salute to an inspiration - james brown

oh, to have one's influence be greater than one's actions. it may sound like the dream of a lazy man, but james brown was no lazy man. did he grasp the influence he had on the evolution of popular music? oh, i suppose he anticipated how his obits would read.

but what if the visionary does not gain such acceptance? oh! how that must torture! or does the nature of such an artful soul ensure said torture? quite often, i'm sure.

here is a pic that hopes a simpler art will satisfy... yes, a shameful ploy to post more of my pics, but with no less of a dedication to mr brown, i assure you!

*CLICK*...and the lock unlocks

it opens. eyes gaze, question, welcome. i'm drawn into another world. one day i will explore it more thoroughly. that is the only horizon i see.

a quickie

just doing his thang.

lovely days...

....and today was one! i expected to return from holiday to cold and rainy days. i never have gotten the hang of the "weather calendar" here in N CA. i know there is a rainy and sunny season, but beyond that i completely forget when they start and stop. i've always lived in a place with the extremes of hot and cold, but never dry and wet.
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today debbi and i took a hike in the marin headlands and a had drink in sausalito after. what an amazingly clear day it was! a highpoint of my week.
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so - i'm going to try to post a bit each day. well, i'm traveling to VA next week so that won't happen. but i will post more regularly. what is the pic i will post today?
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ah! i like these two - taken from the jama masjid in delhi. i took some of my favorite pics there. the jama masjid (the name of prinicpal mosques found other cities as well - a reference to "jama" or 'friday" prayers - the most holy) is in the center of old delhi but offers many serene scenes. it was most welcoming, too. i consider it a highlight of my trip to delhi.

The Family

i'm partial to this pic because it catches a glimpse of an intimate group - there are the 2 men that see me, a man re-tying his turban and a boy, probably glad to be doing the work of a man. he looks proud. then there is the classic mela ground scene behind them, at the pushkar camel fair. it's early morning and we are all getting into the swing. click the pic to enlarge it and get the full effect.
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what a wonderful morning.

India - Through the Lens

So my travels thru india were photo-centric. i have so many pics to share i am not certain where to start. do i have an absolute fav? i don't think i do so i will start no where in particular. i just want to share them regularly, with a few insights peppered in.
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on another note my annual (7th annual!!) christmas tree decorating party is shaping up nicely. another good crowd is gathering. what in the world did we do before evite?
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here's to the holiday's and the spirit of giving.