Adventures of the Yellow Vespa

A New Season of Exploration

2009-11-22T22:42:00.002-05:00

Several weeks ago, I saw the film "Where the Wild Things Are" based on the children's book by Maurice Sendak. I have to admit that I enjoyed it: first, the monsters looked cool. I'd like to have that as my Halloween costume for 2010. Second, it is okay to imagine. It is okay to feel something. Third, conflicts can be good for the soul.

One of the issues I have been working with a few people is the problem of apathy and passivity. The muted voices of so-called authority figures present for us several problems. They dare not speak about the dark, the emotional, the complicated because of cowardice? Or is it about their unresolved issues? But the focus here is not about their issues, it is about the lack of passion in the lives of certain individuals.

When did ANGER become such a bad emotion? And why is anger equated with bad? Is there such a thing as a bad feeling?

Perhaps, one could sit in the middle of their room and allow their emotions to surface once in a while.

Paloma Negra

2009-08-30T18:42:00.001-04:00

Ya me canso de llorar y no amanece
Ya no sé si maldecirte o por ti rezar
Tengo miedo de buscarte y de encontrarte
Donde me aseguran mis amigos que te vas
Hay momentos en que quisiera mejor rajarme
Y arrancarme ya los clavos de mi penar
Pero mis ojos se mueren si mirar tus ojos
Y mi cariño con la aurora te vuelve a esperar

Y aggaraste por tu cuenta la parranda
Paloma negra paloma negra dónde, dónde andarás?
Ya no jueges con mi honra parrandera
Si tus caricias han de ser mías, de nadie mas

Y aunque te amo con locura ya no vuelves
Paloma negra eres la reja de un penar
Quiero ser libre vivir mi vida con quien yo quiera
Dios dame fuerza que me estoy muriendo por irla a buscar

Y agarraste por tu cuenta las parrandas.

Good Morning!

2009-08-17T02:16:00.002-04:00

He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise. -William Blake

Summer Time - Mahjong and Tea

2009-08-17T02:09:00.002-04:00

Nothing like having afternoon tea with friends and mahjong.

Moon cakes?

Summer Time - Rice Noodles

2009-08-17T02:06:00.003-04:00

Rice Noodle Salad

Rice noodles
Cilantro
Green Onions
Garlic
Fish Sauce
Crab meat
Shrimp
Rice vinegar
Lemon
Cucumber

Summer Time

2009-08-17T02:01:00.000-04:00

Back in Toronto.

I'm not sure if I want to be back, but I have no choice. I kinda miss Montreal and Boston.

Nurse Jackie

2009-07-20T20:07:00.001-04:00

Careless Whisper

2009-07-08T16:15:00.000-04:00

I love this!

I'm such an 80s kid!

Protests in Montreal

2009-06-20T22:07:00.001-04:00

I spent some time with the protesters.

It was an honour to sit and pray with the protesters.

This Advent

2008-12-22T19:00:00.000-05:00

I found a new favourite blog.

http://www.garancedore.fr/

Check it out!

On Love

2006-12-04T02:53:00.000-05:00

A message for a friend who has found love:

Enjoy love....it brings life, zeal,
and it makes us do crazy things...
to invest on another person is an act of trust,
a bridging of desires,
needs,
wants,
thoughts,
bodies,
emotions...

love is a cosmic collision,
bringing forth new creations and possibilities
...and this time you have all of these to do with someone.

-Yellowvespaguy

A Gift

2006-12-07T00:32:00.000-05:00

Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have. -Unknown

BLOODY COLD

2006-12-09T00:37:00.000-05:00

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.
-Louisa May Alcott

FIRE! in Yorkville

2006-12-14T01:27:00.000-05:00

I was walking on Bloor and I came upon this horrible incident. They served good drinks there. It was one of those trendy summer hang outs in Yorkville.

Rare Sightings for an Unusual December

2006-12-22T14:06:00.000-05:00

I was walking on College Street, and I saw this vespa just sitting there. I had to take a photo of it. It had been months since I have seen a vespa parked (chained) to a metal bar.

DuDu D.

2006-12-24T20:22:00.000-05:00

Oh you so cute....I'm bringing you more wine DuDu.

DuDu-Redux

2006-12-26T22:44:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year

2007-01-06T15:03:00.000-05:00

One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them.

-Virginia Woolf

Chinatown

2007-01-06T17:19:00.000-05:00

I need a nice bowl of congee and a huge plate of fried rice...I am so hungry!

Just Beautiful

2007-01-07T02:05:00.000-05:00

"I'm one of those strange beasts who really like a corset."

-Cate Blanchett

Parsons.edu Series

2007-01-14T01:57:00.000-05:00

I gave this piece to my cousin Babette. She liked it. I liked the contrasts.

Portraits

2007-01-22T03:11:00.000-05:00

I am slowly getting back into doing some art work again. I am happy about this.

Portraits #2

2007-01-22T03:15:00.000-05:00

Here's another one. I was inspired from the movie PSYCHO by A. Hitchcock.

Portraits #3

2007-01-22T03:29:00.000-05:00

Here's another Hitchcock inspired piece.

Birthdays...Thank You B & N & DuDu

2007-01-23T10:58:00.000-05:00

"Wealth"
by Talk Talk

Create upon my flesh
Create approach upon my breath
Bring me salvation if I fear
Take my freedom

Create upon my breath
Create reflection on my flesh
The wealth of love
Bear me a witness to the years
Take my freedom

Create upon my flesh
Create a home within my head
Take my freedom for giving me a sacred love