Swimming, Hiking,Music, Fishing,Writing,Music Painting, Reading, Music, Boxing... oh, did I mention music?
Müzik
Everything!!!
Filmler
Bond … James Bond, Bourne, Matrix, Spaghetti Westerns and Dirty Harry (love Clint Eastwood), Indiana Jones, Mad Max, Serenity, Green Mile, Anything by M. Night Shyamalan, just about everything Kenneth Braunagh related, I am Legend, I Robot, and Hancock (cannot get enough of Will Smith),and V for Vendetta
Televizyon
I love mystery, comedy and science fiction … so if I want to play brain dead for a bit; I turn on any of those. Dr. Who, Tourchwood, Firefly, Farscape, Life, The Closer, and Saving Grace ... are some of my favorites.
Kitaplar
I will read pretty much anything I can get my grubby little hands on. I love Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Patrick O'Brian, Michael Crichton, Patricia Cornwell, Markus Zusak, Isaac Asimov, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Scott Westerfield, Arthur C. Clarke, Octavia E. Butler, Eric Hoffer, Sartre, Camus .....
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"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear."
— Mark Twain
Author, Elyse Draper "Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can."~ Terry Pratchett Dün devamı
A native Coloradan, Elyse brings a unique vision of the character found in the Rocky Mountains. Fluent in French, she spent time exploring Europe and its history in 1992. Elyse has eclectic interests in studying the human mind, philosophy, and humanity and its varied cultures. Combining that with a lifelong admiration of nature, from astronomy to geology, she has experience with a broad spectrum of knowledge.
Elyse has a poignant writing style that is both melodious and uncluttered, coming from an enduring love of poetry. Twenty years of working with children and young adults as an instructor and care provider has given her the talent for expressing complex ideas in understandable terms. The blending of writing style and ease of comprehension makes Elyse’s writing a memorable and enjoyable read.
As contributing writer for “Voices of Autism 1”, a book earning rave reviews from Corey Seeman of the Library Journal 2, Elyse Draper took inspiration from her work with Special Needs children as a care provider, teacher, and advocate.
October of 2009 the much anticipated release of "Ladies and Gentlemen of Horror 2009" will be available for purchase from Amazon.com. Elyse's contributions not only include the short "I am Morte", but also the cover art for all three anthologies, "Ladies of Horror", "Gentlemen of Horror", and the combined work. A wonderful compilation that brings together the talents of twenty amazing dark fiction and horror authors.
Still living in Colorado with her husband of thirteen years, and ten-year-old daughter, Elyse continues to work regularly with children and write paranormal young adult novels.
Build a Man a Fire, and He'll Be Warm for a Day. Set a Man on Fire, and He'll Be Warm for the Rest of His Life."
— Terry Pratchett
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"Take no heed of her.... She reads a lot of books."
— Jasper Fforde
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"When the rich wage war it's the poor who die."
— Jean-Paul Sartre
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"People sometimes talk about man's 'bestial' cruelty, but that is being terribly unjust and offensive to the beasts; a beast can never be as cruel as a human being, so artistically, so picturesquely cruel" — Fyodor Dostoevsky
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"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach"
Hope you had a fantastic holiday weekend... May the upcoming week be all that it can be for you, and that your dreams become the reality of your all your efforts... Have a wonderful week. tc ~Rich~
“I should get a normal life, but I don't really want one, so will stay who I am” (A quote by some daft fool setting up Paul Weston Arts! See links below.)
Thank you so much for all your support and please feel free to enter my crazy new world!
Hope you like the card and have a wonderful week.
Peace love and happiness.
Paul X
“Dance”
“The expression of love, grace an elegance A movement of intimacy, empowerment, romance Riding the crest of an ocean wave Gliding through the air on a breezy day My body on Earth my soul reaches away To Heaven. The religion of rhythm A moth to a candle A key to a slave of Pleasure and pain I take my first emancipated steps Freedom This is my chance. That’s where I go When I Dance.”
Poem. Paul Weston.
Original painting by Terry Pegg.
Artistic design. Chris Loughlin and Paul Weston.
Digital photography. Chris Loughlin.
I am delighted to be working with my talented friend Chris Loughlin in association with distinguished artist Terry Pegg. Please add our banner to your page and you will see Chris Loughlin banner code on my page.
You will find details on my new work in the Shop and About links. Lots more to follow so please check out the web site when you can.
Leonid Shower over Mono Lake in the eastern part of California's Sierra Nevada Mtn. Range
"You see things that are and say 'Why?' But I dream of things that never were and say 'Why not?"- George Benard Shaw
This shot was taken last week of the Leonid meteor shower which occurs annually. Hope your weekend is full and fun, and hope your week ahead is an extension of your dreams which are fulfilled with the answers to why not.... tc ~Rich~
Glad to make your acquaintance Elyse ;0) May your weekend be full of surprises ! Pleasant ones of course !! If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to my Blog, as I want to be able to notify you when I will be making a special guest appearance in your area, I hope to increase my travel plans in the future, and attend more car shows and events around the country. It would be great if you had a chance to drive out and visit me if I’m close by ! ! ;0) {oo)==v==(oo}
Thanks been looking to make more writing contacts, as I have only been an open market for about a month but have been growing by leaps and bounds each week. Check us out at http://shadowpress.wordpress.com and if it something that looks to fits your interest, please check out the submission guidelines.
I hope you have a “purfect” week Peace and love. Paul X
Paul Weston Arts web link coming soon!!
“My Cat.”
“My cat leaps around the garden fence Pouncing on anything that moves There’s no defence Sleeps for hours and sometimes days Bathing in the summer rays Hibernating in the winter cold Prowling, howelling meowing so bold My cat is quick, sleek, reactions unique If I ever return as a bird or a mouse then I am going to leave my house When I am due to travel away my cat sulks for days Moody before and then turns his back as I return to the door Feeding him food from a tin Is considered by my feline friend a cardinal sin He sits and looks at me in disgust This is not what I want for my breakfast. “Give me lean chicken, salmon or fresh beluga Or I’ll slash the side of your chair like Freddy Kruger My claws are sharp I will reduce your coat To the texture and look of an old Nanny goat I go to sit in my favourite chair In front of the fire and guess whose there! Asleep in my bed I awake with surprise As a purring nose pokes me straight in the eyes! I now understand the word perfection Is all about my cats affection Even when he wreaks the place I live A look from those saucer green eyes makes me forget and forgive. My cat has a spiritual link, a supernatural perception Something that humans have no connection I can only watch look and admire all of that Oh…I forgot to mention. My cat is An Acrobat.”
"Zodiacal Light Over Laguna Verde" - Valparaiso, Chile
"Astronomers estimate that there are at least 100 billion stars in the Milky Way" ('our' galaxy) and "It is estimated that 100 billion galaxies are in principle visible to our modern instruments."
"The Future Of Cosmology" by John Gribbin
The vastness of our universe is not bounded and also endless by what we see, but also that which we can not see.... When we go through our daily lives and think of all that there is, lets wonder what else there could be ..... Have a wonderous week ahead, and hope you discover something special everyday.... tc
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"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach"
Hope you had a fantastic holiday weekend... May the upcoming week be all that it can be for you, and that your dreams become the reality of your all your efforts... Have a wonderful week.
tc
~Rich~
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Happy Thanksgiving Elyse :)
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind" - Dr Seuss
Wishing you a blessed day this Thanksgiving and hoping you get to spend it with those who matter...... Happy Thanksgiving....
tc,
~Rich~
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Hi Elyse,
“I should get a normal life, but I don't really want one, so will stay who I am”
(A quote by some daft fool setting up Paul Weston Arts! See links below.)
Thank you so much for all your support and please feel free to enter my crazy new world!
Hope you like the card and have a wonderful week.
Peace love and happiness.
Paul
X
“Dance”
“The expression of love, grace an elegance
A movement of intimacy, empowerment, romance
Riding the crest of an ocean wave
Gliding through the air on a breezy day
My body on Earth my soul reaches away
To Heaven.
The religion of rhythm
A moth to a candle
A key to a slave of
Pleasure and pain
I take my first emancipated steps
Freedom
This is my chance.
That’s where I go
When I
Dance.”
Poem. Paul Weston.
Original painting by Terry Pegg.
Artistic design. Chris Loughlin and Paul Weston.
Digital photography. Chris Loughlin.
I am delighted to be working with my talented friend Chris Loughlin in association with distinguished artist Terry Pegg.
Please add our banner to your page and you will see Chris Loughlin banner code on my page.
You will find details on my new work in the Shop and About links.
Lots more to follow so please check out the web site when you can.
PW
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Leonid Shower over Mono Lake in the eastern part of California's Sierra Nevada Mtn. Range
"You see things that are and say 'Why?' But I dream of things that never were and say 'Why not?"- George Benard Shaw
This shot was taken last week of the Leonid meteor shower which occurs annually. Hope your weekend is full and fun, and hope your week ahead is an extension of your dreams which are fulfilled with the answers to why not....
tc
~Rich~
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Glad to make your acquaintance Elyse ;0) May your weekend be full of surprises ! Pleasant ones of course !! If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to my Blog, as I want to be able to notify you when I
will be making a special guest appearance in your area, I hope to increase my travel plans in the
future, and attend more car shows and events around the country. It would be great if you had a chance to
drive out and visit me if I’m close by ! ! ;0) {oo)==v==(oo}
~Magickal Graphics~
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Thanks been looking to make more writing contacts, as I have only been
an open market for about a month but have been growing by leaps and
bounds each week. Check us out at http://shadowpress.wordpress.com and
if it something that looks to fits your interest, please check out the
submission guidelines.
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"Seven Sisters" (Pleiades) star cluster in Blue Nebula along with "California Nebula" in red
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”- Pamela Vaull Starr
Hoping your weekend is full of dreams and the culmanation of goals previously set...... Have a wonderful weekend,
tc
~Rich~
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Hi Elyse,
I hope you have a “purfect” week
Peace and love.
Paul
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Paul Weston Arts web link coming soon!!
“My Cat.”
“My cat leaps around the garden fence
Pouncing on anything that moves
There’s no defence
Sleeps for hours and sometimes days
Bathing in the summer rays
Hibernating in the winter cold
Prowling, howelling meowing so bold
My cat is quick, sleek, reactions unique
If I ever return as a bird or a mouse then I am going to leave my house
When I am due to travel away my cat sulks for days
Moody before and then turns his back as I return to the door
Feeding him food from a tin
Is considered by my feline friend a cardinal sin
He sits and looks at me in disgust
This is not what I want for my breakfast.
“Give me lean chicken, salmon or fresh beluga
Or I’ll slash the side of your chair like Freddy Kruger
My claws are sharp I will reduce your coat
To the texture and look of an old Nanny goat
I go to sit in my favourite chair
In front of the fire and guess whose there!
Asleep in my bed I awake with surprise
As a purring nose pokes me straight in the eyes!
I now understand the word perfection
Is all about my cats affection
Even when he wreaks the place I live
A look from those saucer green eyes makes me forget and forgive.
My cat has a spiritual link, a supernatural perception
Something that humans have no connection
I can only watch look and admire all of that
Oh…I forgot to mention.
My cat is
An
Acrobat.”
"Zodiacal Light Over Laguna Verde" - Valparaiso, Chile
"Astronomers estimate that there are at least 100 billion stars in the Milky Way" ('our' galaxy) and "It is estimated that 100 billion galaxies are in principle visible to our modern instruments."
The vastness of our universe is not bounded and also endless by what we see, but also that which we can not see.... When we go through our daily lives and think of all that there is, lets wonder what else there could be ..... Have a wonderous week ahead, and hope you discover something special everyday.... tc
~Rich~