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Grasshopper

		Male 39 years old LOS ANGELES, California United States Last Login: 1/7/2010
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General	Musician: Violin, Banjo, Upright Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar & Piano. Traditional Japanese Martial Arts: Aikido, Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo, Japanese culture, language & clothing, Bodybuilding, 1920s/1930s music, architecture, clothing & popular culture, trains especially American steam engines, cars, history, Civil War, Victoriana, political and environmental issues, movies, art, architecture, philosophy. 78s, 45s, & LP records. Pianos, pipe & pump organs, player pianos & nickelodeons.
Music	Ragtime, 1920s & 30s Jazz & Pop, Connie Boswell & Boswell Sisters, Paul Whiteman, Isham Jones, Ruth Etting, Swing, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Erskine Hawkins, 1950s Pop & Jazz, Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Keely Smith, Dinah Washington, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Patti Page, Swingle Singers, Rockabilly/Rock/Psychobilly , Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Elvis, share your files at box.net Elton John, Leon Russell, 1950s & 60s Folk, Kingston Trio, New Christy Minstrels, Barbara Dane, Blues, Stride Piano, James P. Johnson, Boogie Woogie Piano, Harry the Hipster, Theatre Organ, Hammond Organ, Bluegrass, 1950s/60s/70s Country, Patsy Cline, Norma Jean, Connie Smith, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Porter Wagoner, Buck Owens, Civil War & 19th Century Americana, Stephen Foster, Henry Clay Work, Maurice Ravel, Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, Carl Sante-Sans, Indian Music, Sitars, Rudra Veena, Steampunk, Goth, share your files at box.net
Movies	Elmer Gantry, Inherit the Wind, Alfred Hitchcock, Dramas, Clara Bow, John Gilbert, Lon Chaney, Silents, Burt Lancaster, Susan Hayward, Mysteries, Busby Berkeley, Fred & Ginger, Stage Door('37), Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Stanwyck, William Powell, Jean Harlow, Rudolf Valentino, Miriam Hopkins, Rod Stieger, George C. Scott,
Television	I haven't watched the idiot box in six years & don't miss it one bit!
Books	Biographies, 1920s/40s Detective Novels, Mysteries, Books on Crime & Court Cases, popular culture, history, Edgar A. Poe, Silent Spring,
Heroes	Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Paine, Rachel Carson, Tallulah Bankhead, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Bix Biederbeck, Fats Waller, Ignace Jan Paderewski, Robert G. Ingersol, Henry D. Thoreau, Lon Chaney, Captain Nemo, Isumbard Kingdom Brunel, Nicola Tesla

Grasshopper's Details

Status:	Single
Here for:	Friends
Body type:	5' 10" / Athletic
Ethnicity:	White / Caucasian
Religion:	Agnostic
Zodiac Sign:	Virgo
Smoke / Drink:	No / No
Children:	Undecided
Education:	College graduate
Income:	$45,000 to $60,000

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About me:
I'm Chris (nicknamed "Grasshopper" and I'm a creative, intelligent, sincere, interested, motivated, fun and happy person. I am a martial artist and I am a musician: stand up bass, fiddle, banjo, piano & pedal steel guitar. Freethinker, interested in philosophy, politics, environmental issues, spirituality. American Teddy Boy. Steampunk Musician/Adventurer.

Who I'd like to meet:
Friends with common interests who are sincere, intelligent and honest.

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Silverstrand Dojo International	Jan 8 2010 12:43 PM Dear friend, so many times we get so wrapped up with the physical aspects of life. For an example we keep track of such things as how much money we make or how big the house is we live in. Yes the physical things are very nice and sometimes very important to our physical well-being. The problem is if we spend all our time dwelling on only the physical aspects of our life we forget about the great connection. The great connection is the idea that every molecule in the universe is of one family. When we tap into this idea we can do many beautiful and wondrous things. It is virtually impossible to use this great force if we are consumed and stranded in the physical world. The trick is creating a balance between the physical and the spiritual. Once we do that we create this beautiful physical form that radiates the light of the universe. So may this day be the day that we prioritize what is truly important. As we prioritize may we put such things as love, friendship, tenderness, goodness, and nature at the top of our list. May we also realize that when our priorities are clean and pure the physical part of what we need will naturally materialize. Peace and light to you dear friend! Ray
The Dutch Gentleman	Jan 2 2010 12:45 AM I hope you had a most wonderful new yearseve! And I wish you a happy, wonderful, glorious and prosperous new year!!!!!
Lisa	Dec 28 2009 10:26 AM Hey. Just wanted to drop a comment on your page and say hi. Hope you're well.
Silverstrand Dojo International	Dec 18 2009 12:52 PM Dear friend, there is an old saying that goes "no one wins in a fight". This statement is oh so true, because yes you may have one person who comes out victorious but at what cost. Even the most strong and skillful fighters almost always suffer some sort of physical damage. And let us not just look at the physical damage but also what of the psychological damage. You see a fight is a very dramatic experience and takes a great toll on the mind. Most tough and aggressive fighters will tell you that fighting does not bother them. If this is truly the case they are more than likely desensitize and possibly a little passive suicidal. By maintaining an attitude like this for many years this will truly cause great psychological damage and a slow decline in positive mental health. A true and virtuous warrior truly despises the idea of a fight and uses every avenue to avoid it and end the conflict in a peaceful manner whenever possible. This keeps the virtuous warrior morally strong while maintaining good mental health. The virtuous warrior learns to be very sensitive and in tune with the emotions and movements of others. In this way the virtuous warrior can anticipate an attack and take steps to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner. The key is learning how to be sensitive and connected with all that is around us. So may this day be the day, that we allow ourselves to be sensitive and in tune with each other. May this also be the day that we take peaceful actions before a problem matures so that it does not elevate to dangerous levels. Remember dear friend that before we can gently and lovingly control our attackers, we must first be able to gently and lovingly control ourselves. Both inside and out! Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Sir Knight Marvin	Dec 13 2009 3:31 AM
Silverstrand Dojo International	Dec 11 2009 1:52 PM Dear friend, there is a fundamental concept of Asian philosophy which deals with the universal energy that is all around us. This concept can be called by three different names which are Ki, Qi, or Chi depending on your location and who you are talking to. The name we use for this concept truly is unimportant. What is important is applying this concept to our daily life. Our first step is the acceptance that this energy is all around us. We do this by realizing that just by us existing this truly is a wonderful and beautiful miracle. Once we have accepted the energy, the second step is tapping into it. We can tap in from two different entry points. The first is very dangerous, this is when a person becomes very selfish. This person will use anger and frustrated determination to achieve what they want in any way possible. The problem with this method is that it usually ends up destroying everything it comes in contact with. This is called negative Ki/Qi/Chi. The second way to tap in is by developing unconditional love. This is when we look at the world as one big family. We understand that if we connect with each other that there is nothing we cannot achieve. This is called positive Ki/Qi/Ki. So may this day be the day we sense the universal energy that is all around us. And may we also have the wisdom to join together, so that we may feel the limitless and beautiful gifts that the universe so freely gives. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
R.J.	Dec 9 2009 10:12 AM Hi, A few weeks ago I backed up Don Woody at the 1st Rockabilly Bash. I did that with the Tri-Tones from Estonia. Here’s a video clip with his song “Barkin’ Up The Wrong Tree”. At the same evening I released my 2nd album ‘Mixed Up”. I recorded this album with The Neva River Rockets from Russia, the Tri-Tones from Estonia and did two duets with U.S.A singer Karling Abbeygate. on http://www.rootscd.com/rockabilly_q_t_5.php#rjmixedup you can listen to all tracks Thanks, R
The Organist [[Josh James]]	Dec 7 2009 4:20 AM Hey :-) Thanks for the request!
Silverstrand Dojo International	Dec 4 2009 11:21 AM Dear friend, to walk the peaceful path it is necessary for us to study the nature of conflict. We do this not to become an attacker, we do this so that we can understand those who would attack us. We learn how the attacker thinks and the weapons they use. By knowing these things we can develop a peaceful and logical defense. Having a good defense is very important in maintaining our peace and well-being. Many times our attackers will strive to make us feel defenseless. By making us feel defenseless this will create a fear that will give them power over us. But through the constant study of defense we can block and avoid their attacks. This will give us a sense of peace. As they realize that their attacks are futile this will exhaust and frustrate them. When this happens, doubt and fear will enter their minds. This will cause them to have a fear of failure which will disrupt and scatter their thoughts of attack. So dear friend may this day we have the strength to practice defense with no thoughts of fear or anger. May we realize that we need not attack. May we also realize the strength of our attackers comes from our fear. So as we control our mind, body, and spirit we have the choice of whether anything can truly harm us. Peace or true love is fearless. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Hellbilly Randal	Dec 2 2009 6:55 AM Thanks for the add...Keep rockin
Silverstrand Dojo International	Nov 27 2009 12:51 PM Dear friend, from time to time it is good to set down with pencil and paper to analyze how we spend each and every moment of our day. When we do this exercise we are not concentrating on writing down what we physically do during our day, what we are concentrating on is how and what we think. Because there is an old saying that goes “what we think is what we become”. On one side of the paper we write down every happy thought we have during the day. On the other side we write down every negative thought we have during the day. Once we have this list completed we can set back and analyze how much time we are spending in the light and how much time we are spending in the dark. We then look at the positive side with a smile and thank the universe for all the blessings it has bestowed. Now for the negative side, we should look at this side and also smile. We must take the time to think how every negative is humorous and positive in some way. By doing this we control our mind and spirit. We take control of our life by shining light on every negative. Because when the time comes which is our last moment in our physical form, we will be able to look back in a flash and know that our life was a beautiful and joyful experience. This is because we have learned to accept the light by seeing everything in its true and positive form. So dear friend may this day be the day you see beauty in even the most trying circumstances. May you have the strength to guide your mind and spirit to the gateway of peace. By doing this you will light the way for others to follow. This will give you true peace and joy. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Gary Brandin	Nov 26 2009 6:43 PM Thanks Chris! Don't over eat! HA!!
Rupert	Nov 26 2009 2:09 PM *Happy Thanksgiving my friend! I hope all is well with you this holiday :)*
Frank Falfa	Nov 26 2009 1:58 PM Thanks for your wishes! Has been a tough weekend, so it took me a while to answer. ;) Yep, there have been some nice gigs around here recently. James Intveld has been here and I'm invited for a special performance of the Buddy Holly Musical. Keep rockin'!
Louis Oswald	Nov 25 2009 2:35 AM
Silverstrand Dojo International	Nov 20 2009 11:28 AM Dear friend, why is it that if we take two people and put each in total solitude, cut off from any human contact one will go insane while the other finds peace and enlightenment. The answer to this question is found in the idea of being totally connected to the universe. If a person thinks mainly about themselves isolation will be very hard, because in isolation they will feel alone and disconnect. But if a person uses the time in isolation to meditate and look inward, little by little they will learn to feel their connection to every molecule in the universe. The emotion of loneliness is a warning sign that we are not in connection to the greater whole. As we feel the loneliness come upon us, we should close our eyes and breathe deeply allowing the knowledge to fill our souls that we are always connected to everything in the universe. As we meditate we should allow the thoughts of I, me, my, and mine to disappear. With this meditation we will plant the seeds of we, us, ours, and the greater whole. When these seeds begin to grow, we find a boundless strength. As we tap into this strength, we realize nothing is impossible. If we can dream it and let go of selfishness it will materialize with time and a little joyful work. So dear friend may this be the day that we realize we are all connected to every molecule in the universe. May we use this knowledge to bring peace and beauty wherever we may go. May we also realize that by being one with the greater whole nothing is truly impossible. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Silverstrand Dojo International	Nov 13 2009 12:29 PM Dear friend, our existence in the physical world is brief indeed. If we live a long life we may be have a hundred years or so. When we consider that the earth is about 4.7 Billion years old, a hundred years is a short time indeed. This time we have in is truly a blessing. We must use this wisely and with great care. As a newborn baby we take our first breath with a great scream and tears. This symbolizes that even though we are pure and innocent our existence in the physical will be filled with great struggle and conflict. As we grow we realize that struggle and conflict will be our constant companion. To learn to find peace, we must bravely face hardship with strength and honor. We realize that even though we are peaceful creatures sometimes we must pick up the sword to protect and survive. As we pick up the sword we must always remember that we are defending and not attacking. The life-giving sword is a sword that is only used to protect and serve. Many times a true and peaceful warrior will transition to the spiritual world with the sword in hand. It is amazing that one of newborn babies’ first actions is to clinch their little fist tight and the last action of many peaceful Warriors is to gently open their hand that is holding the life-giving sword. This symbolizes in the beginning there is beauty with struggle and in the end there is the return to peace. So dear friend may this day, be the day we realize that every moment is a beautiful gift. May we live each moment to its fullest and at the same time strive for the beauty that peace brings. And when our time comes may we bravely face the beauty of our return with no sorrow or regrets. Because we have lived, loved, and followed the peaceful path. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Silverstrand Dojo International	Nov 6 2009 12:12 PM Dear friend, have you ever noticed sometimes all of our problems come at us at once. Many times this truly is not a coincidence. The reason this happens is because our attackers are very clever and patient. They wait until we are preoccupied with an attack of another and then sensing our seemingly vulnerability they mount their attack. Do not look upon this type of situation with anger or fear, instead look at it as a great complement. The complement your attackers are giving you is a complement of respect of your great strength and defense. Because they know if they attack you one at a time in a just and fair manner their chances of success are not good. So they use the strength of their numbers and count on your fatigue to accomplish their goals. When you find yourself in these types of situation use the strength and wisdom of the Dragon. Stay calm and focused and deal with each attack as it comes and then quickly move to the next attack. Keep your mind and spirit clear and bright. Always remember your goal is not to destroy your attackers, your goal is to survive and live a peaceful and beautiful existence. The spirit of the Dragon never judges or condemns, it is the spirit of peace through pure and reasonable defense. So may this day, may the arms of the Dragon embrace you and keep you safe. May your spirit soar and send the message out that the art of peace is the path you follow. May you reasonably and quickly defend yourself from all attacks. And may you always show love and compassion for your attackers. Because even though they may wish you great harm, you understand that your attackers are truly connected to you as one family. So we always show love and compassion to misguided family members. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Slapin B Bernie	Nov 4 2009 4:52 PM Hi Chris, thanks a lot for the add and keep on rockin´ Slapin B Bernie
Silverstrand Dojo International	Oct 30 2009 11:35 AM Dear friend, to thoroughly studied the art of peace we must realize that many of our lessons are found in nature. For example let's take the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine tree teaches us to be full of life every single day. It also teaches us to put down strong roots to ground us to the essence of life. And of course it teaches us to be venerable, which is to be respected because of impressive dignity. The bamboo teaches us to have strength and to be flexible enough to bend when needed but also to immediately snapped back into position. It also teaches us no matter how much pressure our spirit is under it is unbreakable. The plum blossom teaches us that our actions need to reflect a sense of class and elegance. It teaches us that our elegant actions will echo throughout time and space for an eternity. These three great natural teachers give us their lessons without charge day in and day out. The key to learning these lessons is that we need to open our spirit, listen, and learn. So dear friend made this day be the day that we return to nature. And as we do so may we thank the universe for all the wonderful teachers that are all around us. May we take these lessons and teach them to all who will listen. Because the light of the universe is a beauty that truly belongs to us all. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Rupert	Oct 24 2009 3:19 PM Happy Saturday Grasshopper! :)
Silverstrand Dojo International	Oct 23 2009 11:35 AM Dear friend, as we follow the flow of things down the peaceful path, we realize being grateful is a major key to living a happy life. This means that each and every day the universe gives us endless opportunities and wondrous gifts. When these gifts are beautiful and pleasing it is very easy for us to look to the universe and say a deep and humble thank you. But what happens when the universe gives us a gift that causes us great trouble and heartache? Well many times we respond by saying things like this is so unfair, why is this happening to me, or I have done nothing to deserve this. These are natural responses but we truly must try to respond to unpleasant gifts with the same positive energy as we respond to pleasant gifts. It is very simple when you get socks for Christmas give the giver a big hug and a thank you, because next Christmas the giver may give you a wonderful sled. Also when the universe gives you an unpleasant gift, it truly is a great test of your spiritual strength. A true warrior is a person that when they are confronted with overwhelming odds they smile and laugh. This is not because they are happy about the situation. It is because they are happy that they have the light of the universe flowing through them which gives them the strength to deal with the seemingly overwhelming odds! So may this day you have the strength to truly say thank you for every gift pleasant and unpleasant that the universe gives you. May you also have the strength to look at each difficult situation as a great test of the light that is so freely flowing through you. Remember the beauty of all things dwells in our hearts, all we have to do is open up! Peace and light dear friend! Ray
Geoffrey the Bard and Circle of Peace	Oct 17 2009 1:52 PM Good Morning! With a smile so big it hurts your cheeks. "Worship Peace"-Me
Silverstrand Dojo International	Oct 16 2009 11:53 AM Dear friend, it is very important from time to time to take a look around and count the number of Sages that reside in our everyday life. A Sage is a person who is very deep and profoundly wise. Because this person has great experience and knows that many times “he who talks does not know and he who knows does not talk” this person will often remain silent and simply observe and take mental notes. One of the greatest gifts from the universe is the fact that these great sages live right under our noses. They can be the little man that daily sits in the park reading a newspaper or the happy little lady that works in the local coffee shop. But know this dear friend they are all around us in our everyday lives. What makes a good Sage? Well here are a few of their qualities. The ability to listen more than speak, a wealth of life experiences, a true understanding of compassion, a deep connection with the universe, and the ability to think of others needs over their own. When you find one of these great sages, take the time to fellowship and learn. And as you do this they will thank you for teaching them. Because they know that to be a true teacher is to constantly learn and grow through every situation. They will tell you one of the greatest secrets of life is sitting quietly in nature and listening for the great wisdom that is all around us to see and hear. They teach us that our greatest gifts are not made by the hands of humans but are found quietly looking out to sea or looking off the side of a great mountain. So dear friend may this day you seek out the council of the wise that are all around you, may you also sit quietly in nature and simply listen because the answers will come to us as we keep a pure and clean heart. Peace and light dear friend! Ray
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