Feelin Jammy today, kickin back with Spotify, a brilliant application indeed. Artist of the day, Derek Trucks. Enjoy shreading the guitar then listen to this guy he is extremely talented and plays a mean slide as well. His career started at the age of 11 and he toured with the Allman Brothers Band at age 13! His uncle Butch, is a founder of the Allman Brothers and eventually Derek became a regular memeber. He formed his band the Derek Trucks Band in 96 where he was able to branch out and take his playing level to the next dimension.
I had the pleasure of seeing trucks at a festival in 98, although only 5 I distinctly remember my dad saying "hey son this kids only 18 and hes got the crowd on his fingertips" He now is in a band with his wife and they perform together in the Tedeschi and Trucks Band. Have a favorite guitarist, or two, or three? Lets hear what you got! The beauty of the guitar is that no two people play the same style, yet they strive for similar goals, make great music too be enjoyed by all. Whether it be for dancing, chilling out, or tripping face guitarists are a vital part of this interconnected universe. They may in fact be messengers of an alternate reality they just don't know it, and they may actually be communicating to humans, the past, present and future. Of what could of, sould have, and will ! Think about it :) Enjoy this Sunday!
"Once in a while you can get shone the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right"
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Chilax
Calm day today, taking time to ponder. Franz Biberkopf is one intense character, moving along in the book. Look at nature as an equal friend, not a lesser being. That's all for today folks. Stay frosty.
Cheers
Cheers
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Solar Power
Greetings.. :)
You only need two things in life, eyes and feet, therefore you can see it and go for it. Interesting German book, Berlin Alexanderplatz, The Story of Franz Biberkopf by Alfred Doblin, just began already introduced to a far out character Franz. Fresh out of Prison for something, waiting to find out! Having tough times adjusting to the streets, taken in by a Jew and told stories of crazy things! 30 pages in and already very intense, spooky, and a `leave the reader with a, what the fuck kind of thought` As it is translated it does tend to stray out there a rather mysterious book, tough to explain this one. Solar thermal energy is a topic of discussion for today, tons of opportunity in the field.
Interesting controversial company, 'Desertec' is currently planning to implement a solar thermal plant in the Sahara Desert of Tunisia that has potential to provide 2 Gigawatts of electricity, which will be transfered to power Europe! Check out the video, I can see a bright future, assuming that the company will work together with Tunisia for mutual gains and not become another Shell! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqJPreSAFOM
Interesting controversial company, 'Desertec' is currently planning to implement a solar thermal plant in the Sahara Desert of Tunisia that has potential to provide 2 Gigawatts of electricity, which will be transfered to power Europe! Check out the video, I can see a bright future, assuming that the company will work together with Tunisia for mutual gains and not become another Shell! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqJPreSAFOM
The ball is rolling with solar thermal, the potential for the US is tremendous, don't miss out :) Enjoy your thursday.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Something Phishy
Cheers Mates,
Brilliant day in Copenhagen today, weather was gorgeous people were buzzin, all around great atmosphere. The question today, is why must society be so judgmental? Express your thoughts. Take time from your day and think about sustainable lifestyles. Turn the water off when not using, recycle, buy local organic food to support the small farmers. "Many small people, who in many small places, do many small things, can alter the face of the world." One of my favorite quotes from the East Side Gallery in Berlin. Friends, do not assume your actions will go unnoticed it is the little things that matter.
Enjoy this video, listen carefully.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4I-f34cTI
Also! Just in! Get pumped for Phish Summer tour! http://phish.com/summer2013/
Keep on rockin
Brilliant day in Copenhagen today, weather was gorgeous people were buzzin, all around great atmosphere. The question today, is why must society be so judgmental? Express your thoughts. Take time from your day and think about sustainable lifestyles. Turn the water off when not using, recycle, buy local organic food to support the small farmers. "Many small people, who in many small places, do many small things, can alter the face of the world." One of my favorite quotes from the East Side Gallery in Berlin. Friends, do not assume your actions will go unnoticed it is the little things that matter.
Enjoy this video, listen carefully.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4I-f34cTI
Also! Just in! Get pumped for Phish Summer tour! http://phish.com/summer2013/
Keep on rockin
Monday, March 11, 2013
A Spiritual Connection
First of all, welcome to my blog. The pleasure is mine.
A few months ago, I was happily introduced to couchsurfing, a social networking site that helps travelers find hosts in areas of their destinations. At first, I thought it as simply a way to meet new people and find cheap or free hospitality along my travels. However, after meeting my first two fellow surfers, I have learned that couchsurfing is about much more than a basic relationship.
I am currently studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark from the United States of America. Let me start by saying that it is like living in two totally different, obscure worlds. Anyways, for a project of mine, I was to find a random subject and proceed to take photos of them for an eventual photo journalism display. As a rather shy guy, I was having trouble finding a good solid subject who would be fit to take on the task of helping me out. I put up a little message on the couchsurfing bulletin board searching for possible options, to which I had a lovely response from a man named Jose, born in Colombia and raised in the UK as a child. Jose enjoys traveling, hosting surfers, and enjoying life for what it is. Since meeting Jose my life has taken on a whole new chapter as I search for my purpose here in the world.
Jose is a personal healer/coach and takes great pride in his work. In short, he works with individual's energy to help them become more confident. This is accomplished through various methods and forms of meditation or one step deeper known as tantra. Tantra is a very interesting healing session which involves complete isolation and focus on the inner energies one posseses. Jose has been inspired by various spiritual tribes and other rituals and thus hopes to carry forward as a messenger. His spirit guides you as you explore your true inner-self and build strength along the way. This method of spiritual healing is much more in depth and personal than I have just described it, if more interest is sparked check it out, you won't be dissapointed.
I have developed a strong relationship with Jose as I have participated in his healing sessions, and he has agreed to act as the subject for my project. His ideals closely follow hedonism, or the freedom of thought to attain total happiness and I have enjoyed this tremendously through my times with him. Jose is more than happy to share times spent with other surfers he has met, as well as introduce me to them for a future contact. Ludovico, my second surfer was another intriguing guy, an Italian, who has traveled the world on ships as a chef cooking onboard. He has taken me into his connected network with great honor, and it has connected that inner energy which will help shape me as a human.
Share with me experiences, history, what you learned today etc.. Positive Insight and Knowledge Please :) As I am new to this and do not know how to create an open blog, feel free to leave comments. If you wish to post to my blog, just email me it to (vjr7@pitt.edu) anything goes here! Thanks!
A few months ago, I was happily introduced to couchsurfing, a social networking site that helps travelers find hosts in areas of their destinations. At first, I thought it as simply a way to meet new people and find cheap or free hospitality along my travels. However, after meeting my first two fellow surfers, I have learned that couchsurfing is about much more than a basic relationship.
I am currently studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark from the United States of America. Let me start by saying that it is like living in two totally different, obscure worlds. Anyways, for a project of mine, I was to find a random subject and proceed to take photos of them for an eventual photo journalism display. As a rather shy guy, I was having trouble finding a good solid subject who would be fit to take on the task of helping me out. I put up a little message on the couchsurfing bulletin board searching for possible options, to which I had a lovely response from a man named Jose, born in Colombia and raised in the UK as a child. Jose enjoys traveling, hosting surfers, and enjoying life for what it is. Since meeting Jose my life has taken on a whole new chapter as I search for my purpose here in the world.
Jose is a personal healer/coach and takes great pride in his work. In short, he works with individual's energy to help them become more confident. This is accomplished through various methods and forms of meditation or one step deeper known as tantra. Tantra is a very interesting healing session which involves complete isolation and focus on the inner energies one posseses. Jose has been inspired by various spiritual tribes and other rituals and thus hopes to carry forward as a messenger. His spirit guides you as you explore your true inner-self and build strength along the way. This method of spiritual healing is much more in depth and personal than I have just described it, if more interest is sparked check it out, you won't be dissapointed.
I have developed a strong relationship with Jose as I have participated in his healing sessions, and he has agreed to act as the subject for my project. His ideals closely follow hedonism, or the freedom of thought to attain total happiness and I have enjoyed this tremendously through my times with him. Jose is more than happy to share times spent with other surfers he has met, as well as introduce me to them for a future contact. Ludovico, my second surfer was another intriguing guy, an Italian, who has traveled the world on ships as a chef cooking onboard. He has taken me into his connected network with great honor, and it has connected that inner energy which will help shape me as a human.
Share with me experiences, history, what you learned today etc.. Positive Insight and Knowledge Please :) As I am new to this and do not know how to create an open blog, feel free to leave comments. If you wish to post to my blog, just email me it to (vjr7@pitt.edu) anything goes here! Thanks!
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