Call for (Virtual)Artists

Just sharing this from the SecondLife messageboards because I think it's a good project:

"Supportforhealing island, using the creative talents of Luna Bliss, is being transformed into a special place of tranquility and relaxation and we need some artists/sculptors to help us put the finishing touches.
As a focal point we would like to commission a very special statue to go ino our new temple.
The temple will be non-denominational and will concentrate on the aspects common to all religious traditions of ethical behaviour, compassion and selflessness.
We would like our centrepiece to represent compassion and altruistic love.

There will be a commision of $3000L payable to the artist who we select to create this work of art plus the possibility of further commissions (plus your name in lights )
We may also use other good artists elsewhere on the island on a commission basis.
If you would like to be considered for this commission contact Zafu Diamond or Luna Bliss who will give a guided tour of the island and show you the temple to get your creative juices flowing

Please do feel free to come and have a look around and find out more about what we do even if you are not interested in the commission. Everyone is always welcome at supportforhealing to chill out , meet friends or visit the labyrinth or my retreat area which has spiritual talks running 24/7.

All ideas for the main sculpture commission must be received by the 23rd October as we will be making a final decision by the end of the month.
Kindest wishes
Zafu"

Writing in the Clouds

Spent all rainyday and night spilling and organizing chunks of my project brainstorms, ideas, bookmarks and information within a friend's lovely, homey CloudPad. Long overdue. So much I've been carrying.
And just last night my fortune cookie read: You will be free of the heavy burdens you have been carrying.
I thought it wishful thinking...laughed thinking of my muddy swollen head..but now just the next day feel so much lighter already.!:)
Weaving and hyperlinking like a spider....across and through and out and in....
This is my first mindmelding and I am hooked. Mix me up, take it, take it all. Help me bring it forth.
Edit and arTicuLate. reFine. Elaborate.
Make it Real.

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"Never can explain it well but hey it's what i like to do."

1. Delve into your blog archive.
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Surprise Package from Honduras (x-posted to the 10percentclub)

I received this unexpected package in the mail. It's from a Peace Corps Project I contributed to in Honduras- you might remember:
Women's Bread and Sewing Microbusiness







I held that pillowcase in the car...fingering the embroidery...smells of dirt...and little stains..trying to connect..see where it came from...those hands...imagining..
I feel both happy and sad..my heart...hard to explain...all those miles between us...a real person..worlds away yet so close...and I hope so much she is doing well.