There is a lot going on in me and with me. Life is not always sunshine and roses sometimes it just hurts and sometimes it is what it is.

Little things pop up that keep me going...Part of todays horoscope was one...

When you gaze into your future with an optimistic outlook, you’ll focus primarily on the positive possibilities. Many people find comfort in imagining the negative circumstances that may or may not come to pass because they believe they are simply preparing themselves to face the worst. It is our thoughts that shape our lives, however. Visualizing the future of your dreams is the first step you take in your quest to manifest that future into being. When you think optimistically about your prospects, you’ll be more apt to recognize the positive aspects of all the probable outcomes you are facing. Your good thoughts will become the building blocks of your perfect life. You’ll clearly see the route you need to follow to attain success today when you look for it with an optimistic heart.

Optimism might be nice...right now i have existance in the forefront. But i keep rereading this part of the horoscope for a reason.

The last song i got has been stuck in my head on and off for the past few days as well.

Paul Brandt's The Risk

The song gets to me....well it was me ..lol There are times and people that you do risk it all for... there are a few other songs that have been running thu my mind and have been popping up but that works.

I’d rather stand on the edge of a cliff
And hang my toes over a bit,
And then jump when they dare me,
Even if it scares me and I get hurt.
I’d rather build my wings on the way down,
Do my best not to fall to the ground
and than laugh at my mistakes
‘cause there only lessons I’ll learn

Chorus:
I’d rather burn with desire deep in my soul,
And love like a fire that’s out of control, and laugh and dance and fall
and chance and kiss
I’d rather live my whole life
with a sense of abandon,
Squeeze every drop out,
no matter what happens.
And not wonder what I've missed
I’d rather risk.

Well I guess I could just play it safe
and forget about love, hope and faith,
with my eye on the shore line,
keeping my boat tied and staying home,

ohhh but I’ll never discover new land
by keeping my feet on the sand
No I’d rather set sail
and get carried away by the storm.

Anyway, it's a beautiful morning, i'm going to go fix my coffee and sit out in the backyard and watch the birds and animals having there breakfast before i go to work.

I have quite the assortment this year ranging from the 3 ravens to blue jays to cardinals to doves. Add to that the rabbitts and squirrels and it is quite the morning show as they feast.

I'll be fine, souls heal and being in nature recharges.

ciao

jason

So this is the wekkend of the community arts event ii organize.  2 1/2 day arts festival with over 40 locations in the city plus hands on kids art activities.  I'm glad it is finally here.  WHEW.   It has been a blast so far ..the weather has been great all the galleries, business and studios ai have talked to are having a great time.,  The families and people I have run into all say it's wonderful.

i'm happy ...asides from a few go arounds with the press on lack of coverage I'm happy.  the cafe is doing greta this weekend.  my gallery at the cafe is featuring a chocolate artist ...all her sculptures are made of chocolate and all edible. 

i'm having fun....so anyways ...soon off for today's events...

jas

Events come to play in your life that change you on a daily basis.  Mostly subtle but occasionally so in your face that you can not help but be affected.

For those of you you have read Nat's Blog you know what happened the other day.  For those of you who haven't i would urge you to read it and then think of your loved ones and children and hold them all close. 

My  love and devotion to her and the children is without question a unending bond we share.  Through this past year we have been through a lot together as well as individually. 

She is a  strong , intellgent and caring woman.  Her compassion, drive, love and sense of being is beyond compare. Her love of family, life and search for beauty in all things is just some of the many reasons i love her.  She is a amazing woman.   it always appalled me what I knew of the situtaion with her ex and over the past years have had to deal with it to various degrees.  Nat and I have talked about it, done a few things about it etc. 

But the other night very much drove the message homein a way words can not  that this can not go on.  To listen to that ...to hear the crying and to hear the fear in the kid's voices ...it goes without saying it changes you inside.

I love her more then anything in the world, I adore the children and to have her and them subjected to that is ...I duno ..I am at a lack for words to wrap up my emotions and feelings in still. Women are to be treated with respect and love always.  I was raised that way..To have this happen to any woman and her children let alone the woman that you love is appalling.  it has to stop, the cycle needs to be broken.

Her work on changing laws is even more important now ..my feelings for her even more galvanized.  My sence of purpose and place in this world even clearer.  things need to be changed, laws need to be changed and people's views need to be changed.

So my friends, look into the eyes of your lover or spouse, child and family and realize what a precious gift you have.  Respect them always. 

love and light, jas