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This Year, I Want To Practice…

Published on January 1, 2010 in about me. 5 Comments

This post started with the title This Year, I Want To Learn…, but after thinking about the things I want to focus on, I think it’s more about practicing.  Maybe I already know how to do them, but I need to start doing them.

1.  Meditation.  I want to slow down for a few minutes a day and clear out instead of running in a million directions. I’ve been inspired by Karen Maezen Miller. (thanks to Erin for the link)

2.  Speaking Chinese.  Now that I have a job that takes me there, I really want to be able to say things like, this food is delicious, and what a beautiful garden, thank you for your hospitality and where is the bathroom?  Last time I was there, it would have helped if I could have said “I need more toilet paper”, as housekeeping couldn’t figure it out while I was calling them from the bathroom floor at 3am during a bout of food poisoning.  This may be the first phrase on my list.  (note the best cure for a yucky tummy, red sugar and chopped fresh ginger in hot water, instant recovery!)

3.  The science of food.  Big area, maybe I’ll start with cheese.  I think fresh mozzarella would be the BOMB.

4.  Listening.  I’ve noticed so much hate and narrow mindedness this year, I think people have stopped listening? I truly believe listening inspires things like respect and confidence and understanding.

5.  Sunday Suppers.  Local food cooked and enjoyed with family and friends.  We need to spend more time together, and when we are together, we should be eating good food.

6.  Peace.  I’d like to think it’s contagious.  And with my brother and other family members on duty in hazard zones, I can’t help but wonder what their lives would be like if the world were a more peaceful place and everytime they sent a photo, there wouldn’t be an automatic weapon and full body armor in the photo (with a tank in the background), it would be a photo of them with their wife and kids. (Not that their service hasn’t been rewarding, I know my brother is an amazing ambassador and has made friends all over the world, no doubt it is an incredible and fantastic experience.)

What are you going to practice this year?

I Want A Pink Room

Published on October 14, 2009 in about me and color. 1 Comment Tags: .

Pink is one of my favorite colors.  I used to see an acupuncturist and the wonderful room I would visit was the most amazing shade of pale pink. Remembering it makes me want a pink room.

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Picture found at The Selby.

New Do

Published on March 3, 2009 in about me. 3 Comments

New Do

Did You Miss Me?

Published on January 25, 2009 in about me. 2 Comments

I missed you.  No really, I did.  I uploaded a plug-in for wordpress and WHAMMY,  after a few weeks, I couldn’t log in anymore.  So, I went in just a few minutes ago and deleted it.  Yep, GONE.

I hope you had a great holiday and fab January.  There’s lots of catching up to do.  While you are waiting, I thought I’d share the latest song I can’t believe I know all the words to, and now, can’t get it out of my head.  Enjoy. xxoo

Click here to watch the video.

Good News

Published on December 18, 2008 in Holiday 08 Ornament Swap, about me and posted. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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I’m a big fan of Craftzine, so I was thrilled when Jenny Ryan posted about my Vintage Spool Trees that I made for the Holiday 2008 Ornament Swap.  Thank you!

Charts

Published on November 9, 2008 in about me, art, cool ideas and inspiration. 1 Comment Tags: , .

I’ve always been fascinated with charts and information.  I love how each item is carefully placed on the page, either illustrated amazingly well or photographed beautifully.

The two images above were found on BilbiOdyssey, which is an extensive collection of images and information, prepare to spend HOURS.

Rudolf Leuckart Wall Charts

From Morbid Anatomy.

Ernst Haeckel

Weed Charts

I could pour over the antique and vintage wall charts.

Have you seen the Cabinet of Curiosity, a Flickr group where you can find similar charts and collections of curious things.  Also, Organized Collection, another Flickr group, perhaps the modern version of the older wall charts. Collections.  Vintage Science.  Cool Data Visualization Techniques.  Diagrams.  The Walker Treasury Project.  Museum of Samplers.

I Am So Proud, I Can’t Stop Crying

Published on November 6, 2008 in about me. 0 Comments Tags: .

It’s true. I cried while watching the election results last night. I cried hard. Why? For so many reasons. Really. Because voters came out and voted! Because people came together and got excited and rallied. Because a young, first term senator, African-American, (okay, I’m going to say it…) BLACK man got elected into office. I’m so impressed with America. I’m just floored. I feel so lucky. I feel so positive.

I wasn’t sure. Really. Watching the news (which actually, I rarely do), and catching all the hateful and racist and bigoted voters, I thought, is this what America really is? I didn’t want to think so, but honestly, I wasn’t sure. I didn’t know of any, except one who wasn’t voting for Obama because of his name (sounds educated doesn’t it?). And it makes me think, is the media really doing it’s job? Are they being objective. I can think of quite a few that aren’t, that are perpetuating the hate and divisiveness. I wish, wish, wish, they would do a more objective job. People are smart enough to make their own decisions.

America has voted. The REAL America. The melting pot. How lucky are am I, are we, to live here and be a part of all of this.

We’ve been chatting on Facebook, and I’ve been reading, how some are so disappointed. I get it. I think if Obama had lost and McCain had won, I probably couldn’t have gotten out of bed today. I like the John McCain from years ago, the one I saw giving his concession speech last night, the one that called for us to work together. I couldn’t vote for the one I saw during this campaign, he scared me. The hatred and nastiness was not flattering, in fact it was embarrassing. The choice for his running mate was such an insult, it left me speechless and eventually made me angry, really really angry. I saw such a contrast from the last time he ran, he didn’t seem like he was behind his policies or running mate. I wonder really how he felt. He didn’t use to be so conservative, I always though he was more of a moderate. But I am so grateful for his concession speech, spoken like a true HUMAN BEING!!! (I’m disappointed in the booing during his speech, please, people, I mean REALLY!).

I’m excited, so freakin’ excited for what the future holds.

Anyway, I got such a thrill voting last night:

Here’s to the next 4 years of hope and change. ROCK ON America.

Live Election Results…

Published on November 4, 2008 in about me. 0 Comments Tags: .

I keep checking. I’m off to vote, taking Iz with me after school. I hope you are voting today if you haven’t already!

Yes We Can.

Published on October 26, 2008 in about me. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Charge Your Batteries…

Published on October 23, 2008 in about me. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

and make sure your camera is ready.  Participate in The Polling Place Photo Project.  Early voters can submit their photos now, or upload them after you vote on November 4. via Photojojo