Treasure at Hand I have a very dear friend who frequently reminds me, "Things aren't that important. They're just things." This is true. It's people who make the big difference in our lives. Nature and people. Both bring me tremendous joy. Nature is my most direct source of inspiration. I love taking long walks in the most remote places I can find. And now I have the pleasure of introducing my son and my young daughter to my most satisfying form of entertainment and relaxation. A short stroll in my garden gives me more inspiration than I could ever create. If you'd like to see a preview of my newest series of giant flowers, directly inspired by such short strolls, click here. |
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In 1976 I set out for what seemed like a long journey to seek and learn from the masters. After a while I filled some notebooks and got some ideas. Some of the ideas I've tried, some have died. Now I find that I live among the best teachers in the world: they are my friends and family. Their love and company give me a tremendous amount of energy to reinvest in my art. You can learn about some of my friends by clicking on them in the photos. In some cases you can connect to their web sites, learn about what they do, or even listen to their music. Have fun!
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This is Chris Meeks. Chris is a writer in California. Click here to read one of his short stories. |
Patricia and Craig Neal, direct Heartland Institute and the Conscious Business Alliance. Click here to learn about their organizations. |
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Here I am being entertained at a luncheon by Eduardo Guilisaste, President of Concha y Toro, at his beautiful winery in Chile. If you come to visit me, please bring a bottle of Concha y Toro's superb wine, Don Melchor. |
Here I am with Marie Daulne, leader of my favorite musical group, Zap Mama. Marie's music is medicine for the soul. If you have real audio, visit her record company, Lua Kabop, and hear samples of her music. Click here to download real audio (free). Also with me are Eric and Nina Utne, founders of the Utne Reader magazine. Click here to go to the web's most active interactive site. The Utne Reader's home page is http://www.utne.com |
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Elizabeth Stifter laughing at the World. Elizabeth is an extraordinarily talented actress. She starred in Bound and Gagged: A Love Story. Available on video. |
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