I am a self taught amateur photographer. These are my pictures and words.
Intent
One of my favorite quotes is by Martha Graham:
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.
No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
I've read that you "learn to write by writing...learn to love by loving...learn to cook by cooking..." and that all we can ever do is "start where we are". This is my attempt to start where I am….in order to move towards the nagging visions in my heart and mind. I'm not even sure how to do that with a blog - - but being here beckons me - - so I am going to "keep the channel open, stop questioning and just march on".
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
harry hippie
His voice is a balm for my cantankerous soul. For your listening pleasure click below.
Hello unnamed Italian author. I stumbled upon your blog and just had to leave a comment.
I'm Asian and I've been working at a gelateria (read: I MAKE GELATO!) here in Toronto for the last 7 years now and working with Italians has been an experience. And I mean that in a very good way.
(Just in case you're wondering - he's Sicilian.)
My spoken Italian is still so-so but I'm working on it every day. I think I know enough workplace Italian to get by through the day. ^_^
Thanks for leavnig a comment - you made me smile and laugh. I love that you are making gelato - how fun! Your Italian is likely better than mine. My grandparents would not teach their children or grandchildren to speak it. I think they liked having secret conversations that nobody else could understand - that and they wanted their kids to blend in and be American.
My last name is the capital of Sicily - how's that for a connection.
3 comments:
Hello unnamed Italian author. I stumbled upon your blog and just had to leave a comment.
I'm Asian and I've been working at a gelateria (read: I MAKE GELATO!) here in Toronto for the last 7 years now and working with Italians has been an experience. And I mean that in a very good way.
(Just in case you're wondering - he's Sicilian.)
My spoken Italian is still so-so but I'm working on it every day. I think I know enough workplace Italian to get by through the day.
^_^
Keep on blogging unnamed Italian author! Ciao.
-- Johnny (or Giovanni)
http://www.asianawesome.blogspot.com/
I can see why he's your "balm". What a GREAT, sexy and such a soulful voice. Thanks for sharing.
Asor
Ciao Giovanni!
Thanks for leavnig a comment - you made me smile and laugh. I love that you are making gelato - how fun! Your Italian is likely better than mine. My grandparents would not teach their children or grandchildren to speak it. I think they liked having secret conversations that nobody else could understand - that and they wanted their kids to blend in and be American.
My last name is the capital of Sicily - how's that for a connection.
Take care Johnny!! :)
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