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The cover is evolving. My fingers cannot stop drawing. Posted below are a few more pages from the sketchbook project.

all the girls on the other side of the tracks go barefoot and sew their own clothes from flour sacks. they lighten their hair with fresh lemon juice off of their trees and the power of the sun. they use beets on their cheeks for color. they grow and can their own food, they nurture and are nurtured by nature. they do everything with heart. they barter goods and services.they gaze at the stars and dance in the moonlight and then kiss their babies and lovers goodnight.

all the girls on the other side of the tracks buy fancy shoes and expensive jewelry. they wear designer make up and use products in their hair. their purses are full of plastic cards to pay for their plastic lives. they shoot their faces with botox and inject their lips with collagen. they lift their breasts and drive away in their fancy cars, latte and cell phone in hand.

where man creates division between one side and the other. nature is only one and all inclusive. true progress is only made through the natural powers of this universe. no division. only connected, each thing with the other.

My fiftieth year on the planet began with a six day celebration. We kicked it off at Arcosanti, of course, with a few friends and family. Friday afternoon when we arrived, we had around 60 mph winds. It rained all around us and was GORGEOUS.

We were told a story about some chick that dropped out of society and moved into a cave behind Arco, where she managed to live for about six months. So, four of us ventured out to find “the cave”. We did find it! It is a trip to imagine living in it. I was a little afraid of meeting a snake or two through the tall grass leading up to it, so we only hiked to the base of the mountain. I’m dieing to go inside, but I will save that for another day!

Down at the camp we were greeted by peacocks in all their glory. The painted doors and hippie art makes my heart so happy. I LOVE being in the camp with all of the nature and art.

Every visit brings a new perspective.

I took this picture of one of the residents saying goodnight to the sun on top of the south vault and leaning into the wind. This says it all.

There will be plenty more photos to post and things to blog about, since there was so much adventure in SIX GLORIOUS DAZE! Thank you to all of those who participated and helped this to be a GREAT beginning to another year! I LOVE YOU ALL!