Thursday, October 05, 2006

DOPA and Lampshades-Finding Your Light

Anything about technology that is interesting...hmmmm....

Well, dopey DOPA came to mind first. Looks like it might have been held in committee. It was challenging trying to find info on the bill's status, for some reason Congress isn't very good about updating information for the public. DOPA is annoying, terrifying, and yet another attempt to keep the technology light under a barrel. If it shines too brightly, well something wonderful might happen AND people might have to think for themselves. So SHHHHH!!!! don't let people know about cool technology like we are experiencing and playing with, keep them afraid! Keep them in control. And do not let individuals shine too brightly! And pick on libraries while you are at it. After all, they are beacons of knowledge, independence and wisdom.

Then, there are lampshades. I discovered this week that lampshades make an excellent light tent for digital photography. A light tent filters light to allow the true clear picture to come through, especially of pretty sparkly things. It cuts through the flash and shows clarity. Not light under a barrel, but light harnessed to garner perfection.

It's all about finding your light. That's what you do when you are on stage. When you find your light, you are exactly where you are supposed to be. It's a great feeling. Finding your light may mean cutting through the glitter or the red tape, or the opinions that others want you to take as fact. Finding your light is finding your truth.

Take a bow, and shine on!

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