Monthly Archives: December 2011

December 27, 2011

avowal

this song came ’round yesterday. on the heARTbreak Everyone’s Mixtape mix. not sure where I have been since 2004?

thank you Martha Wainwright for finding some words for me and singing them with such heARTbreaking honesty

heARTbrokegal

( I just had to! I am actually not all that heartbroken nor sad 🙂 I just really dig the music on that mix)

* important disclaimer * the sentiment of this post is NOT/NOT aimed at my parents, as some suggest Martha’s song may be to her father, nor at anyone else for that matter. also, the chorus may be a shade harsh

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December 24, 2011

merry merry

By heartbeatgal

my most favourite evening of the year

I will fight for merry

words here are the only way I can make this merry

peace, love, light

Olivia

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December 22, 2011

solstice miracle!

By heartbeatgal

…one day belated,

in the middle of some impromptu t-mas crafting,

had the vision for the completion of a patient little piece

(…perhaps two! – a pair?)

waited on a dusty shelf, dusty itself

under books at times

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building block number 1

finishing feels so good

…now off to finish what will be type A…

stay tuned

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December 21, 2011

mama’s new box

By heartbeatgal

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December 20, 2011

spirit girl

By heartbeatgal

…rarely caught on film.

Collaborating with five-years-olds is four-fifths magic.

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December 15, 2011

window shopping

By heartbeatgal

snaps from a quiet walk

out & about

my Ottawa

that makes me happy

so does good news

et le concert “Jardin” ce matin!!!!

heARTs to the biggest hearts of my life.

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December 13, 2011

we

By heartbeatgal

caught this clip on its way ’round. excellent!

This makes me feel the hope and hell in my heART!

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December 12, 2011

third eye

By heartbeatgal

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December 9, 2011

the experiment

By heartbeatgal

one year ago

aught nine twelve two thousand and ten

54 reflections

about me twenty odd pieces found oils reaching out OFW views looking in yellow exploration education hBg collage new chapter blue microblogging gratitude looking up

words quintana roo lost silk network thirty wolf pack open seventy-seven posts inspiration homepage paris chemical practice the moon p.e.I. self-portrait graffiti

harajuku re-balance fashion visceral support two hundred and forty-six images “i am an artist” collaboARTive! heARTs!!! off-balance gallery soundtrack new ‘dos snaps escape community mixed media comments?

aught nine twelve two thousand and ten eleven

an unexpected journey, in, out, and around three hundred and sixty-five days.

until here.

mending, waiting, seeking…next!

(spirits around, won’t you please offer a hint!)

To my collaborator-friend-supporters, love.

heARTbeatgal (Olivia)

December 4, 2011

THE man the MAN!

By heartbeatgal

Prince, sir, please pardon the few snaps stolen in the first few moments.

I just HAD to.

Understand here, I am applying no zoom.

Prince spent a good long while on, around, and playing the keyboard shown behind the amazing Shelby J. (back up vocal extraordinaire in the snap above)

Prince, sir, you scored much of the soundtrack of my early life. The odd factory of fortune delivered last night, chariot and all, a near life long dream of seeing you and your band(s) play live. Consummate, professional, important musicians all (Andy Allo, you amaze me).

…and I swear he even looked right at me and held my gaze.. That is right. Prince gave me “the Prince Stare”. I am certain I stopped breathing a good long while.

Thank your for your heART.

Thank you to my kind, yet rebellious escort.

And to Melissa for some kick ass seats.

heART beating gal

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