg. Martie is the perfect person to write this series.

Love and hugs to both of you as well, Maria

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Martie link
10/20/2016 10:29:16 am

Thank you, dear Peg. I believe this series will rather be like a soap opera. I mean, what's new about news? The same old things happen over and over again. Nevertheless, I believe news coming from elsewhere help us to come to terms with our local news.

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Audrey hunt
10/20/2016 01:54:24 am

I must be the most blessed person on the planet to have been directed to hub pages where people like you were there to greet me. Dear Martie was the first to reach out to me. Our angel Mary was the second.
I have enjoyed this tribute to both Martie and Bob Dylan. Thank you dear Maria.
Much love and great big hugs.
Audrey

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Maria link
10/20/2016 06:28:16 am

Lovely to see you, dear Audrey and I know Martie will be pleased as well.

Thanks for your love, kindness and friendship. Have a peaceful day. Love, Maria

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Martie link
10/20/2016 10:46:29 am

Oh, dear Audrey, I remember the beginning so well. Thanks to HP we both had the opportunity to come to terms with loss, pain, and even anger. Our healing was thorough, thanks to our wonderful fellow-hubbers. Today we know the vallue of even the merest support. Lots of hugs to you:)

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Theresa
10/22/2016 02:52:11 pm

Maria, what a lovely spotlight on our dear Martie, who we can always count on to give it to us straight in sharing her great wisdom and thought-provoking insights as to the realities of the world and her world there in South Africa. She is one brilliant lady, who I respect so much, just like you!

Sannel is certainly a creative one too.

Bob Dylan is the best of the best and I'm thrilled about the Nobel Peace Prize!

Peace and blessings

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Maria link
10/26/2016 08:34:52 pm

Thanks for your visit and sweet comments, dear Theresa.

I know Martie and Sannel will appreciate this as much as I do.

Love you and hope your week is going well, Maria

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Shauna
11/9/2016 03:19:32 pm

Great post, Mar to honor three talented people. I didn't know Bob Dylan was awarded a Nobel Prize. He's one of my favorite artists. Love his quote on his role in the music we love.

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Maria link
11/9/2016 03:27:33 pm

Always great to see you, dear Sha.

I was also thrilled that Dylan was honored with the Nobel Prize.

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