I was so inspired that I decided to make a small donation to SEVA, and also wrote Wavy a letter to thank him for the work he's doing in the world.
The movie is on Netflix! Check it out and be inspired!
Here's the trailer to give you a taste:
Last night I watched the documentary "Saint Misbehaving" about the life of Wavy Gravy, AKA Hugh Romney, the political clown who has changed the world with unconditional love and humor. He's well-known in these parts, since Humboldt County is sort of a Mecca for hippies from all over the world. He owns a ranch about 70 miles South of here, and I've actually been lucky enough to work many concerts at his place called The Black Oak Ranch. I've gotten to meet and cook for many famous people there, such as Joan Baez, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, and even the man himself: Wavy Gravy. He's so humble and down-to-earth that I had no idea I was working for such an amazing man! Most impressive is the SEVA foundation he started to that gives sight to thousands of blind people in India. It brings tears to my eyes! I was so inspired that I decided to make a small donation to SEVA, and also wrote Wavy a letter to thank him for the work he's doing in the world. The movie is on Netflix! Check it out and be inspired! Here's the trailer to give you a taste:
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I finally finished boxing up my 100 butterflies to send to the Holocaust Museum show. I procrastinated so long on my artist statement that I almost forgot to send them altogether! I also wrapped and packaged the storybook for Johnny. (from yesterday’s post) These were both large, involved, time-consuming projects, and it felt great to complete them. Along with the celebration of completion came a strange feeling I couldn’t quite figure out at first. I thought it was a fear of having no next big project…and that is part of it. But it’s also grief that I am feeling. I am about to send 101 of my creations out into the world. Who knows what will happen to them, or if they will be appreciated. There is courage in releasing them, even though I would never dream of keeping them. They were made to go. I listened to a talk recently by the man who wrote "Love, Medicine and Miracles." He said that when you notice you're feeling bad, ask yourself "What nourishment do I need to resolve this feeling?" Then listen to the answer that comes to you and follow it, Tonight the answer that came to me was to celebrate completing my creations! So I made a nice meal: vegetarian shepherd's pie which I am enjoying with some red wine. And I decided to rent a movie I have been wanting to see for a long time called "Hugo." I highly recommend it for anyone who loves France, dreams and steampunk! ;) And yes, I feel much better now. Farewell my babies! May you lift the spirits of those who see you as you lifted my spirits when I created you! I made this storybook for my best friend Sonya's 4 year old, Johnny. I sure hope he likes it. I put a lot of love, time and creativity into it. Let me know what you think! Thanks!
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