Pork Chops and Karate Chops

"To this day, I hate pork chops."  

A STUNNING anti-bullying campaign video by Shane Koyczan.

Not only are the lyrics phenomenal, but the performance is also riveting and effective.

The video animation quality is superb as well, just adding to the strong story-line of the spoken-word piece.  I firmly believe that this video should receive more recognition and be played publicly throughout schools.  

As a graduate and survivor of K-12 at an private all-girls Catholic school I have had my share of being bullied and (regretfully) bullying.  The impact it can have on your existence is life-long whether positive or negative.  This video tells a story that many can relate to. 

Truly beautiful in a heart aching sort of way.

To This Day Project

Find anti-bullying resources at http://www.bullying.org

WE ARE HANDSOME Part 2

It's summer again and we are back for more!
You all remember the post about these haute suits back in April 2012?
Well it's summer again and these photos are too gorgeous to be kept in my archives.






And too gorgeous not to buy...
YES MA'AM I HAVE PURCHASED TWO We Are Handsome suits!  
The "Calypso Deep V Onepiece"(above) and "The Stalker"(right) string bikini.                        
 Love them.

The Great Gatsby

Finally was able to watch this marvelous film.
That's right -- I LOVED IT.

I was super skeptical since I absolutely hated the Romeo + Juliet (1996) film and I was dreading that this classic book would also be ruined with the touch of the modern devil's trident.

Fortunately the film was completed with superb taste, class and just enough flair.

The way the eye was drawn in through the movement of the camera (Moulin Rouge! anyone?) and the sparkle and glitz of it all WITHOUT losing the classiness of the story.

And the music.
Same idea but backwards.  Taking modern songs and twisting them to fit the 1920s flappers era.
Bought the Deluxe Edition as soon as I got home.

I am just so so happy!
I must say though, I don't know if I will like
watching it on my computer screen.. I think the
large theater allowed the film to come alive and
I don't know if that can translate on a smaller screen.

But I must say, Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan were phenomenal along with Elizabeth Debicki (who is she!?), Isla Fisher (small role but lasting impression), Tobey Maguire (will always be spiderman to me...), and Joel Edgerton.

Flying Fingers

The Song of the Golden Dragon

I have spent quite some time researching this mystery guitarist 

and finally came across his "mini-bio" on his website.  

Estas Tonne is a charismatic modern day Troubadour spreading an inspirational message of the new consciousness and paradigm while playing all over the world, delighting audiences from Americas to India, from the Middle East to Europe. He is known for his unique and remarkable guitar style by touching listeners deeply, especially those who witness the intensity of his music live in concert.  

Unfortunately I still have no idea who he is, where he came from, or where he is now.

I know that he travels a lot, is spiritual, and his music is free on his website.

Most of his videos are him on the streets of God-only-knows-where.

I need to meet him.

http://estastonne.bandcamp.com/

Paint Yourselves

I found these amazing photos a while back.

Unbelievably sharp and brilliant colors bring life to these model's eyes.

These vibrant photos make you want to live life to the fullest.

Enjoy a brief view of Tyler Shields'

"Chromatic" series

"Imagination is the idea of excellence art is the act of creating it!"

http://www.tylershields.com/

Radioactive

 

Which music video do you prefer?

BE passionate joyful euphoric intense angry present ALIVE

"The inspiration for this book came to me one afternoon as I watched my son, Hudson, playing with his toy bus. I was trying to keep pace with his three-year-old mind as he got deeper and deeper into a fantasy involving nothing more than a yellow plastic box and armless figurines. 

What happens to this enthusiasm, this ability to be wholly present in the moment? 

Why are these pure moments of passion so often replaced with cynicism, boredom, and indifference? 

Shortly after playing “bus”, I attended an extraordinary dance performance, and I knew I had found my collaborators. Dancers are storytellers. They’re trained to capture passion with their bodies. The often create a fantasy world or offer us a deeper look into familiar settings. They bring to life what we feel but what most of us, lacking their artistry and athleticism, are unable to express physically. I spent three years shooting dancers around the country, and I was humbled by their enthusiasm for their craft. 

These photographs communicate my dreams for them more powerfully than words: Relish moments large and small, recognize the beauty around you, and be alive!" 

-- Artist's Statement (Jordan Matter)