Bodhisartva ..... Art/Spirit/Life

Post-Christmas Warm Fuzzies

Christmas is not about presents.  However, when the gifts show how well people know you - and that they are truly present to you - they have great meaning.  I was blessed with such gifts this year from those closest to me.

My husband hunted up these very old printing blocks from India and got me 8 of them! He went a little overboard, but I'm not complaining!  Aren't they wonderful?  I can't wait to hang them on the wall, but I might have to play with them first.

I have been wishing for the new Annie Lebowitz book and guess what I got from daughter #2?

The lovely glass is from a set at "Fish's Eddy" in New York City.  I had been longing for them on my last visit with my youngest daughter but I couldn't carry them home.  And there they were under the tree.  She also gifted me with a hand for my collection. Sweet.

My oldest sent me a mandala kit and a great photo of the boy.  More later.

Merry Christmas

I admit it.

I drive myself crazy with Christmas.

I drive OTHER people crazy with Christmas.

Traditions are just so important to me that it is difficult to let any of them go.  Two days ago, I swore I was finished making cookies, but here I am today, at it again.  As for the rest of the story....

Don't you just love candlelight?  I found this terrific advent calendar at Pottery Barn and I love it!  My daughter claims that I made it in the shape of a "W" in honor of her alma mater, University of Wisconsin. But honestly, I was just trying to meander across the table and fit all 24 votives while still leaving enough room for dinner.

I do go a bit overboard with the candles, I admit it.  It is more flattering as one gains wisdom and grace and AGE.  (smile)

Have a warm and beautiful Holiday, in whatever form that takes for you.  Blessings.

Sharing Song

On this day, we'll share some songs - to lighten our load, to make us dance, to cause us to think or maybe just to simply be...

Here is a song my husband wrote for our daughters, called "The Joy You Bring" (ain't it the truth?).  It hits close to home.  Take a listen here:  Joy You Bring

 

Joy You Bring

You were so sweet, you moved my soul

And taught me things, I never thought I'd know

You were the one who breathed new life

To a worn-out love and a tired wife

I didn't know my soul could sing -

Thank you for the joy you bring.

Every day was something new

I never thought my life could be so full

I thought I knew most everything

I didn't know my soul could sing.

Having you filled all my dreams -

Thank you for the joy you bring.

All the time I love you more

so proud of you, my heart just soars

You lift me up when I feel down

I feel so good, having you around

I didn't know my soul could sing -

Thank you for the joy you bring.

I'm so glad that you came to me

I was broken as a man could be

And there you were my little girl

You came to me and you changed my world

I'm so proud, I have to sing -

Thank you for the joy you bring.

lyrics:  Steve Delgado

music:  Joey Delgado, Steve Delgado, Bob Delgado

vocals:  Steve Delgado

From:  A Brothers' Dream


Delgado Brothers

A Little More Sharing

The wonderful LK has done it again...or will do it again...or we will ALL do it again.  Whatever. You can do it, too....

I think this is a terrific idea; the problem is, which song to choose? Check with me on Wednesday!

Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.     E.Y. Harburg

A Day of Sharing Song

The idea:  Songs can move us to places we haven't been in a long time, places we long for every day, or places we some day hope to be.  The combination of music and poetry can transport us across distances, and through the years. While we listen,  perhaps we grin wildly, or are moved to tears.  We all have songs that  are "ours"  in our very hearts. We have songs that touch us, move into our hearts and resonate, creating a feeling, taking us some place- past, present, future- perhaps some place we have never been and may never go, but for whatever reasons, the song sings for us.

Meeting new music, musicians, composers, poets,  new ways for my soul to sing, is an intriguing concept. Want to go on this adventure with me? It will be easy to travel along.

Many of us already do this sharing; this idea is just to help us find each other and hear the words we have to share.

The Date: Wednesday, December 3.

The Plan:  on your blog, post a song that moves inside you, touches you, reaches you.  You can do any or all of the following: 

• link to a youtube video (done as you would normally post a link)                     
• link to itunes or amazon for a sample of the song
• embed the youtube clip (instructions here)
• post just song lyrics  
• post multiple songs, if you can't choose just one.

Include the composer and/or musician and source (book, album). Perhaps also include  the amazon or itunes link if there is one.  no explanation required, no other revelation necessary. 
One last thing- Perhaps add an image. a photo. a video. a painting. a collage., if you would.

Come here to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Add a comment with your link. 

I'll create a typepad page with the links, so others can hear the song, see the image and share in the experience. 

The Request:

If you are intrigued enough, post on your blog about this Day of Sharing Song. Link to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Send an email to encourage your friends to post. 

Pass along this info to any groups in which you participate.

Who couldn't use a few new songs in their hearts?

A Day of Sharing Song

The idea:  Songs can move us to places we haven't been in a long time, places we long for every day, or places we some day hope to be.  The combination of music and poetry can transport us across distances, and through the years. While we listen,  perhaps we grin wildly, or are moved to tears.  We all have songs that  are "ours"  in our very hearts. We have songs that touch us, move into our hearts and resonate, creating a feeling, taking us some place- past, present, future- perhaps some place we have never been and may never go, but for whatever reasons, the song sings for us.

Meeting new music, musicians, composers, poets,  new ways for my soul to sing, is an intriguing concept. Want to go on this adventure with me? It will be easy to travel along.

Many of us already do this sharing; this idea is just to help us find each other and hear the words we have to share.

The Date: Wednesday, December 3.

The Plan:  on your blog, post a song that moves inside you, touches you, reaches you.  You can do any or all of the following: 

Include the composer and/or musician and source (book, album). Perhaps also include  the amazon or itunes link if there is one.  no explanation required, no other revelation necessary. 
One last thing- Perhaps add an image. a photo. a video. a painting. a collage., if you would.

Come here to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Add a comment with your link. 

I'll create a typepad page with the links, so others can hear the song, see the image and share in the experience. 

The Request:

If you are intrigued enough, post on your blog about this Day of Sharing Song. Link to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Send an email to encourage your friends to post. 

Pass along this info to any groups in which you participate.

Who couldn't use a few new songs in their hearts?