"With a handful of seeds, I dream of forests." - jesh de rox
This line has been dancing through my head for days now. For with each consideration, I feel a sense of peace. I am smitten by the possibility of what's to come, yet perfectly satisfied with the seeds that lie in my hand. And it is in the planting of these seeds that I have succeeded...not in the direction in which they grow. I have embraced the simple reality that everything that I have ever experienced has taken me to this very moment...and that this moment is absolutely beautiful because of that. I am so grateful for all of you - the wonderful people who have enriched my life through the connection that we share. I am strong because of you, full because of you...complete and completely content. So on this Hallmark Love Day, I am going to break from tradition and ask that you all be my valentine. All of you beautiful people who mean so very much to me. Be mine. And to my special sweetheart Kelli, the connection we share makes every day Valentine's Day...today and always. Heart u mamma!!!
Here are some images from last week's journey in Philadelphia. A special thanks to Jesh de Rox and Anna Kuperburg for being our guides and to the brave souls who accompanied me on the greatest journey of all...the journey of self. As a side note, be sure to check out Jesh's cover photo and feature in the latest Rangefinder Magazine. Stunning imagery, stunning write-up...you are a great inspiration my brother and I could not be happier for you!!!
By striping us of the luxury of pre-conceiving our situation, we were forced to react to the cues that were presented. Here's what came of it...
The Self Portrait:
At the moment, I feel as if I've been waiting for myself for some time now...
This is the Artist Joseph Blake. I learned from Joseph in a way that I never had from any other. Thank you Joseph.
Here are some new friends from Philadelphia.
Sam, waiting for a cab...
Sonny, waiting for another day in the sun.
Danny, waiting for a friendly smile and a warm bed.
Staff Sergent James Hamilton...waiting to return to Iraq to continue training domestic police.
"I have to admit it's getting better, getting better all the time." - Sir Paul McCartney
Soooo....
How cool is this new blog layout?? Although I'd like to, I cannot take full responsibility for it's transformation. A super-huge 'shout it from the hilltops' thank you to my man :e: - Eric Laurits & my main squeeze (and html guru) Kelli Marsh for your contributions. Your generosity and stick-to-it-tiveness made the vision a reality. I am blessed to be surrounded by such enormous talent and love.
That just about wraps up this installment of visual:ramblings.
Smiles, sunshine and big candy hearts to you all,
t
9 comments:
how is it that we're always on the same wavelength? thank you for the beautiful sentiment. i couldn't have said it better. we're so fortunate...thank you for you! and that pic of you waiting for yourself...it's perfect.
tom. that self portrait is amazing. it is so well done and so true to where you are and who you are. honestly, in reality, it is true for so many of us...you were able to capture an encyclopedia worth of thoughts in just one frame.
it's beautiful and i love it and i love you.
Tom, while I didn't get to talk with you much, you still made a huge impression on me. I am glad that I got to meet you at Elevate2. I love that you have a larger than life, crazy, funky personality! You really are an inspiration, not just photographically but in your lifestyle as well. I keep telling Adam we need to send you a copy of a picture he talked me into doing. I wore my wedding dress to the fair but ditched my fancy shoes for some good ole fashioned converse... inspired solely by you! Don't worry, I won't wear them to weddings. That's your thing! And you rock it!
Wake your a@# up!!! U da man! I wish you and Kelli a very Happy Valentine's Day!
tom is waiting for himself??? I tought he found him??? Love ya and your work... come to FLA.... it needs you!
Now that you've got the photography part figured out, maybe you can figure out how to check your email, sucka!
PS: excellent pics.
thank you all for your kind words and genuine love vibes. I'm so incredibly touched.
Clubber Lang??? From Rocky?? Mr. T is reading my blog?!?! How cool is that?!?
...and we all shine on...:)
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