prohibited

"Machete-wielding woman outside White House" (source: CNN.com)

I'm not sure one way or another (How could I be? Hardly a scrap of information was released.) whether this woman is mentally unstable or proving a point or what. Was she even threatening anyone? Is it illegal (or just prohibited) to carry a 13-in blade on your person? I don't know, maybe it is. But I am wondering about her intentions. By her comment, "What are you going to do -- shoot me?" I'm inclined to think that she was not doing anything illegal, just pushing the envelope.

I'm also wondering why they used the word prohibited, instead of illegal. Of course, I'm not in favor of some person causing death, or injury to others. Still, I'm curious about the facts here. Was she simply handling a machete? Use of the word 'wielding' makes it seem like she was threatening someone. You might say, why should we wait until she threatens someone? Or do you say, where will we draw the line on arresting people when they aren't breaking the law? Maybe I should ask, do we believe it's okay to arrest people on fear-based assumptions?

God forbid the day cameras are deemed a prohibited weapon ... is my point. Though you may not think of a camera as a weapon. I still wonder where will the line be drawn?

Main Entry: pro·hib·it
Pronunciation: prO-'hi-b&t, pr&-
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin prohibitus, past participle of prohibEre to keep off, from pro- forward + habEre to hold -- more at PRO-, GIVE
1 : to forbid by authority : ENJOIN
2 a : to prevent from doing something b : PRECLUDE
synonym see FORBID

Main Entry: wield
Pronunciation: 'wEld
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English welden to control, from Old English wieldan; akin to Old High German waltan to rule, Latin valEre to be strong, be worth
1 chiefly dialect : to deal successfully with : MANAGE
2 : to handle (as a tool) especially effectively
3 a : to exert one's authority by means of b : have at one's command or disposal
- wield·er noun

(source of definitions: merriam-webster.com)

trust

"Don't Believe What You See in the Papers" (source: slate.com)

We've seemingly have always known that a handful of people can sour the reputation of an entire profession. Yet, it seems still that many do not comprehend how their actions can affect others. Or maybe they just don't care. But the truth is, no matter how big or small, all action causes a ripple effect. And I can feel this one to my core. It's a good conversation to have, really. It's just the uncertainty of where it will lead that shakes me.

"Today, I will wait if the way is not clear. I will trust that out of choas will come clarity." ~ Melody Beattie

remarkable

James Turrell's Skyspace, Light Reign ~ Seattle, WA ~ 08.12.06

A friend of mine is soon to be married in James Turrell's Skyspace, Light Reign at the Henry Art Gallery on the UW campus. It's such a remarkable place, I thought I'd mention it here.

i believe

"I believe in imagining a life, and then trying to live it." ~ fashion designer Jane Hamill

do you want to?

"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying ' I don't want to'." ~ Chinese philosopher Lau-Tzu

windows on the world

It was slow going through downtown this evening. Mariners game, go figure. Anyway, I shot a few architectural photos to pass the time.

08.08.06

08.08.06

let it be

Bee among lavendar ~ Redmond, WA ~ 07.29.06

truer words were ...

"If you want to catch beasts you don't see everyday,
You have to go places quite out of the way.
You have to go places no others can get to.
You have to get cold and you have to get wet, too."
~ Dr. Seuss

sleep, create, whatever ...

Too tired to sleep ~ 07.31.06 ~ created @ jacksonpollock.org

If you're interested, check out this fun web site inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock and created by someone named Miltos Manetas. Once there ... just move the mouse around and click to change colors. Experiment, see what happens! Don't like what you see? Refresh the page and start over.

something new every day

"Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know."
~ Daniel Boorstin

"Clear your mind of can't." ~ Samuel Johnson

simple things

Small cloud ~ Redmond, WA ~ 07.28.06

Leaf detail ~ Bothell, WA ~ 07.28.06

"Every moment spent in negativity is paid for with something truly priceless. That something is life." ~ Ralph Marston

listening to Weekend America on National Public Radio

in the waiting room

A well-loved kitty waits ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.20.06

unexpected inspiration

I saw this bit of inspiration on the side of an advertisement in a restaurant, thought I'd share:

"Gather up as many good experiences as possible. It increases your chances of being a pleasant old person..."

heavy lifting

Statue at Alki, no more ... temporarily ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.20.06

The statue of liberty replica that stood at Alki Beach Park for many years has been removed. You can read more information about it here.

coming in for a landing

Stumbled across this quote today, thought it worth pondering.
"Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these." ~ Susan B. Anthony

making lemonade

Downtown via a passing car ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.14.06

Bridge view ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.14.06

See the light ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.14.06

I shot these with the point & shoot while I was waiting in traffic Friday. As someone politely pointed out to me, my horoscope (apparently) was on the more accurate side yesterday. I was, in fact, late to work.

"The biggest conflicts you experience today are centered around getting from point A to point B. There's a lot of negative energy around transportation right now, so be prepared for delays or detours. If you're driving, give yourself some extra time to make any appointments ... ", astrology.com.


listening to Raindrops Keep falling on My Head by B.J Thomas & Burt Bacharach

right on cue

"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship."
~ Louisa May Alcott

Sounds like

Single sailboat on the Sound ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.09.06

Sunset ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.09.06

Sun setting ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.09.06

sailing the sky

Parasailing over the Sound ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.09.06

listening to Kodachrome by Paul Simon

the way home

Tower power ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.08.06

Clouds ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.08.06

The Puget Sound and Olympic mountains through wires ~ Seattle, WA ~ 07.08.06

listening to Dreams by Fleetwood Mac