MVI_6940, originally uploaded by Access Palm 2009.
More from the Blue Print of Happiness:
“Saffron Yellow, previously worn by criminals, was chosen by Gautam Buddha as a symbol of his humility and separation from materialist society. It thus signifies renunciation, desirelessness, and humility” I have no explanation for the dragon.
Happy Birthday Mr V
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I’ve always maintained a mixed reaction to our Thanksgiving holiday. KPFK and PBS along with revisionist history has only increased my anxiety. How about a neutral approach that leaves the ham, fist and platitudes at the dinner table?
I once took a class on Native American History over at Pasadena City College. Given a choice of writing a term paper or going native I chose option two. My first ill fated attempt at nativism involved removing the hair from a moose hide and tanning it with bacon grease. The hide went rancid quickly so I threw it under my parent’s house. Blamed the stink on a neighbors pet. Friend Cathy McNassor, then over at the South West Museum suggested a doll. I was smitten with the museum’s Arapaho rag doll complete with horse hair braids. Tiny Czechoslovakian seed beads once used in trade no longer existed so the choice came down to the limited commercial variety available at fabric and craft stores. It’s Unfortunate but whenever I look at my doll’s moccasins I see Don McClean’s thumb on the cover of “American Pie” That just seems wrong. I’d show you the original Arapaho doll but it’s not in the museums on-line collection and until further notice, most of the collection remains in storage.
I am grateful that the Angeles Crest Highway from La Canada to Wrightwood will be opening up 5am November 30th.
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Feral Cabin (Trashed)
Feral Tour: Translated as trespassing
The trash/treasure
The Haul:
two rice bowels – three books on Buddha – tape on Buddha – paper fan – four Buddha theme place mats – colored tissue paper – paddy hat – Siamese cat (purchased); present day Thailand cat
