On the other side of these walls is a brilliant day. Dappled sunlight dancing on concrete, playing along the edges of shadows cast by moonflower and morning glory vines, mesmerizing through wavering glass. And today, the luscious feeling of connection. I love the way it sneaks up unaware before immersion. I love the way I don't know if I want to laugh or cry when it hits me. I love the way it makes me recognize a particular moment of being alive.
First, the article from The Guardian. Second, a piece that took ten years to put to bed. Third, exit stage right, grinning into the light.
16 October 2011
11 October 2011
Chronologically Speaking
Hierarchy records the value
of existence adding significance
to the search through others vainglory
in the hope of finding, folded within
their welcome, benevolent approval.
Elicit implicit sympathy for flushed embarrassment.
Needs manifest infection which will run
its course until producing fevered responses
to synthetic stimulus
-yours or theirs?
While the really funny thing is
synchronized struggle for value and meaning
only effects chronic stasis
teaching nothing of kindness or love,
but rather reinforcing insecurities
until they twist into personality.
So much easier to simply be
wondrous beauty, this thing called life,
enthusiastically noting abundant differences
which do not reflect,
they burn brighter than the sun
offering warmth and sanctity.
Peace of mind
found within a piece of time
syncopated beating hearts,
living life in joy of breathing
and seeing through eyes free from
imagery induced cataracts.
Arms wide open for all possibilities.
05 October 2011
The Struggle for the Commons as found in The Nation
Day 19 of the protests in NYC.
And a song from some really beautiful people who have seen this coming: We Are The Working Poor
The Occupy movement is spreading out across the country and our national discourse is becoming real. The Struggle for the Commons | The Nation
The question has never been about the size of government, but about the role of government. By the People, For the People. We haven't forgotten. Van Jones is bringing it home. Are you ready to RUMMMMMMMBLLLLLLLE? The man the Republicans thought they could shut down and marginalize...HaHaHaHa HA! And one last offer for late a night ponder Our Buggy Moral Code . Ciao!
And a song from some really beautiful people who have seen this coming: We Are The Working Poor
The Occupy movement is spreading out across the country and our national discourse is becoming real. The Struggle for the Commons | The Nation
The question has never been about the size of government, but about the role of government. By the People, For the People. We haven't forgotten. Van Jones is bringing it home. Are you ready to RUMMMMMMMBLLLLLLLE? The man the Republicans thought they could shut down and marginalize...HaHaHaHa HA! And one last offer for late a night ponder Our Buggy Moral Code . Ciao!
Occupy Wall Street roundup: Day 19
Occupy Wall Street roundup: Day 19
And then the latest from just before 10pm. I must retire, but it's going to be a long night for the lovelies in NYC. Things are reaching critical mass: BREAKING:-Arrests-Kettling-Reported-at-OccupyWallStreet-March-That-Hit-15,000-20,000
And then the latest from just before 10pm. I must retire, but it's going to be a long night for the lovelies in NYC. Things are reaching critical mass: BREAKING:-Arrests-Kettling-Reported-at-OccupyWallStreet-March-That-Hit-15,000-20,000
04 October 2011
Seth Godin on the tribes we lead | Video on TED.com
Testing, one-two-three, testing: Seth Godin on the tribes we lead | Video on TED.com
22 September 2010
Day 3, Blogging thru Pimm's Cups...
Yeah. So, cups. Plural.
Right. It has begun...Hockey Talk.
Random Old Guys. 1st OG bitchin'bout "Hocky in May or...June." Headshake. "Ahe," 2nd OG mutters under his breath, 1st OG on his left. Me, "and, What's wrong with Hocky in June?"
And we're off...
2nd OG is a Flyer's fan, starts talkin' D. Me, "So how'd'ya like Guerin?"
I swear to god, he sat up straighter. "OH...he's just on try-out. He's 40!" Me, "Yeah, BUT, he's a good player. Strong team player for you guys." 2nd OG, " 'YOU Guys,' who's your team?" Me, "Ooooo, uknow...teamoutinwesternpa."
Comin'round the first bend...
2nd OG, "Ohhhwwwwoo. UUUUUUU just like Crossssssbeeeeee."
Straightaway...
Whathefukisit with Flyer's fans and Crosby?
Leaning into 2nd bend...
Me, "NO. BUT...What do you want to say about a young man, Who, AT 22, had been Captain of an NHL team, won the Stanley Cup and a Gold Medal? Seriously. But since you brought it up, I like Staal. Since his first game. He knows where to be, and he's learned how to play really hard. #11."
Final stretch...
2nd OG, "He plays for Caroline, right?
Finish...
Me, "No. That's his brother. Another plays for New York, and I have been told that the youngest is soon to break into the majors...and he's better than any of them."
Carolina? Sheesh.
The conversation ended on common ground.
We both hate Jaromir Jagr.
Anyway, now for something completely different:
Falling in love with the New York Times, all over again! Their website is really pretty cool, On This Day, The Emancipation Proclamation
Former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, What I didn't find in Africa
YES! How to teach, about Peace, Every Teacher a Peace Teacher
And just a reminder, as we dive into Election season, (I wonder if they'll market that like other pagan holidays?), THIS is not fiction, Machu Pichu train Halted over Watre Protest, Rory Carroll
Sweet dreams.
Right. It has begun...Hockey Talk.
Random Old Guys. 1st OG bitchin'bout "Hocky in May or...June." Headshake. "Ahe," 2nd OG mutters under his breath, 1st OG on his left. Me, "and, What's wrong with Hocky in June?"
And we're off...
2nd OG is a Flyer's fan, starts talkin' D. Me, "So how'd'ya like Guerin?"
I swear to god, he sat up straighter. "OH...he's just on try-out. He's 40!" Me, "Yeah, BUT, he's a good player. Strong team player for you guys." 2nd OG, " 'YOU Guys,' who's your team?" Me, "Ooooo, uknow...teamoutinwesternpa."
Comin'round the first bend...
2nd OG, "Ohhhwwwwoo. UUUUUUU just like Crossssssbeeeeee."
Straightaway...
Whathefukisit with Flyer's fans and Crosby?
Leaning into 2nd bend...
Me, "NO. BUT...What do you want to say about a young man, Who, AT 22, had been Captain of an NHL team, won the Stanley Cup and a Gold Medal? Seriously. But since you brought it up, I like Staal. Since his first game. He knows where to be, and he's learned how to play really hard. #11."
Final stretch...
2nd OG, "He plays for Caroline, right?
Finish...
Me, "No. That's his brother. Another plays for New York, and I have been told that the youngest is soon to break into the majors...and he's better than any of them."
Carolina? Sheesh.
The conversation ended on common ground.
We both hate Jaromir Jagr.
Anyway, now for something completely different:
Falling in love with the New York Times, all over again! Their website is really pretty cool, On This Day, The Emancipation Proclamation
Former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, What I didn't find in Africa
YES! How to teach, about Peace, Every Teacher a Peace Teacher
And just a reminder, as we dive into Election season, (I wonder if they'll market that like other pagan holidays?), THIS is not fiction, Machu Pichu train Halted over Watre Protest, Rory Carroll
Sweet dreams.
21 September 2010
Day 2, Getting Acquainted...
Ahhhh, the Social Contract and Organized Society. Ideally, both would encourage empathy and cooperation, ya know, foundational ideas in an infantile democratic republic. But, maybe therein lies the problem, we're still just an 'infantile' republic. Empathy and cooperation are mature behaviors, only able to be drawn on after hard practice at controlling emotions and developing a perspective beyond oneself. Or maybe not. Maybe they are default behaviors that are trained out of us, beaten out of us.
I have grown weary of the calls of the Libertarian Birds. Flighty creatures who's cries of "NoTaxesNoTaxesNoTaxes" injudisciously drop onto conversations of infrastructure and economics. Note: All specimens I have encountered have been males. Odd, no? While I believe them to be capable of advanced speech, I have been unable to engage them in dialogue. My observations have revealed their speech pattern to consist of raucous outbursts, most often at high decibels, followed by a ruffled chest thrust and a long tug on a beer. Although I have come across at least one partial to pills.
Today's most intriguing:
A timely article that resonates with words from a 17thC. geographer. There is nothing new, but we can move forward with grace if we remember the past:
America's Addiction to Belief, Brian Trent
Mr. Paul Krugman pulls no punches with the wealthy unable to recognize themselves:
The Angry Rich, Paul Krugman
A concrete example of Mr. Krugman's OpEd:
Wealthy Contribute to Defeat Income Tax, Andrew Garber
And, Totally Creepy and Absolutely Fascinating GeekNews:
Stuxnet malware is weapon out to destroy..., Mark Clayton
Bonne nuit, mes bebes!
I have grown weary of the calls of the Libertarian Birds. Flighty creatures who's cries of "NoTaxesNoTaxesNoTaxes" injudisciously drop onto conversations of infrastructure and economics. Note: All specimens I have encountered have been males. Odd, no? While I believe them to be capable of advanced speech, I have been unable to engage them in dialogue. My observations have revealed their speech pattern to consist of raucous outbursts, most often at high decibels, followed by a ruffled chest thrust and a long tug on a beer. Although I have come across at least one partial to pills.
Today's most intriguing:
A timely article that resonates with words from a 17thC. geographer. There is nothing new, but we can move forward with grace if we remember the past:
America's Addiction to Belief, Brian Trent
Mr. Paul Krugman pulls no punches with the wealthy unable to recognize themselves:
The Angry Rich, Paul Krugman
A concrete example of Mr. Krugman's OpEd:
Wealthy Contribute to Defeat Income Tax, Andrew Garber
And, Totally Creepy and Absolutely Fascinating GeekNews:
Stuxnet malware is weapon out to destroy..., Mark Clayton
Bonne nuit, mes bebes!
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