Happy Thanksgiving

"....my individualism is really an illusion.
I am part of the great whole, and I can never escape.

But I can deny my connections,

break them, and become a fragment.

Then I am wretched.

What we want is to destroy our false, inorganic connections,

especially those related to money,

and re-establish the living organic connections,

with the cosmos

the sun

and the earth,

with mankind

and nation

and family.

Start with the sun,

and the rest will slowly, slowly happen."

[from The Apocalypse by D.H. Lawrence]

Strength

"This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.



Welcome and entertain all!


Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.


The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whomever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond."

--Rumi

Children's Hospital Burn Camps Program Fundraiser

My most recent donated painting for a great cause is "Plain Desire" which is up for auction at The Children's Hospital's 2nd Annual Burn Camps Program Fundraising Dinner Nov.11th at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7401 South Clinton St. Englewood, CO

Cocktails and Silent Auction 5:30-7:00pm
Dinner and Program 7:00-9:00pm

http://noordinarycamps.org/?p=41

The Children’s Hospital Burn Programs was created in 1983 to meet the psychological and rehabilitation needs of the child and family following a burn injury. The Child who sustains a burn inury is impacted for the rest of his or her life. After a burn injury, a child can anticipate reconstructive surgeris and on-going physical and occupational therapy. During their growth and development the child will also need resources to meet the challenges of growing up in a world where external beauty is valued.

The Burn Camps Program has grown into a series of camp programs to meet these needs by providing challenging activities,opportunities to form lasting friendships, adult mentorship and goal setting opportunities.

Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp
The flagship week long summer camp adventure in Estes Park for children nationwide between the ages of 8-18

if you can't make it to the auction, then donate online http://noordinarycamps.org/?page_id=36