A week or two ago, I started taking pictures of the sunrise from my front porch and driveway.
This week has been full of heavy rain and strong winds. Lots of rain and flooding, trees falling and becoming uprooted. I see broken branches from eucalyptus trees, having fallen to the streets.
So, I’ve been looking back to the days just prior to the storms, and going through some sunrise photos I’d taken. And I came upon this one that was very interesting, and looked somewhat promising as a start …

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
—the Dalai Lama
This Journey is Mine, and Mine Alone…
I apologize if I seem to promote the raw food lifestyle as if it’s the best thing for everyone. I realize that we are all on our personal journeys.
In my own, I have tried many diets to help me lose weight and stay healthy. And, I know many people who don’t subscribe …

Dazed and Confused?
Sorry folks. I have been neglecting this site lately, mainly because of the following reasons:
1. I’m frantically preparing my taxes right now because I have an appointment with my accountant this Friday.
2. Have been concentrating on marketing and promoting and musical groups I am currently performing with.
3. I’ve been doing a lot of other work online to pay some bills and save up for some studio recording equipment (I plan to record at home).
Anyway, I’m back, somewhat. But plan on being “more” focused …

I’ve done this a few times before, jotting down any random thoughts on being a raw vegan.
Things I’ve Realized About Being Raw

I LOVE Avocados!

After 3 years of being mostly raw vegan, I still don’t own an Excalibur Dehydrator or a Vitamix Blender.

I also LOVE olives!

Whenever I eat a high fat raw meal, like with nut dips and nut dishes, I still feel sleepy afterwards and it DOES slow me down.

Fresh, raw, organic salads always get my energy up, up, up!!! Never fails.

A combination of olives, basil, cilantro, dill, radicchio, …

“The more one acts in harmony with the universe, the more one will achieve, with less effort.” —Lao-tzu

Dhrumil posted the above quote on Give It To Me Raw, and it’s been on my mind recently. Words of wisdom.
Happy New Year! Welcome To 2009!
For those of you who have been following a raw food lifestyle for most of 2008 I commend you. And Happy New Year! May we live well and prosper in 2009 eating more healthy, raw organic foods.
So, I’m starting off the New Year eating 100% …