Hello - time for an update for all you shy lurkers - come on ...I know you're out there! Please post a comment now & then lol! All is well. I'm taking a course at the local college here and the sessions are Monday nights.... really enjoying meeting with other authors, talking about our individual projects...our instructor is nice & helping a lot!
I'm looking forward to an art show coming up at a gallery close to where I live. Two artists I admire will have their pieces in this exhibition - one buddy for the first time! I'm happy about that. Check Tobinism - his art is tres cool! Both guys have their own amazing styles.
Speaking of ...a girlfriend's b-day celebration is tomorrow same day as artist Michael Godard's b-day so I'll drink (non-alcohol juice) to both of these awesome people!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New decade dreams
Dreams...actual dreams while I sleep...I've learned to see some things. It takes a long time to understand the symbols, and to look for the pictures in waking life. Usually I know when awake life will be good because my dreams tell me. I know when there will be a problem and I've learned how to soothe my sleep so I can find the path of happiness. Sometimes I walk into the picture of my dream the next day, week or months. People say 'why can't someone predict the lottery?' Probably the signs are there and people should be able to find the numbers because there really is no future and no past...just various dimensions of our so called reality. But a lottery is not a main spiritual path, it's more like a back alley... so that's why we can't usually dream the numbers imo. Here's a dream, part of my book
A door – my hand is on the ornate handle –
An antique knob with smooth scalloped concave design
All around the edges.
I saw it – half awake, half dreaming –
Just now as I rested on warm sand.
I was turning the door knob.
It was a bit loose – old,
At least 100 years.
Sometimes maybe after trying and trying
I have been right at the door –
And without knowing how near the next room was,
I’ve turned and walked away.
This time around, I’ve touched the handle and turned it.
A very good dream.
An antique knob with smooth scalloped concave design
All around the edges.
I saw it – half awake, half dreaming –
Just now as I rested on warm sand.
I was turning the door knob.
It was a bit loose – old,
At least 100 years.
Sometimes maybe after trying and trying
I have been right at the door –
And without knowing how near the next room was,
I’ve turned and walked away.
This time around, I’ve touched the handle and turned it.
A very good dream.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Turning point of the year
I want to share my views in the following blog. I'm only trying to understand my world, my surroundings - or what seems to be my reality. I want to learn and this is what I've seen. No one knows exactly what we are. I don't say I know anything to be true....just thinking of stuff during this special time of year. I'll be glad if you read or add your comments & thoughts here or at myspace. Thanks.
This is the new year of ancient calendars...the winter solstice and now the length of daylight increases. In many religions this coincides with the birth of a sun or son, the result of a god or goddess and a human coming together...or the result of a galaxy being created. I don't think people should have anxiety about religion...as long as we find comfort in the principle of goodness prevailing over evil, of love as a much more powerful force than hate. My God is within me and all around.
I like many parts of the Bible, the story of Jesus, the son, and believe these events to be true...but in many cultures & histories throughout time there is a saviour. I like reading the Bible sometimes for inspiration but I skip the violent parts. Our sun which shines is also a saviour. Nothing is 'one thing' separate from the other. I accept all the info in the Bible as close to historical truth but I also remember this fact - only in recent times we are allowed the luxury of knowing how to read, a luxury denied most people historically except the elite, the rich, and members of the church. I believe ancient manuscripts were translated to the best of abilities but not without error.
I like to have moments of peace and tranquility during this festive season. I think people and all of life seek comfort and love, and people are truly looking for the goodness of life especially at this time of year. Expression of love is always welcomed. What is our expression, how do we find answers to our needs? One way is through looking at our own god, a very great power and truth and finding our own individual path toward our own heaven. All is one - science, art, religion...if you are looking to put everything into neat separate compartments you're on the wrong planet lol!! Then again, who knows?
There's a small publishing house which publishes separate couplets from contributing authors once a year at this time and all couplets are put together in a poem. This year the poem theme is 'Cold'. Also good news! My book of proems "Life & Death, the Path of Lu" (I've copied parts of it in my previous blogs here on this site) I'm closer to finding a publisher now!
Here is my couplet to be included in the multi-author poem "Cold"
Howling my white craft down the corridor of the Sonora,
Northern electrons spelling crystal to my southern desert love.
To all who read this, enjoy the festivities in your own special way, hopefully with others! I will!
Happy New Year!
This is the new year of ancient calendars...the winter solstice and now the length of daylight increases. In many religions this coincides with the birth of a sun or son, the result of a god or goddess and a human coming together...or the result of a galaxy being created. I don't think people should have anxiety about religion...as long as we find comfort in the principle of goodness prevailing over evil, of love as a much more powerful force than hate. My God is within me and all around.
I like many parts of the Bible, the story of Jesus, the son, and believe these events to be true...but in many cultures & histories throughout time there is a saviour. I like reading the Bible sometimes for inspiration but I skip the violent parts. Our sun which shines is also a saviour. Nothing is 'one thing' separate from the other. I accept all the info in the Bible as close to historical truth but I also remember this fact - only in recent times we are allowed the luxury of knowing how to read, a luxury denied most people historically except the elite, the rich, and members of the church. I believe ancient manuscripts were translated to the best of abilities but not without error.
I like to have moments of peace and tranquility during this festive season. I think people and all of life seek comfort and love, and people are truly looking for the goodness of life especially at this time of year. Expression of love is always welcomed. What is our expression, how do we find answers to our needs? One way is through looking at our own god, a very great power and truth and finding our own individual path toward our own heaven. All is one - science, art, religion...if you are looking to put everything into neat separate compartments you're on the wrong planet lol!! Then again, who knows?
There's a small publishing house which publishes separate couplets from contributing authors once a year at this time and all couplets are put together in a poem. This year the poem theme is 'Cold'. Also good news! My book of proems "Life & Death, the Path of Lu" (I've copied parts of it in my previous blogs here on this site) I'm closer to finding a publisher now!
Here is my couplet to be included in the multi-author poem "Cold"
Howling my white craft down the corridor of the Sonora,
Northern electrons spelling crystal to my southern desert love.
To all who read this, enjoy the festivities in your own special way, hopefully with others! I will!
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Trip to Van, man!
Recently I had the pleasure of going to Vancouver in good weather while the Coquihalla hwy was in good shape! This is a pic of the area near the summit. A wilderness you don't want to be stranded in with a car problem in sub zero conditions but so beautiful at all times.
I enjoyed Van...It rained rivers as is usually the norm & we celebrated a birthday, a dance convention with my niece & her students of the studio held at the Hyatt downtown, shopped around, stayed warm and had a great time! Watch out for M-pathy ... a super dance group with original moves!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Halloween weekend in Las Vegas
Halloween weekend in Vegas was a blast! First evening was @ Michael Godard's art show @ the Rio. Here I am with Michael and my rockin' new giclee 'Alaskan Bear' - a very happy time! Next night I'm with girlfriends for a friend's b-day party and Criss Angel's Believe. An awesome celebration of everything! I can hardly wait to go back to Vegas and see everyone again... don't know when....
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
World Animal Week
This is my 'Free Rangers' pic in celebration of World Animal Week. These lucky feathered friends were strolling about in late May with lilacs in the background when I visited my friend's place for a birthday party. This is the storybook version of how we get our eggs. I wish the story was true for all laying hens and you can help.
Please buy only free run or free range eggs, SPCA certified or from your local farmer.
Here is another paragraph from my book 'Proems - Life and Death The Path of Lu' in honor of the animals. I wrote this summer of 08 - still looking to publish soon!
Today is new. Thin wisps of high white cloud
Trail across west skies above the hills.
A lady jay visited me earlier
Outside my bathroom window.
First I heard the rustling of her immense wings
In the pyramid cedar.
Blue twin feather fans amid perfumed sweet green –
So lovely – like a geisha jay –
Coy, guarding a magic mystery.
Now as I walk on sand a bright blue dragonfly hovers,
Ever restless, looking for a perfect spot to stay
And never finding exactly what it wants.
Time to float out.
Trail across west skies above the hills.
A lady jay visited me earlier
Outside my bathroom window.
First I heard the rustling of her immense wings
In the pyramid cedar.
Blue twin feather fans amid perfumed sweet green –
So lovely – like a geisha jay –
Coy, guarding a magic mystery.
Now as I walk on sand a bright blue dragonfly hovers,
Ever restless, looking for a perfect spot to stay
And never finding exactly what it wants.
Time to float out.
Enjoy the week - love and understanding for all life.....
Thursday, September 10, 2009
After Labour Day
This is a pic of my gladiola plant blooming in August. I have many fave flowers and glads make me glad! Beside the plant is my Beauty of Peru - also called 4 o'clocks cuz the heavenly scented blooms open late in the day, more towards evening actually (should be 8 o'clocks!) or on a cloudy day they open.
I find beauty in all the days & now that Labour Day weekend is over, there is still much to celebrate in nature and everywhere.
I'm happy to say I've purchased art by Michael Godard & I will pick up the giclee in Las Vegas at the gallery in a few weeks when I go on vacay there to meet up with my gal pals! The gallery owner was very nice when we spoke on the phone - kudos to Michael for the awesome art and lovely people who work with him!!
Although I hang at the lake all summer long - that's my after work hobby and actually summers are the busiest work season for me at the resort....so was glad to see the long weekend in September! Still I'm reading Deepak Chopra... awesome!
Love,
Lou
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