Monday, another first of yet another week. Website updates and issues abound. www.simplylesa.com I'm proud that I bought the domain and all. I have to find a way to work more with public computers. I'm just so into simplifying and I don't feel it's appropriate for me to own a computer right now. I have access to many freebees so it's an unnecessary expense to own one. I'm looking for the appropriate way to host my sight inexpensively and to be able to work online and add a paypal donate button, all glitchy issues still today. I certainly hope to have these solved in a few days.

I've been processing lives ups and downs the past few days. Seems that a lot of odd stuff isn't going my way right now - like the bathroom shelf fell down and all the towels got wet! Big hairy deal right, well sometime's it's just one more thing and even I wonder 'what the...', 'when did I create this?' or ' can I learn something from this, cause I like the happier, smoothier times best of all'.

So, I'm chosing to take it a bit slower, stay in the present (NOW - no opportunity wasted) and go with the flow.

I hung the new calendar at Westerly Market's Juice Bar this morning. Recieved a few more phone call RSVP's for the Men's Gathering. This thing is drawing a lot of attention and I'm glad it seems to be turning out well so far.

I spoke with the DJ that I'd like to hire for the Holiday Party. He's more expensive than I expected, though I do think his price is fair. It concerns me that I will be able to afford to pull off this party without going into debt. I need people to pay for thier tickets early so that I know they are serious about coming. I can't afford even the food on my own for this one. And I'm sure others would like a nice dinner/dance party as much I want one.

Linda at Westerly is trying out a couple new Raw recipes in preparation for the holidays. It's nice to support her efforts. I find that it is very helpful to support people where there are - I might be in a different place myself but I needed support along my journey. That's why I am so eager to encourage the raw food community to enjoy the company of different people with different food ideas. We are all aiming to become healthier and if we keep that focus, how can we get judgemental or indifferent or argue or get pushy ... hey, we're just people doing what people do - so make a new friend and geez if they are different, embrace the difference. It doesn't mean you have to change your ideas or what you chose for your life in order to make a new aquaintance or friend.

I visited with my friend Stephen yesterday, it was a nice chat and he shared some of his poetry with me. It was so nice to connect again and to be heard and understood. It also was nice to be reminded of writing 'morning pages' - I used to do that once upon a time - in a land far far away (teehee), I've been thinking that a new blank book is in my future for just that - just 'morning pages' random or not so random writing, sketching, singing on paper whatever my soul needs each day. Focus is helpful at times and I've seen some of the future I'm creating, tho I feel a bit out of touch with the present and closer at hand creation.... (and I share/teach this to others... omgosh you mean I'm human too! should I let that out? lol -- it's all good)

I've just upgraded my website as well, and bought the domain name www.simplylesa.com. The next step for me is creating the new actual sight pages although being at the mercy of public computers for the moment, I've got a slight issue with the software. Ehh, the price of keeping it simple, using what you have and traveling light! The universe has a great solution for me... I am excited to see what form that will take, I love surprises!

Hugs

I think it's important to share this comment I left on my buddy Stephen's blog site, he's been going through some experiential processing and .... well, his blog is found at www.rawdish.com

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Stephen, My buddy - great work, I am proud of you and of your ability to share your process. This IS support and encouragement. Life is about so much more than just food - it's about experience and happiness and breathing our next life giving breath. I love Under the Tuscan Sun - I have the movie - wanna watch it? I've been watching it over and over for a few months this year - just gleaning new stuff each time I view it again.

Many of us were disappointed in the Raw Spirit Festival and it's hippie-ish, cacao laden... was that chocolate shots that David Wolf was giving teenaged and 20 something girls -- seemed a bit like a bar scene w/o the bar, what was up with that? And yes, the food made me ill - I got in the kitchen and the chef gave me fruit a number of times. I didn't have a way to get to the organic market, would have fought for celery or romaine! I got through it. Met lots of great people and new friends and yeah Jamie from the Date People was wonderful and shared so many FREE samples of fresh organic dates with all of us. I am so thankful for our dinner celebration of your Bday and the hike we mananaged. Now those are REAL lifetime connections and experiences. We are FAMILY! So don't think you're getting too far off the radar in my life! We're all in different places along our own journeys as we allow ourselves room to be where we are, we allow others room to be where they are that IS support. That's what we all want, need and really give each other.

You and many others know how I feel about the commercialism of the raw, natural and living foods community - it's disappointing, but hey, those folks are where they are. I'm just glad I can SHARE and that the Universe takes such wonderful, rich care of me (and my friends and family).

Hugs my brother,
Simply,
Lesa

Hi,

It sure has been a while since I posted here - I'm doing well, I'm up and at the Apple store at midnight (what's up with that?) I've got stuff on my mind, oh well, that happens.

I was at the Raw Spirit Festival recently. That was fun, I worked quite a lot, though the scenery was amazingly beautiful and I hope to return and be more of a participant and tourist. I would really like to see the Grand Canyon and get to enjoy more hiking.

Well, I'll come up with more ramblings soon -- till then,

Simply,
Lesa