International Women's day was last week and the divine Lila Downs sings of her roots as well as mine and yours-no matter what race or religion. Vuela libra paloma blanca!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Dune - Ottmar Liebert
on a rainy winter morning w/coffee in hand-before a massage later in the day. Nice way to start off a Saturday! Thankfully, my sore throat & ear infection are behind me thanks to some antibiotics. Ear aches are the worst and I don't wish that pain on anyone. Pain kept me in bed for three days.
Dune - Ottmar Liebert
Dune - Ottmar Liebert
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Saturday, March 03, 2012
My Papoose!
This month is Chulo's birthday. He came into this world in March of 2001. He was a gift from one of my student's. I can honestly admit I never wanted a Chihuahua because I thought they were just too yappy for a dog. Much less a dog that would have to be kept inside. But after a little insistence from Kim, I finally decided to take this dog as my own and nothing's been the same ever since! ;-) He is my little man who has been my loyal companion and I cannot imagine how my life existed before. I'm not sure how or why I came up with his name but it sure does fit him! Chi's are one of kind dogs and now I get it-why owners are so head over heels for Chi's. Chulo you rock my world and Happy Birthday!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Pretend
My new bud, who just brings a smile to my face. Been a while since I won something. Maybe I should go and I buy a lottery ticket and see if my luck continues-wouldn't that be schwwweeet! BTW, am listening to the incomparable Nat King Cole and his beautiful song Pretend who sings, "remember anyone can dream and nothing's as bad it may seem, the little things you haven't got could be a lot if you pretend...pretend you're happy when you're blue" or in this matter pink like the ears of my lucky elephant.
Monday, February 20, 2012
No Te Rindas
listening to Drama y Luz, by Mana.
Title and meaning of song means to not give up, sleep knowing there's another day when the sun will rise.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
It's Electric
It's Electric/City Lights...sweet music from Stephen Duros whose new CD, "Urban Flamenco" has been in repeat mode for quite some time.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Poem -About Love
I want to love you without clutching,
appreciate you without judging,
join you without invading,
invite you without demanding,
leave you without guilt,
criticize you without blaming,
and help you without insulting.
If I can have the same from you,
then we can truly meet and enrich each other.
― Virginia Satir
― Virginia Satir
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Ashes and Wind
title inspired by song I am listening to from Stephen Duros CD, Urban Flamenco. At the end of December into January my patio was extended giving me a second oasis. The extended patio was given another unique design of significant meaning and beautiful craftsmanship by Dan Axton. Concrete blocks and flagstone pavers were carefully selected and inspired from Kundalini. Kundalini, which literally means coiled and thus the a/c is the mechanism or sleeping serpent if you will. Kundalini is described as being coiled up at the base of the spine and through meditation awakens and travels through the chakras. The progress of kundalini through the different chakras leads to different levels of awakening and mystical experience. There are seven chakras and thus in the design of my patio there are seven flagstone pavers. I asked for four corners of white concrete blocks to pay homage to the four elements of earth, fire, water, air and/or four directions of east, south, west and north. Sacred red dirt from Chimayo along with a special flower from my altar were burried as a thank you for blessings given to me since I've owned my house.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
STEPHEN DUROS - LOCARNO
Just a small snippet of new music from Stephen Duros from his CD Urban Flamenco. The cd has been on repeat mode between house, car and work. I had the pleasure of meeting him some years back and he couldn't be any nicer and so happy to speak with new fans.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Adele - Set Fire To The Rain (Live at The Royal Albert Hall)
CANNOT get enough of this song and her voice. Just ordered CD/DVD
Live from Royal Albert Hall. I just love this song and the lyrics! She rules!!
...but there's a side to you that I never knew...and all the games you'd play
you would always win...but I set fire to the rain...
kind of makes you want to start a big bonfire in the rain!
Cannot wait to see her at the Grammys and I hope her voice is bigger
and better after her surgery.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Hands of Love
my niece Erika took this photo today and it's one of my favorites of the two of them. Parents have been married 55 years and one of the sweet things I remember is that mom & dad always held their hands together-in good times and in bad. If you ask the two of them how they stayed together after all these years they will telll you it was their faith in eachother and in God.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary
to my mom and dad. Such a gift of honor and pride you have given to our family over the years. I can't believe it's already been 5 years since the 50th anniversary celebration. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Our family is truly blessed!
Monday, January 02, 2012
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy 2012
Lots to rant and rave about with the closing of 2011 & the beginning of 2012. Naysayers spell doom (financial or otherwise) for 2012 but I am always optimistic that His light will be the beacon even in our darkest hours. The past few years have been like walking in a fog at times blinded by mistrust, miscommunication & misconceptions. One word that comes to mind for me and my hope for 2012 is CLARITY. Clarity in the path I walk along. Happy New Year to your and yours.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas love
Merry Christmas to your and yours. Enjoyed a wonderful Christmas eve with the family in Katy. My dad loved his Christmas gift hat. He wore it to church last night with his new sweater mom gave him. I am blessed to have such a dear family. As for my sister-in-law, we missed you and hope you get better from the flu soon.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Anima
...soul life on this the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year-Winter Solstice. Anima "refers to the belief that non-human entities are spiritual beings, or at least embody some kind of life-principle".
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Winter bloom
Winter Beauty
Winter Song
Winter Vacation
Winter Thank You
for grace, beauty, family & friends and
Winter blessings to you and yours.
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