Possible, wonderful, perfect, beautiful.
Dec. 22nd, 2010 08:52 amI got a Yule present in the email yesterday.
Speechless.
Thanks kids!
Speechless.
Thanks kids!
(no subject)
Sep. 28th, 2008 04:12 pmДорогие whores друга русского LJ,
Адом будет вы? И почему вы friending я? Почему вы
расточительствуя ваше время. Я использую переводчика для того чтобы
сделать этот вход. Я даже не умею как поговорить русского. Я знал
было ошибкой для SUP для того чтобы take over проект
штифтика. Это будет mess. Я не знаю будет русским словом для
"spam" но это вы делаете. Я надеюсь вы ванты остановит, но я
вижу непочатыйа край в визировании. Я могу принудиться пойти друзья
только как раз для того чтобы deter этот вздор.
( and the English translation... )
Адом будет вы? И почему вы friending я? Почему вы
расточительствуя ваше время. Я использую переводчика для того чтобы
сделать этот вход. Я даже не умею как поговорить русского. Я знал
было ошибкой для SUP для того чтобы take over проект
штифтика. Это будет mess. Я не знаю будет русским словом для
"spam" но это вы делаете. Я надеюсь вы ванты остановит, но я
вижу непочатыйа край в визировании. Я могу принудиться пойти друзья
только как раз для того чтобы deter этот вздор.
( and the English translation... )
"I never said I was ready to die."
Sep. 16th, 2008 08:26 amBandmate David Gilmour said: "In my view, all the greatest Pink Floyd moments are the ones where he is in full flow. No-one can replace Richard Wright - he was my musical partner and my friend."He added: "In the welter of arguments about who or what was Pink Floyd, Rick's enormous input was frequently forgotten. He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognised Pink Floyd sound. Like Rick, I don't find it easy to express my feelings in words, but I loved him and will miss him enormously. I have never played with anyone quite like him." (retrieved form Wikipeda, today)
This is so heartbreaking. When I was in college, I gained a new appreciation for Pink Floyd from my lighting design roomates's insistance on playing Floyd often. I gained not only a revived respect for the Floyd, but for Rick Wright's songs and playing. While learning piano in college, Wright was one of the keyboardists that I tried to emulate and is style still inspires my playing. I have always loved his contributtions in all the Floyd albums and it is eveident that the Floyd's atmosphereic sound -- especially the trifecta of albums Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here -- was inconceivable without him. This is a rather devastating loss to Pink Floyd, music ... and to me.
i highly recommend Broken China, his solo album form 1996.
Veil of life and all that...
Charlie Gibson is being played for a fool. Lemme get this straight. Gov. Palin will not hold any press conferences because she'll get eaten alive by the press corps and yet arranges an interview with Gibson... on her terms. Gibson will have to travel to Alaska to her headwquarters. Noty exactly neutral territory. And you know she's getting briefed on the anbswers she has to give. The purpose of that interview is not to ask hard questions, or have a better insight into her policies. This is going to be a softball interview, more of the type you give celebrities.
And isn't it strange that since Gov. palin has no credible reason in anyway to be next in line for the presidency, the GOP is making her out to be the poor, poor, victim to be pitited? That alone is the most sexist thing going on in the campaign, a desparate attempt of feigned ingidnation the GOP can muster toward any well-placed criticism.
I wouldn't be surporsed if Mc Cain went on YouTube in a tear-filled webcam video begging people to leave Sarah alone.
...and the more we talk about her...
And this is where I'll stop.
And isn't it strange that since Gov. palin has no credible reason in anyway to be next in line for the presidency, the GOP is making her out to be the poor, poor, victim to be pitited? That alone is the most sexist thing going on in the campaign, a desparate attempt of feigned ingidnation the GOP can muster toward any well-placed criticism.
I wouldn't be surporsed if Mc Cain went on YouTube in a tear-filled webcam video begging people to leave Sarah alone.
...and the more we talk about her...
And this is where I'll stop.
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Aug. 31st, 2008 01:33 pmI would like a head count of all my homies and homiettes in NOLA to be sure that they are safe and that they are in some fashion out of there. I already got one from ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
happydog. I also need to know if entheos93 got out of there (yeah I'm talking to you'se, Stacy & John) . I hope all'y'all are safe. I'll keep checking back. (Might I suggest moving to Chicago?)
happydog. I also need to know if entheos93 got out of there (yeah I'm talking to you'se, Stacy & John) . I hope all'y'all are safe. I'll keep checking back. (Might I suggest moving to Chicago?)Full circle
Aug. 28th, 2008 08:54 pm45 years ago on this date the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
45 years later, Barack Obama accepts the nomination to run for President of the United States in front of a crowd of thousands of people from many ethnicities.
This is beautiful.
45 years later, Barack Obama accepts the nomination to run for President of the United States in front of a crowd of thousands of people from many ethnicities.
This is beautiful.
Yep. Uh-huh
Jul. 26th, 2008 02:29 am200 Things Meme, seen around and stolen (this time via ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
tidesong )
Copy and paste into your LJ. Bold the things you've done.
Questions? Ask away. Answers not guaranteed. ;)
01. Bought everyone in the pub a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said "I love you" and meant it( Read more... )
tidesong )Copy and paste into your LJ. Bold the things you've done.
Questions? Ask away. Answers not guaranteed. ;)
01. Bought everyone in the pub a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said "I love you" and meant it( Read more... )
My Creative Commons License
Jun. 18th, 2008 07:47 amIn case you were wondering what the heck I meant by a Creative Commons License, here what's up.
First of all, this disclaimer. I am not a lawyer, though my nephew is. This article is based on my own experience and is not meant to take the place of official legal advice. Please consult your own attorney, or at least learn how to read and comprehend legalese while suppressing the urge to click the "Agree" button like most people do when they download new software.
Creative Commons is a means by which an artist of any stripe and concentration can define, in very specific terms where, why, when, and how their craft is to be shared, and in some cases, reinterpreted. This tool has proved itself quite powerful in the hands of independent artists.
Quite literally, CC represents a happy medium, a moderation between "all rights reserved" and "no rights reserved", more famously known as "copyleft".
Take for example, Phoenix Door. When I was preparing the album for release, I considered the possibilities of sharing my music with as many people as possible for the sole purpose of "getting my music out there". I decided that at the very least, I wanted credit for my music, no matter what. Not so much due to pride, but to make sure that there was no question that the song you like (or didn't like) was written by this guy and not that guy.
Another thing I felt important is that people have the right to copy and share Phoenix Door as many times as they want. A smart move, in my opinion, because:
1.) That aforementioned "getting my music out there" reason, and;
2.) We're all gonna do it anyway. This is the age of the internet, after all.
Which then begs the question, what if some enterprising remixer wants to sample the "doot-doot" part from "Destination Zero" for his project? I think that as long as he or she uses the music, they should at least credit me as the source of that sample. Besides, people will know or ask anyway where this and that sample came from. I'm fine with that on the condition that if they plan to make money off their venture they should, at the very least, get my express written permission.
All of that sounds reasonable right? As long as I think so, CC has the right license for me. And they do. I clicked this link to Choose A License and found the right license:
And they gave me a link to to point online visitors to:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
A version of the code written in very fluent Lawyerese so that jam will stand up in court:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcode
As well as a snazzy badge:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Perfect. I've created my work and given fans and consumers a means of how to share and interpret Phoenix Door among each other. Additionally, the international copyright laws already in place that protect my intellectual and moral rights as well as my right to seek royalties unless I specifically waive them further protect me and my work. I am now my own licensor. I have paid nothing to do this. This is liberating. I wish Prince had this at his disposal back in the day.
In the digital age, it is important that artists know what rights they have. Too many reactionaries to copyright laws flaunt and attack those laws due to a misreading of Copyright. Those people think that the concept of Copyright -- as it is -- is a way that extorts money for the sole purpose of lining the pockets of big business. In truth, the big four record companies misused copyright for nefarious purposes. (yes it used to be 10, then seven, then five, thanks to corporate merger deregulation -- a whole 'nother article, my friend)
Creative Commons and other independent forms of licensing justify the power of the artist to defend their legal and moral rights to their work and allows the artist to define boundaries of how to share and attribute their work. That's the reason why I got my CC.
http://creativecommons.org/
First of all, this disclaimer. I am not a lawyer, though my nephew is. This article is based on my own experience and is not meant to take the place of official legal advice. Please consult your own attorney, or at least learn how to read and comprehend legalese while suppressing the urge to click the "Agree" button like most people do when they download new software.
Creative Commons is a means by which an artist of any stripe and concentration can define, in very specific terms where, why, when, and how their craft is to be shared, and in some cases, reinterpreted. This tool has proved itself quite powerful in the hands of independent artists.
Quite literally, CC represents a happy medium, a moderation between "all rights reserved" and "no rights reserved", more famously known as "copyleft".
Take for example, Phoenix Door. When I was preparing the album for release, I considered the possibilities of sharing my music with as many people as possible for the sole purpose of "getting my music out there". I decided that at the very least, I wanted credit for my music, no matter what. Not so much due to pride, but to make sure that there was no question that the song you like (or didn't like) was written by this guy and not that guy.
Another thing I felt important is that people have the right to copy and share Phoenix Door as many times as they want. A smart move, in my opinion, because:
1.) That aforementioned "getting my music out there" reason, and;
2.) We're all gonna do it anyway. This is the age of the internet, after all.
Which then begs the question, what if some enterprising remixer wants to sample the "doot-doot" part from "Destination Zero" for his project? I think that as long as he or she uses the music, they should at least credit me as the source of that sample. Besides, people will know or ask anyway where this and that sample came from. I'm fine with that on the condition that if they plan to make money off their venture they should, at the very least, get my express written permission.
All of that sounds reasonable right? As long as I think so, CC has the right license for me. And they do. I clicked this link to Choose A License and found the right license:
Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
You are free:
* to Share — to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work
* to Remix — to make derivative works
Under the following conditions:
* Attribution. You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
* Noncommercial. You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
* Share Alike. If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one.
* For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work.
* Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder.
* Apart from the remix rights granted under this license, nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author's moral rights.
And they gave me a link to to point online visitors to:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
A version of the code written in very fluent Lawyerese so that jam will stand up in court:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcode
As well as a snazzy badge:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Perfect. I've created my work and given fans and consumers a means of how to share and interpret Phoenix Door among each other. Additionally, the international copyright laws already in place that protect my intellectual and moral rights as well as my right to seek royalties unless I specifically waive them further protect me and my work. I am now my own licensor. I have paid nothing to do this. This is liberating. I wish Prince had this at his disposal back in the day.
In the digital age, it is important that artists know what rights they have. Too many reactionaries to copyright laws flaunt and attack those laws due to a misreading of Copyright. Those people think that the concept of Copyright -- as it is -- is a way that extorts money for the sole purpose of lining the pockets of big business. In truth, the big four record companies misused copyright for nefarious purposes. (yes it used to be 10, then seven, then five, thanks to corporate merger deregulation -- a whole 'nother article, my friend)
Creative Commons and other independent forms of licensing justify the power of the artist to defend their legal and moral rights to their work and allows the artist to define boundaries of how to share and attribute their work. That's the reason why I got my CC.
http://creativecommons.org/
Personality type thingie.
Jun. 8th, 2008 04:55 pmI do the things tidesong suggests, although this time she didn't. Anyway, filler for a Sunday...
Spontaneous Idealists are creative, lively and open-minded persons. They are humorous and dispose of a contagious zest for life. Their enthusiasm and sparkling energy inspires others and sweeps them along. They enjoy being together with other people and often have an uncanny intuition for their motivations and potential. Spontaneous Idealists are masters of communication and very amusing and gifted entertainers. Fun and variety are guaranteed when they are around. However, they are sometimes somewhat too impulsive in dealing with others and can hurt people without really meaning to do so, due to their direct and sometimes critical nature.
This personality type is a keen and alert observer; they miss nothing which is going on around them. In extreme cases, they tend to be oversensitive and exaggeratedly alert and are inwardly always ready to jump. Life for them is an exciting drama full of emotionality. However, they quickly become bored when things repeat themselves and too much detailed work and care is required. Their creativity, their imaginativeness and their originality become most noticeable when developing new projects and ideas - they then leave the meticulous implementation of the whole to others. On the whole, Spontaneous Idealists attach great value to their inner and outward independence and do not like accepting a subordinate role. They therefore have problems with hierarchies and authorities.
If you have a Spontaneous Idealist as your friend, you will never be bored; with them, you can enjoy life to the full and celebrate the best parties. At the same time, they are warm, sensitive, attentive and always willing to help. If Spontaneous Idealists have just fallen in love, the sky is full of violins and his new partner is showered with attention and affection. This type then bubbles over with charm, tenderness and imagination. But, unfortunately, it soon becomes boring for them once the novelty has worn off. Boring everyday life in a partnership is not for them so that many Spontaneous Idealists slip from one affair into another. However, should the partner manage to keep their curiosity alive and not let routine and familiarity gain the upper hand, Spontaneous Idealists can be an inspiring and loving partners.
Adjectives which describe your type:
spontaneous, enthusiastic, idealistic, extroverted, theoretical, emotional, relaxed, friendly, optimistic, charming, helpful, independent, individualistic, creative, dynamic, lively, humorous, full of zest for life, imaginative, changeable, adaptable, loyal, sensitive, inspiring, sociable, communicative, erratic, curious, open, vulnerable
These subjects could interest you:
literature, art, music, parties, concerts, travel, dancing, eating out, joint pleasure
Spontaneous Idealists are creative, lively and open-minded persons. They are humorous and dispose of a contagious zest for life. Their enthusiasm and sparkling energy inspires others and sweeps them along. They enjoy being together with other people and often have an uncanny intuition for their motivations and potential. Spontaneous Idealists are masters of communication and very amusing and gifted entertainers. Fun and variety are guaranteed when they are around. However, they are sometimes somewhat too impulsive in dealing with others and can hurt people without really meaning to do so, due to their direct and sometimes critical nature.
This personality type is a keen and alert observer; they miss nothing which is going on around them. In extreme cases, they tend to be oversensitive and exaggeratedly alert and are inwardly always ready to jump. Life for them is an exciting drama full of emotionality. However, they quickly become bored when things repeat themselves and too much detailed work and care is required. Their creativity, their imaginativeness and their originality become most noticeable when developing new projects and ideas - they then leave the meticulous implementation of the whole to others. On the whole, Spontaneous Idealists attach great value to their inner and outward independence and do not like accepting a subordinate role. They therefore have problems with hierarchies and authorities.
If you have a Spontaneous Idealist as your friend, you will never be bored; with them, you can enjoy life to the full and celebrate the best parties. At the same time, they are warm, sensitive, attentive and always willing to help. If Spontaneous Idealists have just fallen in love, the sky is full of violins and his new partner is showered with attention and affection. This type then bubbles over with charm, tenderness and imagination. But, unfortunately, it soon becomes boring for them once the novelty has worn off. Boring everyday life in a partnership is not for them so that many Spontaneous Idealists slip from one affair into another. However, should the partner manage to keep their curiosity alive and not let routine and familiarity gain the upper hand, Spontaneous Idealists can be an inspiring and loving partners.
Adjectives which describe your type:
spontaneous, enthusiastic, idealistic, extroverted, theoretical, emotional, relaxed, friendly, optimistic, charming, helpful, independent, individualistic, creative, dynamic, lively, humorous, full of zest for life, imaginative, changeable, adaptable, loyal, sensitive, inspiring, sociable, communicative, erratic, curious, open, vulnerable
These subjects could interest you:
literature, art, music, parties, concerts, travel, dancing, eating out, joint pleasure
Homeade Estactic Poetry TIime
May. 12th, 2008 11:01 pmA Question and Reflection on the Gaia Community asked recently, "What does the Earth say to you?"
My response:
OK your turn....
My response:
stand on this ground and listen to me
how? soak up every thing that I am through your feet
sink into me and learn with your heart
look with your invisible eye and see all the things I know
fall with ecstasy onto me
know me with your body and revel that you and I are one
as all
and when you do, you will see everyone , all women, men, children
as siblings.
And you will find no need to offend and fight, but to love
and share and simply be.
(you can take your shoes off if you'd like)
OK your turn....
On Self-Knowledge
May. 5th, 2008 11:59 pmAnd a man said, "Speak to us of Self-Knowledge."
And he answered, saying:
Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights.
But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart's knowledge.
You would know in words that which you have always know in thought.
You would touch with your fingers the naked body of your dreams.
And it is well you should.
The hidden well-spring of your soul must needs rise and run murmuring to the sea;
And the treasure of your infinite depths would be revealed to your eyes.
But let there be no scales to weigh your unknown treasure;
And seek not the depths of your knowledge with staff or sounding line.
For self is a sea boundless and measureless.
Say not, "I have found the truth," but rather, "I have found a truth."
Say not, "I have found the path of the soul." Say rather, "I have met the soul walking upon my path."
For the soul walks upon all paths.
The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed.
The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.
Kahlil Gibran -- The Prophet
And he answered, saying:
Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights.
But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart's knowledge.
You would know in words that which you have always know in thought.
You would touch with your fingers the naked body of your dreams.
And it is well you should.
The hidden well-spring of your soul must needs rise and run murmuring to the sea;
And the treasure of your infinite depths would be revealed to your eyes.
But let there be no scales to weigh your unknown treasure;
And seek not the depths of your knowledge with staff or sounding line.
For self is a sea boundless and measureless.
Say not, "I have found the truth," but rather, "I have found a truth."
Say not, "I have found the path of the soul." Say rather, "I have met the soul walking upon my path."
For the soul walks upon all paths.
The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed.
The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.
Kahlil Gibran -- The Prophet
...to be continued
Apr. 25th, 2008 02:52 pm1. Welcome
2. Conciousness
3.Develop
4. Arise
5. School
6. Friendships
7. Understanding
8. Sadness
9. Rationalization 10 Adoption
11. Faith
12. Music
13. Books
14. No More Grade School
15 Band Obsession
16. Songwriting: More than a hobby
17. Jesus was a Swell Guy
18. Coming Into My Own Voice
19. Classical Composition: Success
20. Rebirth, Evolve, Little Earthquakes
21. Thinking. Changing. The Goddess' Eyes. Beginning Anew.
22. Running from my past
23. Loss. Fear. Phoenix Awaits
24. Radio Stars. Singing Lesson from Joan Osbourne
25. I am Not Afrid of the Stage. Repeat.
26. Am I in Love? For Real.
27. Moving. North Side, Too Much Light...
28. Goodbye Chicago. Portland, Oregon I Thee Wed.
29. Watching the Wheels. Waiting for Inspiration.
30. Alive. Inspiration found in Odd Places.
31. Liberation. New friendships. HAiR. New Love emerges.
32. Two roads diverge. The House that Rocks. A new path is made.
33. A perfect job. Picking up the pieces. Hey J.C. 1000 sq ft. apartment
34. Cheating death. Remaking the body. "I feel the heat..."
35. Welcome to the State of Jefferson. Learning new habits. Hands on fire.
36. Welcome. Revolve. Evolve
2. Conciousness
3.Develop
4. Arise
5. School
6. Friendships
7. Understanding
8. Sadness
9. Rationalization 10 Adoption
11. Faith
12. Music
13. Books
14. No More Grade School
15 Band Obsession
16. Songwriting: More than a hobby
17. Jesus was a Swell Guy
18. Coming Into My Own Voice
19. Classical Composition: Success
20. Rebirth, Evolve, Little Earthquakes
21. Thinking. Changing. The Goddess' Eyes. Beginning Anew.
22. Running from my past
23. Loss. Fear. Phoenix Awaits
24. Radio Stars. Singing Lesson from Joan Osbourne
25. I am Not Afrid of the Stage. Repeat.
26. Am I in Love? For Real.
27. Moving. North Side, Too Much Light...
28. Goodbye Chicago. Portland, Oregon I Thee Wed.
29. Watching the Wheels. Waiting for Inspiration.
30. Alive. Inspiration found in Odd Places.
31. Liberation. New friendships. HAiR. New Love emerges.
32. Two roads diverge. The House that Rocks. A new path is made.
33. A perfect job. Picking up the pieces. Hey J.C. 1000 sq ft. apartment
34. Cheating death. Remaking the body. "I feel the heat..."
35. Welcome to the State of Jefferson. Learning new habits. Hands on fire.
36. Welcome. Revolve. Evolve
