Winter 2013 ~ 2014

Angelo Badalamenti takes the listener away with this just done composition. It is at once transparent, rich, strong and barely there. It is serious, soft, sensitive, intelligent and makes you melt as the melody moves you with it's musical magic. *The video gets better bigger more beautiful and spectacular with each frame.
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Priceless Musical Message

 circa 1974
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Desired Things ~

The following is a timeless string of pearls a prayerful balm for humankind in search of a calm peaceful place a port in the storm. Yes, peace in our hearts and in the world ~

Desiderata

(Latin: "desired things")

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
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Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
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Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
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Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
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You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
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Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
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Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, 1952.

"The Spirits Dance Across The Ages"

Wonderful simple soulful music full of luxurious rhythm passion peace wisdom..  Beautiful melody, heart warming good feeling blessed ageless and soulful almost sung in a whisper ~
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10th Month

Another month begins and we ask ourselves or whomever will listen; "Where does time go?"         We wonder how yesterday seems to bounce across the calendar and become today so quickly.  *The season's do not ask for permission to change the timing is perfect simple subtle as shift's occur and another set of conditions come about. The effect of the month, the mood, the attitude is caused by many different elements, landmark dates, slight revisions take place and dramatic adjustments are made according to the days events, anniversaries, birthdays, season changing predictability and "no one saw this coming" news.  *Life serves-up a bowl of  surprises at a time... one moment it's a piping hot bowl of Malt O Meal comforting and satisfying the next serving is a savory mouth watering bowl of just done stew it soothes the soul and warms the heart with it's goodness. The next bowl  is wrong, burnt beyond recognition mixture of something resembling liver and onions and a rancid chunk of rump roast decaying with ingredients of negativity, doubt, worry, anger, impatience and stressing out in vain. *Here's to a peaceful October.

Remembering

Lives so precious taken from loved ones too soon. Since September 11th, 2001humankind turned another direction and tilted contrary to the natural tilt of dear mother Earth's axis. The collective heart and soul of the world seemed to became harder to take and live in, to come to terms with humanities cruelty is raw and brutal going against the softer, kinder, much more compassionate nature of humanity.

Through the ages we have seen, felt or heard of the darkest nights, the cruelest days and most excruciating times at this place at it's own unforgiving hands. It is the broken hearted, the abused, neglected and forgotten, the vulnerable and those with no voice or choice in any matter that require the most tender loving care yet are the one's most at risk for mistreatment.

One hangs on to and hopes for better day's, for miracles, goodness and respect to prevail. In the middle of it all and when the final curtain is called this fragile yet strong, magnificent manic tiny marble of a place in time and space will realize the healing, constructive power and miraculous nature of it's own will to love and come in peace, contribute somehow in whatever capacity or measure, to the quality of life for everyone everywhere whenever possible.

Words of Wisdom ~

Lost In Time

One gets lost, becomes disoriented, desperate for calm in the storm, consolation from trauma all the urgency and despair yet time spent fretting over the blurred view of the imagination, turns out, is time squandered.

Sweet Dreams ~

Super Moon

The moon is very close to earth at this time in accordance with astronomical science and generations of study involved with the vastness of outer space, and if the night sky is clear in central New Mexico on June 23, 2013 the moon will naturally appear extra large and extra lovely.

A big moon means a beyond beautiful and brightly lit night filled with an air of excitement and mystery. The lunar pull is like someone opening the blinds wide ready or not as the moon glow creates an irresistible energy the darkness must yield to the illumination meanwhile shadows shimmy and shake and bounce around hiding from the brilliance of the super spectacular moon. It is quite something to behold.

Life seems more alert a bit more tuned-in to it's own sensibilities and of matters not visible to the naked eye. Perhaps the roar of creation becomes a gentle purr as we are somehow more mindful of the infinite, the unknown, the massive amount of things we cannot even imagine much less understand. It keeps one guessing, wondering and waiting for the next amazing thing within our reach and far beyond.

Something Special

A community takes pride and is reassured in knowing certain resources are available and on the ready to care for it's health and medical concerns. The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (UNM SRMC) is one of those invaluable resources the people of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County of New Mexico have in place. All of the planning, building, setting the stage for this medical center is now being realized. 

The healing grounds face the East with a clear and panoramic view of the beautiful and rugged Sandia Mountains. The sight is fantastic and immediately one can feel and see something special about this corner of the world. The brilliant light and big sky surrounding the hospital blend together perfectly in the high desert as innovative research and state of the art medical technology blaze trails in the Northern end of Rio Rancho. Quality health care and medical education are at the forefront as General Medicine practitioners and specialist's provide hope and help in Obstetrics and Gynecology care, Geriatric services, Orthopedics, Non-invasive Cardiology testing and treatment to Behavioral Health support, Emergency Medicine, a Radiology Department, classrooms, clinics and laboratories.

As a teaching hospital it is possible for an individual to go from patient or visitor to student learning a specialty providing care to the people who pass through the doors. UNM SRMC is a treasure put in place by the community itself, it is a landmark of excellence, an important presence in the lives of those who can count on it being there when the need arises to diagnose, repair, teach and rely on far into the future.

               When God Created Mothers

by Erma Bombeck

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When God was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of “overtime” when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this order?

• She has to be completely washable, but not plastic;
• Have 180 movable parts... all replaceable;
• Run on black coffee and leftovers;
• Have a lap that disappears when she stands up;
• A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair;
• And six pairs of hands.”

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands... no way.” “It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” said the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.” “That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel.

The Lord said, “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick... can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger... and can get the twins to take a bath.” The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed. “But she’s tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure.” “Can it think?” “Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise,” said the Creator.  

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told You You were trying to push too much into this model.” “It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.” “What’s it for?” “It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride.” “You are a genius,” said the angel. The Lord looked somber. “I didn’t put it there,” He said.

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April ☼ May

With a warm embrace April waves goodbye to May, like two old friends with a long history and much mutual respect and affection. The seasons roll into the other sometimes quietly and sometimes as if in a constant state of transition. Gears shift, the cycle of life continues on cue in accordance with time and the rhythm of life. Another Spring is upon us and the light of day grows longer, the earth springs forward, it is new yet very familiar.

There is a brand new sense of hope, anticipation for good things to come, new possibilities, the end for some and the beginning for others.

Here's to days filled with peace and goodness, fresh perspective and health of mind, body and soul.

A is for April & Animation...

 

Happy Easter!

Here's to whatever it is you are happy about! To good health, happiness and the resources we enjoy! Here's to the capacity to bless one another in quiet ways and colossal, around every corner another possibility for the best and worst of life. We hope for everything good and things that make you a better person, things that move you and leave you spellbound by it's beauty and wonder.

From the cold frigid air of winter to the Spring, an exciting time, shifting takes place, school winds down, new life rev's up, situations and schedules change, anything can happen, we hope for the better for goodness sake. It is time to shed our winter coat, start over begin anew as the weather slips into something more comfortable. We react in like manner in step, a bit more relaxed and inclined to synchronize with the rhythm of life. Here's to new days ahead, new life, new possibilities great and small, to potential and growth that sprouts from mother earth! Here's to the sweet smell of wet dirt and freshly cut grass and the fragrance of kindness, love and peace, so sweet and Springy.

♥ to ♥

Happy St Patrick's Day!

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May you live a long life, full of gladness and health.

With a pocket full of gold, as the least of your wealth.

Hungry Wolves

Native American Wisdom. The Author is Unknown 

A Grandfather is visiting with his grandchildren teaching them about the difference between good and bad, positive and negative. The Grandfather tells his grandchildren, “There is a good wolf and a bad wolf living inside each of us. The good wolf is love, compassion, courage, generosity, fortitude, discipline, laughter and every worthy virtue a human being is capable of. The bad wolf is anger, hatred, jealousy, envy, greed, doubt, despair, darkness. These two wolves are in a fierce battle in all of us”.

The children hardly able to contain their anticipation, ask eagerly,

“Which wolf wins Grandfather!?”

The Grandfather responds simply; “The one you feed”

♥ LOVE ♥

L ~ is for Love, Like, Life, Lessons, Laughter, Light, Lemonade, Lion, Loon & Lark

O ~ is for Open, Off, On, Over, Operation, Ocean of Oro (gold), Orangutan & Owls

V ~ is for Victory, Variety, Valiant, Vim & Vigor,Vocabulary,Veracious,Verb, Vast & View

E ~ is for Excellence, Extra, Everyone, Enjoy, Energy, Enlightenment, Elephant & Eagle

Here's to LOVE and a few favorite things that make us smile and feel alive!
And here's to LOVING and being LOVED in return!

January

January is such an interesting month, it is new beginnings, new opportunities and challenges and  somehow seems darker with the chilof winter and the need to nestle, stay indoors. warm and cozy.

                                                                                                          Time is measured in increments of seconds, minutes, hours, weeks, months, years and the moments that leave you weak, strong, happy or sad. The first month of the year moves along as it did eon's ago, one day after the other measured or not. To not keep track of time seems so rare unless you are a child or any other manner of life that counts solely on the natural rhythm, ebb and flow of the earth and it's inhabitants.

Here's to a whole new wave of possibilities and the potential for progress where progress is necessary. Here's to being better, blessed and a blessing! To health of mind, body and spirit! Here's to life, peaceful deaths and everything that makes living worth while!