Marfahr's Blog

Garden Pet

MarFahr — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:40:35 +0000

Earlier today I was digging and found a new pet. Never have I seen a tarantula in the yard before. Maybe it is up at this altitude (8000 ft) because the winter was so mild. I am glad they are not aggressive to humans, especially since I accidentally ruined its lair.

Paint for Peaks Snowboard Painting

MarFahr — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:32:20 +0000

Repurposed Bike Tube Earrings

MarFahr — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:01:59 +0000

Currently I am creating earrings from cast off bike innertubes. They are fun to make and look great on. On some I add crystal beads for some sparkle. Just in time for the holidays.

Hello Grandma

MarFahr — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:14:00 +0000

Imagination

MarFahr — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:19:37 +0000

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand,

while imagination embraces the entire world, and

all there ever will be to know and understand

-Albert Einstein

The Fork in the Road

MarFahr — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:32:17 +0000

The best advice my father ever gave me:

“keep the fork in the road ahead of you“.

Leave the way ahead open, don’t feel trapped on one narrow road.

There are many options.

Living and Loving LIfe

MarFahr — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:44:43 +0000

This past year I chose to work VERY hard in an effort to pay off some debt. Was it worth it? I don’t think so. I spent all my energy and attention chasing dollars rather then focusing on what I love and what I am good at. Now at the end of the year I find my personal relationships have suffered, my energy is sapped, my studio is a disaster, and no progress has been made towards a fulfilling, creative career. The below quote summarizes this.

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity answered

“Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”

I am uplifted by this breakthrough.

Love You Mandala

MarFahr — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:15:38 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

MarFahr — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:04:50 +0000

Recently I celebrated my birthday, always an exciting event because I am happy to be alive. Below is a card that can be printed and used for other people with birthdays.

Two Little Birds

MarFahr — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:06:40 +0000