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Off to the UK!

This evening I'm off to the UK for a smashing lil' time with my boyfriend over the 4th of July holiday. It's so very unamerican to be visiting the UK over the 4th and I'm totally fine with that. I'll still post while I am away but with a british accent! x.

A beach dressed in white...

Rehoboth in winter..

Dreaming still...

I think if he were alive today, Martin Luther King, Jr. would have spoken up for the Gay Men and Women in America who are fighting for Equal Rights. The quote below rings as true today as did when it was uttered from his mouth more than 30 years ago. It seems someone is always fighting for Equal Rights - it's the players in this tug of war that change.

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.

  - Martin Luther King, Jr.

A buddy's travels...

In January, my friend Jason traveled to Peru with his longtime friend and creative comrade Jon Marro. Jason wrote about it on his blog, Freshness Factor Five Thousand, and as usual he is thought provoking, honest and heartfelt. 
Jason prefaced the video with the following: "In January of 2009, I traveled to Peru with Artist/Activist Jon Marro, founder of BlendApparel.com. Part of our journey included a 4 day walk to Macchu Picchu. With us was, Adrean, our fearless Indiana Jones'esque Spiritual Guide who performed ceremonies for Protection and Peace to heighten our awareness of the energy that connects us all. This video is my playful version of James Cameron's Avatar. Listen closely to what Adrean tells us about being brothers living on the body of our mother earth who IS ALIVE. Pause the film on the Polaroid as it reveals quite possibly, the spirits known as "the Apus," the ancestors who abide by our prayers. The picture shows a golden light beaming from our hearts and hovering over our heads. To me, it is the obvious - Love is All Around and We Are All Connected." 
Watch the video and take a little trip. Enjoy. Thanks Jason for letting me share your journey with my readers. xo.

The Getty Center. L.A.

 

The Getty Center..

The Getty Center...

 

Brothers.

Surfing on New Years with my best friends. Full on Joy!

It's going to be an amazing year ahead.

“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.” 

— Henry David Thoreau

Looking back...

WIshing you a very happy one...

A little Christmas tune to get you in the proper spirit. Peace be with you and all those you see over this holiday season. xox.

Grateful in love.

"Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude."  

- E.P. Powell

Ready, set, go!

Lovely Lewes...

Dear Bellmoor, Oh how I've missed you so...

Another year...

I have posted this graphic that I created below every year on Memorial Day. It's sad that it's still applicable. I hope that we can get through this awful war soon. It's been way to long and too many have died. We at least have a have a president that recognizes where we have blundered and is putting in place a plan for retreat. It's about time.

Mraz. Live and Lovely.

This past weekend I had the extreme pleasure of seeing my buddy Jason perform at the Palms casino's Pearl Theater in Las Vegas. Jason linked to the following videos and they are magical. Jason has a faithful following of avid music lovers. You can feel the excitement in these clips. The night was electric! Watch. Now. Brilliant.

I'm better under here than there. Trust me.