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- Hometown:
- Virginia
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- Art, Education, Film, Politics, Music, Reading, Romance, Spirituality, Technology, Travel, Wellness, Writing
- More About Me and My World
- I would much rather be spouting a rant at the LRB on Little Russell Street, basking in the sun on the lanai at Villa De La Rodini, sipping tea on the back streets of Charlottesville, cleaning out Leiscester Square's best locales of house wine, or reflecting on life and theology inside the basilica of San Francesco... but you travel not to escape your life, but to prevent life from escaping you.
So instead of being in the 1000 places I have to see before I die, I give you a few quipets on the world from a reflective, overanalytical, enthusiastic questioner. I was never one for the path of least resistance nor answering to the most common denominator. I live in song lyrics as I develop the epic discography known as the "soundtrack of life". I have thousands of random A.D.D. interests in several aspects of the world. I am no expert in anything but know tons about nothing. Life is short, so I take most things with a grain of salt, except when something awesome or assanine inspires a rant. A complete hopeless romantic, who blends Shakespeare with Dylan Moran, Romeo with Don Quixote, Marcus Aurelius with Einstein, Ron White with Audrey Hepburn, "London Review of Books" with "Archie and Jughead"...
I think love is equal to insanity in medical terms... and it doesn't bother me because I believe both can be genius more often than not. I appreciate the classics in art, movies, music and thought but continue to define the constant 459 shades of grey within my contemporary mind. A humourous cynic listening to the world and motivating beyond the status quo. A practical dreamer lost in cliches. An old soul with a young memory. A vicarious extrovert with introvert quietness. A follower of fate and hope but impatiently proactive. A debator to play devil's advocate. Holding tight to the genuity and innocence of the past and present, motivating towards a peaceful, well-lived future, all while avoiding my own mines of eggshells. It's all about a kind of peace.
If its written, recorded, performed, filmed, displayed, and/or just "different", you'd be surprised how much I'd like it. There are no limits to my love of the idiosyncrasies of the world.
- Website:
- http://www.myspace.com/bryceuk
- Favorite Music:
- The problem with life... is that there is no background music. Every moment should be filled with Puccini. I love the following, in no particular order, and trust me, many will be forgotten: Random no name artists that eventually come into their own, Wilco, John Mayer, Antigone Rising, Mute Math, Everything But The Girl, Arcade Fire, Thievery Corporation, Morcheeba, Portishead, Bell X1, Tegan and Sara, Radiohead, Nina Simone, Travis, The Cranberries, Fatboy Slim, The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Athlete, Snow Patrol, U2, Sarah McLachlan, Dave Matthews Band, No Doubt, Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas, Massive Attack, Coldplay, Train, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Robbie Williams, Blue October, Nirvana, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Pink Floyd, Enya, Clannad, Eric Clapton, BB King, Led Zeppelin, Enigma, Bjork, Babble, Jack Johnson, RL Burnside, Sublime, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jonny Lang, Air, Frou Frou, Zero 7, Poe, Conjure One, Stereophonics, Institute, Bush, Paul Oakenfold, DJ Tiesto, DJ Strobe (I love you DJ!!!), Moby, Garbage, Keane, Audioslave, Maroon 5, The Killers... and *sigh* This could go on and on and on and on...
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Frasier, The F Word, Kitchen Nightmares, Top Gear, Naked Chef, Dirty Jobs, No Reservations, Colbert Report, The Office, The Daily Show, CSI Vegas, CSI Miami, The Apprentice, Iron Chef, Actor's Studio, Nip/Tuck, The Dead Zone, Seinfeld, Sex & The City, Coupling, Whose Line is it Anyway?, Black Books, ABFAB
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Your Doors/Jim Inspired Musings... 1 Reply
Hello, If you have any Doors or Jim inspired musings{writings,art,etc...} that you would like to share,please do.:) Here are a few poems I wrote for Jim: "My Muse" I hear his voice and then th...
Started by Michelle Baldwin. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jun. 22, 2008.
The Gifts of Jim Morrison 5 Replies
The gifts of some musicians are eternal and I think the ones Jim Morrison left us are like that. The gift of his poem-lyrics that give us beauty and mystery in the same breath. The gift of his musi...
Tagged: morrison, jim, music, icons, rock
Started by In Love With Music. Last reply by sage Apr. 14, 2008.
Jim Morrison 1 Reply
I have to say I am not a die hard fan of his music, but I am utterly inspired by his poetry. Maybe his music was before my time or I just change feelings on music as time passes. Something I loved ...
Started by reefls. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jan. 21, 2008.
interpretation on ""I am Troubled Immeasurably..." By Jim Morrison 3 Replies
i have to say it grabbed me as soon as i saw it. So i shared it with an artist friend of mine and she viewed it much more negative then I did. I tired doing some searchs on the net for interpretati...
Started by reefls. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jan. 21, 2008.
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1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.
2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.
3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.
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From the desk of Sage Sweetwater giving you a warm welcome to CTI! We love new people here...and your profile documents what I see as a very intelligent, creative woman. It's good to see you here. Have a great fall season! A mug of warm hard cider to you!
Warmly,
Sage
And I have to say that I particularly like this quote from your profile: "but you travel not to escape your life, but to prevent life from escaping you." Makes a lot of sense to me.
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