At One
By Laura Rico I am at one with the energy here my spirit opens my soul sings the silent trance calms me… beneath the quiet a glorious celestial choir bursting forth from love… the wind tickles my skin the tropical air warm and moist fluttering fronds of a palm sweetly caressing my face shivers of [...]
The Power of Yoga
One of the best things I’ve done for myself here in LA is delve into my yoga practice. My experience with yoga, until now, has been quite sporadic. As I traveled and moved from place to place, occasionally I would pick up a few classes here and there when I could: Barcelona, La Antigua, Chihuahua, [...]
fotofatál: Jeff Simmons
My life is enriched to have a friend like Jeff. Now, we are all enriched to have photos of Jeff… lol. I’ve only just begun to tinker with the photos from his shoot, but here are a few samples:
fotofatál Wedding: Rand Courtney + Nikki Pittam
The BIG news: I’m opening a photo studio in LA with my new business partner Ben Blair. I was going to wait until we we were completely dialed in with all the details… but I just can’t wait!! So “unofficially” introducing our new photography company… fotofatál! I take credit for that phenomenal name… lol… but [...]
The Language of Dance
I’m totally having an attitude adjustment about LA. I realize now that my experience was being contaminated by a toxic friendship. Someone I had believed to be generous and enchanting turned out to be manipulative and ill-spirited. But, now that I’ve removed that person from my life and I’ve let go of problems and injustices [...]
Midnight Muse
A late night visit turned into an impromptu photo shoot. My new business partner captured these images using a single Chinese ball lantern from Ikea:
The Breath of a Hummingbird
Sauntering down the walk of fame weaving through the tourist’s game I reminisce about a lovers’ frolic relived amidst last night’s twilight revelry the whisper of the hummingbird’s wings pulsating at 90 beats per second remind me of a magical encounter that until now I have left forgotten The day before Valentine’s day I took [...]
Whimsical Weekend
This past Saturday I shot a cute little wedding at a lovely little house with my new business partner. I’m eager to share the news about “business partner” but still not quite ready to yet. So more wedding photos and more news to come!! I spent Sunday afternoon in Shirley Temple‘s former house. The house [...]
Art Walk in the LA Fashion District
My spirit is soaring upon the wings of inspiration after an absolutely enchanting evening at the March 2011 LA Fashion District Art Walk. I kept my camera stowed away in the car because I wanted to appreciate the art instead becoming consumed by the insatiable urge to create my own. The artists who spoke to [...]
Flying Through the Caribbean Breeze
A little video of me clinging to some sort of wind swing thing that whips me around like a rag doll off the coast of the Riviera Maya (Cancun, MX, spring 2010): Here’s one where we cruised around the inlets in little toy speedboats before spilling out into the sea and jumping overboard to snorkel:
The Itch, The Fever Call It What You May But I’ve Got to Go Far and Away & The Truth About L.A.
Yesterday marked my 6th month anniversary in Los Angeles… already? That was fast… I woke today with a familiar energy; eyes popping wide open. I’ve been logging deep sleep but not long hours. Too much buzz coursing through my body. In fact, the past three mornings have been the same. Getting to bed around 1 [...]
Fig Jam: The Key to Life
Brimming. Precisely how I would describe today. First, false courtesy from she who has offered me a roof. She and a friend leave for brunch with no invitation or inclination to include me. An obvious move to make an obvious statement. Certainly not the first time I’ve experienced this, so the disturbance is measured in [...]
Inspiration in the City of Angels
Excerpts from articles I’ve written about a few of the compelling stories I’ve encountered here in Los Angeles: ‘Gifted’ Musician Rocks ‘Social Harmony’ He boasts a four-octave vocal range and has written more than 300 original songs. In just one year, he has led his band through nearly 60 performances in more than 30 venues. [...]
Flickers Glinting through the L.A. Brume
I was “completely love struck.” As my eyes briefly flutter over the prose that was written by a most smitten soul in A Rare Soul Indeed, a slight chuckle escapes from my lips. Oh, Laurita. What a romantic you are! And proudly so. This fairytale romance has come to an end. Much quicker than I [...]
Love Letter From La Bruja
La Bruja sent me this late last month. But, I didn’t have the chance to really read it until now. When she sent me this, Ryan and I were just beginning to go through our break up and my grandfather had just passed away. Here is my English translation (below you’ll find the original in [...]
Jeremy Rifkin: Empathic Sociability
Just discovered Jeremy Rifkin today. His ideas and wisdom speak to my own heart. Watch the video below! “Empathic sociability… rethink the institutions of society and prepare the groundwork for empathic civilization.” Never has the world seemed so completely united-in the form of communication, commerce, and culture-and so savagely torn apart-in the form of war, [...]
Kahlil Gibran on Love
Kahlil Gibran on Love When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the [...]
Foto Flashback: Glowing Tides and Seaspray
The sea absolutely enchants me. I think these photos from my visit to Monterrey, CA in July of 2008 do more than words to illustrate why…
Foto Flashback: The Ancient Artists of Angkor Wat
Daybreak at the Angkor Wat ruins. Awe. The shifting hues of morning silhouetting an ancient world. The Khmer reigned this exotic kingdom 1700 years ago. Can you fathom that? As the light slowly crept into the intricate crevices of this ancient realm, sweet memories of childhood came flooding back to me. Sea. Sand. Beach. Drizzly [...]
Inspiration at the Pasadena Art Center
Above: My third completed art piece under the direction of Clara Berta! **** I always said to myself that I would go back to school once I found myself perched in one spot again. A quick little visit to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena stirred those sentiments. I was tagging along with [...]
Mindscraps: D’Cache to the Artwalk at the Miracle Mile
It appears the Flamenco restaurant will be my home away from home. Friday night I organized a girls night out and took them all to D’Cache for sangria, chocolate souffle and live Flamenco! This time I tried various tapas: empanadas, pinchos de carne, mushroom pizette and fried yucca… exquisite! The restaurant was a hit with [...]
Mindscraps: The Dizzy Donkey Dance
Lately, I feel as if I’m caught up in a never-ending game of pin the tail on the donkey… The nearly non-existent trickle of income is my blindfold. Short on funds, the hunt for a decent wage is a constant distraction from my true goals. I can’t seem to see past the “no cash” dilemma. [...]
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