“Just be yourself,” people tell us when they think we’re trying to be something we’re not. But I wonder what this really means—to be yourself. How do we distinguish between an authentic self and an inauthentic one? Does our concept of self—who we are—imply that we are static entities? All we have to do is [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Dragonfly’s Paradox of an Authentic Self
Posted in Books, General Mythology, In the News, Literature, Transformation, tagged Adam and Eve, authentic self, bone flute, creationism, Martin Gardner, mythology, Native American, origins, paleolithic, Transformation, world's oldest flute on July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The Greatest Flute Player in the World”
Posted in Festivals, Native Flute Music, Performances, Video, tagged 4th of July, Colyn Petersen, Decatur Illinois, flute, Heartsong Flutes, J.P. Gomez, Lakeside Music & Arts Festival, Mary Youngblood, Nate Van Heuklom, Native American, Nelson Park, Woodland Voices on July 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Just returned from the Lakeside Music & Arts Festival in Decatur. The venue was noisy with sounds of speeding motorboats, popping balloons (from a balloon artist), and competing acts–and a bit too windy for mics and flutes. But the weather was otherwise nearly perfect–especially after yesterday’s cancellation due to rain–and I had a blast. Below is a [...]
Saturday Performances Cancelled
Posted in Festivals, Native Flute Music, Performances, tagged 4th of July, Decatur Illinois, Lakeside Music & Arts Festival, Native American, Nelson Park on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Due to stormy weather, all Saturday (July 4) performances at the Decatur Lakeside Music & Arts Festival have been cancelled. As far as I know, Sunday (July 5) is still a go. Look for me at 1:05 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. in the Nelson Park amphitheater. See below for details.
