tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341252342024-03-13T02:52:32.936-04:00Truth & BeautyThis site is dedicated to the search for truth and beauty. Both are elusive and mean something different to everyone.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.comBlogger995125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-57904489776249867092015-10-02T03:00:00.003-04:002015-10-02T04:07:16.851-04:00Lucia Light at Art Outside 2015
We are back and heading to Art Outside 2015!
We will be providing workshops on sustainability and be introducing as many people as we can to the Lucid Light, also known as Lucia no.3, the hypnogogic light. It is a meditation appliance that uses light to activate all 4 quadrants of your brain while gently stimulating your pineal gland. The result is an experience that providesErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-10814861938331054102013-10-08T14:38:00.000-04:002013-10-08T14:38:08.653-04:00Rumors Of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
So... I haven't been posting as much as I would prefer, but I have been filling my time with something far more fantastic than blogging!!
Pure bliss.
So...this is what I was supposed to be doing!
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-70256220519473754912013-07-29T17:55:00.000-04:002013-07-29T17:55:10.485-04:00Austin's Urban Forest Plan
I posted this on another blog that Sam and I recently began, Food Forest Retreat.
A Facebook friend posted this on Our Food Forest Retreat page today and I felt it important to pass the info along:Wither the urban forest? . . . The Urban Forestry Board wants to hear from the public on the future of Austin trees. The board is working closely with the City’s Urban Forester Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-43686925879896550742013-06-26T13:38:00.001-04:002013-06-26T14:22:32.724-04:00People's Filibuster in Texas
It was quite a scene at the Texas State Capital and will likely be one for the history books.
Here's the line from Leticia Van de Putte that provoked the first people's filibuster in Texas:
The applause in response to her statement began the people's filibuster where the chambers became so noisy, the Senate was unable to proceed.
Here's a clip from the rotunda.
No matter your point Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-86398074420013051082013-06-22T22:51:00.002-04:002013-06-22T22:51:44.934-04:00I'm Moving to the Country to Experiment with Permaculture in Texas
I am including one of my most recent posts on our Food Forest Retreat blog to explain one of the primary reasons why I haven't been posting so much lately:
We decided we are going to take a leap of faith and move to a lovely piece of property with friends. We are going to begin implementing and testing a number of permaculture techniques and food forest designs. We begin Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-7482897321489729412013-05-30T10:09:00.000-04:002013-05-30T10:09:11.826-04:00Free Movies in Austin This Summer
I love Austin! Don't miss the free movies on the lawn of the Long Center this month!
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-63476459524537879342013-04-08T02:17:00.000-04:002013-04-11T02:18:55.548-04:00Daytime Photos of Flowstorm 2013
Just returned from the Flowstorm 2013 Festival held just outside Austin in Cedar Creek, TX.
There were seminars on flow arts (staff, poi, hula-hoop, juggling, etc.), ecology, mycology, dance, acro yoga, alternative healing, fire walking, philosophy, permaculture and the like. It was an amazing and eclectic group and a powerful and inspiring experience. I met old and new friends andErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0161 Possum Hollow Road, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, USA30.103227 -97.4464330000000134.5811925 -138.755027 55.6252615 -56.137839000000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-6735100752090521012013-03-07T05:17:00.000-05:002013-04-11T02:46:10.218-04:00
Tonight is the last night I plan on mourning the death of my mother. I am stating this in the hope that doing so will help me to gain some closure and momentum in my own life.
(Click here to read my father's obituary for my mother)
She has been my protector, provider, teacher, inspiration & guide and I will always miss her. But I cannot continue to mourn the way I have. &Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com2Cibolo, TX, USA29.561618 -98.22695529999998629.561618 -98.226955299999986 29.561618 -98.226955299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-33493164181767561962013-01-16T11:49:00.003-05:002013-01-16T12:02:57.243-05:00Aloha Ke Akua
When I think of the end of the world as we know it, this is the direction my mind travels. Thanks to Nahko Bear for this lovely creation.
Lend your ears, lend your hands,
Lend your movement, anything you can.
Come to teach, come to be taught.
Come in the likeness in the image of God.
Cause, you can be like that.
With all that humbleness, and all that respect.
All of the Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-59911157321888153192013-01-10T03:10:00.000-05:002013-01-10T03:17:27.699-05:00Hooping at the Giant's Causeway in Ireland
Hooping with Revolva, Valentina, Gail, Tiana and Harlequin
When I go for a drive I like to pull off to the side
Of the road, turn out the lights, get out and look up at the sky
And I do this to remind me that I'm really, really tiny
In the grand scheme of things and sometimes this terrifies me
But it's only really scary cause it makes me feel serene
In a way I never Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-73473135361113429452012-12-11T22:02:00.001-05:002012-12-12T02:44:41.503-05:00Officer Commendation
I am critical of abuses of power and often those abuses are perpetrated by law enforcement officials. I write today to compliment a police officer from Albany, Oregon: Officer Jim Estes, a gentleman who represents law enforcement well. His actions and attitude speak to his training and his composure in today's environment of presumed guilt and aggressive interactions. It Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-74761314015103563112012-12-11T21:28:00.000-05:002012-12-12T04:32:11.477-05:00Ravi Shankar, Transitions at 92
The world has been forever-impacted by this talented, passionate, daring, loving spirit. His music is considered by many, including me, a conduit. The mathematical beauty of his music is inspirational and healing.
He introduced North America to Hindustani music; a true sitar virtuoso. He is survived by his wife Sukanya and his daughters, Norah Jones (singer) &Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-26958265100980506122012-12-10T13:32:00.000-05:002012-12-10T13:32:33.756-05:0021 Helmets Show
No time to blog lately, but I found Drake Thor's project to be inspiring.
May it inspire helmet artists everywhere!!!
(photo from: Hell for Leather Magazine)
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-75888439132004637742012-10-25T16:28:00.001-04:002013-01-08T00:02:56.288-05:00Frost Princess
This is a beautiful project by lovely artists in my community:
Model - Devin Willow
Body paint & Styling - Mirabai Wagner
Photography & Video - Kurt Lawson
The video below is a behind-the-scenes look
at the making of the Frost Princess Series:
Update Jan7, 2012:
I had to remove the video because I could not get it not to auto-play. You can view the Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-38467319377169733912012-07-09T12:33:00.003-04:002012-07-09T12:42:13.022-04:00Sigh No More
Love; it will not betray you
Dismay or enslave you
It will set you free
Be more like the man
You were made to be
There is a design
An alignment, a cry
Of my heart to see
The beauty of love
As it was made to be
May love set us all free!!!
If you have difficulty viewing on my site, click here to watch on YouTube.
Mumford & Sons
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-34786335857473427852012-06-26T10:31:00.000-04:002012-06-26T10:31:46.390-04:00Fire Family at Rusty's Bar
Another wonderful evening of friends, family, fire and faeries.
You can click here to be redirected to my other blog to view more photos from the evening.
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-11280014702156372742012-06-22T20:33:00.003-04:002012-06-22T21:15:18.600-04:00What Do You Do on Friday Evenings?
This is what we do in Austin.
Meet Sage and Echo.
Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-85401352713103685052012-03-28T16:07:00.000-04:002012-03-28T16:07:27.744-04:00What Task Seems Impossible to You?Witness Isao Machii, a Japanese Katana Kenjutsu master, as he slices a piece off a pellet that is fired at him while his sword is still sheathed.
Does that task seem more possible now?Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-54152129061572812592012-03-12T16:25:00.000-04:002012-03-12T16:25:38.690-04:00Leslie Cochran's MemorialSweet, stubborn, passionate, loved, loving and a willing Austin icon...
You will be missed.You will be remembered.You are loved.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-45873773577582903282012-03-04T03:49:00.000-05:002012-03-04T03:49:24.245-05:00Welcome 2012 SXSW Music Festival VisitorsSXSW visitors will, not only, appreciate the music in Austin; but our visual artists as well. The creativity, diversity, beauty and special nature of Austin fire flow artists (also known as fire dancers) is inspiring. I've tried to include photos in this post that I haven't shared until this week. You will find that, although, many performers are completely booked during Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-32965370567036120382012-02-24T17:26:00.000-05:002012-02-24T17:26:48.949-05:00FirepowerErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-73236521941939401102012-02-22T20:24:00.001-05:002012-02-22T20:25:09.745-05:00From Within a Cimerian Shade
Effulgence from deep within aCimerian shade of my own creation
Peering out, looking in, imploding... Exploding alignment! ComponentsForming beauty greater than before
In the darkness of these momentsSynaptic symphonies replace silence
Songs of peace, comfort and lightColorfully fill the reality of my nowMy BEing alight; bursting forward
Illuminated bubbles appear before meFilled with Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-17380165249680622092012-02-17T13:33:00.000-05:002012-02-17T13:33:23.478-05:00Tiptoeing at SunsetTiptoeing at sunset, cataloguingLife's odd placements and pitfallsAttempting recall with each step
Fumbling through darkness fallenSearching for unimpeded pathsStepping lightly, retracting quickly
Each step met with jagged surprises
Nothing in place, nothing the sameKnowing it never shall be againErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-673078252542020812012-02-12T09:42:00.001-05:002012-02-12T09:42:29.569-05:00Pyrography for ConnosieursMeet Walker Babington. He prefers blow torches, flame throwers, metal grinders, ice picks, old silverware and crayons to more conventional media. His canvases? Wood, doors, metal pieces-parts and anything else that gets in his way. As he puts it, "Anything that will rust, I'll rust; anything that burns, I'll burn.
Walker Babington: Pyrographer from alison harbaugh on VimeoErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34125234.post-71710272302380918642012-02-03T03:19:00.000-05:002012-02-03T03:19:23.989-05:00The New Anthem... Monsanto Go Away!!!Monsanto (Go Away!)Words and Music by HumanThe song begins 55 seconds in.
You say you want to help our community
Help the farmers sell more food
But all you sell to us is lies
You're only looking out for you
You say its all about the children
And yet you feed them pesticides
We know its all about your profits
Because of you too many die
Chorus: Monsanto Go Away Go Away Go Away
You are Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.com0