Bentari Photos
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1884 map of Leopold II's colony, knows as Congo Free State. Later, it was known as the Belgian Congo after global efforts sought to curb his torture & slavery of natives.
Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle (1761-1804)& her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray. Did Belle's influence on her uncle play a role in the human climb toward freedom & equality?
When you don't know if your cup is 1/2 full or 1/2 empty; be thankful you have a cup. Then share it.
"Lightning over water" by William R. Curstinger. The planet releases nitrogen. The sky inspires our fear and our hopes in one loud moment.
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924): Friend to H.G. Wells & many writers, Conrad sailed stormed tossed seas, he made us want to pay attention, he wanted us to think of others.
A Portland mystery by Warren Easley - set in the Rose City: where sights, sounds and tastes bedazzle; where want, ignorance and loss thrive; yet, where Hope abides!
One candle, light it, let it shine!
Mandy Patinkin: famous for many roles; in "The Princess Bride," he got revenge; in life, he advocates for peace and generosity!
Dr. Jane Goodall: Renowned for changing what it means to be human and what it means to be animal; works tirelessly to conserve species and their habitats. A true hero!
Browns surround Old Timmy Boy at DTNA (Freightliner): a big day - retirement 2016! Now, time for more Bentari stories!
Shaker Aamer: British res. (Saudi cit.) held 13-yrs at GTMO w/out charges; release auth. in 2007; freed in 2015. Despite torture, Shaker bears no grudge, is positive in life
Roger Waters: His song “Hey You” kept GTMO prisoner Shaker Aamer’s hopes alive for 13-yrs. of imprisonment & torture. Waters actively encourages closing GTMO.
Roger Ross Williams: 1st African American to win an Oscar for best director; an important artist & man whose work shines light on our deep needs & power of empathy
The pangolin lives in Africa and Asia; a scaly coat is made of keratin. Humans wipe out these harmless anteaters in the false belief that keratin can cure cancer.
Robert Burns (1759-1796): Scotland’s poet gave the world our year-end ritual, a song for “Auld Lang Syne” (for old times); and he wrote about a future of worldwide brotherhood