Portraits of the Self

The magnificent Brazilian giant was irresistible. Cool and yet so very beautiful. This photo was accepted for publication, whereas my shot of Kailash, Tibet's sacred mountain, was not. Curious how Life seems to speak to us. It's almost as though what we are drawn to in Nature is  reflective of an aspect of ourselves yearning to be expressed. Different facet, same Self.

Denouncing Prime Minister Steven Harper

Flying my peace flag on Canada Day, I resist the militarization of this country by the Harper Government.

Rio's Cristo, Closer

 Herman Melville reminds the traveler that a "thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men".

So hot, you can ...

Today's heat reminded me of the day in Gaza, Palestine - when it was so hot, that this inventive guy had no trouble baking pita bread on the hood of his car.

Sunday Afternoon Run - Lost Lagoon, Vancouver

Blue heron resting with three turtles

Raccoon pops in for a visit

Heron notices intruder

Peaceful reverie disrupted

Raccoon decides to leave as well ...

... now that the turtles and heron have all vacated their spot in the sun

Commotion dies down, Heron returns to  perch, I  carry on with my run

Carry on Dismantling Oppression

 

The British Second World War  motivational poster, "Keep Calm and Carry On" also reflects the attitude of the Oslo "Peace Process" between Palestine and Israel. A charade of disingenuous "negotiations" have led to expanding illegal settlements and a deepening Apartheid colonization. I have altered the image to indicate that lasting peace and justice is contingent upon ending the Occupation.

Poor Electoral Choice - Ecocide is Suicide

I feel disappointed in the voting behaviour of the people of BC. The result of yesterday's provincial election points to a selfish short-sightedness. The people chose short term economic gain, while ignoring the long term risks of environmental devastation associated with increased reliance on carbon fuel - fracking in BC, and transporting Alberta tar sands to our pristine coast by tankers and pipelines.

The result of the elections can, at least in part, be interpreted as a shameful nod of support for an outdated and unsustainable model that places mindless consumption ahead of environmental  stewardship. We are intrinsically connected to Nature. Destroying her is destroying us; ecocide is suicide.

The BC vote also appears to reflect the electorate's willingness to establish closer ties to Harper's dangerous and unethical profit-at-all costs agenda that is gradually wrecking this country  and  causing upheaval around the world.

Perhaps it's time to initiate a support group for those afflicted with post-election dysphoria.