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J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio

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About Me

I've been called unique and I've been called wierd. Is there really any difference? Does it matter?This is me. Make up your own mind. Visit my website: www.LeaningCedarStudio.com

My Interests

My family, watercolor painting, scientific illustration, nature journaling, teaching, live music, art, tracking, wildlife rehabilitation, chantrell hunting, salmon fishing, backpacking, tidepooling, birding, salsa dancing, fresh mojitos and micro brews

I'd like to meet:

Dharma bums. Eccentric intellectuals. Poets, writers, ecologists, Scientific illustrators, painters, galleries, naturalists, educators, trackers, long lost friends. People who make me laugh until my cheeks hurt.Most of all people who are engaged in life and are helping the world become a better place. If you love REAL live music and dancing, then I'd like to meet you too.

Music:

How many pages do I get for this section?? For starters - Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Del McCoury Band, Greg Brown, Sky Cries Mary, Buena Vista Social Club, Le Quintet Du Hot Club De France, Children of the Revolution, Pink Martini, Guarneri Underground, Geoffrey Castle

Movies:

Lost in Translation, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Fried Green Tomatoes, Thunderheart, Incident at Oglala, The God Who Wasn't There, Lord of the Rings, Swingers, Bowling for Columbine, I Heart Huckabees, Sideways

Television:

I'm an NOT afraid to admit that I like a little TV. Thank the gods for Netflix rentals like: Northern Exposure, Six Feet Under, CSI: Las Vegas, The Daily Show, Dexter, Dead Like Me

Books:

Prodigal Summer. Authors: Brenda peterson, Terry Tempest Williams, Gary Snyder, Jack Turner, Mary Oliver

Heroes:

Individuals who boldly and eloquently share a love of nature and a committment to make a difference

My Blog

How much happiness can one endure?

Before completely exploding?  This is the question surfacing in my mind lately.  I think I can live with it:-)
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:10:00 PST

On Making Wishes

Screw being careful what you wish for...Wish with reckless abandon.  Tap the passion that lies beneath your surface.  I'm speaking from experience here, not just some lame-ass generalized p...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:47:00 PST

So what’s a naturalist?

Naturalist.  That’s my new job title.  The term seems mysterious to some.  I guess first things first:  Don’t confuse it with nudist.  You wont see me running aro...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:10:00 PST

King Me

A new king size bed and a new job on the same day.  Sometimes it’s the big things in life that make a difference:-) Both have been a long time in the planning.  The bed was possible be...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:41:00 PST

Mary Oliver, Poet or Rock Star?

Last night I was fortunate to see Mary Oliver read in Seattle.  Do I love her?  Well, we did name our cat after her... I spent most of the night with tears in my eyes.  Hearing her read...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:14:00 PST

Back in the Saddle!

I'm slowly transitioning back to work after nearly three months on medical leave...What an odyssey.  There are many insights to be gleaned from this time, but ultimately I can feel I have return...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:44:00 PST

December 10th Once Again

December 10th is the day I lost my dearest friend in the whole world.  Nine years ago today her car hit black ice in the mountains of Colorado.  E. was by far the most beautiful, trustworth...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:07:00 PST

I met the needle - and lived!

Wanna know my deep, dark secret?   I'm terrified of needles going into my body.  Sure I can give an injection to a duck or drain a squirrel absess, or even help euthanize a suffering an...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:11:00 PST

A New Series of Paintings Begins!

The first painting is titled Dancing on the Edge.  You can view it in my albums here on myspace.  But a photo doesn't do a great job of capturing the depth of the piece, so see it in person ...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:39:00 PST

Sweet & Low

A week ago today was my birthday and the opening of my last 2007 art show.  It was such a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by such wonderful old friends and new ones.  I saw people I have ...
Posted by J. Stonefelt / Leaning Cedar Studio on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:29:00 PST