Monthly Archives: December 2010

5 Favorite Albums and Books

Posted on December 31, 2010 by randomyriad

These are albums and books that I came across this year. Many of them are not new, just new to me. 1. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire: This is such a richly textured mix of instruments, musical ideas, and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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What a Long Strange Year It Has Been

Posted on December 31, 2010 by randomyriad

Illustrated World/ December 2010 This has been a year of great change around here, and probably for many families. Some years are just like that. I lost my job and found another one almost as good. My lovely wife graduated … Continue reading →

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Working with Mindi

Posted on December 22, 2010 by randomyriad

I was going through my old document files this morning and found some notes I had written while I was working at Head Start a few years ago. I had the amazing experience of working with a young woman who … Continue reading →

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In Motion

Posted on December 21, 2010 by randomyriad

Hard Roundness forms undercut grasps and clings to darker patches Locked in the knot unable to fall back slowly spread onto cushion night steel light beyond waits the glint of a blade shivers of radiance on waves at dawn blood … Continue reading →

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Anatomy: A Personal Tour #4

Posted on December 20, 2010 by randomyriad

I Examining the Lower Body Down to the Toes Knead a round cheek of the buttocks with the whole hand. Feel for the large muscles and bones under the muscle. Move the leg up and down to feel the muscles … Continue reading →

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