A friend of mine found this video gem, and sent it to me today. The 16mm film footage was found, undeveloped, in a dusty, unmarked cardboard box, in a garage in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. I've watched it several times now. In tears. Who knows the fate that awaits our own home videos... (Will they make anyone in the future cry? One can only hope.)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Owl Dream
Last night I dreamed I was in a foreign land,
in a dizzying maze of wonder and chaos.
I was shopping (a recurring theme) in an
outdoor marketplace with intriguing little side roads,
(kind of like Marrakech).
I came upon a cave-like alcove.
An old woman sitting on a bench,
sat up and beckoned me to follow....
down a damp, musty stairwell we went, arriving
in a small room lit by candlelight,
illuminating a myriad of tchotchke owl figurines.
One in particular, caught my eye,
carved out of wood. As I gazed at it,
it blinked, and I realized
it was alive...
The old woman felt familiar, yet
resembled no one I have ever met.
I woke up wondering,
"Did this really happen?"
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Desert Dwellings
1. an imaginary house for little people. 2. historic stone cabins built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930's for passing travelers. 3. the window view from the inside was breathtaking. It looked just like a painting hanging on the wall. 4. There is something very peaceful about being inside the belly of a rock.
I love these little stone structures. They remind me of ancient temples in the Middle East and Asia that are carved right out of a mountain. Heaven. (depending on ones ability to charm scorpions...) I once lived in a stone house built by my grandfather. It was one of the most peaceful place I have ever lived. Except for the spiders. Lots of spiders.
We fantasied about what we would bring to set up camp in the stone cabins.
the short list:
lavender curtain for the doorway,
sheepskin rug for the cold stone floors,
donkey with a cart for our camping gear,
mexican saint candles for the mantel,
and a bottle of wine, of course.
What would you bring?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest State Park, 55 miles
northeast of Las Vegas. Some of the attractions include fiery red rocks,
petrified wood, and 3,000 year -old Indian petroglyphs.
I had never heard of this place before. (My boyfriend
knows his geography...)
We just came here to flee winter for a couple of days--
to warm our bones.
It rained the first day, but by the 2nd day
our escape was a success.
We basked in a 65 degree desert dream.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Random Roadside Attractions
Red Rooster Bar
green field (with beehives)
cute donkeys
A sleepy little town, Overton, Nevada
On the way to Valley of Fire
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Eartha Kitt
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Big Wolf Moon
Fun Moon Facts: Tonight's full moon is called the Wolf Moon according to
Native American lore. It is the biggest full moon of 2009. Sure is pretty (even if it is hiding behind the clouds...).
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Dance of 2009
To a year of saying YES!
video via my lovely and amazing friend: Adventures of a Little Goddess on the Ground.
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