Here is the link to the audio/video collaboration:
We called it Morphogen.
The one thing that I love more than individual creativity is when someone adds to that individual creativity through spontaneous collaboration. Collaboration in and of itself can be a pain in the ass but, when one artist is inspired to enhance the work of another and just does it without having to painstakingly consult with the other…
well this is what the creative commons is all about:)
141. Although no one is entirely clear on the great toilet paper breakthrough, it is rumored to date back beyond the Tang Dynasty of 618 to 907 AD where archeologists found paper/cloth bundles. The great toilet paper breakthrough of 1920 from a marketers perspective was when it became commercially available by Joseph Gayetty. From my perspective, toilet paper breakthroughs are gross and leave you with shit on your fingers.
142. I watched a movie called The Hunger Games. Lenny Kravitz was one of the actors and he was quite good. Immediately I thought, “great!!! Now that Lenny Kravitz is acting in films he can stop acting like a terrible singer in real life.
143. I cannot for the life of me remember what disease Lou Gehrig died from.
144. Why was Usher smiling when he walked out of the dressing room?
Because he was just in Bieber.
145. This is Beerking…
It’s a sport invented by me and my friend James. It is a simple sport involving riding bikes around town while drinking beer. We believe this qualifies as a sport. It’s non-competitive and the worst part of the game being over is that you’re out of beer. I do not however, condone riding with no hands and taking pictures of your self beerking. That is not part of this sport.
146. A good iPhone app and excellent way to be sued would be an app to monitor ones bowel movements/keep track of successes or concerns. I call it, “iBM”
147. I’ve been learning a lot about Braxton Hicks contractions. Is there a redneck town called Braxton? I’m pretty sure these false labor pangs were named after two doctors but it would be cooler if it was named when slack-jawed yokels made a woman’s belly contract just by their unruly presence. Hey ma!!!! its dem Braxton Hicks at the door!!! They want to know if they can use the kiddy pool for their beer”!!! Get it? Because they’re hicks from a place called Braxton? No?
Anyhoo…
148. The term ‘working under the table’ in Canada refers to receiving cash and not reporting it to the tax mafia. I don’t get it? If you give me 10 beans for painting your room why on Earth would I be forced to give 3 of those beans to people whose sole purpose is to take beans from people?
149. I hired 2 homeless people to work for me the other day. I made them work under the table. Not for cash. I gave them both cheques and some bread. I actually forced them to work under the table outside. ”Now that’s what I call working under the table”!! I said to my business partner as we clanged our glass of champange.
150. Good god, I’ve done 150 of these random thoughts. What is wrong with me? When I confessed my dream a few years ago about becoming a writer I wasn’t thinking it through. I meant “writer that makes money from his endeavors”. Next time, I’ll be clearer Mr. Universe.
That was my English accent, phonetically spelled for your entertainment or annoyance. You are welcome.
So I do these random thoughts. This entertains me. I think of some strange or funny things during the day and when I neglect to write them down, I get upset because my memory is like that of an 82-year-old man these days. Sometimes, I walk into a room, open a drawer and think, I have absolutely no reason to open this drawer. Perhaps the electromagnetic field of Earth is starting to give way? There goes our collective memory! What a weird experience that would be.
Anyway…
133. I think a terrible name to name your daughter would be Jen Natalia. Especially, if your last name is Stomper.
134. Did you know that if you have collection agencies hounding you with calls or letters, you can simply send the CEO of the agency a registered letter giving him 10 days to provide you with his companies proof of claim against you? Also, include that failure to do so places a permanent estoppel on them barring further action. This basically will make the parasites go away because they know that they are a third-party interloper with no claim over you. Unless of course, you give them the power over you because you are afraid. In that case, fuck you.
135. Who taught Shakespeare English anyway? Did they say “William, why are you speaking that way?”.
136. I think that a good landscaping company name would be “ditches n hoes”.
137. I do not know this guy…
But, I love this guy.
138. I think that a great name for my child would be Jesus Christ Scholl. That way, if he’s jumping on the sofa I could yell, “Jesus Christ!!! Stop jumping on the sofa!!! ”Jesus Christ!!! We don’t wear our sandals in the house!!!
139. If mirrors weren’t invented, we’d pretty much have to take other people’s word that we have bums. And for that matter, faces!!! Yes, I could go down to the lake every once in a while to check if my bum was still there but that is quite the walk and I’m more concerned if I still have a face.
140. Walking through the cheese aisle at the grocery store I noticed a label that read “ast cheese” I thought, that is not how one should abbreviate assorted. It was a perfect opportunity for the clerk with the label space issue to make history but he didn’t. Is the world ready for ass cheese?
It’s modern and represents the modern struggle between being and becoming. Life can be chaotic but we can find simplicity in tension if we seek it. There is a principle in Aikido that recognizes that force is not to be met by force. If force comes at you, then let it go to where it wants to go and use its energy to send it on its way…
Art in itself, is subjective. The brilliance of this piece is that it captivates and invites the viewer to expand their mind by asking provoking questions about identity, freedom and captivity.
That being said, the picture you see above is the result of me sanding a recently patched hole in cupboards that I was renovating.
My friend Reid reminded me that art exists in the mind. I showed a number of people this picture and they (probably blowing smoke up my ass) told me how great or intriguing it was… possibly my best work.
My new working situation is proving quite interesting. We sit in academics with students and work in unison with them. One of today’s tasks was to read two “life lesson” stories and then write down five pieces of wisdom that you would pass on to those after you. I began wondering if I was actually one of the students because these assignments seem relevant to everyone. Life is school, no?
By February 16th of 2011 there were more than 156 million public blogs on the internet. I’m not expecting to change the world. This blog has been a lesson in self-discipline. I could have called it http://www.mytwocents.com but some ass-wipe had already turned that awesome domain name into yet another useless portal site that does nothing but take up space while holding a great name hostage. Uncreative assholes do that. That is not bitterness, that is fact. If you are one of those people then shame on you. You are better than that!!!
Here are the five gems that I leave behind for anyone stumbling upon this blog.
1. Love, above all, is the most important.
2. Always make communication a priority.
3. Focus on one thing. Too many directions will divide your power and nothing will happen. Coffee and drugs may make it seem like you are doing something but all you are really doing is coffee and drugs.
4. Surround yourself with people smarter than you. People who uplift you, rather than drag you down.
5. Life is change, so make growth your aim. The world’s job is adversarial in nature, so stand up to the challenge and overcome it. Greater things await you on the other side.
“It’s time to stop thinking of the drum as just a musical instrument. Start thinking of it as a unifying tool for every family, a wellness tool for every retiree and an educational tool for every classroom”
- Remo Belli, CEO/Founder of Remo, Inc.
Drumming brings people together, dissolves boundaries and uplifts the spirit of both individual participant and the community as a whole. What an incredible blessing it is to share this gift with others.
It always amazes me that a simple group of hand drums and percussion can transform a group or family. This activity makes for a great bonding experience on any level. I have personally experienced this bonding and transformational experience many times. I walk into a room where hardly anyone knows the other people in the room. Strangers at first, yet just minutes into a drumming session, we are all smiling at one another in acknowledgement. The joy radiating from each participant knows intimately the joy radiating from all others. This unifies us. Now we’re friends speaking the same language; the language of rhythm. We all leave excited and refreshed.
Some say that the return of quetzalcoatl (winged serpent) will bring about a great change on Earth. Quetzalcoatl was seen by the Mayans as the bringer of culture and his return is scheduled for approximately December 21, 2012.
A lot of people believe that this is the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning. I’m still making plans for 2013 and beyond however. 2012 also marks the year of the dragon for the Chinese zodiac.
What does it all mean???
It means that this painting happened spontaneously, reminded me of a dragon and then I tried to make some stuff up about its meaning.
Today is apparently my birthday. I’m not so convinced though. All I basically did was sit on top of a spinning globe while it made its way around the Sun. That doesn’t seem like an accomplishment that I can be proud of. It would be like getting on a bus, sitting there while the bus driver drives you downtown and then when you get downtown a bunch of people celebrate your achievement.
I’m not adverse to birthday parties. Parties are great. Gifts are great. I feel like celebrating every day. I don’t feel like I’m getting old. I don’t say clichés like “oh it’s just a number” or “you’re only as old as you feel” because I believe those are masks for people who feel old and are afraid of the inevitable death that they are one moment closer to.
I just do not see the relevance after the first one (you know, the one where you were squeezed through a vagina or rescued from your mothers open stomach?) Now THAT is an accomplishment and congratulations to everyone reading this for surviving that traumatic event.
All that being said: I love parties. I love gifts. I love life and desire to celebrate it everyday. I feel mystery and miracles in the air. I just don’t prescribe magic to a special day honoring my achievement of breathing successfully for a year.
