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With my new camera in hand,
I headed directly to the intersection
of Laurel Canyon Boulevard & Victory,
where I first met Doc, and have seen him
several times since.
As soon as I got there, I saw him across
the street, disappearing into the distance
rapidly
across the vast sea of a Sear's parking lot.
I went to follow him, but first saw
Marvin Gunn, and was compelled to
photograph him first.
Then I went to find Doc. I saw him
slip like a beam of light
around the far corner of the giant
rose-hued Sears. I followed quickly
behind him, trying to catch up. When I
turned the corner, he wasn't there. I was
worried I had somehow lost him, but kept
walking, and then there he was, in a doorway
behind the big store.
I went up to him and said, "Hi, Doc,"
and he greeted me, and said, "You've
got to help my sister and me." Previously
he told me he needed to find a husband for
his sister. He also told me he needed to get
his mother out of her grave, though I told him
that didn't really seem like the greatest of ideas.
"Where is your sister?" I asked.
"Not far from here," he said. He had
a box of cigarettes in his hand - some
weird brand I didn't even recognize - and
he told me he had to stash it in his bag of
belongings. There on the ground, in a corner
at the back of this building, was a big plastic bag of
clothes and other belongings. He deposited the
cigarettes, and I asked him if I could take his photo -
he said sure, and I told him I had a new camera,
though this made little impact.
I asked him where he slept, and he said he slept
right there, though he spent more time in the front of
the store.
I asked him how old he was, something I
have wondered about, and he said, "92."
"92?" I said. "You can't be 92."
"Well, I was born in 1938. Whatever that makes
me. 72?"
It makes him 67 - though I couldn't
calculate that in my head. He started talking
about the chief, and said, "Can't tell you his
last name, though." And he called me
Sheriff, as he had before.
He showed me his hands, which are
covered with tattoos, and his arms, which
are solid purple, and I asked him when he
got all his tattoos. "A long, long time ago," he
said, and opened his shirt to show me his name,
Doc, emblazoned on his chest in red, along with two
purple hearts.
I took many photos, which I will share in
the ensuing days, and he spoke of other
things, and said, "I've been talking to
your father's son."
I told him I loved him, cause I do. I know
he is not of sound mind, but he's a sweet
man, and always warm and kind.
He returned the sentiment, saying,
"I love you too, man. A lot."
"Life and God are one and the same. You are God's child. God would never close all the doors around you. His unlimited love and compassion wouldn't allow Him to be that cruel. God always keeps more than one door open, They may look as if they are closed, but they have, in fact, been left slightly ajar. Just a mild knock is enough and they'll give way. But our eyes are blinded by our ignorance. We fail to see the open doors through which the light of God's grace is pouring in."
--Amma, "Awaken Children! Vol IX ", pg. 162, copyright MA Center
"No matter what difficulties we have to face, we should always have the awareness that we are resting in God's lap, and that we are safe in His hands. This attitude will help us to overcome any adverse situation."
--Amma, "Matruvani", April 2000
"You don't belong to the dark. The darkness is a prison created by your own mind and ego; it is self-imposed and self created. it is not your real abode, for you belong to the light. You are the light of God."
--Amma, "Awaken Children! Vol VIII", pg. 83
“God, come to my help. Lord quickly give me assistance. You are the one who helps me and sets me free. Lord, do not be long in coming.”—Psalm 69:2,6
This is a group collaboration collage some friends and I made for the purpose of making cards for Amma's Circle of Love letters.
"May my mind come alive today
To the invisible geography
That invites me to new frontiers,
To break the dead shell of yesterdays,
To risk being disturbed and changed."
- John O' Donohue
Many who follow me here know this woman as well, but just in case you don't, let me tell you about her.
Tina is an Artist. She teaches art, she lives and breathes art, she creates art. She inspires. She is a giver.
There is a project called "100 Possibilities" where the aim is to take one object (whatever you want it to be) and photograph it in 100 different ways. I've seen some amazing work come from this challenge. Tina, being the artist that she is, began with a work of art: a handmade ceramic bowl (made by a dear friend of hers). She traveled with that bowl all over the country. She put all sorts of things in the bowl, and placed the bowl on top of all sorts of other things. She was up to day 92 when it happened--the bowl broke.
And then the little seed of a miracle began to germinate. Lessons learned and then transformed.
Tina came up with the most beautiful idea...and she created yet more art. Pendants of the pieces of the bowl, now jewelry for the cost of making a donation to an organization to feed the hungry.
Is that not one of the most beautiful works of art you've ever seen?
Excalibur, one of the sacred objects of the Grail, represents the power of awakening to a new potential, the consciousness of creation inside us. Stored within the earth, the stone of life, released as a key for the unfolding of new possibilities, bringing hope in a time of change. The potential for the awakening of the universal mind that lies within us all.
Created with www.dumpr.net - fun with your photos
lifestorms
leave
mud puddles
settling stillness
brings
light-reflecting pools
spaciousness of sky
heart jewel of clarity
refreshment
autumn rain
reveals patterns in the cracks
blindspots
(what you don’t know you don’t know)
giving you access
to another space
in which to stand
a chance for freedom
—fe108aums
“We can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord.”
—2 Corinthians 3:18
My first street photograph
since the happy purchase
on this happy day
of a new camera. (My first
actual shots today were of
my son and wife. )
All these previous
photos on my stream were taken
with a little point-and-shoot, with
much computer editing. Now I have a
camera that lets me do what I've
always wanted to do.
With my new camera in hand,
I went out walking in search of
Doc, he of the multi-tattooed face
and hands and arms, previously
photographed and included here. I knew
Doc would be an excellent subject for
a new series of photos with the new camera,
and I have seen him frequently around one part
of North Hollywood, so I headed there.
Upon arrival at the spectral intersection
of Victory and Laurel Canyon, I saw the
fleeting image of Doc across the street,
rapidly walking away from me. I ran to the
light to cross the street, as Doc scurried
away across the vast parking lot of a Sears
store.
But as the light changed, I saw this man -
Marvin - crossing towards me, and I saw
his smiling face and felt his happy
countenance, and turned around, and
followed after him.
I asked if I could take his photo,
and with delight he said, "Yes, you
can!" And he smiled brightly at me,
and I took two quick shots - quicker
than I could ever take before -
and I asked his name, and he said,
"Marvin Gunn." I thanked him,
and my first new street portrait
was
preserved.
New Possibilities has worked in Partnership with Gill Phillips of Whose Shoes? for about 10 years. Capturing lots of conversations and perspectives where people have engaged in improving the experience of the health and care services they receive. During Covid 19 we are looking to find ways of taking those conversations online and capture them for people to share through a graphic record.
This is a test run, using zoom as our platform and offering live graphic record of the conversations that took place.
Taken at ISO 6400, no flash, one ambient desktop lamp. This new ISO capability of the 5DMarkII opens up a world of new possibilities for me.
So what is the first step? How does one get started? How do we begin to create an English classroom that explores more "modes of representation" than "language alone" (New London 64). William Kist attempts to give six areas of classification for a new literacies classroom. I will attempt to discuss them in my own interpretation.
First, is ongoing and continuous usage of multiple forms of representation (712). As discussed in the previous section, all types of representation would be looked at and created in this classroom. These could include, movies, scripts, plays, blog posts, music, art, etc. The language of the modes would be understood and used by students to create their own pieces. Kist says the teacher would becomes like a "coach of human expression" guiding students to find the best way to communicate (712). The relationship between the medium and the text would be central to student work, as they evaluate how that interaction enhances the project. The process of creation would be very valuable to student learning as they analyze mediums to "detect patterns, [form] and [test] hypotheses, and [integrate] knew knowledge with previous understandings" (Condon 273). Constructing what writing means in this way will solidify knowledge for students.
What is The Clickety-Clack? Remember when you had a ten-speed bicycle, and you changed from one gear to another? If you are in this uncomfortable space between gears—you are in The Clickety-Clack. Discover how to live a peace-filled life in a seemingly toxic world. View more for amazon kindle or paperback here - www.amazon.com/dp/B09PWNC8QL
These are graphics for the Council Plan 2015/16 end of year performance report (July 2016) for Coventry City Council. Find out more at www.coventry.gov.uk/performance/ or read the July 2016 performance report, covering 2015/16, online at smarturl.it/CovPerformance201516
this visual representes the life course of safeguarding and highlights the groups of people who are most vulnerable, the princilples of good practice and signposts for useful support and advice.
Challenges always lead to growth and transformation. By leaving our comfort zone, bad habits, and toxic relationships, we open up new possibilities.
Change is tough but always worth it. With determination, we can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Let’s embrace change and transform our life, one step at a time. Let’s keep moving forward and never give up on our dreams!
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