Some jazzy Tide tonight!

SPoA loves HaZmat Modine

Anyone heading to New York this weekend?

Hazmat Modine and The Wiyos's concert at Le Poisson Rouge

April 14th, 2012

Wade Schuman of Hazmat Modine performing at Stockholm JazzFest09
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The Tide



Visiting their site is a MUST, click HERE!

and to close the night.....here's an old tune from 1924. enjoy!

*A pre-scheduled post.

Her White Robe

Shadows & Light

Black & White

When you're taking photos try out different lighting effects. Look the way the sun is shining on an object, move the camera at different angles and observe the sublte changes. This time of year as the sun is changing, there are greater opportunities inside as well as out. I've been experimenting in the house as the sun creates different shadows than through the winter months. I've also been more aware of reflective surfaces such as glass over a picture, granite counter tops, a tea kettle or even the mirror of the water faucet.

The photo below is a champagne coloured robe hung over a picture. I liked the way the light bounced off of the silk and the glass. Use your imagination and start thinking about shadows and reflection.

Be Mindful

One foggy morning, University of Guelph, Arboretum.

The secret for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

"And once we have the condition of peace and joy in us, we can afford to be in any situation. Even in the situation of hell, we will be able to contribute our peace and serenity. The most important thing is for each of us to have some freedom in our heart, some stability in our heart, some peace in our heart. Only then will we be able to relieve the suffering around us."

Thich Nhat Hanh

* The quote above was taken from a book on Thich Nhat Hanh that a friend had given me.I often leaf through the pages late in the evening before drifting off and when I find an inspiring quote I like to share. Sometimes I will write the quote down and prop it up on the kitchen table. When morning arrives and I'm having my coffee it's in front of my eyes - once again I'm reminded of ways to bring peace to the heart.

Photo: From out There

As before..

He said, " Come for a walk with me. Come into the woods. There's a puddle there...we'll look into it like we've done so many times before and all over again we'll tell each other what we see. Come into the woods with me."







“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I have not lived.”
~ Henry David Thoreau

Whispering Conversations

I came across this image this morning and it invoked a certain feeling that lingered with me all day. I instantly felt there was something distinct about it. It reminded me of a time I journeyed through Italy. It is light. It is dark. It's notable both for the austerity and darkness of mood. I love that the rooms upstairs are in darkness. It creates a feeling of vacancy. Peaceful. It's quiet upstairs - maybe someone is sleeping. The only life seeming to appear is downstairs where the lights are on. I can hear whispering conversations. I wonder if the bikes outside belong to visitors or not. The courtyard is still. Does the light come from a full moon or is there a nearby lamp-post? It's stunning!

Jason Persun is a gifted photographer who is no stranger to the Stone Parliament of Art. His work has been featured here before. View more of his work HERE .

Photo: Jason Persun 4 Season-Adventure

Captured in Malmo Sweden while on a work assignment.

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