Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Yikes, another year already?







It was my birthday last Saturday. Whoo hoo, yeah right. Hard to believe another year's gone by. What have I learned? How have I grown? What difference does it make anyways? Hehe.

This is my birthday wish:
The greatest gift you can give to me is to follow your bliss and grow into
your ‘self'.

Makes it easier for me to do so
my 'self'.


Got my "FREE" birthday chiropractic adjustment. Dr. Johnston and his minions will set you straight. Having visited chiropractors across the nation during my circus daze, I know a good crack when I hear one. Next I treated myself to Big Ron's Yoga. Yoga is my drug of choice. Meditation is my medication. Because of the summer heat I have resisted going to Bikram, aka "hot yoga", 100 minutes at 100 degrees. Ugh. But the reality is it makes me feel soooooo good and when you leave it feels cooler outside. Made myself a committment to go more often this year.

Oftentimes I can't find the words I need so I make them up.
Remember folks, you heard it here first. My gift of words to you. :)

Visionaerialist - my self-coined moniker. I've been a pro aerialist in this life. I'm also a very imaginative person. So in order to describe myself I put the two together. Simple, no?

Ambitchous – Bitchy and ambitious. You know what they say about women with power. I say more power to them.

Perhaps it's "all about the money." Just came across an interesting study that said even the thought of money makes people mean, “less helpful, less considerate and less willing to ask for assistance or engage with others than those who have not been "preconditioned" to money.”

Bills to pay? Forget about it, I want to be nice. Generous even. Anyone need a little extra cash?

Virticariously - Living virtually and vicariously. I’ve never been able to get hooked on soap operas. I’ve tried at times so I could converse with those that do. Better than a soap opera, going online and reading myspace, facebook, blogs and evesdropping on the drama, love lost and love found is life’s reality show. The vengeance of the jilted and bragging rights of happiness. As I’ve become a recluse here in the woods leading an “insular” life, I find myself traveling across the world into others lives and comparing them to my own. I find the lies people tell and uncover truths I’d rather not know. It is easy to live an illusion on the internet with chats, IM’s and emails. There is so much missing; tone of voice, facial expressions, body language. But we’re back to writing and reading more and that can’t be all bad. It takes longer to write and you have the option to edit before you speak. Seems we hear what we want to hear, in the tone we want to hear it, when we read and listen to the voice in our head. It seems we’re all lonelier than ever and searching for that connection we all crave so. Bumping into others with similar interests is easier, but overcoming physical distance is frustrating to no end. I think I’ll just stay here and talk to the trees. Only problem is I hold them close and they don’t hug me.

Spent a night and a day at the beach. Oh, I so needed that. I hadn’t realized how much it was missed. Marveled as the huge, orange-red moon rose perceptively as we counted down. Rose the next morning and watched the sun take its place. Listened to the surf and walked the beach as the warm ocean water caressed my feet. Found washed up shells to carry home. Wondered what is next for me. Only my heart can tell.

Love, you know, inspires me.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Watch a human fly


Stumbled across this on the internet and I fell in love with it. May it inspire your flights of fancy.





Sunday, September 2, 2007

I *LOVE* MY FREAKY FRIENDS






BRoS. GRiM SiDeShOw
WeSt PalM BeaCh

Bryce and Ken wound down their Ozzfest tour and it was HOTT.

Starting in Seattle and traipsing across the entire United States this summer, Bryce and Ken managed to keep several unique freaky acts working and survived a blow down. When I saw them I could tell they’d put their heart and soul into their dream and the schedule and miles had beaten them up. I met Ken years ago when he’d come backstage at the circus and hang around. At the time he spoke of pursuing his dream of creating a side show based on historical accuracy. He now has a museum quality collection of artifacts that unfortunately didn’t make this tour. Too hectic. But he has, in fact, followed his dream and I’m sure will continue to do so. It would be nice to see his entire collection displayed alongside his sideshow in a permanent setting. He’s also an accomplished drummer and record producer. Check out Shemp and the songs they’ve produced.

I met Bryce in Dallas when I was touring also and he’s been the force behind Ken to get this show on the road. Great guy and what a hard worker. He’s managed others into amazing careers and I’m sure will continue to do so. His company is called Brown Gravy Entertainment. This guy knows how to get things done.

Pictured here are:

William Dark a formidable fire performer and contact juggler.

Featured in a Red Hot Chili Pepper’s music video, GoGoAnnie does a classic burlesque routine with gorgeous red sequined costume.

Here’s to your recuperation and regrouping into your next freak show manifestation.

Thanks guys for the hospitality!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Brain Surgery, Light Art, and Falling Stars

From the brilliant mind of Dr. S. neurosurgeon, psychiatrist, addiction doc, and rock 'n roll friend.

“In the OR we never said ‘Oops!’ Instead we said, ‘Ah, there.’"

Wise words indeed.

Art begets Art

Went to an art show by a friend, Celino, last night. He paints historic homes and makes unique light sculptures from combining cast offs in unusual and whimsical ways. Celino brings light into our world and inspires us to see old things in new ways. A while back we did a swap meet together and I bought a large frame from him. In turn it inspired this video.





Thanks Celino for your contribution to recycled light art and re-imagined beauty on this earth.

Light on your path y’all,

Lynn

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Tear Stained

Finally decided to post this video. It was time. It got to the point where my computer was freezing up on me and I was concerned I'd lose the whole thing. The imagery has been gathered over the past 2 years, most recently Elise and I did the trees and pool shoot. I didn't know then what I was shooting for, but when I heard the song I knew. Joe Baldelli is a wonderful friend and a gifted musician. His music often gives me visions.

"The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web." Pablo Picasso

Don't think I can say it any better than that.

I'd love to hear your interpretation. I'm still trying to interpret it myself. You see, when I do these things I don't have anything particular in mind. I let them evolve on their own. It's only after the fact that I can sometimes parallel what is going on in my life, with what is being portrayed by the imagery in my videos. It's often metaphorical.

I'm curious how this speaks to you. Please drop me a line and let me know.

OnWaRd and UpWaRd,
Lynn


Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Time Flies and So Do I


Oooooh, string theory. We're all vibrating at the core. And the cicadas I'm hearing are riding the waves of the the vibrations perhaps?



Meanwhile the ninja gets revenge on the hula hippo in this remix. Short and sweet, revenge that is. You see, the computer decided to remix this itself. Virus? Frustrating is all I can say.
Kind of like it anyway.


Monday, August 6, 2007

Cement Shoes

Get the jackhammer. Outta the pool.

The Hippo vid has gone viral on a European site. Over 2,000 hits in the last two days. Funny how that happens. I have no idea how or why. Then again, I've been an entertainer all my life, so I must know something. What that is, I don't know. Would somebody please clue me in?

Working on a new video. It's clogging up my computer. Freezing it up. I hear a Mac would help. So I'm a dreaming again. Manifesting.

I'm chomping at the bit to share this new video, but can't quite yet. . . . 'til then, here's a blast from the past.


Thanks so much for your continued encouragement and support. It's great to hear from each and every one of you.

RTC Productions - "Shining our light to brighten your day."