evil must fear good men...

april 21 - was at mile 2 of pat tilman's annual 4.2 mile race this morning - so awesome to see runners, walkers, cyclist...the effort is quite motivational and inspiring...
lets stay to the intent behind this race - support our combat veterans!!
i support dad by wearing gear, EMFGM!!
rich

rain in the face

sunday...5:50am camelback echo trail
up early this morning..had to get out here...rain in the desert is an event worth being part of - the rain reminds of times, as a child, we play outside comfortably as though celebrating the natural waterways - guess you could say we were taught well about the power of this element. it washes away debris, dust and dense clutter(thoughts) - it rejuvenates...the smell of wet ironwoods and damp soil is a 'rare' sense - its healing...its a reminder on how special a balance exist...smiling was my walk...all good now - lets do this!

“Water, water, water....There is no shortage of water in the desert but exactly the right amount , a perfect ratio of water to rock, water to sand, insuring that wide free open, generous spacing among plants and animals, homes and towns and cities, which makes the arid West so different from any other part of the nation. There is no lack of water here unless you try to establish a city where no city should be.” ― Edward Abbey

landscape ethic

today has been quite eventful - especially with issues relating to the topic of sustainability. valley forward's morning showcase at the desert botanical garden was engaging, resourceful, and filled with meaning and purpose. there has to be a 'point of departure' relative to the environment we live in...the earth and all its integrated elements must be fully appreciated before we cut - the exhibits displayed a landscape ethic i found very profound and exciting - it displayed how raw materials start from a source, journey through a closed loop process to become a functional tool, product. the process includes the use of traditional practices and techniques dating back hundreds of years.

great great great great granddaughter to Ganado Mucho & Grayhorse, Chinle Central Agency

Kyra Marie

friday

what a great week for training; i am getting faster...i am believing...rhythm + power!

i n s p i r e d...

this morning, i ran with my old team chances teammates (team scottsdale) at DC ranch's stage - getting ready for the Ryan House 1/2 marathon...it was very nice to get back to that terrain (ahh the uphills,) - i was very happy running without knee pain (hope that is behind me!) - i ran the 8 mile map at 8:50 pace - my time 1:10:46, so quite content with the time considering its my first long run in one month (since PF Changs); after our run, we listened to a pair of great athletes - the stories shared by ariana hilborn and jeremy zarins were motivational! they are very talented...ariana competed in the olympic marathon trials last month with a time of 2:37 - amazing considering she's been running for about four years! and jeremy is quite the stud too! he came in third at Pf changs marathon last month, amazing...both very knowledgeable and cool... ..jeremy set me up with gears & rigs at sole sports...so if you ever need great advice, shoes, GU, etc -visit sole sports in tempe or scottsdale...they are top hand with teams...

'this is who i am' - feb 3 - first friday

(dorothy bringing her art to life...she said her work is very christian based; phone camera)

art captured from words or a frame shot, shall we - last night's first friday was filled with so much energy! creativity was expressed on varying levels....the 1005 warehouse studio is quite the theatre for emerging artist. i enjoyed viewing sculpture, ceramics, paintings, and the music - (the background of this studio is part of a healing process for folks who have behaviorial issues) - i saw the beauty of their creative spirit... a few so simple. others complex yet completely brilliant - what were they sharing about themselves? they were saying 'this is who i am...you see this magenta brush stroke with a sprinkle of marigold...that's me in light'.

later, traveled to urban bean where i had a wonderful conversation with bill timmerman. virginia's bean was hosting a reception for his work....his photography is quite simple yet captures a revealing clue to who we are on this 'sphere'...he talked of the 'starlight' and how contrast can be a powerful frame...i shared my thoughts of photography and my interest with black and white...i expressed my concepts for bringing forth internal emotions through the frame of one's gestures...as well,saw mr will bruder too. good nite!
rb