My head in the clouds

"Beyond early childhood, most of us learn to keep our minds shut to the possibility that other worlds exist beyond this seemingly solid one we accept as "reality". We are taught from an early age that "other worlds" do not exist and make-believe is for babies. We are trained to void those aspects of our being that belong to other relms of insight or spiritual manifestation. The narrowed consciousness of "adulthood" is a rigidly defined trance caused by the world we have created. The whole thing makes me wonder how many people are in mental hospitals or institutions because some spiritual entity was trying to work through them or communicate with them in some way."

--Just a little excerpt from the book Breaking Open the Head. If you haven't read this, I HIGHLY recommend it.

Today, I was in the middle of making "yummy-yummies" and my mother starts breakin it down...When Olivia got the camera, she stopped dancing. It was hilarious. She must have been dancing for about 4 mins (non-stop) prior to this video.

Play date with mum

Mum and I went to the Medina Antique Mall today. If you haven't been, I highly suggest going. We spent hours (at least 3) in there browsing up and down each aisle. I had my eyes on some beautiful stained glass pieces that were taken from churches and old homes in the 1070's. They had just about everything you can imagine in this place. Ranging from old milk bottles to dolls and tables to jewelry...they even had old sports equipment. It was awesome! I couldn't leave without purchasing a hanging plant holder! I have been looking for one for a while.

The last picture is my new purchase, the hanging basket...and the spider plant was a baby that I cut off from its mother last fall. It has gotten so big! I need to replant it soon. It even has sprouted little spider babies!

Shameful

America is so uncivilized in this respect. We claim that a focus on family values is a fundamental part of patriotism to this country, but if you look at this chart of maternity leave in the Americas, WE COME IN LAST. Get your shit together, America.