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When I was a kid, one of the popular riddles went something like this: “How do you capture an elephant, using a pair of tweezers, a jar and binoculars?” The obvious answer, using the selective suspension of logic that makes kid humor fun, is to use the binoculars backwards, and then take the tweezers to [...]
Nancy & I just watched a wonderful interview of Jonathan Haidt by Bill Moyers which speaks not only to the current political divisiveness in this country, but the deeper issue of demonization, polarization and ‘we/they’ thinking at the root of the divisive/divided minds we all mess with. A couple of favorite phrases from this interview: “Follow [...]
My cousin just made a FaceBook posting about a long-overdue trek in Yosemite which inspired this response: Yesterday I got to meet with Yosemite hiking buddy Dave (since 7th grade!) in Pueblo, Colorado. He and his brother Don have been inspirations for photography (as well as visual arts in general, music, etc.) for many years. [...]
Yesterday I had a conversation with a consulting colleague about a shared interest, lean manufacturing and production. A few years ago, after some generous mentoring from another friend and colleague, I had the pleasure of doing a few months of consulting for a branch of the US military. After a month of training to become [...]
Sacred geometry researcher, artist and author, Bruce Rawles, is giving an a day-long, hands-on workshop from 10AM-5PM on Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Castle Rock, CO. Pre-registration is required, due to limited space. Please contact Bruce via GeometryCode.com to register or for more info via phone or skype with additional details. Bring a geometer’s compass, [...]
Bruce’s rating of assorted movies: 5 STARS The Answer Man (2009) Avatar (2009) Being John Malkovich (1999) Being There (1979) Crop Circles: Quest for Truth (2002) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Fawlty Towers: The Complete Set (3-Disc Series) (1975) Groundhog Day (1993) Inception (2010) Invictus (2009) [...]
Amazon.com - I have a growing list of books, videos, tools, software, art and other items, or just select from the entire Amazon site.
Astro-logix offers a unique system of glow-in-the-dark hubs and day-glow cylinders to make a phenomenal variety of 2D and 3D geometric models.
Bluehost - a webhost that offers superb customer service, technical expertise and value; we've tried quite a few web hosts over the last decade; these folks are tops in every respect!
An assortment of prints, apparel, houseware (such as tile coasters) featuring the symbolic imagery of the Geometry Code available from CafePress.
Creative Catalyst Productions - Excellent instructional videos for artists. My wife raves about these and based on the ones I've seen, I can attest to the quality and usefulness of the info for artists as well!
DropBox - A very cool free online storage, synchronization and file sharing system; we use it a lot!
Flying Cat Travel - Cruises, Airline Flights, Hotel Reservations, Resorts, Rental Cars, Tours, Golf Vacation Packages, Entertainment, Event Tickets, Specials and more.
Gaiam
- (formerly Real Goods) a pioneer in solar equipment and now in products for sustainable living.
Hay House
- books, media and events featuring inspiring authors
Heartmath - biofeedback using the heart's math of interconnection
LightSOURCE - In addition to collaborating on the Geometry Code screensaver, Mika Feinberg has created several other exquisite screen saver/meditation tools.
The Leap! documentary DVD... a superb exploration of mind; here are some excerpts (including Gary Renard).
LinkShare Affiliates - a huge assortment of affiliate links for YOUR website; we've picked a few of the ones we recommend here.
Netflix - Every week we look forward to a new DVD delivered to our mailbox without having to drive anywhere (saves gas, $ and time)! We select the lineup that will arrive right from our home computer, and we've seen some great movies this way. See also: Spiritual Cinema Circle.
Source Books - Robin and Jerry Miner feature an excellent selection of books, videos and related material; they get my enthusiastic endorsement.
Spiritual Cinema Circle - provides new inspirational films delivered to your door on DVD every month; unique movies, many of which aren't available anywhere else; a great complement to Netflix.com.
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This site is designed with a StudioPress "Mocha" theme.
Travel Essentials makes lots of neat gear that we've used, including including luggage and accessories such as the Anne McAlpin packing board, which is actually quite handy to keep your suitcase organized.
TriCityNewBalance.com (Southern Sports LLC) makers of New Balance shoes;
I walk/hike/jog dozens of miles every week in these very comfortable shoes.
Website Magazine - a free website trade publication ... We read it routinely for great ideas for our websites; our own and our clients.
Order Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook by Bruce Rawles here.
Order The Geometry Code (screensaver-meditation tool- eBooklet) by Mika Feinberg and Bruce Rawles here.