In 1985 Lee Porter Butler opened a "Light center in St. Augustine, Florida. He invited Gurudev to bless the place at the opening ceremony, and then he invited Joan Ocean to speak about dolphin encounters. In the middle of the night following Joan's presentation with friend and artist Jean Luc Basoli, Lee woke up and drew out the first floating self-sustaining ark... The first building on this planet, (as on the spheres of light and life from whence Lee drew this information, have only buildings… Continue

2010 new dayz new dreamz and hope,,, happy new dayz,
may you always walk with the understanding ,that you are the blessing .....peace Azi

With the debut of ZOOTOPOSPHERE, I have created a web log for Freethinkers (FREETHINKING refers to an inclination to form one's own opinions rather than depend upon authority, especially about social, political and religious issues; a strong desire to exhibit boldness of speculation and be skeptical of authority; and a willingness to oppose and supplant the mythological narratives of the past and the dogmas of the present with a commitment to promoting science and the arts, freedom of inquiry… Continue

sometimes the thought of failing
drive me to silence ,trying so hard to hard
heaven help me....
to slow down before I burn
on the weekend I'm down town
standing on the edge of the world
edge of none
still what you'v asked is not so hard.
trying
always you still walk with me
talk with me
the friend that bends
like the wind
trying

My cousin married on Catlina Island last weekend. He has an 85 foot yacht called a fishing boat, which is what my sister's son called "an aquatic SUV on steroids": an appropriate description. The island is mostly a weekend getaway for people, and then a west coast yachter's only island option. There are some boats in a few of the harbors. Avalon is the only town because the whole island is mostly a preserve due to the foresight of Wrigley of Wrigley's gum, who had the vision to not allow… Continue