February, 2011 archive
nader khalili 2
nader khalili architect, teacher extraordinaire, humanitarian, super-adobe inventor, rumi translator. today, we celebrate his time on earth.
arches. vaults. domes. earth. water. air. fire.
those seven ingredients, basic understanding of the building site (earth content, wind, sun) plus human energy are all one needs to build a beautiful, sustainable structure that withstands and works with the elements. cal-earth calls them eco-domes.
making this ancient knowledge compelling and accessible in modern times was nader’s greatest gift.
many people throughout the world are learning this technique to build sustainable, cost effective homes, emergency shelters in war-torn or disaster stricken places, schools and eco-tourism.
if you’re in southern california, visit cal-earth during their open house on the first saturday of every month.
earth turns to gold in the hands of the wise, rumi.
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paid a visit to my friend rene; at his new his new shop, RTH. he makes beautiful, extraordinary things with leather. fancy and plain.impeccably crafted. uber-covetable.
on the way out, heart racing with having-ness-it-is, i pause before this collage, by carmen daniel: mind generated imagery, inc. are those elevens i see? mind blowing.
chilly scenes of winter 0
Winter Always Turns to Spring. If the sun and moon were not in the heavens, how could plants and trees grow? -Nichirin
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oh remember the blue-birds and the honey bees, they used to sing for the sunshine…bee busy. bee native.
when this you see, remember me 2
another soul joined the celestial realm this week. today i learned of the recent passing of charles woods -of the nevada city, california graphic dynamic duo osborn/woods. their vibrant, uplifting prints are my idea of visual heaven and make my heart soar. simple pleasures.
osborn/woods
osborn/woods