A Persian warrior who was marching to battle was carrying a bow but no arrows. On the road he met a friend who asked why he had brought no ammunition. “How will you fight?” asked his friend. “I will use the arrows sent by the enemy,” he replied. “But what if no arrow comes?” “Then” replied the bowman, “there will be no war”.
Interesting that the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders is happening the week that Garlands for Ashes has been released. Check out this article and this video from the BBC
One of the few traditional instrument players that survived the Khmer Rouge genocides.
Here’s a link to our good friend and fellow mischief maker Mark Riley from the island of Kaua’i, who we have collaborated with on many musical ventures. ALOHA. Listen to his music ….. Read More
Interesting clip from Cambodia about the resurgence of Khmer arts.
“There has been a revival of traditional and contemporary arts across the country and Phnom Penh has become a hotbed of creativity and young talent. Michelle Jana Chan travelled to the capital to look at this resurgence.”
Thanks Alex for this little bit of madness …. and yes, it’s the cowbell again!
A UN-backed tribunal in Cambodia is holding its first hearing in the trial of four former top Khmer Rouge leaders.
From the US – My long term friend and musical collaborator Kevin. We’ve been working together now for nearly 20 years. Watch some videos. Read More
In the context of the last few days news of famine, Euro bail outs and gutter press – its good to remember the amazing planet that we are part of. Take a moment and smile at the diversity.
Here’s a reminder of a blog I wrote in 2009 when the word crisis was banded about a lot – “In this season where the media is bombarding us with the financial crisis that is crippling the world my question is what is our response? Interestingly like most Mandarin words, the word “crisis” (wēijī) consists of two syllables that are written with two separate characters, wēi and jī. These separate characters mean “danger” and “opportunity”. Maybe this paradox can point us towards a counter cultural view point. Do we choose to worry about the danger that may be lurking around the corner or do we look for opportunities to be generous?”
Wanted you to check out this wonderful new album from a good friend Cindy Ruakere in New Zealand – well worth a listen too.
You can buy the album here and listen to a track below
The Cry – Bones
Congratulations to Anita Haigh who completed her run in the Eastbourne Half Marathon on Sunday March 6th. She ran a circular route along the Eastbourne Promenade to the foot of the cliffs and up to Beachy Head and back.
Anita said “I am pleased to say that I survived! It was a bitterly cold day with an easterly wind which we all had to run into for 8 miles. Despite this I managed a respectable time of 2:05:48 and came 744 out of 1135. Not bad!
Please can I offer a huge ‘thank you!’ to all who have sponsored me & donated to VFTN, and an encouragement that there is still time for those who wish to.”
