Showing posts with label Believing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Believing. Show all posts
All is not lost: Pamina & the Three Boys
>> Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tamino and Papageno must again suffer the test of silence. Papageno can no longer hold his tongue, but Tamino remains firm, even when Pamina speaks to him. Since Tamino refuses to answer, Pamina believes he loves her no longer. (Aria: Ach, ich fühl's, es ist verschwunden). The three boys see Pamina attempting to commit suicide because she believes Tamino to be faithless. They prevent her from doing so, and take her to see him.
One of today's most beautiful moments
>> Tuesday, January 20, 2009
One of the most beautiful and meaningful moments for me today was the quartet composed by John Williams on the old Shaker tune, "Simple Gifts". Izak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma were brilliant as always.
Congratulations, Mr. President!
California Dreamin...
>> Monday, January 5, 2009
I've found myself dreaming about our possible move back to Steph's home in Ventura a lot lately, and what it would mean for me and for our family. I find myself growing more and more hopeful every day. I think of the time, almost ten years ago that I flew out there to meet Steph, face-to-face for the first time, and how I fell in love with the quirky, artsy, beach town and a life that I could only dream of. Now I'm looking at the real possibility of actually living that life in that town. I'm afraid to breathe on it, believing that if I want too hard that the dream will be crushed and blow away in a million pieces, just as the dream for Vienna did. So for now, I'm still holding it at an arm's distance hoping that very soon it will move in closer.
Ode to Joy
>> Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you! ~ Louise Hay
Happy Talk
>> Tuesday, November 18, 2008
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. ~Frederick Keonig
Reactions in pictures from around the world
>> Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Sydne
Jerus
Manil
Jakar
Athens, Greece
Shang
Obama
Obama
Barac
"Please don't screw this one up!"
>> Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I belong to an online list called "Oklahomans for Obama". For the past several months I have been sharing with 366 of my fellow Oklahomans. We've shared our hopes and fears, we've organized voter registration, we've passed word along about various rallies and events. We've been in the trenches together and we've grown close. This morning this message was in my mail box from one of our members who has never disclosed himself, until today. I was so touched by it that I had to share it with you.
You guys don't know me but I have been here from the beginning, always silent but always reading. The reason I have not been involved up until this point is due to work reasons which I will not go into detail but all I ask is one thing. Please do not screw this up. There is so much at stake and the feeling like the walls could come tumbling down any minute all around you only proves that there is much need for change. This is why I believe an Obama presidency would make everyone's lives better. So I beg of you for the sake of your friends, families, co-workers and yes even your government, please vote. That's it, don't vote because I asked you to or because Obama has asked you to, vote because the lives of everyone I mentioned are affected by this one shining moment in history when the world turns its eyes to America hoping that it will wake from its destructive coma and become the shining beacon the world once turned to in times of crisis. I myself have never voted even though I was eligible in 2000 and 2004 nor have I even been registered to vote till recently. I am voting for my unborn daughter and the woman that I love so that our lives can be just a little bit easier and safer. Whatever your reasons are please think of them when you experience long waits at the polls and are thinking of leaving because the wait is too long. Thank you for your time and please vote.
Today's the Day!
Today is the day we can make history! Today is the day we can begin to rise from the ashes of the last eight years! Today is the day we can come together as a nation and roll up our sleeves and work together for change! Today is the day that we can elect Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States and set the world on its ear!
VOTE TODAY FOR CHANGE! VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA!
I cast my vote today...
>> Monday, November 3, 2008
...for OBAMA/BIDEN! And then I went and bought a magnum of champagne for when the Democrats KICK ASS tomorrow night!
WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
The World loves Obama
>> Sunday, November 2, 2008
Just yesterday I was reading that the entire world is watching the U.S. presidential elections with great anticipation and that when Barack Obama wins the U.S. Presidency, the people of all nations will embrace him as the World's President. What an awesome and incredible honor and responsibility that will be. I believe this behooves us to lift this man up in prayer, to pray protection, guidance, compassion, wisdom, and strength upon him and upon his entire family.
The following is an African song in honor of Obama simply entitled, The Obama Song, expressing the gratitude and hopes of the world for this incredible man, the man destiny has called to pave the way for peace and healing for a broken world.
Going Back to Birmingham
>> Sunday, October 12, 2008
My partner, Steph, wrote this song today. It says it all.
His face shines with triumphant light, with faith and dreams and pride,
His heart beats with a fervent hope for all he feels inside.
He says that we are better than fear and hate and spite,
As he holds out hope for all of us to conquer might with right.
And he's going back to Birmingham to reclaim what he's lost,
He never minds the danger and he never counts the cost;
He carries on the torch of hope, although the flame's been tossed,
Yes, he's going back to Birmingham, the road already crossed.
***
Her son has never known the hate upon dark hearts ingrained,
She would not have him learn that now after all that she has gained;
A daughter of the storm's recess, her hope now swells unchained,
As she teaches him to fully live the freedom that's remained.
And she's going back to Birmingham to reclaim what she's lost,
She never minds the danger and she never counts the cost;
And she still dares to have the hope upon her heart embossed,
Yes, she's going back to Birmingham, the road already crossed.
***
Our voices rise in one accord, "Equality for all!"
We will not trip or stumble, we will not shun the call;
Marching on the Freedom Trail with hope that will not pall,
Believing that the path we forge will lead to peace for all.
And we're going back to Birmingham to reclaim what we've lost,
We'll never mind the danger and we'll never count the cost;
And we still dare to dream the dream whose flame will not be tossed,
Yes we're going back to Birmingham, the road already crossed.
Going Back to Birmingham © 2008 S.K. Waller
I'm longing for the day...
>> Friday, September 12, 2008
I'm longing for the day when the arts are prized above mere entertainment.
I'm longing for the day when the word "intellectual" isn't synonymous with "elitist".
I'm longing for the day when the written word is valued, once again.
I'm longing for the day when recognition for great achievement is prized above celebrity.
I'm longing for the day when the quest for knowledge walks hand-in-hand with the quest for truth.
I'm longing for the day when sports celebrate human achievement rather than mimic human conquest.
I'm longing for the day when people are truly color blind.
I'm longing for the day when spirituality takes the place of religion.
I'm longing for the day when war is no longer an option.
I'm longing for the day when reason and enlightenment rise above mere superstition.
I'm longing for the day when love overtakes hate.
Dare I even breathe on this?
>> Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Barack Obama continues his winning streak across the nation by sweeping Hillary Clinton, once again. He won in Wisconsin by nearly 60%, and in Hawaii by, last I heard, nearly 75%. I'm holding my breath that he keeps up this momentum and takes both Ohio and Texas. If he does, then I predict that we will be looking at the next President of the United States!
The fear of success
>> Friday, February 8, 2008
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
~ Marianne Williamson
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