Saturday, December 10, 2011

Dine' College Senator Pinto Library

storytelling with storykeepers...

another creative platform

https://twitter.com/#!/RichardKBegayJr/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FuFnZoaEy


a story from the streets...
and images of two of my daughters

photography
it begins

Monday, December 5, 2011

post fiesta bowl 1/2 marathon

hydrating hydrating …lunch pasta/bread…dinner spaghetti…and more hydrating…
Watched Muhammad ali boxing matches and did a few lines of writing…happy to be participating with the wounded warrior project and looking to help out a few homeless vets living in ‘concrete jungle’ this dec….a good night sleep, bye…
Sunday morning Dec. 4

Day of days – nice fog; got my cup of joe; stretched in the backyard; got my stuff together fast and headed to the stage; there are plenty of folks driving in this little area of Scottsdale library;
I am good…feeling very confident & nervous; everything set….my gear is tight! Nimbus double knot…signature head band : ) ---- Got 3 packs of Gu on the belt – like readying for a battle; iPod set; Alicia keys coming down…and hitting into some bullet for my valentine : ) – ahh; this deck is going to pound; bye

12/5 Well, I crossed the finished at 1:55:08 ish (gun time)…and I figured I am about a 1:53ish chip – but still waiting on those results; man, the pace was good up to mile 9…then my right knee flared!!! I was like no…not now…in a way I almost lost my confidence…I was running at a fast fast comfortable pace – I was perhaps on a 1:36, 1:37 time goal, yet that quickly changed at the last 5 k of the race…all of sudden after my last drink and slow down at the station, I felt my knee get very abrasive…and had to stop…I was very frustrated yet I knew I had to finish this race; I had a compression knee sleeve on my left (for the flaring cap) – my right knee needed to be stabilized; so I stop and pulled off the sleeve and tried to place on the right knee – it was kind of funny cause I could not bend my body down…all of a sudden my breath caught up; I was hoping not cramp up (which I did not, thankfully) – then I took off again…still kind a gritty but I wanted to finish in the 1:40s – however I had to stop and shake it out…stretch…then I experienced cramping in my left hams – not fun. But I kept going – I saw mile 10 and kept stopping…all of a sudden…started to see the1:50 pace group go by…then soon after, the 2:00 group…I was like ahhh!!!! At Osborn I saw carm all wrapped up and with a smile…I tried to make a good effort of running a strong finish but I was hurting…and my pant was way off…I started to feel a little different here…knowing I can keep on going …better than before where I had the ugly feeling of quitting run through me…I saw the full marathon as a no go..but as I finished, I know I can be at a point in life where I can say I did it…this is a journey about my struggles and celebrations…I am life in human form…I will get there…Susan’s words about controlling thoughts is timely…I

Friday, November 18, 2011

dine' college library

building dedication today nov. 18 - dine' college shiprock campus, shiprock new mexico...

abbey + jason

my good friends...


Saturday, October 1, 2011

butterfly above siphon draw...

oct.1...took this pix while hiking up to the flatiron..after a stop on the draw (and avoiding the swarm of bees), i saw this butterfly on some high brush - it was a good moment...
richard

Friday, September 30, 2011

october eve -

i am looking forward to un-plugging for awhile - need to recharge the batteries -

out,

rich

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

crossroads....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atw6F47UCYM

found this! yea...i remember this movie...
...the guitar playing is pretty cool...the blues parts are done by ry cooder - awesome dude.

people are strange

listening to the 'doors' tonight...what music! the song is a glove fit for my thoughts tonight..i am creating a step back memory...a fanstasy to be precise - a vivid tone through the music...the passion..love it...i could paint, write, sketch all night..and wait for the light...
'people are strange' - i am humming it tonight : )

i dove into listen to some of john lee hooker's music too...did i share before i saw his house in California, while staying in Woodside/Redwood City...my dad's vietnam buddy drove me pass his house...i remember seeing all his black cars - one had a plate name 'hookman' -that was June 1998

Monday, September 19, 2011

survivors




diary sessions 'Skew' -part III monday sept 19...on central near durants...met john and his pup, sammy - they are survivors! well, perhaps i made a contribution to that title -maybe they don't want that title? though his smile and appreciation (as i gave him a few minutes and dollars) may last the day. john said he lost his house in pennslyvannia...he says there is really no need to go back home...i told him i miss my home...yet i am grounded with some level or measure of stability...and he all he wants is that same level for himself...i saw 'beauty' and a genuine spirit of this gesture; a courage of one person with the posture. and his pup sammy does not know these 'lines' other than his companionship to john - rather, a inseparable bond.
why do i feel this way...helping folks out there..easy to talk to...will it make me too vunerable..or submerge myself to a place i would not want to feel...would trap me...or will strengthen my view...my bias..my preferences...my tolerance...what will become of...
all i know, it warms me to see folks reaction as i help them in some manner -(and it should not be measured by amount of money i give...)
i just met two survivors...who have given me something
r

Monday, September 12, 2011

skin


diary sessions skew - Part II -'SKIN"
monday 4:54 pm - central ave/thomas...on my way home via the light rail -
was confronted by this guy who was wearing no shirt...only his body art...i ask what his name and what he was up to...i didn't mind talking to him....maybe he really didnt mind - i sure didn't, we were quite the pair for a few minutes. Cars rolled up and stopped at the red light..i did not look towards them - though i have a good guess they were watching us - i wonder what they thought...i mean cmon, i am here - and they are shielded safely in their cabs. cars on central avenue were watching. though for William and I, we chatted about the weather, his grocery cart, and his tattoos. i asked him where his is from..he said " i am from another planet"; "i am from New York"; i smiled and asked what he was doing here...he said he was "trying to survive" and that folks were after him...he said "you got to watch it, cause they're watching us" - i then motioned to his cart, which was filled to capacity with his life; i didn't ask beyond the strata of his affects - only if he could get something to eat or something; he asked me to help him. he told me nobody is helping him...i looked at him, raise my hand with some cash and offered; he looked at me as though i was some lost relative or something...i could see it in his eyes..they seem to be telling the story of his life...he was rather excited and joyous (there you go, laughter on Central Ave)...i could sense it (actually, i could smell it as he opened his mouth w joy) -
if the downtown terrain were removed layer by layer...we have a place where boundaries of the human emotions are so tightly bound...yet that's not how it works...a works in progress...

we are all in this together...

'skin' by sixx am is for william

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7t3jEDcrw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M5lZdwOicw

Saturday, September 10, 2011

my IPOD song list -in Chinle 1983...

Sept 10, 2011 - Saturday
If i had an iPod back when growing up in Chinle....this would be my playlist:

Fleetwood Mac ‘The Chain’ & ‘Go Your Own Way’
Blondie ‘Call Me’
Donna Summer ‘Hot Stuff’
Loverboy ‘Turn Me Loose’, ‘When it’s over’, and ‘Lucky Ones’
Motley Crue ‘Take me to the Top’ & ‘Too Fast for Love’
Styx – ‘Too much time on my Hands’
Foreigner ‘Double Vision’
Joan Jett & Blackhearts ‘I Love Rock & Roll’

Riding around with Redline BMX bike, skating at the catholic church, or hanging out at SandBox gameroom – after all, we lived right behind the place…

Monday, September 5, 2011

one year to plan - "...im crazy...but you like it.."

i would love to go back to school - grad school that is...had great communications with a few folks down at CALA _University of AZ...they say i would be a great candidate for the master's program -i think it would be awesome to get back 'home' - life is too short to get consumed...keep it open and simple, believe everything else will follow....
"...im crazy...but you like it.."

Sunday, September 4, 2011

the pear

the pear

...see more
i see less
a delicate grasp...of this
moment i remember at rest
truly a surrender...

...a moment to bless
all i see
is 'the pear'


Sunday, August 28, 2011

sunday...

days are intensely warm - especially when you're out there running...yesterday i ran tempe town lake about 10 am....my enthusiam and body seem ready & in high gear...after the 2nd mile, i had to stop! my body was not performing; the heat is keeping me from running longer than 6 miles...glad the legs feel strong...waiting patiently to test it...i am looking forward to much cooler weather...race is in 8 eight weeks! eye close, my faith - you love my fear away...

Sunday, August 21, 2011

new paths...

sunday aug. 21...the last week was pretty cool..music & new adventures!! in one week, saw little big town, kellie pickler...and last night - saw mato of indigenous at the rhythm room...country & blues. the heat is still here -running was okay yesterday! i ran the waterfront..am on my 3rd week of 1/2 marathon training..love it! miss my team mates...
on a path of a familiar..soon i will be getting back into a world i am much more comfortable with -even though the risks are there - i feel my time with 'Interior' has run out...its very apparent i am uninspired and quite honestly tired of the policies that sorta guide -more like governed the overall force - initiatives say to lead and contribute however i feel that is also limited to area where sit - in my 8'x8'x9' Box - thats it -i feel my offer has little selling point outside of the barrier...
those who know me, understand my reasoning...
...i believe i am meant do much more...


Monday, August 15, 2011

Little Big Town !

im with the band (again...) -love this group...very good folks...


Sunday, August 14, 2011

august 12 - i'm with the band




august 12 - friday night...down driving on ellsworth south of mesa going to Queen creek...going to see little big town tonight!!! so looking forward to the show! this band is incredible live - the road south reminds me of home back on the rez - .glad to get away from the urban and into the dirt, farmlands...etc...
oh and btw - i am going to meet them too!
rich

Friday, July 22, 2011

Sunday, July 10, 2011

make-up artist




sat…ran @ 4:00am…got up at 3:15.made my way to lake…stretched and began my 13.1 practice..it was good up to 9.4 miles..(which is two laps around tempe town lake) - then all of sudden my right knee started aching! I was very disappointed yet happy …disappointed because I thought I was beyond this…like improving on my knee…happy cause I was running fast comfortable despite the 92 degree temp at 5 am : ( - I was on track to do maybe 1:43 or 1:45? Sunday, got up to hike camelback..me and my camelback (as if I did not get enough cardio day before)….the hike was grade school compared to the run! In the afternoon, my daughter breanna & i played around with pixture taking! the camera nikon 3100 is saaaaweet..so we became 'shooters'…we set up with wardrobes (mainly me..)…make up etc etc..(note to self: fire the makeup artist!) it was silly, creative, most of all fun..i painted my face too!

There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run because I am an animal and a child, an artist and a saint. So, too, are you. Find your own play, your own self-renewing compulsion, and you will become the person you are meant to be. - George Sheehan

Sunday, June 26, 2011

summer heat...

sunday..summer is here ! hike camelback echo this morning - that was tough...i was fully saturated :) - though i was enjoying the terrain...happy my body is the vehicle...i am blessed..

lousiana red and i at the rhythm room!

met red again...he is such an inspirational musician...i am so inspired by the music he plays...


Saturday, June 4, 2011

louisiana red at the rhythm room! june 3 -CARMs Bday!!

june 3 ; at the rhythm room phoenix...what a night! saw louisiana red on carm's bday -she was chumy as she picked me up...was fun -the night set yay! ...red (as i call him) was in town for his only US show..he has great connection with arizona...we actually saw him two years ago...it was totally rad! his music is so amazing! the delta blues on the acoustic guitar has a certain magic- it tells a story deeply rooted with emotions, you have to give it a try...we saw patty and her friends, who are now friends ! i told her about how this amazing blues guitarist will be starring at the rhythm room - yay! so here we are hanging out musing the magic of red's emotions!! he said rich 'can you do some thing for me? i say yeah! what? he goes, next time you back to the rez, get me some jewelry...i said sure -though i told him i have this red corral necklace (which i got from tuba city fair 2 years ago) which i can offer ..HE ACCEPTS! i took it off my neck and place it around his...he was quite surprise i was parting with it...i told him i am offering as a gift from this navajo boy to the apache boy! check out the picture of him and i - He is wearing it! rock on !

Friday, May 20, 2011

what is beauty...





Diary sessions skew – part 1
May 11, 2011 – yesterday after I dropped off my boss, I came north on 44th st…and was about to return onto the red mountain freeway, I saw a homeless vet. It made me think about my life –again my ‘eyes’ concept…I had a breakfast burrito (half-eaten). I wanted to give it to him yet I held back because I was in a gov. car thinking what people may think. I wanted to break free from the chains and personally give my sandwich and some cash. I was willing to hear his story…started to think about interview/pix shooting people who have a tough life...like homeless, run-aways, prostitutes, addicts...though it would be certain gesture that just needs to start a fire...I would like to snap their moment to have part of my dairy line..It’s a bold move but I think this is what I could do and it’s beautiful? What would it tell…maybe he wouldn’t mind someone talking with him - or just a moment with a contact...like there is a connection to the beyond...who knows but its coming -



May 20, 2011 –


It’s been some now since I thought of the idea of writing or capturing emotions not of me – but those who have a story to tell. On my way to work from Starbucks on Central Ave, I walked by a man who was sitting on the curb fronting Central Ave. I noticed his posture and ‘visible wounds’ – I wondered what his story was…what he was thinking at the moment as the cars travelled their way..People coming and going. In Starbuck’s now…so there I am standing in line waiting to order my tall drip, I started to hum in my head the words ‘she was born at 6 am on new year’s day in an alley where the homeless children play…we look the other way as long as our glasses are filled’ – I thought of the guy sitting at the curb. In addition to my drip, I also asked the barista for a cup of ice water. Then I proceeded towards my route and to this person. I confronted him (he was still seated) and ask him how his day was (stupid question, maybe?) – And he said ‘okay’ – he just got out of the hospital after being in an accident…he seemed down on his luck, bad. I offered the water and three dollars – he was very joyous and he seemed to get carried away with emotions. It made me smile. This is the part I am finding myself. He showed me where they inserted steel pins/tubes to remove or relieved the pressure on his brain –apparently he had a blood clot. He said he was divorced, has two daughters. He also told me about his wife, where she told him she was going to Flagstaff to see her sister when in fact she met her other man. He said this man was very hairy! He found later of this because he got crabs or some shit like that. He asked me if I could relate crabs, I said hell no! So there we were –chatting it up. He was open to sharing…he said he can now get himself some food to eat. His name is Jeff. (i took a pix of his feet...)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

p p p p...

Spring has been the stage for great company - LBT, Sixx, now Patty Dimitriou (a fellow AZ Wildcat)....currently concocting concept designs for body art with her.....she ask me to develop a symbolic story organize around where she's been, where is now, and where she is going...its quite the storyline - the challenge / magic is now generating symbols, lines, form that represent just that - so as an artist i jump to it! unique fashion...you know i was like yay! nobody's ask me to design art for a tattoo...we talked and shared stories...i was quite amazed about a number of similiarities we have...in way i was very impressed with her creativeness...i said 'you should write a book' - so the journey begins...

you can visit patty with the kfyre & girlfriends...a sports talk show!
http://kfryeandgirlfriends.com/


p p p p ! a great mantra...






Saturday, April 16, 2011

finally met nikki sixx !



april 15 - 10:30pm barnes n noble desert ridge...finally got to meet nikki sixx of sixxam & mc! it was rad & quite interesting to talk with him; though brief, carm n i were like ahhhh! hahahh ...he sign my copy of his new book 'this is gonna hurt' and he also autographed my sixxam debut record; ! i am good now - a certain childish void has been filled ! been waiting for this since 1982...rock and roll! rb

Sunday, April 10, 2011

life - "...i got a song to take me there..."


...music is healing...a passion! i love listening to music, especially live music...all sorts too! i grew up to country, disco, punk rock, and heavy metal...its all to good to me...playing it is great as well...picking my washburn acoustic calms my thoughts...right now listen to Little Big Town's 'Only What You Make of It' -its great song ,even after the show last night...we heard this song live at Country Thunder 2011 in Florence..ahh it was a great experience, even in the mud : ) - the reward; MEETING THEM IN PERSON AND TALKING ABOUT LIFE and MUSIC...i told them they are great songwriters and i just love the music...i 've seen them play live 4 time nows...Jimi, Karen, Kimberly, and Phil are cool humans who create good music! here we are at country thunder! plus they signed the diary too! this diary is packed...its the diary sessions...a fan of country music rb

Thursday, April 7, 2011

katie and i!

katie and i at UA School of Architecture...we are wildcat red; she is my new shareholder...she calls the shots for the company as well...hehe! love her much...

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

this is gonna hurt...



diary...this is gonna hurt...wanted something this weekend...would like my friends to be with me - all of them : ) ; starring us!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

albuquerque, nm

diary - here in albuquerque nm attending a software program training program offered by bia...its good so far..being away from arizona is timely yet i am missing much...a void...needs to be filled...staying here at my sisters place..mom and dad are here too! as bre...much happening here...the soul of family is our glue during these glorified and not so glamorous times...the food has been great here..quite the delicacies...the other day, i had a tasty coffee cake at bebe's cafe in old town...the new mexican food is great here! and at times i miss the food in az - particularily the moments shared with the family....each day, i get up early... i mean when i awake - its like 4:30am in scottsdale! i miss certain times...lately my family's line is being bombarded - and most of the time its our own doing..or undoing...waiting for the hero...

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011

cultural


story unfolds…

Our team believes in an open, participatory approach to planning and design – where sitting down early enables a strong foundation towards the planning process – as though ‘planting the seeds’;

We listen to stakeholders, elders & core user groups at each step ensuring community involvement. In doing so, our team is guided towards the vision. We embrace the spiritual connection to landscape, colors, the animals, stories – and to shape a work plan or ‘story telling device ‘on how to implement cultural goals towards the overall vision. The open approach will help discover what should be considered in Incorporating Culture into Design & help prioritize the project’s needs accordingly. This process will systematically translate as the foundation towards meaningful concepts, ideas, and plans.‘Storytelling' with 'story-keepers' are focus sessions aimed at initiating dialogue on where and how to begin the learning process; communicating through language is important as it embraces the special nature of how history, traditions, and spiritual connection are passed down from elder to child –an essential relationship to community learning;

The process progresses logically from general objectives to a specific study using community participation for information and guidance. This collaboration encourages involvement and creativity by all participants during the process. The dialogue will ensure incorporation of values pertinent to community members; such as history, traditions and language – cultural values which are vital and honored.

As community planners, we value input, guidance, and share ideas ensuring comprehensive understanding towards the success of building culturally sensitive and community driven projects.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

march 21...

eyes close my faith
you love my fear away
cannot shy this say
smiling thoughts emerge
love so meant
eyes close my faith
you love my fear away

Saturday, February 12, 2011

transition

one week up; it has been quite the momentum breaker - quite the words for this transition, huh? i do not see myself doing this for years as they say...one thing good is i don't have to worry about being laid off from this full time position...i have health insurance and benefits for myself and my children; making more money than before since graduating from architecture school, have an office with a 4th level view; was provided with a full express bus/light rail monthly pass, and will be given a business credit card - SO WHY AM I UNHAPPY IN SPIRIT AND EMOTION!! well, perhaps i grew up in a for profit structure..and that's all i know...i was at the road of readying for creative future...yet that is on a pause - i have to say i do have time to prepare and continue with my ARE Exams! almost there! that is my highest priority and continue to prepare for what i envision a wonderful practice which will become real in 2012....just as i noted in my business plan...i do miss my friends and colleauges -they have been quite supportive...the family has as well -though my emotional connection marriage to my life partner my wife is very much a deep connection..if not the deeper of my beings... we are two yet one yet really we are two minds with different lines...i feel so bad it has come to a point where understanding and communications (and mis-commmunication) are grounds for friction..say i am not good enough...my honesty is not enough...is there really a god; perhaps...yet my faith and belief has not change...i believe in something....and its that slightest belief that keeps me going and gives me the joy things (not everything) will be quite okay....you know what i mean...simplicity is real to me...

Monday, January 31, 2011

pain is reminder it was real....

i am fond of weirdness...or is just an honest emotion that is conflicting...why do i feel this way! one is the physical. -slowly i am healing from my marathon; i am coming to terms with the effort yet the manner in which i ran is still not fitting...and now the emotional part. my emotions have been hammered -though my actions from a previous continues to lay the groundwork for the daily, if not our daily cycle...what seemed normal is now branded as unwilling or ruthless...though certain is one thing...the pain is a reminder it was real. the future is coming. each movement of the sun is timeless...i wonder what it would really be like...soon i will be in a transition...perhaps more than one...fate....muse...fate will not control us...we will be victorious my friends...

days of days - Jan 16

my race experience...Race day – day of days…jan 16-2011…diary
Who knows what the outcome could be or will be…unless one embarks the wonderful journey of pain, suffering, rejuvenation, and success - definitely a process; whatever I had or knew was simple mix with subtle emotions and the many…my body just a vehicle: at gun start…filled with so much adrenaline and excitement (so much energy contained)…it’s no wonder we do this..what a feeling –Team Chances at the start…corral 4; at times I could only hear my own thoughts pounding loudly with slight numb ; I could hear other folks too…looking at everybody’s face…a similar façade – maybe? I kept thinking about my race strategy; trying to keep smiles on….i am leaving good footprints – or least I remind myself I am …; my teammates were awesome; I really enjoy the concept of team…what a wonderful cast of supporters…we know, cause we all endure pretty much the same thing..pain, thoughts of stopping or whatever –however it’s our nature to keep going…finding a second wind…a truth to the madness; I felt this at mile 22; boy was I hurting; like i stated before, once everything is removed, all your running is the faith to believe and get it done..the will and determination to keep going – to not give up..
Back step; I ran great up to mile 11 was running with my wingman…mark –then out of nowhere my left knee cap pop! It never happened before; all of sudden my thoughts overcame me…I was like ‘no, not now!’ – I could not understand – I mean I trained for 20 great weeks..and to feel this weird pain was just fearful; and it was contagious; all of a sudden I was running on this thought after 13 miles (I think I was a 1:54 ½) – bummer..every now and then my left inner knee would flare up with this pin point pain…then I started to cramp up (hamstrings); on Indian school road…saw the family…mom came in from Albuquerque with my three nieces, and carm was there with bre and brandi…definitely a good sight…did give me a good boast even though I was hurting in the legs..they were able to give me some cytomax as well…I felt much better much and tried to run or develop a good rhythm like I was at mile 8; yet I was a mile 17-18, my body was being pushed – I think it was because I started out fast? Yet I felt very comfortable with the 3:45 pacers..hmm…so good I ran ahead of them..my breathing was good – it was my legs (left knee, hamstrings, and quads) – at mile 21ish..saw tim..mr camera man – he got me…hehe…going down hayden (my hood ) was so hard! Around mile 23ish..saw denise..now I had two great teammates running me down….it was so hard here…I wanted to stop but I was running on something..i could barely hear around me…just noise....i was in a totally different emotion; almost like camp pendelton but maybe worst or easy! If you want to know hard, or pain…this is it…at about mile 25, both my quads were cramped! I was running with them cramped! Talk about pain….yet I talk about not stopping through it….and running with a passion and with heart – that was me; seeking a truth




"Keep Believing & Keep Running!"

Thursday, January 6, 2011

team chances prep run sat. jan 8;




team run sat. jan 8...team prep at asu stadium...one last get-together before the show...20 weeks of training...that's what i put in...so bless me...let do this... my coach /great friend denise mavelle above at last month's fiesta bowl race...great momentum with this team...what nexts