sunshine

I am looking forward to a weekend with some sunshine. Although the past few days have been nice I have been inside at work. We had some much needed rain, although I dislike the fact that people don't know how to drive in it here. I was able to capture a rainbow (somewhat) when the rain was here from my window.

The winds and such did a number on the rickety fence separating our backyard from the neighbors dogs, uuughhh......they are not nice dogs either. The back porch in the morning light even makes the shadows in the wood beautiful.

not to forget

I have to post some images from the past week or two. I don't have the computer access right now so I do it when I can. Apparently during the download some of my files are corrupted. Do your best....that's my mantra for now.

haiti

This last week has been pretty emotional for me. The earthquake that had hit Haiti has had an impact on many of us whether connected or not. It is truly beautiful to see so many world citizens being giving in one way or another.

I also felt the burning desire and need to contribute in a fashion that I could. Of course the constant images and ideas in my head manifested into a creation that I printed on a t-shirt for sale to donate the proceeds to Yele Haiti to assist in the efforts now and in the future. I will continue to sell it as long as someone buys them and donate for a long time to come. Of course I have other ideas for the long haul. Actually it is a good cause even after the fact. The people of Haiti have had a long hard road for hundreds of years politically & economically.



So a poem (so to speak) that I wrote the other night in many ways sums it up for me. My format may be incorrect. I am sure someone will let me know.



1791



I hear the voices
my Haitian ancestors
the vibration of sound
songs of pain, loss, love, strength
fill the air

reminiscent of the voyage
so long ago
taken from their homeland
to the Caribbean
and far off lands

drums beat
just as the hearts
of the people of Haiti
with hope for a better today
and tomorrow

for the children

the vibrant colors of the land
as vibrant as the spirits
and culture
a land of beauty
a land of much suffering

mahogany, cream, burnt umber, obsidian
the shades melt together
as one
just as I
so many rivers flow through my veins
yet I hear the cries
great grandmother Dulcia
grandmother Dulci
my father
and those before they

I sit thousands of miles away
so far removed in many ways
longing to speak the tongue
of my father
to say
"I feel your pain & sorrow"

it took the Earth to shake
to awaken the world
to pay attention

what shall the future bring?
will those be forgotten
when the streets clear of
dust
concrete
and the pungent
odor of death

As in New Orleans?

Erzulie- heal the womb of Haiti

Spirit of Toussaint- rise again

Fight Haiti
for your future
reclaim what is yours
cry freedom

remember 1791
Be Triumphant

i need a new PC !!!

So i have been without computer access at home for two weeks now and continue from my work place. Thankful for that. No time to think about what i want to say, but will post a few images. This weekend I was dabbling, more like venting, with a piece I created and must say I am very pleased. OK so I have been told it is a little dark.... what better way to express than through art. I also was able to spend some time with the grandbaby.

little mama

I finally got to see my "little mama" at home. She was with her mother at her grandfathers home. My anxiety of being a grandmother that existed for months has turned into pure elation. I love that little baby. She's a handful and has a set of lungs on her for sure!!!! Little one's can be such pure light. Spending some time with her and my children was my eventful night, then to lounge in the bed and take some time for some reading. I need to do that (reading) more often. I have allowed my brain to turn to mush to a certain extent. This should allow me to be more fluent in my thoughts and writings...yes, I need all the help I can get in that area. A creative writing class might do me some good. I can only imagine that if I wrote like how I see things visually, I would be a greater power to deal with!!!

one day at a time

This weekend was filled with many thoughts of what has transpired this past year.


Took some long walks while reflecting.












It seems that we all take some time to create some sort of list of things that we would like to improve on or do when the New Year arrives. I did the same. I have decided today to take things one day at a time. Do my best and trust that the universe will bless me with the ability to continue on my journey.

once in a blue moon....

2010 is here (Roman Calender that is).

New Years Eve was very nice. Sushi, Japanese Beer, the Ocean, the Moon, spent with friends. A wonderful way to end one year and start of another, full of adventure and living.










New Years eve was a full moon and called the "Blue Moon". This means there were two full moons in the month which happens a few times a year. The moon isn't actually blue though. This is where the saying "once in a blue moon" comes from. The moon was special last night. The Blue Moon on New Years Eve is very rare. The last time was 19 years ago and the next time it happens will be in 28 years from now. I did not waste the opportunity to revel in the bask of the moons powerful presence on New Years Eve. I went to the ocean with my girl Autumn and made a personal offering and re-energized myself.








Taking photos of the moon is nearly impossible. There is constant movement and besides it was dark and I did not have a tripod. The ocean in darkness was a challenge as well. The feeling of the ocean is powerful and calming, I like the how the images came out just like I dream.

The last few weeks have gone by very quickly, for that matter the last few months. I was able to have the rare occasion these few weeks to have all my children in the same place at the same time. Of course my grandchild has had her first holiday experiences with everyone as well. I actually pulled out some of my grandmothers decorations for the little one.









Don't think the doll did it for her.


My oldest back from college for winter break finally got to meet his niece.




Kwanza started the 26th and ended the 1st. The last day is Imani (Faith) ... that I must keep in my heart.









Within the last few weeks I went for a stroll and took my camera on the adventure, I should have a tripod with me for these times. It works for me though. A beautiful and clear night. Cold for San Diego. I even had to light my heater which turned out to be a beautiful images.












Happy New Year!