Braveheart: Sheep and Cows at War: Anthropromorism Video

Anthropomorphism has never been one of my favourite creative expressions…I like the movie Braveheart which the video clearly references…I like sheep and cows…talking sheep and cows well perhaps I am reconsidering…

I have been thinking about writing a short original creative series here at Creation on the Blade that would apply some anthropomorphism…no perhaps not sheep or cows…

What do you think of anthropomorphism?

VANCOUVER SEA TO SKY CITY: A NEW BLADE VISION NETWORK BLOG

Fans of the Blade Vision Network have watched our expansion over recent months…

We now present the latest of our endeavors…a blog that tells the story of the city we love…nestled along the ocean and growing upon the mountains…

What is it like to visit and live in this city? Welcome to….

Vancouver Sea to Sky City

DANGER if you click the above link you may just want to live here…if you do live here repeat message…

911 Terrorist Attacks Conspiracy Unedited Uncensored Video: WWF 911 and Tsunami Video: Bizarre and Disgusting

911…September 11 2001 the above WWF video is so terribly offensive that I am almost at a loss for words…

Where do I begin with this….911 was a human propagated evil act…Islamic terrorists purposely murdered a mass of innocent people…including children…the tsunami was a natural event….the loss of life is horrific but the two events cannot be compared. They are completely different…and both deservedly are engrained upon our memory. To this very day I personally support relief efforts in those areas hit by the tsunami….and I support the efforts in Afghanistan to turn that country of loss to a country that is healthy…

I will not downplay either event…911 and the tsunami are dismal, grievous events. BUT to put one up against the other…an evil human act of Islamic terrorists against a naturally occurring catastrophe…to even compare them…to speak of respect for the planet as though it could in some way relate to respecting Islamic terrorist is plain sick…And to imply that some way the tsunami could be related to conservation is bizarre and disgusting. Sure you could say the inference is not direct etc…BUT we get the wink-wink….THEY MUST have known that this video could and would be taken on so many levels that it would rankle people…that it would hurt them…and that is their point…they think their cause is so regal and important that they are revolted that as they see it the planet does not get the attention it deserves…this video is neither an ad nor a public service announcement…it is repugnant and offensive…it is not controversial it is reckless endangerment of compassion…

Well the WWF will no longer get the attention of my donations! However I will continue to support the war against Islamic terrorists and those who have suffered from the tsunami….I despise what the WWF have done with this video…

Zoom Zip Lines Video Whistler BC: An Olympic Sport?

There are many interesting ways to view and encounter nature…a leisurely walk in a forest all the way to zip lines. Of course these are two completely different kinds of experiences. Walks allow for deeper observation of the environment, the ability to stop and inspect something more closely. While traveling by zip line is more exhilarating, this perhaps touches more upon a deeper introspection of self than appreciation of the creation.

Walking and hiking provide exercise while with zip lines you are along for the ride. Generally walks in the forest do not provide much fear (unless you come across a predator). While traveling by zip line can provide a safe avenue to face fears.

Our modern society seems to rush through life while we say we desire more time for leisure and things that are “important”. Zip line adventures help us “zip through life” while walking and hiking can seem rather dull to some.

Would you rather walk or zip line? Would you like to try a zip line in an urban environment among towering buildings? Should there be “zip races” be an Olympic sport?

This is not an ad simply a topic I thought of interest (I am in no way associated with the company providing these services). Some links that may be helpful: Wild Play Whistler, Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Yellowstone Yellow Flowers Photo: Fear and Hope

Have you ever felt terrified? You know that feeling when you feel panic or foreboding. Often such emotions can lead to despair and the antidote to despair is hope.

In the topical sphere of the environment and creation many have been the impending doom announcers. Global warming, climate change etc… While we certainly do have problems on this planet we also have the majestic splendor of God’s creation.

So when you feel “yellow fear” crumpling your life remember the hope of yellow flowers along a gentle stream with a warm sun in a quiet valley…

Photo by Chocolate Girl

Art of the Kiss

Dog person or cat person?

Urban jungle or Brazilian jungle?

When it comes to people and creation there are innumerable permutations. Some spend a life time with scientific observations on the mating habits of sea life or great blue herons. Others are befuddled with the courting and mating practices of people.

There are times when one needs to use The Purple Bookmark of life. We mark those “magic” moments that pass from eye contact to…well everything that comes afterwards. The nature vs. nurture conversation is often then one that opens its eyes and stares you boldly in the face. Why is that person attractive or not attractive to me?

People watching central can be as infotaining as whale watching, a bird blind or the Kalahari. Thus we have branched out from Creation on the Blade growing a blog that will people watch, relationship reveal and courting and mating practices decipher (rather tricky you say). The Blade Vision Network delivers a tasty treat with…

Art of the Kiss

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Yellowstone Lake: Ice Water: Water Shortage: Is water sexy?

Yellowstone Lake is beautiful as both water and ice. The sweltering summer heat reminds us of our fragility. Water shortages span the globe from Texas to India. There is plenty of fresh water but we spoil much of it wasting a valuable resource and much of it is costly to extract from other sources.

Whether it is a blip of the weather or an overarching climate problem we need water. Many say it is a population problem others an irrigation problem. Much has been made of the concept that the next Great War will be over water. For some reason water is not “sexy” with the masses.

Anything to do with water supply is costly yet it is essential, ignoring the problems is more costly. Thousands of years ago the Romans saw water as “sexy” with their aqueducts and baths. Yet over time their civilization collapsed. As their society became more affluent they lost focus upon the essentials...what made them affluent.

Are we so concerned with entertaining ourselves that we ignore genuine issues such as water supply at our peril? If governments are not held responsible for the water supply it seems there is not much else they should take responsibility for, however if leaders get to far ahead they are often endangered for being seen as the enemy.

Should we put our leaders on ice for not leading or is our fault for drowning ourselves in non-essentials? How valuable is water? Is water sexy?

Photo by Chocolate Girl

Yellowstone National Park: Emerald Pool Photo: Truth and Beauty

Yellowstone National Park has amazing natural beauty and Emerald Pool is one of our favorites.

Beauty can be deceptive as Emerald Pool looks tropical and inviting…you can almost imagine angel fish swimming in its swirls of water. However the water is deathly in scalding heat.

This can also be true of people…they may be of captivating physical beauty…they may even provide words that can seem full of promise of positive change and compassion…however if truth and action do not match with the words beware the heat!

Those that may seem to swim with the angels may be predators. Such can be true of those who talk the talk of caring for creation our environment and those who propose ideas and ideals into our lives but lack the beauty of truth and substance.

How do you tell the difference between true beauty and that which is only “skin deep”?

Photo by Chocolate Girl

Raccoon Photo: Critter Care Wildlife Society

The summer sun beamed upon Metro Vancouver as we drove up the usually quiet roads in Langley in the Fraser Valley. Tall mature deciduous trees paraded past our windows as we traveled the Valleys pretty paths. Elegant grass waved as a sea of green crested by yellow. Ahead we saw our destination as it was designated by a crowd of cars along both sides of this “country road”.

No beach nearby and certainly no air conditioned mall so what was up? It was the Critter Care Wildlife Society open house!!!

This event was popular with young and old alike. Prices were very affordable (a $2 donation for each adult). Things seemed well organized (although it was challenging to find a location to recycle water bottles).

We went for the tour of the facilities and animals which was guided by one of the many international interns (there are locals as well but many come from other countries) our guide was from New Zealand.

We could not see the bears as contact with so many people would defeat the purpose of rehabilitation and release back into the wild as they would become overly familiar with humans. However we did see the bobcat (a permanent resident as it has become too familiar with humans). We saw opossums, raccoons etc. The facility is clean and well run with many good corporate donators, and of course smaller scale supporters such as ourselves. They require a lot of food for example as thus far this year they have 500 animals under their care.

Our Kiwi guide was a raccoon mom! She volunteered with a group of the raccoons for a minimum 3 months (for many hours a day) teaching many things to these abandoned and/or injured animals. The idea is to prepare them for release back into the wild as healthy prepared animals.

Raccoons!! You say, just raccoons….well although they certainly are populous in our area they also therefore get hit by cars all too frequently…and suffer from other human imposed dangers…so it seems good to help animals we interface with so much in our urban areas.

Are raccoons precious or a pest to you?

Above raccoon photo by Chocolate Girl

The Sunscreen Video: Good for Summer Good for Life?

The Sunscreen Video...

I have known people that lather on baby oil to get a tan lying naked on the beach and people that only venture out into the sun with a parasol dressed head to toe....

Sunscreen has grown in popularity over the years as people become more educated about the damage the sun can inflict upon us. When the heat is on pour the sunscreen on they say...I agree...

Sunscreen is used to keep your body safe and this is good we need to be protected from the harmful effects of the sun...for everything else I recommend Sonscreen as we need our lives...even our very souls protected by the Son...

Are you protected...?

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