Burning Man Decom 2017: LA, SF Oct. 14
- 1. the gradual reduction in atmospheric pressure experienced by divers,construction workers, etc., after working in deep water or breathingcompressed air.
- 2. the act or process of releasing from pressure.
- 3. a state of relief from pressure; a return to normalcy after a stressfulperiod or situation.
you are living life to the fullest imaginable.
you are ALIVE
Let Curiosity Be Greater Than Fear: Pema Chodron
“Let your curiosity be greater than your fear,” says Pema Chodron as reproduced in this image using a detail from an artwork by Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo.
Two Trees Ventura: One Tree Down
The winds on Monday devastated several areas in California and led to a dozen or more people dying.
The winds drove catastrophic fires and downed branches damaged cars, homes, and took out power.
Chateau St. Jean. Photo by a firefighter.
Huge fires in Napa and Sonoma county tore through neighborhoods and destroyed vineyards and wineries.
Many of my wine country friends have been evacuated. Some of them have lost everything to the fire.
Here in Ventura, we lost one of our beloved trees on the hill above town.
Diseased and dying if not dead, it was not destined to stand much longer.
A tree has been planted to take its place.
I could see both trees from my classroom.
I could see both trees from my hikes in Arroyo Verde Park.
No longer.
Read more about Two Trees here.
Tragedy in Las Vegas 10/1/17
While she is not one of my students, I am sharing this memo from VC’s President: “I am saddened to share with you the news that a Ventura College student, Savannah N. Sanchez, was involved in the horrible incident that occurred in Las Vegas this past Sunday night. Information is limited at this time. Our personal counselors, located in the Student Health Center are available to provide counseling to you, your classmates, or anyone who may be affected by this event. Personal Counseling Services (PCS) is located in the Student Health Center directly behind the Performing Art Center and can be reached at 805-289-6346.”
Here’s a link to a GoFundMe for Savannah. The most recent update from last night by Sarina Mendez says: “Savannah has been opening her eyes more today & she has been moving her legs and arms but hasn’t woken up yet.”
At this point I don’t know why the shooter targeted who he did or why he did it. I don’t even know yet how many people he killed — will it be 60 or more? Many people are still in the hospitals. Many more who did not require surgery are injured in other ways, both physically and emotionally.
We do know that guns regulation or control will not be a result of this tragedy. Read more…
Tom Petty Oct. 11, 2014 at the LA Forum photo by Art Predator (off the big screen with my iPhone)
by guest blogger Ron Wells
“Some days are diamondsSome days are rocks..” —Tom Petty
Fall Books to Fall For from Sherman Alexie, Craig Childs, and more
To combat insomnia, I have taken to getting off my computer before midnight and taking to my bed with a book. It has to be the right book– it really has to be beautifully written and engaging, but not suspenseful.
So what have I been harvesting? What books have I been falling for this autumn?
to that end, I have recently started working through books by naturalist Craig Childs. Read more…
Chicano Muralists East Los Streetscapers To Speak at Ventura College Th. Sept. 28, 2017
Happy New Year! Happy Peace Day!
While most of us celebrate the New Year on January 1, this is merely the calendar year. Other cultures recognize the New Year, the spiritual New Year, as taking place at the time of the Fall or the Spring Equinox. Read more…
Avant Garden International Peace Day and Fall Equinox Gatherings Sept. 21-22, 2017
This Thursday and Friday Sept 21 and 22, 2017 celebrate peace and autumn at Art City’s Avant Garden located at 197 Dubbers Street off Olive near Main Street in Ventura CA 93001. Read more…
Make A Difference This September
This month there are at least five opportunities for YOU to make a difference!
- Sat. Sept. 16: “Coastal Cleanup Day” 9-noon
- Sat. Sept. 16: “Day of Caring” 9-noon
- Thu. Sept 21: “International Peace Day” various times, places
1-7pm at Art City, Ventura - Sat. Sept. 23: “Day for Kids” 9-5pm Oxnard
- Sat. Sept. 30: “Make a Difference Day” various times, places
So get out, get nature, get involved!
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