Art Video

Below is a video from vimeo produced by Petros Vrellis. It's a visualization of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night."

Starry Night (interactive animation) from Petros Vrellis on Vimeo.

Stumbling Into Art

Isn't it amazing - the sheer scope of what you can run across on the web? I have a strong interest in art but no formal background - though some informal practice with writing poetry (I woke up from a nightmare and started spontaneously writing poetry.) I started writing poetry about three years ago. My first poem was written as though I were taking dictation from some unknown voice. It certainly wasn't anything like my "normal"' voice but I decided to go with the flow and write the words down. Here's my first poem (about drowning in a sea of whys):

 Why?

 I swim in a sea of whys;
It envelopes me and holds me hostage
Permeates my body and soul;
Tries to keep me in bondage
Why me? Why her?
Why this? Why that?
Why life? Why death?
Why?

The question at the core;
The one with no answer;
The one that breaks the heart;
It feels like a cancer.
I open my eyes in the dark;
Determined not to drown;
I try not to struggle,
Just to hold my ground.
Quiet the tears;
Breathe away the shivers;
Accept the fears,
Live with the quivers.
No answers, but many choices;
To live or to die;
To laugh, to cry;
To reach out, to pull in
Or to try, simply try.
I choose to float; That is my dream;
No matter the questions,
 I try not to scream.
Just to let go, to give in
To surrender
To seek blessed peace,
To ask no more questions.

I don't spend as much time writing poetry as I used to because I've developed a greater interest in the visual arts. Working on my drawing and painting skills. No doubt, my development in that area will be long and drawn out but also I think, wonderful!!

Dedication to Team in Training

I was so inspired by training with the Silicon Valley Fall 2012 triathlon team that I wrote a poem, "Triathlon" and turned it into a video.  Here it is:

Catching Up -- Mighty Mermaid

For anyone reading this blog, sincere apologies for allowing it to lapse so miserably.  The Mighty Mermaid Sprint triathlon was October 6, 2012 and was one of the most inspirational experiences I've had!  Team in Training is not only dedicated to producing a win/win experience for all involved parties, it is a type of home for some very special human beings!!  Below are some of my favorite photos from tri practice and actual triathlons!