Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A Valentine's Day Report
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Kathy Lynn Wood reporting as Lynn Beleier.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Ruby Tuesday
This past Yule time holiday season in New York City I hailed a cab, you know , those yellow bubble like vehicles that have talking screens that loop over and over the same pre- recorded information. What ever happened to stopping and smelling the roses? Mac Davis?
It was Christmas day to be exact, and unbeknownst to me when I got in to the taxi, one of my ruby earrings fell out. When I arrived at my destination I noticed it was gone, being hopeful thought I would find it.
When I arrived back home, I decided to retrace my steps and sure enough, I found it curbside at the exact location where I got into the taxi. That was one of my miracles of Christmas. I hope you dear readers are having a miraculous 2013 filled with safety, blessings, and wisdom.
Speaking of learning. If it is not too personal , can you share any of the lessons that you have learned so far this year?
My biggest lesson so far this new year is:
1. Choose your heroes wisely.
2.No matter how cold it gets during Winter, Winter can be the most magical of all the seasons because it allows more receptive clear listening. Winter is a great time to nourish the kidney yin energy. One Japanese gardener in my neighborhood mystified me as he shared the following wisdom while he was caring for a bonsai tree. He said winter is the most important season to care for the plants. So, I leave you with this to ponder and act on: What actions can you take this winter to care for your own life more?
Here we are approaching another holiday, Valentine's Day, and I ask you to channel the Muse Cleo, and Remember Love. Recall Love to make amazing new memories that will resonate into the future with resounding joy.
Today, I shot a segment for Valentine's Day. Here is a photo taken by the editor of the shoot featuring William Herck, videographer, and myself. Thanks to both of them we had a guided, successful and fun time. Please enjoy the photo here of the cardinal bird who came out to say hello during the January thaw this week, which began with 360 degrees of sunshine on Sunday. A big thank you to January 2013, father time, you rock. Mother Earth we love you in all your grandeur and moods. Love is in fashion for all seasons.
It was Christmas day to be exact, and unbeknownst to me when I got in to the taxi, one of my ruby earrings fell out. When I arrived at my destination I noticed it was gone, being hopeful thought I would find it.
When I arrived back home, I decided to retrace my steps and sure enough, I found it curbside at the exact location where I got into the taxi. That was one of my miracles of Christmas. I hope you dear readers are having a miraculous 2013 filled with safety, blessings, and wisdom.
Speaking of learning. If it is not too personal , can you share any of the lessons that you have learned so far this year?
My biggest lesson so far this new year is:
1. Choose your heroes wisely.
Here we are approaching another holiday, Valentine's Day, and I ask you to channel the Muse Cleo, and Remember Love. Recall Love to make amazing new memories that will resonate into the future with resounding joy.
Today, I shot a segment for Valentine's Day. Here is a photo taken by the editor of the shoot featuring William Herck, videographer, and myself. Thanks to both of them we had a guided, successful and fun time. Please enjoy the photo here of the cardinal bird who came out to say hello during the January thaw this week, which began with 360 degrees of sunshine on Sunday. A big thank you to January 2013, father time, you rock. Mother Earth we love you in all your grandeur and moods. Love is in fashion for all seasons.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Boogie Chillin'
Here we are officially in the season of light and joy. This year it can be themed the season of flight. A master teacher of the Jacques Lecoq technique once told us that acting is like bungee jumping. Recent advice given me echoed this same message regarding leaping into the unknown. Today I did just that, I leapt into the role of reporter. Details will follow. Here is a photo of me from the wrap up session.
I took a celebratory walk to St.Patrick's Cathedral quarried my way among the holiday crowd. Lit some candles in the church. And stopped at the Rockettes store to purchase a candle. When I walked out these four young women were leaping across the Avenue of the Americas and agreed for a spontaneous photo op. They hail from the NorthEast Worcester, Massachusetts Collegiate area.
A couple of weeks ago I went to see "The Piano Lesson" at the Signature Theater. It brings boogie woogie to a whole new level. The robust dialogue has a classical feel.
The night I attended the play was the first friday after Hurricane Sandy, and it was a welcome way to get back into civilization, to be among humanity gathered in an audience experiencing one of America's treasured playwright's work. Speaking of work, it's time.
I took a celebratory walk to St.Patrick's Cathedral quarried my way among the holiday crowd. Lit some candles in the church. And stopped at the Rockettes store to purchase a candle. When I walked out these four young women were leaping across the Avenue of the Americas and agreed for a spontaneous photo op. They hail from the NorthEast Worcester, Massachusetts Collegiate area.
A couple of weeks ago I went to see "The Piano Lesson" at the Signature Theater. It brings boogie woogie to a whole new level. The robust dialogue has a classical feel.
The night I attended the play was the first friday after Hurricane Sandy, and it was a welcome way to get back into civilization, to be among humanity gathered in an audience experiencing one of America's treasured playwright's work. Speaking of work, it's time.
Monday, October 22, 2012
New Hair Color
Autumn is in full swing and it is a fun time to color your hair and talk about what your going "to be" for Halloween.
While the leaves are still on the trees and the sun is close enough to warm us up still, we are lucky to catch its glow!
I had a genius improv teacher that would encourage us to embrace our shadow side. Funny, it was always in Autumn when we would kick it up in class. It was great training with games invented by Viola Spolin.
Well, here is a photo of me doing some modeling work for a new hair color. It is Garnier Olia , Oil Powered Permanent Color.
The color is rich and fresh. It is going to go with my Halloween Costume! 10 days away!
Last weekend I was down South and caught a high school football game. Between the band , the amazing athletic plays and and bonding with spectators in the bleachers, I will never be the same ! The cheerleaders made this pyramid look too easy.
Being from New York I was looking for homecoming floats with dancing people that looked like The Village People.
Last night I went to The Signature Theater to see a dress rehearsal of David Henry Hwang's Play Golden Child. In one word "Brilliant." The play and the production have guts, a generous sensitivity, and a spectacular cast.
Time to leap.
Off to see the band Rush .
While the leaves are still on the trees and the sun is close enough to warm us up still, we are lucky to catch its glow!
I had a genius improv teacher that would encourage us to embrace our shadow side. Funny, it was always in Autumn when we would kick it up in class. It was great training with games invented by Viola Spolin.
The color is rich and fresh. It is going to go with my Halloween Costume! 10 days away!
Last weekend I was down South and caught a high school football game. Between the band , the amazing athletic plays and and bonding with spectators in the bleachers, I will never be the same ! The cheerleaders made this pyramid look too easy.
Being from New York I was looking for homecoming floats with dancing people that looked like The Village People.
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| Brazilian Parade August NYC |
Last night I went to The Signature Theater to see a dress rehearsal of David Henry Hwang's Play Golden Child. In one word "Brilliant." The play and the production have guts, a generous sensitivity, and a spectacular cast.
Time to leap.
Off to see the band Rush .
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Back to one, Part 2
Out of the blue, I was invited to opening night of the play Heartless. What a gift! A big thank you to my friend who brought me!
Once again I was captivated by Lois Smith. Think of a great game, football, basketball, the final seconds, and you are waiting and watching to see how it turns out. The most crucial time is sometimes played out in slow motion. Like Marilyn Monroe in the Misfits, her character needs a breath of fresh air after tension arises inside a home and she whirls herself to the outdoors and performs an interpretive dance partnering with a tree. Arthur Miller wrote a great part for a serious actress. You can't hold onto mercury, it needs to be free.
Lois Smith , a great actress, allows you to look into her character , Mabel's eyes to see where the dance leads. I found myself following her eyes during a prolonged silence. In tandem and ease she carried us and our curiousity with her searching eyes. Where better to search than with the crone?
Seeking the Crone for the pulse of life. elderly people; male and female, can comfort us with their knowing presence in times of great uncertainty. They possess the gem of perspective gained from years of living. They teach us to seek refuge not of the past , but of giving us faith in the future. That is dignity.
The end of life, the beginning of life. The circle begins again anew. Here in the Autumn Equinox, 2012, passing through once again. This time listening to sha la la means I love you, Barry White original version, again and again...replay.
Back to One, at this time means organizing my muses. searching my DNA, listening. Bathing in tears of amrita. Jumping into the present leaping like a frog then rolling down Cedar Hill. Screaming like a Beatle as a rise to my feet aligning with calm even if it is the middle of a storm. Trusting the changes that pulse within this mother earth, sending love with each footstep that contacts her, fast, slow, determined and soft, whatever the pace, tempo and rhythm, Sweet corn that will soon sleep into spring, thus renewing itself with the help of Farmer Joe, and Father Winter. Your bosom of darkness cold vast and comforting, set the tone for a long winter's sleep that will strengthen our blood. Shakespeare will be one of my guides this winter, along with living actors from this day , we will gather to speak the Bard's language aloud with resonance and clarity.
Amber waves of grain live on shine in the sunlight.
Thank you Amtrak, train of transport, highball it back to that city by the bay, New York City.
Once again I was captivated by Lois Smith. Think of a great game, football, basketball, the final seconds, and you are waiting and watching to see how it turns out. The most crucial time is sometimes played out in slow motion. Like Marilyn Monroe in the Misfits, her character needs a breath of fresh air after tension arises inside a home and she whirls herself to the outdoors and performs an interpretive dance partnering with a tree. Arthur Miller wrote a great part for a serious actress. You can't hold onto mercury, it needs to be free.
Lois Smith , a great actress, allows you to look into her character , Mabel's eyes to see where the dance leads. I found myself following her eyes during a prolonged silence. In tandem and ease she carried us and our curiousity with her searching eyes. Where better to search than with the crone?
Seeking the Crone for the pulse of life. elderly people; male and female, can comfort us with their knowing presence in times of great uncertainty. They possess the gem of perspective gained from years of living. They teach us to seek refuge not of the past , but of giving us faith in the future. That is dignity.
The end of life, the beginning of life. The circle begins again anew. Here in the Autumn Equinox, 2012, passing through once again. This time listening to sha la la means I love you, Barry White original version, again and again...replay.
Back to One, at this time means organizing my muses. searching my DNA, listening. Bathing in tears of amrita. Jumping into the present leaping like a frog then rolling down Cedar Hill. Screaming like a Beatle as a rise to my feet aligning with calm even if it is the middle of a storm. Trusting the changes that pulse within this mother earth, sending love with each footstep that contacts her, fast, slow, determined and soft, whatever the pace, tempo and rhythm, Sweet corn that will soon sleep into spring, thus renewing itself with the help of Farmer Joe, and Father Winter. Your bosom of darkness cold vast and comforting, set the tone for a long winter's sleep that will strengthen our blood. Shakespeare will be one of my guides this winter, along with living actors from this day , we will gather to speak the Bard's language aloud with resonance and clarity.
Amber waves of grain live on shine in the sunlight.
Thank you Amtrak, train of transport, highball it back to that city by the bay, New York City.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Back to One part One
When I was at SUNY Purchase, I remember going to the theater on campus to watch a Jerome Robbins review. He was in the audience with Baryshnikov. There was electricity in the air. I remember leaving the theater and going to the dance building , entering a studio and meditating there afterward. "Those were the Good Old Days." As the devil from the musical Damn Yankees would say.
May I share the following quote with you? It is from Pat Riley's book "The Winner Within A Life Plan For Team Players":
"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." John Barrymore.
One of my all time favorite films is Twentieth Century. Barrymore and Carole Lombard were brilliant.
Mr. Sam Shepard sat in the audience for the writer's rehearsal of his new play Heartless. One can see a glimpse of the East Village performance art of the 1960s of this playwright's foundation. Thank goodness. The collaborators really do an awesome job with the staging, lighting, costumes, and come to think of it, a microphone-less production? Theater, raw and rare made by the people for the people.
Mabel , the role that Lois Smith plays is a character to be treasured, and this type of character I hope we will see more of throughout the acting mediums of theater and film. Of course , none will ever compare to Mr. Shepard's creation of rock your socks straight shootin' easy on the toppings writing style. Years from now, it will be quite a recollection to be able to say : I was there at the Signature Theater in New York City, and howled with the audience watching with awe when Lois Smith originated the archtypal role in Heartless. One of the women I saw the show with called this character "Patrician".
Great theater , like great comedy is when everything is fair game. The writer says some interesting things about Los Angeles culture. Poetically he weaves a movement of family drama . Go see it.
Enjoy the film noir moments . Shine the mirror ever so clearly as Hamlet would agree.
I rented the film A Letter to Three Wives to honor the passing of Celeste Holm. May this screen and stage actress rest in peace. She did the voiceover for the antagonist character for this award winning film. . Wow! The classics rock. And there was a great actress in this film that went on to play a supporting role to Marilyn Monroe in another favorite film of mine The Misfits.
And now, "Everybody back to one."
May I share the following quote with you? It is from Pat Riley's book "The Winner Within A Life Plan For Team Players":
"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." John Barrymore.
One of my all time favorite films is Twentieth Century. Barrymore and Carole Lombard were brilliant.
Mr. Sam Shepard sat in the audience for the writer's rehearsal of his new play Heartless. One can see a glimpse of the East Village performance art of the 1960s of this playwright's foundation. Thank goodness. The collaborators really do an awesome job with the staging, lighting, costumes, and come to think of it, a microphone-less production? Theater, raw and rare made by the people for the people.
Mabel , the role that Lois Smith plays is a character to be treasured, and this type of character I hope we will see more of throughout the acting mediums of theater and film. Of course , none will ever compare to Mr. Shepard's creation of rock your socks straight shootin' easy on the toppings writing style. Years from now, it will be quite a recollection to be able to say : I was there at the Signature Theater in New York City, and howled with the audience watching with awe when Lois Smith originated the archtypal role in Heartless. One of the women I saw the show with called this character "Patrician".
Great theater , like great comedy is when everything is fair game. The writer says some interesting things about Los Angeles culture. Poetically he weaves a movement of family drama . Go see it.
Enjoy the film noir moments . Shine the mirror ever so clearly as Hamlet would agree.
I rented the film A Letter to Three Wives to honor the passing of Celeste Holm. May this screen and stage actress rest in peace. She did the voiceover for the antagonist character for this award winning film. . Wow! The classics rock. And there was a great actress in this film that went on to play a supporting role to Marilyn Monroe in another favorite film of mine The Misfits.
And now, "Everybody back to one."
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