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Your capacity to say "No"
"In the time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
George Orwell
"to enjoy bodily warmth, some small part of you must be cold, for there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merly by contrast." Hermon Melville-Moby Dick
"Everyman is fully satisfied that there is such a thing as truth-or he would not ask any questions." Peirce
"You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry, and be sure to smell the flowers along the way." Hagen
"This is the true joy in Life, The being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mightey one;
the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy." George Bernard Shaw
"Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be."
Gramma Moses
"Think you can, think you can't, Either way You'll be right."
Henry Ford
"The universe does not have laws, it has habits and habits can be broken." Tom Robbins
"Mistakes are the portals for discovery." James Joyce
"Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level." Max L. Rouman
"I gave my life to be the person I am. Was it worth it?" Richard Bash
"Don't compromise yourself! You are all you've got." Janis Joplin
"like any hot blooded woman, i have simply wanted an object to crave." Alanis Morissette
"When a monk asked "what is the Tao?" Master Ummon (863-949) replied "walk on"
"you will see something new. Two things-and I call them, thing one and thing two." Dr. Suess
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"then you should say what you mean," the march hare went on. "I do" Alice hastily replied; "at least I mean what I say-that's the same thing, you know."
"Not the same thing a bit" said the hatter. "why, you might just as well say that I see what I eat is the same thing as I eat what I see." Lewis Carroll
"A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part
limited in time and space.
He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something
separated from the rest,
a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.
This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us
to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to
us.
Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison
by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures
and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~ Albert Einstein
Co-operation not competition
Mutal aid not private profit
Cultural diverstiy not globalisation
People power not coporate power
resist and create.
May 14, 2008
...and this is where it begins...
or is it the end?
defininitely within the journey!
the strength blasts from your eyes and lifts
toads out from under their stools!
command that magic wand, woman!
pumpkins and garlic,
from Under The Root,
jennifer
December 10, 2007
Nichelle darling...You are fabulous, and sooo beautiful. And I am so glad I've finally gotten to meet you. You've given me and my family the gift of your wonderful photographs, and I can't thank you enough.
XOXOXO!!!
May 14, 2007
Its not often in life you mean someone that just soothes your soul.. Thank you Nichelle. I want to say that you'll never know how happy I am I've met you.. but the beauty is, I know that somehow you do know it. You're a great person that I respect a great deal and am proud to be able to call you a friend.
May 7, 2007
Okay, I've already done one of these things for one of my favorite earthy mamas, my most adored earthy mama, in fact. Therefore, having already left a testamonial, I'm spewing forth an addendum from the never-ending road that runs throughout my mind.
Nichelle is a strong, practical woman. Do not mess with her or I will cut you! She also makes me laugh so hard, even when we're in - or espeically while we're in the midst of a serious conversation - and I hope that I payback the favor.
I love you, Nichelle. You and Lydia have become such an integral part of my life. I'm so happy you moved to Chicago. It was great to hang out with you and Poosie at IF'07 - two of my favorite mamas.
Here's to many years together, my friend.
word.
xoxoxoxo - L3
April 15, 2007
I have never been one to be found in front of the camera lense. When I saw Nichelle's work online, I had the incredible urge to have her photograph me. The result? FABULOUS!! I am VERY happy with the images she produced.
Thank you Nichelle!!!
February 11, 2007
Nichelle
beautiful strength
one eye to the world
dazzled by the complexity and storied existence of the world
observant and present
is this her?
yes
is there more?
yes
much more
she is attraction and attracted
thank you
January 24, 2007
Wisely Wimsical, and a sharp shooter with that camera, she will show you the beauty of your innerself.
Nichelle is a wisher of wishes and a dreamer of dreams and can still bring it to the world in a tangible, sensual, delectable, bubbly form. Her friendship is magic and a blessing and continuously opens me up to myself and to a world of possiblities! what a gift huh?! Your RAD girl! So RELAX!!!!!! have fun! and laugh in the sun!
Oh and this chick has the horniest cat i've ever seen... hmmm are Pets like thier owners? hmmm...at least hope springs eternal for the howling beast at the window - we could all learn a bit from Pika.
love ya sista!
t.
January 3, 2007
Reflections of you, reflections of me…… but all I can see is eternity.
A friend such as you is one of a kind – truly blessed was I to find
I’m grateful to you – bliss, joy and light
Yours, mine and ours to make travel a delight
I’m sick of rhyming – it might be limiting my expression
Plus I know your laughing at my…. Dork – session
---- but really Nichelle – my life could never be better then to have you in it forever
(shit am I still rhyming?…..)
the laughter – the tears – the things I will never tell….. in and out of lifetimes and parallels – my funny chelle belle – I’m so glad we are able to know each other so well!
here is to the future – and the fabulousness that is practically leakin out your ears!! I love you!
December 1, 2006
You are one of my brightest beacons.
Truly and Completely.
...and It's all about the Light, ain't it Babe?
October 19, 2006
This woman is my angel. She and her little one swooped into my life and made a terrible, rough time not only easier on me, but FUN!!! I can't wait to spend more time with her. Her energy is warm and envelopes me with a sense of well-being. Plus she's a damn good cook :-D Love you sweetheart! xoxo
September 26, 2006
YOU ARE UNREPEATABLE.
THERE IS A SEXY MAGIC ABOUT YOU
THAT IS ALL YOUR OWN........
July 27, 2006
SO COOL - SHE MAKES ICE JEALOUS....
SO HOT - FIRE DOES NOT STAND A CHANCE
June 4, 2006
I don't know how she seduced me, but she did.
April 5, 2006
Nichelle = Sexy, Stylish, Sofisticated, Soft, Sweet, Loving, Lip-a-licious, Fabulous, Fierce, Fun, Friend!
Nichelle is a totally rockin' woman! I am so grateful to share a path in life with her. She's a genuine and honest friend who I adore. AND.. she's a kickass photographer who can order me to pose ANYDAY!
Much Love and Light,
Alysia xoxo
October 12, 2005
"Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow." -The Talmud
*You* are my angel, Nichelle~ whispering (or sometimes yelling) to me...
...perhaps its coincidence, but I'm more inclined to believe the Fates...that you have come into my life with purpose~as my focus as a working artist has become crystallized..
...you nurture my ideas, kick my ass when needed, and reassure when you see I'm losing my confidence or wondering about my path. I love you so much and will always have you in my life. That is a necessity. You are one of my best friends. Know that I will always be here for you...
YOU ARE FABULOUS!!! ...and I am so lucky to know you.
xox xox
September 23, 2005
outrageous and outta' sight............
July 31, 2005
Dearest Nichelle, lucky nickle, sea shell, little nickie,
You are one of my oldest, dearest and most loyal friends, my moon sister. Remember when we swam topless in the Mediterranean off Barcelona? Remember when you drove me to get my underground tatto in the bible belt? Or when you arrived at my house 10 years ago like a little wet kitten needing to clean up? The memories make our bond a sisterhood mi hermana.
Your talents, ambition, creativity and dreams absolutely astound me. And they always have. Your ability to go off to the outer stratosphere and play like a little schoolgirl is pure talent. You see things most people don't see. You can envision an idea, a poem, an image in two seconds and be back to participate in a conversation about breastfeeding like some futuristic jetson artist or something. When I met you, you were a 16 year old, California chick, writing a dissertation titled, "The Meaning of Life," which is totally hilarious to us now, but at the time it told me everything about you. You are a seeker, a traveller, a philosopher. I wanted to sit up late with you, smoke cigarettes and talk about all the why's. I still do.
You are a beautiful woman--You and your fire throwing, drumming, photographin' self. Truly a MILF, truly. :) I am honored to know you, honored to share your art, honored to know you until the end.
love ya and happy birthday, Kandi
-but they danced down the street like dingledodies, and I shambled after as I've been doing all my life after people who interest me, beacuse the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, made to be saved, desirous of everyting at the same time, the ones who will never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "awwwww!" Jack Kerouac 1922-1969
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