Understanding

Embarrasment

I just scoped my archives and find it funny that I was so excited about Infected Mushroom a few years ago. Then again, that was right on the cusp of their 'superstardom'. I remember the show well though and still say it was good. I guess the big IM tour is going on right now and no, I'm not all that excited anymore. However; whatever floats ya boat.

The New Year and movies about giant blue aliens

There are dozens and dozens of documentaries and thousands of hours of footage of indigenous peoples being evicted,murdered, and having their homes destroyed right here on planet earth. While the latest 3d epic is actually quite entertaining I'm presented with an example of cognitive dissonance or perhaps just an ignorrance of that fact. Here, on planet Earth there are human beings who face allegorically the same type of fate that the big blue aliends do in the movie. Perhaps a run with additional documentaries as an extra would have been nice. Instead, I was treated to giant military recruitment ads.

As far as NYE, kick ass! Although I had a good friend experiencing a negative situation the whole of the night was very good. I regretted missing a chunk of the music but had to help her navigate some nasty demons popping up. I also got to recite a very old Buddhist mantra on the floor during Nivlem's set. The mantra consists of power sounds. These sounds when chanted cause vibrations towards universal harmony within one's self and a chain reaction outward. I immediately felt a resonance and only later found out that the AO crew had employed Vasthu in setting up the place. Very good! Originally I had planned on climbing a big hill as the sun set but things got in motion much earlier than expected and I couldn't do it. That's how it goes though and it turns out good! I am very thankful to the crew for putting so much into setting up a positive environment and to a mentor who passed the mantra to me. I believe that my friend who's demons were rearing would have been far worse off had it not been for so much loving and positive energy flowing around.

... and now it's 2010. Just another number?

Hmnnnnn

These are popular on my blog:

Thats greatness

http://www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/santa/

... and yeah, added a playlist which I swore I'd never do, but wth, I'm bored.

Not a complete grump

Yes, a few posts down I suggest busting lil' Timmy's bubble all to hell, I suggest abstaining from the 'holiday joy' of spending sprees, and I deride those open headed enough to understand piggish consumerism but who participate anyway. Yes, I absolutely despise the fact that the 'season' is religion based (whatever derivation) and that it's officially recognized as the biggest 'holiday'. It pisses me off that we don't get a summer holiday that is just as long and officially recognized as well.

In light of all that, I'm doing what I do every year. I make stuff to eat and when I wander about spreading joy and good cheer I give people food. I don't buy the cute little baskets packed to the brim with over processed poop. I physically make things with an oven, a stove, bowls, pots, pans, and my hands. A chunk of what I'm making is frozen from this last summers garden.Hot Salsa I always do this every winter anyway as a matter of sharing the fruits of my labor but it works to kill two birds.

I have to be social and accept that the majority of people I know and are close to are going to celebrate "the holiday" so I might as well burn some lips.

On a side note: an old Chinese proverb

"If you want to be happy for a day, get drunk. If you want to be happy for a week, get married. If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, plant a garden."

Oh and check out why Twitter sucks

Motive?

"If you’ve ever written a blog post about a book..." No I have not.

Ringling Brothers Abuses Animals

This has been an ongoing issue with circuses that use animals to perform since as long as there have been circuses. I urge anyone who comes across this to visit the link and see how those animals are treated just so a few idiot humans can get their jollies.

www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com

My personal take is I agree with many, should one of these trainers ever cross my path I don't believe that I'd take the nobler higher road. Nope, it's ass kicking time.

For a compare and contrast Elephant Art or AEACP

Once again

There are side effects to suggesting that THE HOLIDAY is bunk. Warning:should you start promoting the idea that gobbling up unnecessary goods and items in a consumerist frenzy is completely insane, you're bound to run into social conflicts.

The first is of the ordinary kind: people who already will disagree with you and participate wholeheartedly. "Oh, and what am I supposed to tell my kids?" They are much easier to stomach because of obvious mental defects.

The second is the nefarious kind. These are the people who will agree with you yet participate anyway. "You're absolutely right. Oh c'mon, open it!..."

The third is the religious kind. Yes, they will agree, then they will try to convert you once they discover that you don't care about baby jeebus either and aren't disagreeing based around theology. "You're right, it is a pagan holiday. Oh, you're not a Christian?..."

Now, of course, I'm a bad bad man because I see the thing for what it is and call it like I see it. Truth is noble but it doesn't always bring fanfare and ticker tape. Many see it as an attack on their basest paradigms. After all, the lie must continue. What shall we do if it doesn't? I mean that's time off, officially, that's when it's authorized to be merry. Children love Santa Claus. Everybody does it and that's the way it's been. How dare I not participate or even suggest that buying things does not lead to enlightenment,joy, or even salvation. How dare I suggest putting your kids in their place and fessing up. "Well Tommy that's because the Smiths lie to their kids and only give them really great things once a year...." Too harsh? Not in the long run. I hate the way children are manipulated in this the most. ... and on and on

If you feel me: 'tis the season to tell them to shove it.

NYE

Your psychedelic guides for the evening:

• Catatonic Despair (Nabi Records/Tantrumm Records
  
• Catopric (Fugutrance)
  
• nivleM (Davinci Unlimited
  
• Spyralkyte (Holotropic Audio)
  
• Uhm (Atrium Obscurum/Anomalistic Records)
  
• PsyKoCid (Atrium Obscurum)
  
• Singularity^3 (Atrium Obscurum)
  

ftr

FTR: this is not a book review/poetry review blog. The new version of the next button has somehow misidentified what I write about here, which is pretty much all over the map. Just hit next again to read someone writing about someone elses writing. k thanx

45mellow by LMB1000

Alien mind painting by me

I've got a friend who is going to teach me the fine art of the CDJ's once I make it back to his territory. I'm only a br mixer, quite novice but I had fun doing this on the fly with some software.
45mellow a straight software mix  by  LMB1000moi

attoya vs oil - escape from the bubble
Polyphonia and Mubali - Life
Innersound - Numbers
Gapped - Ecclesiastes
Psychoz - Black Snake
Terranoise - Brainiac
Mugwort Moon - The Organist

Musings on consumers and overlords in the belly of sound

I cannot honestly remember a time in my life when music of some form or another was not an influence. Most of my interactions in life were accompanied by some form of vibrational manipulation. Whether simply that tune that's stuck in my head or full blown driving a few people crazy outside my head.

Water carries sound. In the womb we are exposed to everything our mother is, through our sense of vibration. We still cannot see what the source is but we can feel it. From there it's pretty much an obsession with this vibration thing. Our first waking moments into this great big bubble of light and complexity are accompanied by our meager brains trying to make sense of what we are feeling.

The first sounds we heard were our own breath,our voice, the pulse in our ears, the hum of central a/c, a lady with cough, the drone of machines ... and on it went from there.

Every day it passes through us still till our dying day. I can't speak to that as I don't remember but I assume 'vibration' is still relevant, only different.

Music has been identified as a consumable commodity. We know this. Food has too.

... to be cont.

Art

Beer Labels

Smokin' n Fishin'

"Legalize" isn't the best word. "Rescind" is better. "Rescind" means it was wrong to begin with. It means the laws are filed properly, in the garbage where they should be.

While we're at it I think 'reparations' would be a good one as well. How many families, lives destroyed by the war on pot? I think one day we stoners will be looked at as an oppressed culture. Enslaved even. Check out "private prison industry" if you don't believe me.

My friend Snuffy believes that one day either you will be in jail making things for the rich or you will be rich... or you will be one hell of an outlaw.

It starts in the heart.

Random thoughts whilst fishin n smokin'.


btw ... Secret Agent Radio (SOMA fm) is really hitting the spot tonite :)

Ferris, TX Horrendous New Animal Control Policy

CITY OF FERRIS ENACTS DRASTIC AND UNNECESSARY RULES FOR ANIMAL SHELTER

New Rules Will Lead to Increase in Unneeded Euthanasia
Animal Control Officer Opposes New Rules; Faces Termination

FERRIS, TX (July 8, 2009)- A major blow to the animal community was felt across Texas today when the city of Ferris created new and unnecessary rules regarding their animal shelter. These new rules, not supported by the city’s one animal control officer, will lead to the euthanasia of many dogs and cats without reason.

The city of Ferris has given their animal control officer 15 days to find new homes for the current dogs and cats living at the shelter. Once the shelter is empty, any new stray animals brought in will be held for six days before being euthanized regardless if space is available. Most D/FW shelters only begin euthanizing animals when the shelter is out of available space. The Ferris City Council would prefer that animals be killed and the shelter remain empty at all times. The city animal control officer was informed if the new rules were not enforced they would be terminated for insubordination.....

Despite claims by temporary City Manager Bill Pardue that the rules are needed because the animal control officer is taking in animals from other cities, there is extensive paperwork detailing where all=2 0animals in the shelter come from-all are from Ferris. In addition, the animal control officer fears she is being retaliated against for a June 5 letter she submitted to the Mayor and Council requesting bathroom facilities at the shelter, something not currently in place. A clear violation of employment standards, the Council balked at the idea of providing bathroom facilities for one of their employees and seemed to believe the animal control officer should continue to drive to the local EZ-Mart to use their restroom facilities.

Rescue groups across Dallas/Fort Worth have united to protest the City of Ferris ’ decision and bring attention to this clear violation against animals whose only infraction is wondering stray into the wrong city. One city council person was heard saying, “why would anyone want to adopt animals?” A clear sign that the city council is only acting on their own ignorance. According to many reports, 2008 was a record-setting year for animal adoptions across the country.

Animals remaining at the Ferris shelter in two weeks will be euthanized for no reason. Something animal rescuers vow to stop.


CONTACTS:
Ferris City Manager: (972) 842-5761, (972) 544-2110


Ferris City Council Members:

City Council, Elected
Jim E. Parks, Jr
Mayor100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110
Richard Barrett
Place 1
100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110
Billy D. Dunn
Place 2
100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110

Bill Pardue
Place 3
100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110
Gary Ross
Place 4
100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110
Carol Wright
Place 5
100 Town Plaza
Ferris , TX 75125
(972) 544-2110


The email is through their city website http://cityofferristexas.org click on email us and fire away!



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nancy Underwood:

nancycunderwood@gmail.com

Good Flick

Watched George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead. Good Flick