Flowers have blossomed, flies are everywhere, trees are turning green, the heat is fantastic and it still hasn't rained.

1ove, without self.

I will do all I can to ensure I stay on track.

1ove, without self.

The rule is quite simple:

I upload/post a photograph I want to see forever, whenever.

that is to say, I enjoy looking at it --- and maybe with a slight hope that you will --- but sometimes, I am alone on that, ;-)

1ove, without self.

Fear to fail, is an illusive thing but a Buddhist once said:

if the past and the future do exists, where are they?

1ove, without self.

Now, if a man, is man made, created --- surely one should be able to reflect on their own being, soul, mind and thoughts.

So bare attention is simple, direct noninterference awareness. Alert and relaxed, we're not looking for any experience in particular; we are simply awake to what presents itself. -- Joseph Goldstein - Purifying the mind - (One Dharma)

I am now, more aware of what I think I am than before --- pleasant revelations (good and bad).

1ove, without self.

Do not take lightly small misdeeds, believing they can do no harm:  Even a tiny spark of fire can set alight a mountain of hay. - Patrul Rinpoche (The words of my perfect teacher)

1ove, without self.

I done lost my way.

1ove, self.

1ove, contemplation.

Was testing out what this would look like with a long-exposure (with a tripod, helps to fight off hands shaking -- Beri-Beri).

1ove, sobriety.

Ah, well --- here it is.

1ove, heat.

Alas, a fresh/new start I suppose.

ps: I have dstv, but no tv (burnt out) --- no F1 for me, ;-(

1ove, burning bush.

So, what does it take to be yourself, as in, how many people does it take for you to be, completely yourself?

Do we, or will we ever know how many people we need in our lives to be alive? Furthermore what kinds of people?

1ove, people.

1+1?

*hides

1ove, back 'n the day.

Firstly, I apologise, for a not so good photograph --- I tried all I could, just could not get 'the pour' to be as clear cut as I saw it.

We shall try again, during the future Summer rains.

Oh,

We is planning another, ICE+BLOK #4 Picnic, 6th of September.

Holla, back if you are interested.

1ove, Summer.

*Missy Elliott - The Rain.

Once in awhile I go through thoughts about 75 --- two of them are:

Whilst we was celebrating the 75th year --- I thought to myself 75 has an inherent, intrinsic value of some kind.  that is good, right?

then later I thought:

in there is the problem, if it's value is not tangible, it's destruction is not preventable.

and I continue thinking --- coz sometimes, I feel as if 75 is riding the balance of good and evil on a fine string --- but that could be me just over thinking, if such a thing exists.

1ove, philosophy.

It's her birthday, my muse ---

Pity, she is over-the-seas right now, and I she knows her subject could use a bit o' inspiring --- she will have a lot of work to do when she comes back.

1ove, muse.

Ah well --- I'm finding harder to find photographs worthy of being put here --- hence the not so frequent uploading.

but, amma get some new material this weekend.

1ove, happiness.

It should go live, tonight or early morning.  Then one can return to regular programming.

I have pre-medidated 'journal/post' for 75 --- it will be sweet.

1ove, ideas.

To be honest, the last 18 months or so, I feel I have up'd my 'game to the point that very few photographs make the Cut™.

I suppose it's that curse of knowing and believing one can be better than the last.

1ove, artistry.

I got an email from Aunt, all written in SeTswana, for the love of the language, I can't understand it --- I can read it, but I am not sure what I'm reading.

and I too embarrassed to ask her to translate it, ;-)  But, the good news is she gave me a list of English words with their SeTswana translation.

I'll plug all thos words one by one on 75.

1ove.

I am never one to capture, 'the hood' --- way too much clutter, for my liking.

but, maybe I'll try.

1ove.

That, phrase, always brings to mind the idea/process/activity of procreation.

I spoke to my muse yesterday --- and I said to her, a good idea stands the test of time --- doing what you/we love should not require one to do beyond what one is capable of, it should just flow into existence.

I believe that, well, I must if this madness is to make sense, one day.

1ove

I am starting to feel as if I am neglecting SNN --- shame really, of all places that I interact with, this is probably the only place I feel at home, truly --- and most honest --- and, and, and, and.

I had weird dream --- the actors in my dilemma became one person.

1ove

I'd rather not think about that.  I am older today and I can say it without fear, I am 31 years old.

1ove.

I am in a moral dilemma, or I'd like to think it's a grey area.

1ove.

1ove

I am working on a 'photography' experiment, I've not yet, got it right --- which is why I've not been posting lately --- hopefully tomorrow, I get the 'tools' I need.

Alas, n'joy weekent!

1ove

Koko Nkoane is home, visiting --- Yay!

Now, I have to remember how to make her tea, she is particular about how it's made.

definatley, love.

Without a shadow of doubt, I am, because of her.

1ove

I think, I do enjoy this 'set' of photography --- something about it, forces me to go outside, setup kit, and shoot --- I like that.

1ove