Grandfather Moon is wise and loving, his presence in our lives is constant, he cautiously watches over us unseen most of the time he takes care not to overwhelm us with his powerful spirit, and deplete our energies.
Grandfather Moon is the one responsible for the flow of the waters, he is the overseer of the tides, he is the catalyst of birth, he fuels our passions, spurs our sense of justice, and lights our spirits when we are needed. Grandfather Moon connects us to our inner-selves, he connects us with our honour, integrity and determination, he inspires us to love ourselves but more importantly to love and protect that which is around us even more because without the rest of life and society we are all lost.
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Created by T S Ni hUiginn in honour of her own Grandfather William and all the good men who’s efforts and toil benefit us all each and every day.
The busy bee has no time for sorrow.
- William Blake
Sunny days and broccoli blossoms create the perfect opportunity to observe and get a few photo’s of the happy harvesters. One of the marvellous features of the bees are their colour coordinated pollen packed knees.
They are indeed lovely and one cannot help but think that it is unfortunate that nature did not give human beings such well crafted perfectly beautiful exteriors like the bees did. Of course this is likely for the best because our lack of attractiveness is good for the economy along with the fact that what we lack in natural beauty we surely make up for in ego.
“Love is rebellious bird that nobody can tame, and it's all in vain to call it if it chooses to refuse.” -Georges Bizet
Spring is a glorious time of year for lovers of life. The feathered amongst us are particularly busy surviving, singing, loving and nesting in the way nature intended them too. Just being around them even if they are being disagreeable is intoxicating and humbling.
The Hockey is a staple for many people up here despite the fact that we never actually win the championship. Even with the lack of success you are still required to listening politely to people talk about the hockey, it is did you see the hockey this and how about the hockey that. And although I fail utterly at ‘the hockey talk’ mostly because I don’t watch sports and am as a result a social outcast which I prefer actually. I will admit that it keeps people active, healthy and occupied during the long cold winters. In this video Paul Clifford, who is not a social outcast and the Jawshop takes you to the local arena to record a pick-up game in full stereo from goalie to goalie. Pucks skates, sticks and pads echo in the natural reverb of a rural Canadian mid winter arena. If you enjoy what you see feel free to check out Jawshop Adventure Recording website.
“There is a longing among all people and creatures to have a sense of purpose and worth. To satisfy that common longing in all of us we must respect each other.”
Geswanouth Slahoot (Chief Dan George)
Since time immemorial the salmon have been a significant part of our culture and identity. They sustained us with their flesh providing us not only nourishment for our bodies but also for our minds and spirits. Our very existence relies on the salmon and therefore we treat the salmon with the greatest honour through our art and in our ceremonies. Their incredible, mysterious life journey fascinates and impresses; travelling from the fresh waters streams of their birth out to the mysterious deep ocean for years until they incredibly return upstream to begin a new generation sacrificing themselves in the act. It is indeed a powerful thing to witness. Salmon are crucial to human beings which is why we need to continue to ensure their survival and our own.
"We are all one blood. No matter where we are from, we are all one blood, the same".
David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu
This medicine wheel design isn’t just in honour of the Salmon and to remind us to be respectful. It was also created to honour, respect human beings have also co-existed on this planet since time immemorial and are also suffering terribly at this time. Although we may not all have the same exteriors, we all have the same interiors and biologically function the same way. As members of the human race we are all brothers and sisters where it counts which is under our skin where our hearts, intellects and souls exist, and we all share far more deep commonalities than superficial differences.
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This design is to honour all people of all origins who hold their heads high each and every day, who work hard, who respect themselves, their communities, their ancestors and the world around them by being the best they can be. This design is in honour of or those who love, learn and grow, who relish every moment of the gift of life and do not give up on themselves or put others down in order to build themselves up or as an excuse their lack of initiative. Success and happiness are not guaranteed in life, nor should they be, it is our responsibility to work to obtain our goals and we all have to work hard, and work together. We are also not the simplistic objects who were born incapable or evil because of how some ignorant fool defines our ancestry or sex, that is simply bigotry which I find abhorrent. Believe not in the bigots but instead in your ancestors, grandparents and family, hold your head high and most importantly be good to each other!
"Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end, by forces over which we have no control. It is determined for the insect, as well as for the star. Human beings, vegetables, or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper."Albert Einstein
At any given time all around us although often unnoticed by us love, hate, life and death is always happening. Nature is violent and peaceful, good and bad, beautiful and ugly all at the same time and despite the darker side, perfect just as she is.
“Stay away from lazy parasites, who perch on you just to satisfy their needs, they do not come to alleviate your burdens, hence, their mission is to distract, detract and extract, and make you live in abject poverty.”― Michael Bassey Johnson
Something caught the corner of my eye while passing a planter full of tulips on the sidewalk that inspired me to stop for a double-take. It did not take long to find the cause of the nasty blemishes on the lovely blooms was due to Aphids. Unfortunately parasites are a reality that we have to be aware of and stand on guard against especially in human society. Although it isn’t fun to adopt a cynical and mistrustful nature, it is an unfortunately necessity and a natural part of life and survival. And we aren’t above nature just because we think we are, it is better to be humble and aware than have your blossoms infested with aphids.
"There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. For us of the minority, the opportunity to see geese is more important than television, and the chance to find a pasque-flower is a right as inalienable as free speech."Aldo Leopold
We made the acquaintance of this lovely young family early today on the beach near the edge of the Salish Sea. Geese are generally unpleasant creatures but despite their unfortunate temperaments they are still rather handsome and their goslings are perfectly adorable. It is highly advisable to respect their boundaries which should be the rule with all families.
There is no sense being an artist if you do not create art once in a while. That being stated we are proud to present the Jawshops new short art film, the Business of Show. This film delves deeper into Swamp Horlick’s heritage, as well introduces Psywig and Luigi The Grocer.
Termites and nature in general are not bigoted, they have no problem co-existing with human’s and have managed to find places to fit in despite being left out of community planning. Nature is resourceful, adaptable and capable, and as part of nature we share the ability to adapt and survive. It isn’t just the termites who have to adjust to life on the streets these days. It isn’t just the termites who’s existence and struggle is also ignored by disinterested passer’s-by these day. Societies leaders can only be judged by how they treat the most vulnerable members of their communities and right now as far as I can see things aren’t looking too good and it is long past time to do better.
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