Positive Qualities – High-spirited & Matter-of-fact

Dear Folks, We focus on those things that support our reality. — Morgan Leigh There are many aspects of a balanced personality. If one is naturally (or temporarily) High-spirited, a grounding element would be advisable. Being Matter-of-fact would do nicely. Peace, Jim             HIGH‑SPIRITED Definition: full of natural fire; vivacious; boldly courageous; noble; mettlesome             … Read more

Vegan? Watch Your Protein Levels.

If you are a vegan or vegetarian with a secret stash of candy, jelly beans or dark chocolate, join the club. A constant craving for carbs with occasional headaches, muscle or joint pain may be due to a slight deficiency of protein. The symptoms of a severe protein deficiency include: Edema (swelling) Thinning brittle hair … Read more

Crossing the U.S. on Ten Gallons?

URBEE is a return to fundamentals, a rethink of traditional automotive design and manufacturing. As a species endangered by our own actions, we must quickly learn to stop burning fossil fuels. Surely, the ultimate goal of Design is to serve the ‘public good’. Therefore, corporations and individual designers have a responsibility to offer products that … Read more

James Turrell at the Guggenheim

To work with the light itself, to create experiences for visitors is probably the greatest thing anyone who works with light can do. The exhibit opens with a bang. This treatment of Guggenheim’s iconic atrium is nothing short of stunning. By re-imagining the atrium as a volume on which to paint with light, Turrell makes … Read more

Positive Qualities – Plainspoken & Pacifistic

Dear Folks, What we dwell upon we help bring into manifestation. — Steps Toward Inner Peace, Peace  Pilgrim (1908-1981) Pacifist A Plainspoken person always has to listen with the ears of the other person or people. It is possible for you to be Pacifistic even though the majority of humankind still believes aggression is not … Read more