Speaking of the possibility that whatever window of opportunity may have existed may well be closed and speaking of its likeness to teetering at the top of the roller coaster before it suddenly lurches downhill, increasing in speed towards free fall as a metaphor for slip sliding off peak on the bell curve at warp into an unknown, uncharted abyss, this piece from Survival Acres is worth serious review: The Point of No Return
More tomorrow if I am up to it. I am in the middle of a new work and have flu symptoms. This isn't the real flu, its a stupefying side effect of a prescription med from the doctor's sample closet. Only after the chills and fever started up did I get around to googling the problem and there it was.
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This is why I don't even fill a prescription till I fully know all the implications of the drug prescribed. As it is, I hope you start to feel better soon! And thanks for the link, it's an incredible read!
Echinacea, goldenseal, tea tree oil, colloidal silver--they all work for us, depending on the malady--sooooo important, especially with the Echinacea to start doing it when you feel the first symptoms--dodged a lot of bullets over the years--
I'm still not convinced re: global warming-(whether it exists or if "man" caused it, if it does exist)-numbers can be made to look like anything-don't know that I ever will be "convinced"--
That manufacturing all over the world is down so much (less energy usage-pollution), perhaps there is a bright side to the economy tanking--people driving less miles no matter the cost of fuel--less tractor trailers hauling less goods--
Who knows, I sure don't--
Jj
Indeed, Skye, advice to live by. Now I am wondering about all those small sicknesses of the past, you know - a day here, a day there, small discomforts like a stuffy nose or headaches, might not have been natural at all.
This meddling with our health has been going on a long time.
I went to bed last night pondering the sheer weight of the situation, if we'd have been pioneers, there would have been none of these pharmaceutical monster corps. I recall reading about the western lifespan being lower in recent years. And then, there is the outrageous antidepressant problem... Index to SSRIs
Nina,
The painting of Arcturus on the top of page was the subject of a meditation this evening.
Music by van Morrison, and this image kept me in the realm of the devas for well on an hour.
Thanking you.
Jj,
Golden Seal has seen us through scarlet fever, tick bite fever, septicemia, staphylococcus. It is really the absolute king of herbs.
If I had to choose one out of the many that call me it would have to be this one. And secondly would come garlic - have not yet met a chest infection it could not beat.
Edited for literals.
Jj, herbals, my weak area, and I better get it down soon. Really, I need to take off a few days and print out a home remedies manual. The real reason it is weak however, is having lived in 3rd world cultures and being able to just go outside and pick/boil/drink/apply healing herbs, has made me lazy back here in the states. Deep down, I really don't want to be here.
I am entirely convinced global warming is a reality because I see it unfolding with my own five senses. We've seen it longer than we realize, most people just do not know how to recognize it. I went back to school in the 90's to round out the arist's education and got down with RAN. That's Rainforest Action Network.
In the present, we have this "debate" going on, is it real or is it Gore? The debate keeps us in malleable confusion while the worst offenders keep right on doing what they want, burning coal and gas, with their sights on increasing these activities to increase profits.
There are undeniable results of warming everywhere, it is my opinion and that of many others, the political issues and "security enforcements" we see today have warming at their root. A kind of smash and grab before the sun goes down you could say.
Unfortunately, every time we are so moved as to actually look into the problem deeply, its gotten worse - which coincides with all the other seemingly unrelated activities designed to halt terrorism.
SuSu, I am so very fond of the way you say "literals", perhaps as opposed to saying "figuratives".
Were you listening to Astral Weeks by any chance?
Nina, I hope you feel better real soon!
If you feel compelled to gamble, stop the meds immediately and consult your Medical Professional.
Z
Thanks Z, I'm a gambler from way back. Just waiting for the half life to leave my body and all should be cool. Already improved.
Have you ever heard of a musician named Jonny Lang? Mister Dude here just got his CD "Wander this World". #9, "Right Back" is OUTSTANDING. Beat is like a freight train. Liner notes reveal he is from Minneapolis.
Good music sure beats bad news, hunh.
Nina,
The best of van.
It has been hiding in Sage's room for some time now.
Like two years.
Admittedly I listened to 'dweller on the threshold' at least four times.
Nina, young Johnny has been big news here for quite some time, and some of his songs were at least co-written by a longstanding member of our musical community, Bruce McCabe, who played keys on much of his early material. McCabes band "The Hoopsnakes" were the biggest original club band here for years, and the song "Still Rainin'" from "Wander" was one of their anthems.
I wandered into the local Guitar Center maybe 15 years ago, and came across a very young man and what was probably his father, checking out a Fender Telecaster. All I could do was sit there with my mouth hanging open as this kid channeled SRV, Jimi Henrix, and all the Kings in one smooth and seemingly effortless riff after another. I complimented him and he seemed very shy, but when he went back to playing his guitar he was obviously completely lost in it and seemed to "switch over" into another mode. It was humbling and inspirational all at the same time. When I was leaving, I said to him "keep it up, man, you really have a gift!". He just smiled and kept riffing. "Kid" Johnny was probably 12 or 13 at the time.
I think Johnny hails from N. Dakota, but I could be wrong. He probably came here to the TC to "pay his dues", but he sure didn't stay on our local scene long. He also has a younger sister that plays (or used to play) around town alot (Jesse?).
That blues style is one that is burned deeeeep in my musical DNA (even though I don't sound anything like that when i play), and SRV is one of those cats that I followed and studied at length, seeing him many times while he was with us, including a show where he shared the stage with my personal Guitar God, Jeff Beck. The day he died, I carved his initials into my Stratocaster to remind me of his contribution and his beauty, and I cried like a little baby. He had "the connection" and left us far too early. I have never seen anyone tear into an instrument with such fury while also being able to throttle it back and express great tenderness. Johnny Lang has some of these attributes, so I'm happy to see that the tradition that was brought to the fore again by SRV being carried on still.
I'm glad you are feeling better!
Z
And SRV couldn't read music either--with me, when I listen to him, his voice is in total sync with the guitar--they are one--hard to tell where the voice or guitar took over--kinda like the alpha and the omega--
On another note, don't you find it fun and interesting that banks don't pay property taxes on foreclosed homes---glad the laws were written for the people--guess ya get what you pay for--literally--
Jj
I know it is off-topic a bit, but I couldn't help sharing another young person that blows my musical mind. Tal Wilkenfeld with some crusty old dude on guitar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFFRHBCPzA
It may label me a girlie-man for all eternity, but I simply cannot watch this without overflowing with motion (and I have done so more times than I'd like to admit, for reasons other than what my wife may suspect((chuckle)))
And someday I promise to learn how to do those cool hyperlink dealies.
Music is the best, most complete example of the Supreme moving through humans that I have personally experienced. Being carried off into that place of no-mind (or is it tapping the infinite mind??)and feeling pure heart expression moving through while simply spectating and being swept up in it leaves no doubt that there is so much more we don't see with our senses. It is magic of some sort otherwise. It is such an elusive thing, but if you have felt it you know what I mean. SRV didn't need to read music, he was totally plugged in to a better source of information.
Jj, there are lots of funny things that happen with foreclosed properties. When W.F. took mine last year (sold by the Sherrif), I assumed I was "out of the loop" where responsibility for the home was concerned. The stories I could tell!
Z
WV: Lesser
I'm going to mention the ephemeral qualities of music people too. I started at ten on an old Stella my Dad picked up in Tijuana. I also figured out how to ride the bus downtown and found a music store right next to the theater we were allowed to visit on Satudays for kids movies. So I had a good cover story. This teacher worked at the store, name was Lefty, always in a suit and tie, Vegas paunch, gravel voice, took me on out of nothing but sweetness. I spent years going there, learned jazz. Never a questionable moment. The man had the love of music in his soul. He must be in Shambhala by now.
I love Arcturus! Nothing would make me happier than more starscapes and night clouds ... but then I'm a sucker for astronomy art.
The debate over the truth of global warming is a large part of the theory's purpose: besides providing a convenient excuse for new government powers, it muddies the waters of environmental consciousness amongst all those good people who truly do care for our mother and want to do right by her. Those who believe the theory are on the one hand distracted from real problems - deforestation, topsoil depletion, habitat and biodiversity loss, genetic pollution - and on the other find themselves constantly debating the accuracy of the theory with those who don't buy it (and you'll notice the largest segment of the population that was exposed to the 'global warming is false' meme is within conservative circles, ironically the traditional enemy of the conservationist in these dark times.)
Climate change is certainly real. Don't get me wrong, the weather is weird and the Sun's suspiciously quiet and there's more comets and meteors all the time and ... none of that can we do anything about. But the anthropogenic carbon dioxide theory is ... well ... it's a veil that's been drawn across the minds of the world, in order that the approaching apocalypse will present itself in terms beneficial to those same agencies and entities that have been engineering this moment since before the Egyptians broke ground on the pyramids.
This is easy for me to say because I never really fell for the theory myself but ... that isn't to say I haven't fallen for others. Transhumanism, with it's technological singularity had a very similar effect and a very similar purpose. My mind wore that veil for a long time.
Oh, and just so no one misunderstands: in no way am I trying to argue here that we aren't fucked.
Hey Z:
Follow this cool hyperlink dealy, scroll down and there's a chart, the second entry of which is what you're looking for. I'd just write it here but then it would just show up as a link....
Never having developed my own musical abilities (and no, I don't count two years of high school music class) ranks as perhaps one of my only true regrets and certainly my greatest one. I've loved music so much that it's damaged my hearing ... perhaps it's the revenge of that muse for engaging her solely as a listener.
I am always happy to see you show up Psychegram. You are poignant and keep an open mind.
This part of your comment: ...it muddies the waters of environmental consciousness amongst all those good people who truly do care for our mother and want to do right by her.... says no matter how one approaches it, we're all going down.
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