about
i am a human being. i have been around for about a quarter of a century. in january 2009, i looked like this:
the subtitle of this here blog comes from vonnegut, who says, in cat’s cradle, “peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from god.” life is a journey, et cetera, you catch my drift. i am working on Figuring It Out. i like these things that some wise human beings have said:
“awe infinitum” –jane wagner
“il faut cultiver notre jardin” –voltaire
“no truth can make another truth untrue” –ursula leguin
“erleichda!” –tom robbins
and, also, the entirety of the flaming lips’ album yoshimi battles the pink robots.
i write here about traveling, dreams, theatre, art, bein’ green (it’s not easy), my cat, portland, hawaii, growing up, being a kid, permaculture, community, my loved ones, loving, learning, practicing, how i’m gonna save the world, mandalas, bicycles, books, our weird wacky & wounded culture, literature, and lots of other Important Stuff.
of particular interest, maybe:
* europe (especially spain), fall 2007
* puna, hawaii, fall 2008
* vipassana meditation course, april 2009
* cornerstone theater institute summer residency, summer 2009 in eureka, ca
* permaculture design course, fall-winter 2009-10
@kenny– i hope you go to hawaii and find yourself or find a piece of what you are looking for. i am writing from a screened cabin near pahoa listening to nature.
@stacia– thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world. i feel connected to you in so many ways now even though we are perfect strangers. i’m finishing up my odyssey years soon hopefully, but you took the words out of my mouth when you said that your thoughts are conflicting with your lifestyle. i hope we both find a purpose soon.
ps- i have heard from many people whom i respect that the secret is devoting your life to someone less fortunate than yourself. perhaps i will finally try that next.
Hello,
Greetings from Chicago,
I stumbled across your blog while researching Hedonisia…I was looking for exactly what you have here! I’ve read most of your entries, from while you were there. I know now that I will definatly be traveling there as soon as possible.
I was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions for me about your journey?
Primarily, how much you spent to get there?
How much money should I bring to spend while there?
I am thinking about staying a little longer than you did…maybe two months maybe three months,if possible, im not sure yet. Im a 23 year old Honda Salesman who has lost his way, i think this is a place for me to get to know my self again.
Is there alot of interaction with Mojo and the other staff when you are not working on your projects? How difficult is it to get to town?
Let me know, if you have a chance!
Thanks so much,
Kenny W.
Goodguyswhereblack12@yahoo.com
Goodguyswhereblack12@yahoo.com
I look forward to hearing back from you!