I know I have posted this one before, but it is worthy of a repost. I hope to play this record when I get home later today. Love the bass and trumpet (my 2 favorite instruments) together.
I am doing something I love today-- The Women's Build. It is a joy to work with my hands and help to build something with a team of empowered women. Plus, the IPA at Upland afterwards is a rare treat.
Hope you are enjoying the luscious fall weather. Must close, but Thinkin about you.
In my single days on a whim after a long day of teaching and dj-ing, I was offered a front row ticket to see Neko Case at the bus-chumb. Still in my dress and tall boots from work, I went and had a marvelous time. The New Pornographers were also in my rotation back then.
I need to revisit.
This week has made me itchy for solitude and personal time. I forgot what it was like to be ruled by a timepiece and I don't like it.
I have exactly 7 minutes to finish this post before I get back to my routine. Looking fwd to Friday when I have the day to myself to wake later, get a full workout in and get back to the things I want to do vs. the things I have to do.
Some of my favorite shots from Peru.
Did I dream it?
vivid dream
Me @ MP
One tiny flower I'm jumpin over
I'm back at work on this rainy Monday. This song captures my vibe today. It is officially fall in my book, the pool is closing on Wednesday and summer is gone. Time to start playing records and lighting candles!
I have a few minutes to write, so here goes.
So this week I am teaching ESL (or ENL as they now call it), and there are students from all over in these classes. I noted this morning when students are prompted to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, no one did. They didn't even pause to think about it. Not sure why that surprised me but I have never witnessed that before in a classroom.
Here is a shot of a Shaman who performed a blessing on each of us in Cusco. I would have really enjoyed a full on smudging, but it was moving none the less.
Hope you are well...
I am finally getting back to "normal" after the 40 hours of travel time. 4 different flights in 2 days time: Cusco- Lima, Lima- Miami, Miami- Chicago, Chicago- Indy. Not including layovers and delays I made it home around midnight Thursday.
Cedars of Lebanon came to mind this quiet Sunday morning. There are many biblical references about strengh and purification it seemed apt to play today.
I think this will be my last day in the pool. The weather will be changing this week and cooling down to fall like temperatures. I am actually ready for it. It seems wrong to start decorating for fall and still have a foothold in summer by swimming.
If I ever get a tatoo it will be this-- the sign of the serpent (see photo below), which is part of the three sacred animal worlds. Here is a little more about what the serpent represents: Transformation and Renewal: The serpent’s ability to shed its skin symbolizes death, rebirth, and the cycles of transformation. Healing and Wisdom: The serpent embodies healing and wisdom, connecting us to the healing energies of the earth and the subconscious mind. Connection to the Unseen: It moves through the hidden depths, reminding us to explore the mysteries within ourselves and the world.
You can read a little bit more about the three scared animals worlds here.
Shaman