had a close encounter with a movie star who came many miles to meet me and speak about philosophic matters. he's the first person in that world that I've worked with who has 'made it' and would be well-known if I mentioned his name (which I'm not gonna do). It was interesting to note my excitement at this, since I've met and worked with many...
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survived niece's wedding. really not so much a wedding as a family party. it was all right, but didn't have that special moment which usually marks such events - if they're real. my own wedding involved our India trek clothes, 6 stuffed animals, and a sand mandala - oh and about 10 bottles of Lagavulin. it definitely had some kick to it.
did some interesting...
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annalee:
I've made a note of the book you recommended, thank you. The goddess sounds beautiful, I've been reading about her. My brother is reading Euclid's The Elements at the moment but I don't understand it when he shows me parts. He's a mathematician. Sounds like you've been doing lots of interesting things and gosh you know 16 languages?! That is incredible! I hope I can learn more languages, I only know German.
so for those of you who had a sucky 4th: there was a Venus Jupiter Opposition in the sky today. Venus is the planet of harmony, and Jupiter the planet of Joy and sharing. When two planets are put into opposition they sort of cancel each other out. at first they may seem to enhance each other - so the day may have started out...
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tough week. went to the hospital to watch a man I know breathe his last. was asked to go, even though our relationship was mostly cordial at best... was in the room up to the last 1 hour - left when his son arrived. if you've ever heard that breath, you will never ever forget it, or mortality. not my first passing, but a powerful...
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vertebra:
Thanks a lot for your comment on my set
i thought there were to many closeups in general on that set, i put all of those of my face cause in a lot of picture my face is just chopped off, or in shadows
good luck with astrology class that seems like fun
i thought there were to many closeups in general on that set, i put all of those of my face cause in a lot of picture my face is just chopped off, or in shadows
good luck with astrology class that seems like fun
joava:
Written in 2008 and relates to today's lessons.
So I continue to be concerned about the situation in Tibet.. the Chinese earthquake is an interesting twist of something or other; I feel it is foolish and arrogant to presume it is a "judgment" or a "blessing in disguise." My mainland Chinese friends do feel that the impact of the earthquake was intensified by the building of that big dam in the area -...
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morgan:
Heh, love your comment.
Hard candy is a good idea. I'll have to invest in some of that this weekend.
I haven't read Vachs! Should I?
Hard candy is a good idea. I'll have to invest in some of that this weekend.
I haven't read Vachs! Should I?
So most of the stuff that goes on here is playful, dramatic or promotional -- and occasionally someone posts something substantive. This is one of those posts--though I doubt anyone will read it!
I happen to be connected to the Tibetan community and have had a few rare and extraordinary conversations with His Holiness the Dalai Lama over the course of many, many years.
The...
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I happen to be connected to the Tibetan community and have had a few rare and extraordinary conversations with His Holiness the Dalai Lama over the course of many, many years.
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tatian:
The situation in Tibet is truly disturbing... 
I agree with you; it shall only get worse after the olypics... I am glad I am not the only one thinking about this... I think the world is falling apart... I am taken that you've been so lucky to speak with the Dalai Lama; that must have been such a moving experience... I feel like the situation over seas is completely out of our hands - there will suely be much more blood shed... the history of China certainly supports this... WOW. An actual "interesting" blog... you need to write more 
XOxo...
thanks, btw, for your comments on my set...
I pray for Tibet (for the WORLD.)
I will write; thank you for sharing your contact info... I hope more ppl read this post from you.
I agree with you; it shall only get worse after the olypics... I am glad I am not the only one thinking about this... I think the world is falling apart... I am taken that you've been so lucky to speak with the Dalai Lama; that must have been such a moving experience... I feel like the situation over seas is completely out of our hands - there will suely be much more blood shed... the history of China certainly supports this... WOW. An actual "interesting" blog... you need to write more XOxo...
thanks, btw, for your comments on my set...
I pray for Tibet
(for the WORLD.)
I will write; thank you for sharing your contact info... I hope more ppl read this post from you.
Bored with French Cinema -- any recommendations? Also with Chinese cinema lately. Did have to stop watching 13 Tiamant for a while; that certainly wasn't boring, but was a little too close to a bonafide snuff film for my fairly dark tastes...
The Tao class is going well; we're struggling with the grammar of Chapter 3 - a slippery bit of non-specific references that could...
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The Tao class is going well; we're struggling with the grammar of Chapter 3 - a slippery bit of non-specific references that could...
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sinner:
Thank you for commenting my rejected set... I appreciate it especially cause its been there a while. thanks again.
meow:
Thanks for the comment on my new Purple set!
Back lost in Bab5 land for no apparent reason. A bit dizzy this week what with shifting from Ancient Egyptian occultism to the Tao to Plato to Vedanta; running four classes is a lot, but at least they've been well attended in spite of bad weather. Kinda getting tired of samurai romance pix; just saw Hidden Blade which bored the hell out of me...gonna try...
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oldernow:
you're welcome!
so I'm gonna try to add more blogs here... mostly about movies i guess - just finished re-viewing Kurosawa's Dreams; didn't like it much more this time than the last time I saw it many years ago; like Madadayo so much better. Maybe you have to be Japanese to get it but the anti-war, anti-nuclear message is too heavy handed and the special effects too...
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done with Bunuel for now, back to Carne and Children of Paradise; an exceptional film if ever there was and even more so considering when it was made (during the German occupation of France (it's French)). Thinking of changing my class drastically now from Upanishads to Plotinus; my best friend is entering school tomorrow and won't hardly be around for like three months or maybe...
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annika:
Volver is my favorite Almodovar.
So far I like Between Your Legs, but it would be impossible for me to dislike anything with Javier in it because he brings so much to every role he is in.
So far I like Between Your Legs, but it would be impossible for me to dislike anything with Javier in it because he brings so much to every role he is in.
oldernow:
Did you finish Between Your Legs? have you seen Belle du Jour? or other Bunuel? I have mixed feelings about Almadovar, half his stuff I like, the other half I could live without. Talk to her and Tie me Up go on the good side of the list...; what else has Javier been in that you like?
philosophical discussions are always fun ^_~
Your posts are captivating...Short and succinct, but an amazing wordsmith all the same.