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Going to Burningman!
Well, it's only days away and an adventurous spirit has taken me over these last several weeks and has been taunting and beckoning me, finger outstretched in a come hither I dare you kind of gesture to take this journey. So lately, I've decided to embrace that courageous part of me and say 'yes' to things instead of giving in to the excuses we ( Read more... ) -
How I am now...gracious and courageous!
So after several weeks of self indulgence and self victimization that generally follows any emotionally difficult event...I began to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel...
So, when I began to venture out to stick my toe back into the waters a couple weeks ago, it's as if the universe sent me a flood of people and experiences to ( Read more... ) -
How I was 4 weeks ago...churning, hurting, scampering
So here's how I was....
So 4 weeks ago or so after the final dissolution of my relationship I was churning, and hurting, adn antsy, and scared. I was scampering for activity, bridge-companionship, distraction. My heart was alternately thumping a dirge and screeching a panic...I was overwroght with emotion and hurt and feelings of rejection, even ( Read more... ) -
Rant on the war in Iraq
So I was listening to NPR today on my drive to an interview Terry Gross was having with a U.S. soldier / platoon leader that had served in Iraq. He was talking candidly about his experiences there. I listened to him talk about hating Iraqi's and how their training helps foster this. I listened to him talk about how they all wanted to kill the ' ( Read more... ) -
Dancing with the universe
When tensions and uncertainty in the world abound I think it is wise to spread some energetic joy! I just found this video in my inbox and I had to share it here. It's moving, the music is beautiful and it reminds me that we are all one people, one family on this planet.
Check out this link, I think you'll enjoy! http://www.minnpost.com/stories/ ( Read more... ) -
Earthships
Check out these videos on earthships. A man named Michael Reynolds has developed a sustainable home that is completely off the grid and is made from recycled materials. These ships generate their own power, treat their own sewage, collect and filter their own water, etc.
It's pretty ingenious what he's come up with. Here are a few you tube videos ( Read more... ) -
13 year old girl addresses the UN
This is one of the most moving and important speeches I have ever heard delivered by a 13 year old girl addressing the UN at an environmental conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sb6RmRMbBY
She is speaking for her future...out future.
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4th of July
So, is anyone going down to the auditorium shores or town lake to watch the fireworks this year ( Read more... )
