Thursday, January 27, 2005
A snowy tribute to Calvin & Hobbes
Freaking brilliant. I think we've all thought about doing this at some point.
Off to Cash Landing
We named our longhouse in the woods Cash Landing, in honor of my brother Luke. He owned 5 horses, which I guess belong to me now. His favorite was named Cash.
We're taking a digital camera up there this time, so I'll be able to show you guys what I'm talking about. Maybe it'll light a fire under some of ya to get out here to God(ess)'s Country for a visit.
Talk to you tomorrow...
We're taking a digital camera up there this time, so I'll be able to show you guys what I'm talking about. Maybe it'll light a fire under some of ya to get out here to God(ess)'s Country for a visit.
Talk to you tomorrow...
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Migs, can you go check this place out and give me a field report? One of my favorite artists.
Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Black Mouse
Umphrey's song on 'Alias' this Wednesday?
That'll be sweet! Any idea what tune? Is Pony hooking up with Jennifer Gardner?
Jeremy Welsh post re: Alias
Jeremy Welsh post re: Alias
Jugghead in San Francisco!
Just received an email from the man himself, announcing his presence in my patron saint's city for the Mardi Gras festivities. I'm nervous, in the best possible way.
It's gonna be a party....
It's gonna be a party....
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Today...
Damn! Good to see the Payless Shoe Source up in this byatch, not to mention McGrizzle, the first man I ever smoked crack with. (Are you allowed to talk about that shit on the Internet?)
I spent the last two days in the Elkhorn National Forest building the most awesome 12-person A-frame longhouse you can imagine. There were 8 of us, 3 of them Roaches, and we built an amazing sacred space. The testosterone equivalent of the Red Tent. Pictures will be forthcoming.
I smoked that job interview like a Bolivian roach. It went for over two hours! Really, really cool. I should be making real money again shortly, all the while working on kickass projects that involve BUILDING THINGS THAT MATTER! I'm excited.
I'll leave you with a most amazing quote from "The Last Tempation of Christ" by Nikos Kaztantzakis. It comes from the liner notes of Ray Lamontagne's most recent album, and it applies to all you music (magick?) makers out there. Especially Stasik.
"And you, liar, teller of tall tales: you trample all the Lord’s commandments underfoot, you murder, steal, commit adultery, and afterward break into tears, beat your breast, take down your guitar and turn the sin into a song. Shrewd devil, you know very well that God pardons singers no matter what they do, because he can simply die for a song."
I spent the last two days in the Elkhorn National Forest building the most awesome 12-person A-frame longhouse you can imagine. There were 8 of us, 3 of them Roaches, and we built an amazing sacred space. The testosterone equivalent of the Red Tent. Pictures will be forthcoming.
I smoked that job interview like a Bolivian roach. It went for over two hours! Really, really cool. I should be making real money again shortly, all the while working on kickass projects that involve BUILDING THINGS THAT MATTER! I'm excited.
I'll leave you with a most amazing quote from "The Last Tempation of Christ" by Nikos Kaztantzakis. It comes from the liner notes of Ray Lamontagne's most recent album, and it applies to all you music (magick?) makers out there. Especially Stasik.
"And you, liar, teller of tall tales: you trample all the Lord’s commandments underfoot, you murder, steal, commit adultery, and afterward break into tears, beat your breast, take down your guitar and turn the sin into a song. Shrewd devil, you know very well that God pardons singers no matter what they do, because he can simply die for a song."
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Rocker
Work on the memorial site continues. We are waiting for his personal effects to be released to his family. His brother is then going to fax a copy of Brian's passport to his webhost for SchultzStar.com, allowing me to take control of the domain. We'll be golden after that.
In the meantime, here is the memorial tennis tournament in Naperville that has been put together.
Hereis his funeral progam in PDF format.
Job Interview
Got an interview tomorrow at 1:00 with the state library. This is the position. There are a couple of other positions I've applied for that I'd prefer to this one, but this is the first interview. Wish me luck....
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Napoleon Dynamite!
What is a Blog?
From the Wikipedia, quite possibly the greatest resource ever:
A weblog, Web log or simply a blog, is a web application which contains periodic posts on a common webpage. These posts are often but not necessarily in reverse chronological order. Such a Web site would typically be accessible to any Internet user. The term "blog" came into common use as a way of avoiding confusion with the term server log.
Blogs run from individual diaries to arms of political campaigns, media programs and corporations, and from one occasional author to having large communities of writers. Some are maintained by single authors, while others have multiple authors. Many weblogs enable visitors to leave public comments, which can lead to a community of readers centered around the blog; others are non-interactive. The totality of weblogs or blog-related websites is usually called the blogosphere. When a large amount of activity, information and opinion erupts around a particular subject or controversy in the blogosphere, it is commonly called a blogstorm.
The format of weblogs varies, from simple bullet lists of hyperlinks, to article summaries with user-provided comments and ratings. Individual weblog entries are almost always date and time-stamped, with the newest post at the top of the page. Because links are so important to weblogs, most blogs have a way of archiving older entries and generating a static address for individual entries; this static link is referred to as a permalink. The latest headlines, with hyperlinks and summaries, are offered in weblogs in the RSS or Atom XML-format, to be read with a feed reader.
A weblog is often run through a content management system or CMS.
Wikipedia Entry
A weblog, Web log or simply a blog, is a web application which contains periodic posts on a common webpage. These posts are often but not necessarily in reverse chronological order. Such a Web site would typically be accessible to any Internet user. The term "blog" came into common use as a way of avoiding confusion with the term server log.
Blogs run from individual diaries to arms of political campaigns, media programs and corporations, and from one occasional author to having large communities of writers. Some are maintained by single authors, while others have multiple authors. Many weblogs enable visitors to leave public comments, which can lead to a community of readers centered around the blog; others are non-interactive. The totality of weblogs or blog-related websites is usually called the blogosphere. When a large amount of activity, information and opinion erupts around a particular subject or controversy in the blogosphere, it is commonly called a blogstorm.
The format of weblogs varies, from simple bullet lists of hyperlinks, to article summaries with user-provided comments and ratings. Individual weblog entries are almost always date and time-stamped, with the newest post at the top of the page. Because links are so important to weblogs, most blogs have a way of archiving older entries and generating a static address for individual entries; this static link is referred to as a permalink. The latest headlines, with hyperlinks and summaries, are offered in weblogs in the RSS or Atom XML-format, to be read with a feed reader.
A weblog is often run through a content management system or CMS.
Wikipedia Entry
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Angels?
I shared these two recent journal entries with the Chilean recently, and thought that the rest of you fools might be interested...
1/8/05
Wow, what an amazing and intense week. Brian Schultz passed on January 1, hit by a drunk driver while a passenger in a cab. So sad, such a tragedy. One of the best ones there is. He and Luke are partners in arms now, of course, but that knowledge serves only to temper the sorrow. Mom, Dad, Katrina, Shannon, were all amazing and conspired to get me to Chicago for the funeral, where I knew I had to be. It was amazing. The old crew, gathered for the first time without an Umphrey’s show as the impetus. It was so necessary. Migs, Chile, Danny, Pony, Shelly Kay, the Band. We felt the Love and the connection like we hadn’t in years and years. Intense.
I spent the last night with Chile Dan at his house, and it was so necessary and so amazing. We finally broke it down about so many things that had been left unsaid, and it was clear that many synchronicities were happening for HIM. He has been thinking about counseling, spirituality, death, and Life, and how they all tie together. I kept watching Chiara gasp in amazement as things I brought up coincided exactly with what they had been talking about in previous weeks. Amazing night.
The sadness is present, but not overwhelming. Much like Luke’s funeral, this one served as a focal point of regeneration for many people. Our bonds have been reestablished, and strengthened through Brian’s death. Going forward in celebration of his life. He touched so many people, and we all resolve to bring that Love forward.
1/13/05
Went to the Merc to work on Brian’s website. As I was sitting in the hidden booth, looking at pictures of Brian, thinking of Brian and Luke, I began to cry. I cried quietly for awhile, IM’ing with Katrina and explaining to her that I was crying. She asked me if I was holding the tiger’s eye she had sent me as a talisman. I told her I was and that I was rubbing it that very moment. Katrina signed off, and immediately 2 girls I don’t know came over to ask if I was OK. Their names are Mickey and Mariah. I explained what I was working on and why I was emotional.
Mickey did most of the talking, saying “I’m not sure what your relationship with God is, but we were wondering if we could pray for you. I said of course, and she layed a hand on my shoulder, and prayed out loud about God always being near. Mariah told me that God had compelled her to tell me the I was not alone, ever. I was moved and a tear slid down my cheek. I thanked them, and they mentioned their ministry to me. They operate out of the First Assembly Church.
10 minutes later, Mariah walked back up to me told me that God had compelled her to return and gift me with her Bible. It is a much-used book, recovered by hand and emblazoned on the cover with nothing but the Word “Love”.
I hugged her and she departed. I was thunderstruck. Moreso when I began to look through the Bible and realized it is FILLED with her own writing in the margins throughout. This Bible represents her spiritual history.
I don’t know what to think. Guardian angels, of course, but this Bible is something you’d expect to be gifted to a child or a disciple, if at all. It is tremendously intimate.
I’m blown away.
1/8/05
Wow, what an amazing and intense week. Brian Schultz passed on January 1, hit by a drunk driver while a passenger in a cab. So sad, such a tragedy. One of the best ones there is. He and Luke are partners in arms now, of course, but that knowledge serves only to temper the sorrow. Mom, Dad, Katrina, Shannon, were all amazing and conspired to get me to Chicago for the funeral, where I knew I had to be. It was amazing. The old crew, gathered for the first time without an Umphrey’s show as the impetus. It was so necessary. Migs, Chile, Danny, Pony, Shelly Kay, the Band. We felt the Love and the connection like we hadn’t in years and years. Intense.
I spent the last night with Chile Dan at his house, and it was so necessary and so amazing. We finally broke it down about so many things that had been left unsaid, and it was clear that many synchronicities were happening for HIM. He has been thinking about counseling, spirituality, death, and Life, and how they all tie together. I kept watching Chiara gasp in amazement as things I brought up coincided exactly with what they had been talking about in previous weeks. Amazing night.
The sadness is present, but not overwhelming. Much like Luke’s funeral, this one served as a focal point of regeneration for many people. Our bonds have been reestablished, and strengthened through Brian’s death. Going forward in celebration of his life. He touched so many people, and we all resolve to bring that Love forward.
1/13/05
Went to the Merc to work on Brian’s website. As I was sitting in the hidden booth, looking at pictures of Brian, thinking of Brian and Luke, I began to cry. I cried quietly for awhile, IM’ing with Katrina and explaining to her that I was crying. She asked me if I was holding the tiger’s eye she had sent me as a talisman. I told her I was and that I was rubbing it that very moment. Katrina signed off, and immediately 2 girls I don’t know came over to ask if I was OK. Their names are Mickey and Mariah. I explained what I was working on and why I was emotional.
Mickey did most of the talking, saying “I’m not sure what your relationship with God is, but we were wondering if we could pray for you. I said of course, and she layed a hand on my shoulder, and prayed out loud about God always being near. Mariah told me that God had compelled her to tell me the I was not alone, ever. I was moved and a tear slid down my cheek. I thanked them, and they mentioned their ministry to me. They operate out of the First Assembly Church.
10 minutes later, Mariah walked back up to me told me that God had compelled her to return and gift me with her Bible. It is a much-used book, recovered by hand and emblazoned on the cover with nothing but the Word “Love”.
I hugged her and she departed. I was thunderstruck. Moreso when I began to look through the Bible and realized it is FILLED with her own writing in the margins throughout. This Bible represents her spiritual history.
I don’t know what to think. Guardian angels, of course, but this Bible is something you’d expect to be gifted to a child or a disciple, if at all. It is tremendously intimate.
I’m blown away.
Monday, January 17, 2005
Don't Forget
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Saturday, January 15, 2005
Rent-A-Midget
Friday, January 14, 2005
Live Ween archive...
Anam Cara
Read this today, and thought immediately of Brian. Soul friends...
Anam Cara refers to the Celtic spiritual belief of souls connecting and bonding .
In Celtic Spiritual tradition, it is believed that the soul radiates all about the physical body, what some refer to as an aura. When you connect with another person and become completely open and trusting with that individual, your two souls begin to flow together. Should such a deep bond be formed, it is said you have found your Anam Cara or soul friend.
Your Anam Cara always accepts you as you truly are, holding you in beauty and light. In order to appreciate this relationship, you must first recognize your own inner light and beauty. This is not always easy to do. The Celts believed that forming an Anam Cara friendship would help you to awaken your awareness of your own nature and experience the joys of others.
According to John O'Donahue, an accomplished Irish poet, philosopher and Catholic priest, "...You are joined in an ancient and eternal union with humanity that cuts across all barriers of time, convention, philosophy and definition. When you are blessed with an anam cara, the Irish believe, you have arrived at that most sacred place: home."
Anam Cara refers to the Celtic spiritual belief of souls connecting and bonding .
In Celtic Spiritual tradition, it is believed that the soul radiates all about the physical body, what some refer to as an aura. When you connect with another person and become completely open and trusting with that individual, your two souls begin to flow together. Should such a deep bond be formed, it is said you have found your Anam Cara or soul friend.
Your Anam Cara always accepts you as you truly are, holding you in beauty and light. In order to appreciate this relationship, you must first recognize your own inner light and beauty. This is not always easy to do. The Celts believed that forming an Anam Cara friendship would help you to awaken your awareness of your own nature and experience the joys of others.
According to John O'Donahue, an accomplished Irish poet, philosopher and Catholic priest, "...You are joined in an ancient and eternal union with humanity that cuts across all barriers of time, convention, philosophy and definition. When you are blessed with an anam cara, the Irish believe, you have arrived at that most sacred place: home."
First post...
Here it is, folks, collaborative Flajagnuud in effect. Just gotta figure out how to get the double umlaut to work and we'll be going full steam. Hope you all got my email. More to come.
The idea is that we have an interest in collaboration with each other on ideas, dicusssion, projects, whatever. The four days in Chicago following Brian's funeral really brought home to me what an incredible crew we have. The energy we create when we are all together and in synch should be leveraged, channeled, directed. Somehow.
So, here is a spot where we can post items of interest, thoughts, musings, links, whatever. A central repository for our little subset of the Collective Unconcious.
Stop by here a couple times a week, add a comment or a thought. Watch it grow.
This is by invitation only. Who else needs to be a part of this mix? I'll need email addresses.
Let's get this party started.
Meanwhile, check out this most interesting audio:
Trip Doctors
The idea is that we have an interest in collaboration with each other on ideas, dicusssion, projects, whatever. The four days in Chicago following Brian's funeral really brought home to me what an incredible crew we have. The energy we create when we are all together and in synch should be leveraged, channeled, directed. Somehow.
So, here is a spot where we can post items of interest, thoughts, musings, links, whatever. A central repository for our little subset of the Collective Unconcious.
Stop by here a couple times a week, add a comment or a thought. Watch it grow.
This is by invitation only. Who else needs to be a part of this mix? I'll need email addresses.
Let's get this party started.
Meanwhile, check out this most interesting audio:
Trip Doctors
