Friday, August 31, 2007

Lunar Eclipse August 28, 2007


Ah, one of our many pleasures, watching the sky.
A moment worth while capturing...


Lunar eclipse. Photos taken from our backyard.

Link of interest

NASA's official lunar eclipse

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Lessons Learned and Lived By

Here's some of my take on things at this point in life...

  • There is an important lesson in everything
  • Teachers are all around you
  • Lessons will be repeated, if necessary
  • You have a major role in designing the syllabus
  • We are part of a greater whole
  • We are no more important than sparrows
  • We have more responsbility than sparrows due to our potential for both good and evil
  • Integrity, honesty and love will save you from having regrets
  • Without service, your life will be meaningless
  • Everything is a gift
  • Not every gift can be returned
  • Everything is temporary, including our own lives
  • You can always make more money, you can't make more time
  • Everything can be transcended
  • We decide what it means
  • Life is not a passive process
  • We always get what we need when we are ready to move forward
  • Acknowledging that you have what you need and taking responsibility in using it is up to you
  • Your stress is your own responsibility, it is not up to anyone else to make yours go away
  • You have to slow down if you really intend to understand anything
  • Over-commiting is a great way to self-sabotage
  • Paying attention takes time. You can't move faster than the speed of life.
  • Life takes time.
  • Multi-tasking is over-rated, anything worth doing is worth getting your undivided attention
  • Having a to do list is not the same as having a life
  • Having a theory of breathing is not the same as breathing
  • Having a loving companion makes life a richer experience, but you still walk your path as an individual.
  • Love is all that matters.
  • Getting older is cool. Rocking cool.

  • - Laura Young

    Wednesday, August 22, 2007

    Men are like...

    Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

    - C.E.M. Joad

    Cheers my friends!

    Saturday, August 18, 2007

    Quote from Judy Garland

    Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

    - Judy Garland

    Monday, August 13, 2007

    Snack time at the guest house/studio


    Yum, Goldfish baked snack crackers.


    John & Ian
    Picture taken 8-12-2007.

    Wednesday, August 08, 2007

    July 31, 2007 John loves yogurt


    Picture taken July 31, 2007.