Monthly Archives: September 2009

Bill Gross: Great ideas for finding new energy

Bill Gross, the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about a groundbreaking system for solar cells — and some questions we haven’t yet … Continue reading

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Antony And The Johnsons – Hope There’s Someone

This song is a great example of combining music with passion and emotional honesty. Enjoy.

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Tagore Quote

“I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument, while the song I came to sing remains unsung.” – Tagore

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Ornamental grasses

I attended an interesting workshop last night on ornamental grasses. My appreciation for grasses has been expanded 10 fold. I have a no maintenance yard. I let it grow wild because its the desert. Why waste water trying to make it … Continue reading

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The Lessons of Death and Dying

Trailer for SOLACE: Wisdom of the Dying

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Planetwalker

Talk about living light… walking for 22 years with just a pack on your back… John Francis lived a wild adventure and wrote a book about it. Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. The book gives the … Continue reading

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A Politician with a Sense of Humor?

A sleepover with the Prime Minister of Canada.

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A drop of sunshine

Today I listened to the September 10, 2009 episode of “The Writer’s Almanac” podcast. It featured some writings from the poet Mary Oliver. Just hearing these words was like a drop of sunshine on a gray and rainy day. Mary … Continue reading

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What music inspires you?

I just saw a great documentary called “Les Paul – Chasing Sound.” It’s a great story of Les Paul and Mary Ford. I highly recommend it. Biography is a great way to study history and the human condition.

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Anais Nin Quote

“It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it.” – Anais … Continue reading

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