Monthly Archives: February 2008

wandering

Posted on 24 February 2008 by jnewton

Just ran across this about three or four link-jumps, one thing leading to another, beyond an initial page (I feel somewhat like I did in school, wandering the aisles of the university library, hours spent browsing while STILL on the … Continue reading →

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phase two

Posted on 23 February 2008 by jnewton

Just watched the Frayn piece Copenhagen again. As with most decent art, going back again presents new understandings and interpretations. Beyond the deeper immersion in the story and text, this bit popped out at me, brought to the fore by … Continue reading →

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phase shifting

Posted on 20 February 2008 by jnewton

I just came across this on the Zoilus site. Down at the bottom of this post is a brief discussion about the ‘Yes We Can’ video (the ‘John took care of that’ link within the post goes to a nice … Continue reading →

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michael pollan

Posted on 19 February 2008 by jnewton

Michael Pollan is a treasure (I was going to add gem, marvel and venerable scribe but it seemed a bit much). Just finished his latest book, “In Defense of Food”, and, once again, he has done a remarkable and compelling … Continue reading →

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colestine valley

Posted on 18 February 2008 by jnewton

If you drive south, and up, from Ashland toward the California border you can go over the shoulder of Mt Ashland on dirt roads and wander down into the Colestine Valley. On a clear day the view of Mt Shasta … Continue reading →

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white lotus

Posted on 17 February 2008 by jnewton

Got the flyer images for the upcoming show at the White Lotus Gallery. Spent most of today varnishing, painting edges, etc. in preparation. Haven’t had much time to get any of the new stuff up on concretewheels. Using what I can … Continue reading →

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james turrell

Posted on 17 February 2008 by jnewton

Went to a talk yesterday by James Turrell down at PNCA. Pretty interesting to hear him discuss his ideas. He works to make light appear as form, shapes that are perceived to be there but in fact are not, or to … Continue reading →

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klamath

Posted on 8 February 2008 by jnewton

clouds piling over klamath lake, east of the cascades

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weather, again

Posted on 8 February 2008 by jnewton

after the storm (different storm than below, but still the siskiyous)

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weather

Posted on 8 February 2008 by jnewton

squall passing over the siskiyous

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big sugar

Posted on 7 February 2008 by jnewton

Listening to Big Sugar’s cover of Traffic’s ‘Dear Mr. Fantasy.’ Quite nice (from their ep ‘Dear M.F.’). Sent me back to the original. Winwood, what a voice.

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stacking things on top of other things

Posted on 6 February 2008 by jnewton

[I could have sworn the title here was a lyric from David Byrne's 'I've Tried (Things To Do)' from The Knee Plays. I went and checked. It's not. Maybe I was thinking of the line 'Number 26. Shaking things next … Continue reading →

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