quilt: started, still not complete

magic

I was walking back from a quick bite to eat with my friend Larry the other day when I was reminded that life has magical moments in store for each and everyone of us, if only we open ourselves up to them. We were in the middle of discussing the design choices of the local architects building condos in our area. Larry no sooner brought up the brilliant Frank Lloyd Wright when we stumbled across these two gentlemen and an incredible collection of handmade goods. Needless to say, I saw the beautifully recycled, repurposed, "relifed", shining items on the ground in front of me and I lost all track of our conversation. This chance happening is what I would call a perfect Portland moment, when magic is proven to be real.

I have been carrying around my fathers Canon TX waiting for perfect snapshot opportunities like this. The picture below properly captures the moment, in my eyes. If you wish to get a closer look at this truly creative new friend of mines beautiful vision, you can find his website here.

I have been taking photos...

So I started carrying around my fathers old 35mm camera as of late. I bought film for the first time in probably 5 years, which was more expensive than I remember, but I look forward to hard copy tangibles. I took a great picture today, or at least I think so, but I will have to wait for the proof, since I have not finished the roll and have no LCD screen on the back of this heavy old metal Canon with a lollipop inside.
Until I have the photos developed we'll have to settle for the next best thing, the digital shots I have taken... Here they are in no particular order. <3

here's some visual documentation.

DMLH and his nightshift

I just got back home, after a great night bike ride from 134, a communal living situation some of my readers may know a little something about. For those of you who aren't aware, 134 is a collective of artists and musicians living and working in SE Portland. My dear old friend DMLH is currently residing there (A guest is his own home really, since he was one of the people who founded this house.) He is still a glow, having returned home to PDX from his first trip to Burning Man this year just last week. Over noodles and tea we discussed life, love, and art. His mind has been expanded once more and he is already brainstorming new ways for people to get together, create beautiful works, and to celebrate this thing we call life. If DMLH is someone you have been following, then you already know he has been throwing a party once a month at the Rotture/Branx space in SE Portland, called NIGHTSHIFT, but if this is a new concept to you, you should go see for yourself tomorrow night (Wednesday September 21st). Let's all go together and check out how DMLH sees the world and where we can fit in it. I know there's a place for everyone. It's actually happening!

Backyard Monday

It's been so long since I posted last. I was reminded of that when I spoke with a few great old friends the other night. It was such a pleasure to remember that there are people out there in the world who love me and care about what I have to say. I wanted to take this time to catch all you readers up.
I am currently sitting in the backyard, post a wonderful barbecue that occurred here just yesterday. The ambiance is unbelievable, stationed in the afternoon sun; I fear there are not so many warm days like this left this year, so I am trying to take advantage of this one.
The barbecue yesterday was to celebrate the changing of the seasons and I think everyone who attended did it right. I love that we continue to be ever-changing beings growing closer and closer together with the passing of time.
I feel since I haven't shared any images from the last few months with my readers, and I know you all are curious about what I have been doing and creating, that I should: without further adieu I would like to introduce to you: The Summer of Love. Much love to all of you who have enriched and blessed my life throughout the years. I hope you all had as incredible summers as I did, you all deserved it.

Proof of Life

I am 4 days into my first juice fast ever and have been feeling very full of life. I am continually surprised each day how I am able to continue to push on even though there's no caffeine, no alcohol, no refined sugar, no wheat, no cooked foods, no consistency, just juice. I have had the juice from countless carrots, beets, celery, apples, and ginger. Yum! Today, Donny and I went to Prasad in the Pearl district for lunch. Donny had the chili bowl. I got my (what seems like) usual now, the Rita (double yum) and a wheat grass shot (you get the idea). I am also really obsessed with this now due to the whole fasting thing. But now for the point, we then went to the Japanese Gardens, which I have been wanting to see because the cherry blossoms were so great there last time I went, and they are about to pass for the season. The weather was rainy with a chance of sprinkles and as we were getting ready to leave the sun had broken through and I insisted for one more quick stroll around. Here are some of the shots I took, showing that even in the rain and dark and cold, Portland is showing proof of life. I am so ready for some sun and warm weather, but until then I will be grateful for the promise of green. Hope you enjoy... Until next time, I am proud to present: Proof of Life!

cell phone pics: # idk.

It has been a bit here since I last wrote a little entry, showed a little work, inspiration, tidbit, tasty morsel. For that, I am sorry. Here are some scraps that when put together create inspiration for a new day. Morning glory, beautiful glass, desk/workspace, and heart heart. (So I've been known to get a coffee from time to time, there's proof.) More tidbits and tasty morsels soon.

Let's play catch up.

This is what I've been doing.