An animated short about the big choice in 2012's presidential election - by Simpsons / Family Guy animator Lucas Gray
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
all of my ancestors
as Spain riots, China continues to be a big bully, the fiasco of Philippine politics continues and election hysteria escalates in the US of A
I reflect on all the bloodlines and heritage that have contributed to my present situation and perspective
what does any of it have to do with me? I am more affected with the deaths of immediate friends or their relatives lost
having to deal with my health and well being daily - where does any of this fit in the proverbial grand scheme of things?
why should I concern myself with countries and their issues - when I'm working so hard to rid myself of mine personally?
yet they all pull and tug on my heart strings - far away or up close, personal or not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2YH5Hwbshg4
I reflect on all the bloodlines and heritage that have contributed to my present situation and perspective
what does any of it have to do with me? I am more affected with the deaths of immediate friends or their relatives lost
having to deal with my health and well being daily - where does any of this fit in the proverbial grand scheme of things?
why should I concern myself with countries and their issues - when I'm working so hard to rid myself of mine personally?
yet they all pull and tug on my heart strings - far away or up close, personal or not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2YH5Hwbshg4
Friday, September 7, 2012
motion, movement, momentum
as I move into yet another place and unpack to create a new home from scratch I am made present to internal and external forces at playI like simplifying, getting back to basics and being frugal about it - it's a creative process grounded in practical and applicable reality - what works and what does not
it's exhilirating to find a new place, case out the new neighborhood, work out the logistics of the move, decide what should go and what to keep
the change is exciting and expanding
Saturday, August 11, 2012
bias vs. balance
With the closing ceremonies up tomorrow, once again the Olympics are on my mind.
This time it is its coverage and presentation that struck me. I happened to be in Canada when the games opened and could not help but notice how they went about it compared to over here in the USA.
Even there I could not help but notice the obvious and blatant overkill sell by the US in their American fervor - making it all about I, me, mine - which swung between extremes of childlike and childish devotion.
Others like the UK and Canada exhibited their brand of fervor with just as much zeal and delight - minus the vehemence and Holywood-izing - while still celebrating their wins and that of others.
Where there is no shame in acknowledging or even glorifying these achivements, being able to fully reflect other ongoing global events should remain the priority and be maintained as the perspective.
After all the rest of the world spins on - though the news and focus remained on the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Global warming, moonsoon floods, mass destruction, heinious crimes, great discoveries and achievements, love and honor, . . . .these went on and too few acknowledged the spectacle even if too many were affected.
This time it is its coverage and presentation that struck me. I happened to be in Canada when the games opened and could not help but notice how they went about it compared to over here in the USA.
Even there I could not help but notice the obvious and blatant overkill sell by the US in their American fervor - making it all about I, me, mine - which swung between extremes of childlike and childish devotion.
Others like the UK and Canada exhibited their brand of fervor with just as much zeal and delight - minus the vehemence and Holywood-izing - while still celebrating their wins and that of others.
Where there is no shame in acknowledging or even glorifying these achivements, being able to fully reflect other ongoing global events should remain the priority and be maintained as the perspective.
After all the rest of the world spins on - though the news and focus remained on the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Global warming, moonsoon floods, mass destruction, heinious crimes, great discoveries and achievements, love and honor, . . . .these went on and too few acknowledged the spectacle even if too many were affected.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Olympics on my mind
With the Olympic Flame lit and the game opening officially this Friday (July 27), thoughts turn toward excellence and its pursuit.
This being the year 2012, brings to the fore the Dodekatheon - the Twelve Gods of Olympus made famous in Homeric legends.
The twelve deities are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Dionysus, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Hermes.
Their constant power plays and eventual demise may be the root to the saying mens sana in corpore sano, a sound mind in a sound body - or better yet, anima sana in corpore sano, a healthy soul in a healthy body - to express the concept of a healthy balanced life.
Divine or not, we all are better off healthy and wise.
This being the year 2012, brings to the fore the Dodekatheon - the Twelve Gods of Olympus made famous in Homeric legends.
The twelve deities are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Dionysus, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Hermes.
Their constant power plays and eventual demise may be the root to the saying mens sana in corpore sano, a sound mind in a sound body - or better yet, anima sana in corpore sano, a healthy soul in a healthy body - to express the concept of a healthy balanced life.
Divine or not, we all are better off healthy and wise.
Monday, July 16, 2012
a month away from it all
Saskatoon is a welcome reprieve - weather wise & for the company of my dear childhood friend & her darling family
we've had great fun - playing with the babies at her day care & hanging out after
weekends now that the weather is nice are spent outdoors - by the river, on drives, at picnics & outdoor cafes - lots of farmers markets & Shakespear at the Park too
so far everything is cleaner, more spacious & gentler over here - even the thunder storm we had - ha ha
we've had great fun - playing with the babies at her day care & hanging out after
weekends now that the weather is nice are spent outdoors - by the river, on drives, at picnics & outdoor cafes - lots of farmers markets & Shakespear at the Park too
so far everything is cleaner, more spacious & gentler over here - even the thunder storm we had - ha ha
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
communication, connection, collaboration
in making my point what options and opportunities I choose to present my point can either contribute to, aggravate or deter from my message
my motivations, what concerns me, where my attachments lie influence matters of self seeking - in direction, examination, inquiry and realization
how do I initiate communication? speak with others? express my point of view?
how do I build relations and make connections?
how do I lay the groundwork for collaboration and partnership?
my motivations, what concerns me, where my attachments lie influence matters of self seeking - in direction, examination, inquiry and realization
how do I initiate communication? speak with others? express my point of view?
how do I build relations and make connections?
how do I lay the groundwork for collaboration and partnership?
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