http://www.pursuitofspark.com Wed, 20 May 2020 15:41:14 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:41:14 +0000 60 en Copyright 2012 JB Raku Media LLC feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Daily tea meditations, listening to the world. jb@julieburstein.com A fieldguide to life and work JB Raku Media LLC no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000005778757-nkks8q-original.jpg http://www.pursuitofspark.com creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,funConversations about creative approaches to the challenges, pleasures, and possibilities of everyday life and work.info@pursuitofspark.comJB Raku Media LLC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/666960656 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 01:23:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/august-evening-chorus 00:01:05 Pursuit of Spark no August evening chorus by Pursuit of Spark August evening chorus by Pursuit of Spark August evening chorus by Pursuit of Spark info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/575331243 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:29:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/tea-for-all-the-senses-tea-meditation 00:00:54 Pursuit of Spark no Tea in the garden engaged all my senses this morning. Perhaps make a cup for yourself and listen with me? Tea in the garden engaged all my senses this morn… Tea in the garden engaged all my senses this morning. Perhaps make a cup for yourself and listen with me? info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563921277 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:24:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/symphony-of-green-tea-meditation 00:00:52 Pursuit of Spark no The birds were singing their winter songs this morning. My tea tray was a symphony of green. The birds were singing their winter songs this mo… The birds were singing their winter songs this morning. My tea tray was a symphony of green. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/557490063 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:33:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/lit-up-by-the-sun-tea-meditation 00:00:50 Pursuit of Spark no A mourning dove was sitting on my bench when I stepped into the garden for tea, and flew away at the sight of me with nervous chirrups. The air was cold but the sunshine was warm, and my tea was the same lovely red-brown of the oak leaves lit up by the sunlight. A mourning dove was sitting on my bench when I st… A mourning dove was sitting on my bench when I stepped into the garden for tea, and flew away at the sight of me with nervous chirrups. The air was cold but the sunshine was warm, and my tea was the same lovely red-brown of the oak leaves lit up by the sunlight. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555873711 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:06:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/tea-meditation-seedpods 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no I pondered the mock orange seedpods as I had my tea on this cold wet morning. They're spiky and beautiful in their severity, and made me think of the flowers spilling over the porch rail last spring. I pondered the mock orange seedpods as I had my t… I pondered the mock orange seedpods as I had my tea on this cold wet morning. They're spiky and beautiful in their severity, and made me think of the flowers spilling over the porch rail last spring. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547353414 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:17:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/absorbing-the-warmth-tea-meditation 00:00:32 Pursuit of Spark no The inflorescences of the ornamental grasses captured the bright winter sunlight and held it so they glowed in the wind. I held my teabowl in gloved hands, absorbing the warmth on this cold morning. The inflorescences of the ornamental grasses capt… The inflorescences of the ornamental grasses captured the bright winter sunlight and held it so they glowed in the wind. I held my teabowl in gloved hands, absorbing the warmth on this cold morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547352646 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:15:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/glimpse-of-branches-tea-meditation 00:00:49 Pursuit of Spark no The tea was deep red in my teabowl, and then glancing again I could see the tips of the Japanese maple and a glimpse of blue sky. It’s cold and very still this morning, just the cardinals and sparrows calling to each other and the distant sound of a street being dug up. Two bowls of Elevation Red tea warmed by the sunshine. #teameditation #morningritual #reflections #pinchpot #teabowl #tealife #teatime #cha Elevation Red #tea from @globalteahut The tea was deep red in my teabowl, and then glan… The tea was deep red in my teabowl, and then glancing again I could see the tips of the Japanese maple and a glimpse of blue sky. It’s cold and very still this morning, just the cardinals and sparrows calling to each other and the distant sound of a street being dug up. Two bowls of Elevation Red tea warmed by the sunshine. #teameditation #morningritual #reflections #pinchpot #teabowl #tealife #teatime #cha Elevation Red #tea from @globalteahut info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/546251928 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:09:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/winter-birds-tea-meditation 00:00:59 Pursuit of Spark no The sun burned through the low clouds as I sipped my tea. Our garden is full of winter birds: a pair of cardinals peeping to each other, one in the serviceberry and the other in the holly near our kitchen door; sparrows swooping in and out of the Norway maple; mourning doves grooming themselves in the dogwood branches. The ground is soggy and the grasses droop from all the rain yesterday. Squirrels chased each other across the leaves as I sipped two bowls of Puerh tea, stroking the smooth ribs of my teabowl. The sun burned through the low clouds as I sipped… The sun burned through the low clouds as I sipped my tea. Our garden is full of winter birds: a pair of cardinals peeping to each other, one in the serviceberry and the other in the holly near our kitchen door; sparrows swooping in and out of the Norway maple; mourning doves grooming themselves in the dogwood branches. The ground is soggy and the grasses droop from all the rain yesterday. Squirrels chased each other across the leaves as I sipped two bowls of Puerh tea, stroking the smooth ribs of my teabowl. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530866968 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:35:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/after-the-storm-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Perched on the edge of my chair to avoid the snow collected at the back for two bowls of tea. The lawn looked like a platter that had been glazed with white, then strewn with leaves, then glazed again, then sprinkled with more leaves. The zinnia in my vase offered more surprises - petals that have turned from orange to pink and now to yellow. Listened to a nearby snowblower wheeze to life as the sun came out. Perched on the edge of my chair to avoid the snow… Perched on the edge of my chair to avoid the snow collected at the back for two bowls of tea. The lawn looked like a platter that had been glazed with white, then strewn with leaves, then glazed again, then sprinkled with more leaves. The zinnia in my vase offered more surprises - petals that have turned from orange to pink and now to yellow. Listened to a nearby snowblower wheeze to life as the sun came out. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529815060 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:27:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/getting-ready-for-winter-tea-meditation 00:00:54 Pursuit of Spark no I know where the squirrel is making its nest. I watched it nibble still-green leaves off the tips of the branches and stuff them in its mouth, clamber up to a huge silver maple limb and disappear inside, quickly emerging to do it all again. Two bowls of kamairicha tea, surprised that the orange zinnia is turning hot pink at the tips as it fades. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #squirrel #gettingreadyforwinter #zinnia #kamairicha #tea I know where the squirrel is making its nest. I w… I know where the squirrel is making its nest. I watched it nibble still-green leaves off the tips of the branches and stuff them in its mouth, clamber up to a huge silver maple limb and disappear inside, quickly emerging to do it all again. Two bowls of kamairicha tea, surprised that the orange zinnia is turning hot pink at the tips as it fades. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #squirrel #gettingreadyforwinter #zinnia #kamairicha #tea info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529283229 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:05:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/rough-and-smooth-tea-meditation 00:00:58 Pursuit of Spark no Steady rain this morning. Chose my favorite rainy day teabowl by Sammy Chung, with clouds incised in wisps of white slip. Today what I fell in love with was the foot of the bowl, tall enough to protect my hand from the hot tea and deliciously rough to the touch because the dark clay is full of grog (which spellcheck wanted to write as frog, but that is completely ridiculous). What delighted me was the contrast - under the gray celadon glaze the body of the bowl is so smooth, and then, surprise, my fingers encounter the grit of the raw clay foot. A couple of sparrows searches under the false sunflowers for dropped seeds, chirping and jostling the long stems which made the seedheads dance in the rain. Steady rain this morning. Chose my favorite rainy… Steady rain this morning. Chose my favorite rainy day teabowl by Sammy Chung, with clouds incised in wisps of white slip. Today what I fell in love with was the foot of the bowl, tall enough to protect my hand from the hot tea and deliciously rough to the touch because the dark clay is full of grog (which spellcheck wanted to write as frog, but that is completely ridiculous). What delighted me was the contrast - under the gray celadon glaze the body of the bowl is so smooth, and then, surprise, my fingers encounter the grit of the raw clay foot. A couple of sparrows searches under the false sunflowers for dropped seeds, chirping and jostling the long stems which made the seedheads dance in the rain. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/528399534 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:18:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sun-on-our-faces-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Chilly this morning so we moved our tea to the middle of the garden, our backs to the grasses, a perfect spot to feel the sun on our faces and see the light streaming through the spice viburnum leaves. Three bowls of kamairicha tea listening to the wind in the leaves that are still hanging on. Chilly this morning so we moved our tea to the mi… Chilly this morning so we moved our tea to the middle of the garden, our backs to the grasses, a perfect spot to feel the sun on our faces and see the light streaming through the spice viburnum leaves. Three bowls of kamairicha tea listening to the wind in the leaves that are still hanging on. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/520412106 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:45:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/beauty-in-contradiction-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no On my chair I found four leaves, one green, one blushing, one brown, one skeletal. I placed them on my tea tray and mediated on their beauty because each one is beautiful, even the one that has almost completely faded away. Took my time with tea this morning after a long week, five bowls of sencha, the first bright green but a little bitter because I was impatient and the water was a little too hot, the later bowls milder. Listened to the robins try out new wavery waltzes and workmen a few houses away. Felt the cool air and the warm tea and the beauty of the world right now in all its contradictions. On my chair I found four leaves, one green, one b… On my chair I found four leaves, one green, one blushing, one brown, one skeletal. I placed them on my tea tray and mediated on their beauty because each one is beautiful, even the one that has almost completely faded away. Took my time with tea this morning after a long week, five bowls of sencha, the first bright green but a little bitter because I was impatient and the water was a little too hot, the later bowls milder. Listened to the robins try out new wavery waltzes and workmen a few houses away. Felt the cool air and the warm tea and the beauty of the world right now in all its contradictions. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/514618107 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:20:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/power-of-community-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Two bowls of Evening Sky red tea this morning. I loved sipping from the thick-walled teabowl, which allowed just the right amount of heat to reach my hands. I made the bowl but others glazed and fired it in @watershedceramics’ wood fire kiln, and I thought about the care they took to finish my work, and the power of community to make something beautiful. After waking up early and anxious about the state of our country, tea and this bowl gave me hope again. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #inthistogether #woodfire #jacktroy #workshop #community #Puerh #tea from @globalteahut Two bowls of Evening Sky red tea this morning. I … Two bowls of Evening Sky red tea this morning. I loved sipping from the thick-walled teabowl, which allowed just the right amount of heat to reach my hands. I made the bowl but others glazed and fired it in @watershedceramics’ wood fire kiln, and I thought about the care they took to finish my work, and the power of community to make something beautiful. After waking up early and anxious about the state of our country, tea and this bowl gave me hope again. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #inthistogether #woodfire #jacktroy #workshop #community #Puerh #tea from @globalteahut info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512794470 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:47:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/changes-all-around-tea-meditation 00:00:40 Pursuit of Spark no The red dogwood leaves I noticed earlier this week have almost all fallen off. The zinnias in the vase on my tea tray are fading. I sipped bright green sencha and listened to the light rain and the crickets, taking in the changes all around me. The red dogwood leaves I noticed earlier this wee… The red dogwood leaves I noticed earlier this week have almost all fallen off. The zinnias in the vase on my tea tray are fading. I sipped bright green sencha and listened to the light rain and the crickets, taking in the changes all around me. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512005137 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:12:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/flock-of-leaf-blowers-tea-meditation 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no A flock of leaf blowers across the street made it a little hard to meditate this morning. But I was grateful for the warmth of the tea in my cloud yunomi. A flock of leaf blowers across the street made it… A flock of leaf blowers across the street made it a little hard to meditate this morning. But I was grateful for the warmth of the tea in my cloud yunomi. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/506979744 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:04:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/watching-clouds-form-in-a-blue-sky-tea-meditation 00:00:43 Pursuit of Spark no Late morning tea. The sun illuminated the dogwood leaves from a different angle. As we sipped our kamairicha from beautiful teabowls I brought home from Japan half my life ago, we watched small clouds form in the blue sky. Late morning tea. The sun illuminated the dogwoo… Late morning tea. The sun illuminated the dogwood leaves from a different angle. As we sipped our kamairicha from beautiful teabowls I brought home from Japan half my life ago, we watched small clouds form in the blue sky. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/506540721 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:55:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/fallen-away-tea-meditation 00:00:52 Pursuit of Spark no The yellow ray florets of the false sunflowers have almost all gone, revealing a half sphere of tiny disk florets which will soon turn to seeds, to the delight of the goldfinches. Sipped my kamairicha tea, a weak echo of the golden flowers, and thought about the worlds within worlds that we have the chance to pay attention to when more flashy things have fallen away. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #falsesunflower #goldfinch #kamairicha #tea The yellow ray florets of the false sunflowers ha… The yellow ray florets of the false sunflowers have almost all gone, revealing a half sphere of tiny disk florets which will soon turn to seeds, to the delight of the goldfinches. Sipped my kamairicha tea, a weak echo of the golden flowers, and thought about the worlds within worlds that we have the chance to pay attention to when more flashy things have fallen away. . . . #teameditation #morningritual #falsesunflower #goldfinch #kamairicha #tea info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/503384835 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 02:10:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/bright-yellow-pollen-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Bright yellow pollen on my shirt and scarf from the sunflowers in my vase, a pale bug with red eyes on a ragged, lichen covered piece of bark next to my tea tray. The new growth on the oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful color I can’t describe. Sipped my sencha and listened to the crickets, power tools, and wind in the leaves on this cool gray morning. Bright yellow pollen on my shirt and scarf from t… Bright yellow pollen on my shirt and scarf from the sunflowers in my vase, a pale bug with red eyes on a ragged, lichen covered piece of bark next to my tea tray. The new growth on the oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful color I can’t describe. Sipped my sencha and listened to the crickets, power tools, and wind in the leaves on this cool gray morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502562394 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:50:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/hope-for-recovery-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Our little cherry tree lost all its leaves to a blight this summer, yet is offering a sign of hope for a recovery by pushing out new leaves at the tips of its branches in September. Our little cherry tree lost all its leaves to a b… Our little cherry tree lost all its leaves to a blight this summer, yet is offering a sign of hope for a recovery by pushing out new leaves at the tips of its branches in September. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/469327812 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:49:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/first-cicadas-tea-meditation 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no The cries of the cicadas mixed with the clank of nearby construction and the growl of the garbage truck as I sipped my tea in the cool dappled shade of my garden. The cries of the cicadas mixed with the clank of … The cries of the cicadas mixed with the clank of nearby construction and the growl of the garbage truck as I sipped my tea in the cool dappled shade of my garden. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/458769573 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:18:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/wind-in-the-green-leaves-tea-meditation 00:00:19 Pursuit of Spark no Chose a vivid green matcha to celebrate the leaves. Chose a vivid green matcha to celebrate the leave… Chose a vivid green matcha to celebrate the leaves. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/458768181 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:14:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/oakleaf-tea-meditation 00:00:45 Pursuit of Spark no The oakleaf hydrangea has grown so large that I had to cut some back this morning to reveal the path, which was my good fortune because the delicate panicles were exquisite to study as I sipped my tea. The oakleaf hydrangea has grown so large that I h… The oakleaf hydrangea has grown so large that I had to cut some back this morning to reveal the path, which was my good fortune because the delicate panicles were exquisite to study as I sipped my tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438764529 Thu, 03 May 2018 12:47:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/mockingbird-sings-tea-meditation 00:01:00 Pursuit of Spark no The indefatigable mockingbird kept me company all through tea, never once repeating its comical calls (and hardly ever stopping for breath!). The patio stones were cool under my bare feet, sun warm on my face, the texture of the Jack Troy teabowl lovely to touch. The kamairicha was just the right mix of bitter and sweet, and the delicious scent of Korean Spice Viburnum wafted through the garden. A tea for all the senses. The indefatigable mockingbird kept me company all… The indefatigable mockingbird kept me company all through tea, never once repeating its comical calls (and hardly ever stopping for breath!). The patio stones were cool under my bare feet, sun warm on my face, the texture of the Jack Troy teabowl lovely to touch. The kamairicha was just the right mix of bitter and sweet, and the delicious scent of Korean Spice Viburnum wafted through the garden. A tea for all the senses. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420816212 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:39:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/the-world-in-my-garden 00:01:01 Pursuit of Spark no The snow is receding and the birds are gathering. Sipped oolong tea and delighted in the changes. The snow is receding and the birds are gathering.… The snow is receding and the birds are gathering. Sipped oolong tea and delighted in the changes. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/407039967 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:43:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/a-spiral-revealed-tea-meditation 00:00:51 Pursuit of Spark no Chose a small ‘three sip’ teacup this morning and was captivated by how the blue glaze revealed a spiral of pinches. The birds chattered, a train whistle moaned, planes crisscrossed overhead. I sipped my Puerh tea, grateful for how it opened my eyes. Chose a small ‘three sip’ teacup this morning and… Chose a small ‘three sip’ teacup this morning and was captivated by how the blue glaze revealed a spiral of pinches. The birds chattered, a train whistle moaned, planes crisscrossed overhead. I sipped my Puerh tea, grateful for how it opened my eyes. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/405974625 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:13:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sunshine-after-gray-tea-meditation 00:00:46 Pursuit of Spark no After so many gray mornings the sun was glorious, illuminating the golden oolong tea. A fuzzy maple blossom had fallen so I picked it up and added it to my tea tray. Listened to the chickadees and cardinals and the occasional passing airplane. After so many gray mornings the sun was glorious,… After so many gray mornings the sun was glorious, illuminating the golden oolong tea. A fuzzy maple blossom had fallen so I picked it up and added it to my tea tray. Listened to the chickadees and cardinals and the occasional passing airplane. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/404040312 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:51:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/fuzzy-blooms-tea-meditation 00:00:56 Pursuit of Spark no I think a hawk may have been hovering nearby when I stepped out to the porch for tea, it was so quiet. Then a mourning dove gave a few cries to my right, a squirrel complained to my left, and now the sparrows are noisily arguing. I sipped Puerh tea from a porcelain yunomi heavily painted with cobalt carbonate until it is almost black and looked up at the maple branches covered in fuzzy blooms. I think a hawk may have been hovering nearby when… I think a hawk may have been hovering nearby when I stepped out to the porch for tea, it was so quiet. Then a mourning dove gave a few cries to my right, a squirrel complained to my left, and now the sparrows are noisily arguing. I sipped Puerh tea from a porcelain yunomi heavily painted with cobalt carbonate until it is almost black and looked up at the maple branches covered in fuzzy blooms. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403489905 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:20:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/first-robin-tea-meditation 00:00:59 Pursuit of Spark no Watched a chickadee hop its way up the honey locust, looking for bugs in the crenellated, lichen covered bark. It was joined by another, and then I spied a mourning dove higher up sitting placidly on a branch with its feathers puffed out. A second mourning dove joined it, and then two robins alighted in branches further down, the first robins I have seen. So much life in the branches of a single tree. The birds and the tea pulled me out of the gloomy mood that had settled on me this morning, and I feel fortified to go meet the day. Watched a chickadee hop its way up the honey locu… Watched a chickadee hop its way up the honey locust, looking for bugs in the crenellated, lichen covered bark. It was joined by another, and then I spied a mourning dove higher up sitting placidly on a branch with its feathers puffed out. A second mourning dove joined it, and then two robins alighted in branches further down, the first robins I have seen. So much life in the branches of a single tree. The birds and the tea pulled me out of the gloomy mood that had settled on me this morning, and I feel fortified to go meet the day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/401956344 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:08:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/three-cups-tea-meditation 00:00:48 Pursuit of Spark no First cup, listened to the juncos as they whirred and chirped, more like R2D2 or Morse code than birdsong. Second cup, crows and a flock of geese overhead, the oolong tea the same lovely color as a fallen Japanese maple leaf. Third cup, tears fell again for the dead and welled up for the brave teenagers who are leading us towards change. First cup, listened to the juncos as they whirred… First cup, listened to the juncos as they whirred and chirped, more like R2D2 or Morse code than birdsong. Second cup, crows and a flock of geese overhead, the oolong tea the same lovely color as a fallen Japanese maple leaf. Third cup, tears fell again for the dead and welled up for the brave teenagers who are leading us towards change. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/400061253 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:00:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/mourning-tea 00:01:00 Pursuit of Spark no Listened to the sparrows and a lone chickadee, the wind chimes, a flock of geese flying north overhead. Sky a solid gray, warmer this morning. Instead of waking me up this morning I found that the Puerh tea sent me deeper into mourning yesterday’s losses. Listened to the sparrows and a lone chickadee, th… Listened to the sparrows and a lone chickadee, the wind chimes, a flock of geese flying north overhead. Sky a solid gray, warmer this morning. Instead of waking me up this morning I found that the Puerh tea sent me deeper into mourning yesterday’s losses. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398989812 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:53:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/new-song-tea-meditation 00:01:00 Pursuit of Spark no New birdsong this morning, a crazy mixup of melody and shrill thrrrrps. I think it was just a single bird somewhere in the budding silver maple branches that kept up its song through three cups of tea. New birdsong this morning, a crazy mixup of melod… New birdsong this morning, a crazy mixup of melody and shrill thrrrrps. I think it was just a single bird somewhere in the budding silver maple branches that kept up its song through three cups of tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398651859 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/clouds-chickadees-tea-tea-meditation 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no The shino glaze complimented the rich puerh tea, which reflected the cloudy sky. The shino glaze complimented the rich puerh tea, … The shino glaze complimented the rich puerh tea, which reflected the cloudy sky. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396920763 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:59:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/blue-and-gray-tea-meditation 00:00:22 Pursuit of Spark no Blue-gray teabowl, gray-blue sky. Sipped the earthy Puerh tea and looked for early signs of spring in the garden. Blue-gray teabowl, gray-blue sky. Sipped the eart… Blue-gray teabowl, gray-blue sky. Sipped the earthy Puerh tea and looked for early signs of spring in the garden. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/395344092 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:01:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/bright-red-beak-tea-meditation 00:00:40 Pursuit of Spark no Snowflakes on my black coat, bright red beak against the cardinal's muted feathers, hot tea. Snowflakes on my black coat, bright red beak agai… Snowflakes on my black coat, bright red beak against the cardinal's muted feathers, hot tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/394839519 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:19:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sun-after-rain 00:00:38 Pursuit of Spark no After yesterday’s rain, what captivated me this morning was how the sunlight played on the grasses, sparkled on the frost, and lit up the inside of my teabowl after I had finished my tea. After yesterday’s rain, what captivated me this m… After yesterday’s rain, what captivated me this morning was how the sunlight played on the grasses, sparkled on the frost, and lit up the inside of my teabowl after I had finished my tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/393434436 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:54:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/fast-moving-clouds-tea-meditation 00:00:44 Pursuit of Spark no The latest tea arrived yesterday from Global Tea Hut and I was so happy to steep it this morning. A shou puerh from the late ‘90’s - as old as my children! - and so delicious, bright red in the sunshine, and in my beautiful Jack Troy teabowl the rich tea reflected fast moving clouds. The latest tea arrived yesterday from Global Tea … The latest tea arrived yesterday from Global Tea Hut and I was so happy to steep it this morning. A shou puerh from the late ‘90’s - as old as my children! - and so delicious, bright red in the sunshine, and in my beautiful Jack Troy teabowl the rich tea reflected fast moving clouds. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/392417520 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:23:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/glimpse-of-brightness 00:00:30 Pursuit of Spark no Ground frozen under my feet, sun warm on my face. The grass seedheads glowed and even deep within the shadowed tangle of leaves I glimpsed tiny bright patches of sunlight. Ground frozen under my feet, sun warm on my face.… Ground frozen under my feet, sun warm on my face. The grass seedheads glowed and even deep within the shadowed tangle of leaves I glimpsed tiny bright patches of sunlight. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/391902588 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:41:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/pulling-in-the-light 00:00:38 Pursuit of Spark no Even on this gray day the Puerh tea pulled in the light and glowed red as it steeped. False sunflowers are wearing little snow caps, so lovely against the black of the wet street. Even on this gray day the Puerh tea pulled in the… Even on this gray day the Puerh tea pulled in the light and glowed red as it steeped. False sunflowers are wearing little snow caps, so lovely against the black of the wet street. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/387942680 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:55:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/embellished-with-clouds-tea-meditaiton 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no Gray yunomi big enough for a whole pot of tea, embellished with clouds, on a rainy morning listening to sparrows and cardinals and highway nearby. Gray yunomi big enough for a whole pot of tea, em… Gray yunomi big enough for a whole pot of tea, embellished with clouds, on a rainy morning listening to sparrows and cardinals and highway nearby. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/383577533 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:05:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/warm-sun-cold-air-tea-meditation 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no I pushed my hood back to feel the warm sun on my face, and we listened to the windchimes and birds as we sipped our puerh tea. I pushed my hood back to feel the warm sun on my … I pushed my hood back to feel the warm sun on my face, and we listened to the windchimes and birds as we sipped our puerh tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381547718 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:14:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sun-on-the-snow-tea-meditation 00:00:45 Pursuit of Spark no A woodpecker investigated the bark of the massive maple tree, a cardinal perched in the mulberry, and many more birds celebrated the warmth of this winter morning. I sipped my green tea and listened. A woodpecker investigated the bark of the massive… A woodpecker investigated the bark of the massive maple tree, a cardinal perched in the mulberry, and many more birds celebrated the warmth of this winter morning. I sipped my green tea and listened. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/376320089 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:12:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/roses-in-winter 00:16:06 Pursuit of Spark no It's been quite a year -- drought in Tuscany this summer, bitter cold now on the US east coast, and that's just what's happened in our gardens! But today in Maggie's Tuscan garden the sun lit up a rose that had just bloomed -- in December! In my garden, the weather was warm enough a few days ago that we finally cut back the irises, and seedheads on my tea tray look just like baby birds waiting to be fed. Maggie and I laughed about what is hanging on, what needs to be pruned, and what we are looking forward to in the new year. Sending love and wishes for a happy, healthy, blooming new year to you! Buon capodanno! It's been quite a year -- drought in Tuscany this… It's been quite a year -- drought in Tuscany this summer, bitter cold now on the US east coast, and that's just what's happened in our gardens! But today in Maggie's Tuscan garden the sun lit up a rose that had just bloomed -- in December! In my garden, the weather was warm enough a few days ago that we finally cut back the irises, and seedheads on my tea tray look just like baby birds waiting to be fed. Maggie and I laughed about what is hanging on, what needs to be pruned, and what we are looking forward to in the new year. Sending love and wishes for a happy, healthy, blooming new year to you! Buon capodanno! info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/376595789 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:26:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/snow-quietly-falling 00:00:31 Pursuit of Spark no Sat on the porch swing listening to the soft chimes and the snow. Sat on the porch swing listening to the soft chim… Sat on the porch swing listening to the soft chimes and the snow. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/374742008 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:58:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/two-gardens-frost-and-hope 00:19:42 Pursuit of Spark no Maggie just returned to Tuscany after a week in Berlin, where her husband Joel Meyerowitz has a photography retrospective. I was eager to hear about her trip -- and also yearned for her wisdom about where we might find hope in the winter garden. The morning's frost on the fields outside her window gave us both inspiration, as did a poem Maggie keeps on her desktop, by Pablo Neruda: I sat in the garden spattered by the great drops of winter, and it seemed to me impossible that beneath all that sadness, that crumbled solitude, the roots were still at work with no one to encourage them. Photo for this episode by Joel Meyerowitz. You can find out more about Joel's retrospective here: http://www.howardgreenberg.com/news-and-views/review-joel-meyerowitz-retrospective-at-c-o-berlin Maggie just returned to Tuscany after a week in B… Maggie just returned to Tuscany after a week in Berlin, where her husband Joel Meyerowitz has a photography retrospective. I was eager to hear about her trip -- and also yearned for her wisdom about where we might find hope in the winter garden. The morning's frost on the fields outside her window gave us both inspiration, as did a poem Maggie keeps on her desktop, by Pablo Neruda: I sat in the garden spattered by the great drops of winter, and it seemed to me impossible that beneath all that sadness, that crumbled solitude, the roots were still at work with no one to encourage them. Photo for this episode by Joel Meyerowitz. You can find out more about Joel's retrospective here: http://www.howardgreenberg.com/news-and-views/review-joel-meyerowitz-retrospective-at-c-o-berlin info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/361633661 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:12:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/holding-on-tea-meditation 00:00:30 Pursuit of Spark no The wind was blowing, but the last few leaves were holding on tight. The wind was blowing, but the last few leaves wer… The wind was blowing, but the last few leaves were holding on tight. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/361180028 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 17:48:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/leaf-ballet-tea-meditation 00:00:29 Pursuit of Spark no As we finished our sencha we were treated to front row seats to the leaf ballet when a gust of wind sent maple leaves into the air. As we finished our sencha we were treated to fron… As we finished our sencha we were treated to front row seats to the leaf ballet when a gust of wind sent maple leaves into the air. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/360851375 Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:35:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/a-late-ladybug-tea-meditation 00:00:31 Pursuit of Spark no Tea on the porch in late afternoon sunlight, watching a late ladybug. Tea on the porch in late afternoon sunlight, watc… Tea on the porch in late afternoon sunlight, watching a late ladybug. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/359442815 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:19:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/tea-before-diving-back-in 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no Stole a few minutes for tea before diving back into preparations for tomorrow. Stole a few minutes for tea before diving back in… Stole a few minutes for tea before diving back into preparations for tomorrow. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/359177552 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:29:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/tea-meditation-all-but-one 00:00:40 Pursuit of Spark no The wind picked up the leaves on the table and flung them all away, except for one. The wind picked up the leaves on the table and fl… The wind picked up the leaves on the table and flung them all away, except for one. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/354020486 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:11:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/two-gardens-longing-for-rain 00:15:37 Pursuit of Spark no I reached Maggie in her Tuscan attic studio on a late fall afternoon, and if you listen closely towards the end you can hear a riot of birds outside her window. Both our gardens spent the past several months longing for rain. I reached Maggie in her Tuscan attic studio on a … I reached Maggie in her Tuscan attic studio on a late fall afternoon, and if you listen closely towards the end you can hear a riot of birds outside her window. Both our gardens spent the past several months longing for rain. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/350147800 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:52:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/late-fall-flowers-tea-meditation 00:01:18 Pursuit of Spark no Friends sent a photo of late fall flowers in a vase I had made for them, which inspired me to pick a few of what's left in our garden while the teapot heated up. Friends sent a photo of late fall flowers in a va… Friends sent a photo of late fall flowers in a vase I had made for them, which inspired me to pick a few of what's left in our garden while the teapot heated up. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347930276 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 14:49:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/four-of-us-tea-meditation 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no A beautiful fall morning, green tea, crickets, and family. A beautiful fall morning, green tea, crickets, an… A beautiful fall morning, green tea, crickets, and family. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345942954 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/beautiful-sounds-tea-meditation 00:00:27 Pursuit of Spark no The much needed rain made a lovely sound as we sipped our tea. The much needed rain made a lovely sound as we si… The much needed rain made a lovely sound as we sipped our tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345318508 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:16:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/beautiful-volunteers-tea-meditation 00:00:36 Pursuit of Spark no The volunteer asters beside the tall grasses could be called weeds, but they are still beautiful. The volunteer asters beside the tall grasses coul… The volunteer asters beside the tall grasses could be called weeds, but they are still beautiful. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344408915 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:31:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/bursting-out-tea-meditation 00:00:34 Pursuit of Spark no The magnolia seedhead offers daily beauty, change and strangeness for my tea. The magnolia seedhead offers daily beauty, change… The magnolia seedhead offers daily beauty, change and strangeness for my tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344267940 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:22:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/three-little-cups-of-tea 00:00:36 Pursuit of Spark no Cool air, warm tea, and magnolia seeds beginning to swell Cool air, warm tea, and magnolia seeds beginning … Cool air, warm tea, and magnolia seeds beginning to swell info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338424605 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:01:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/full-empty-tea-meditation 00:00:30 Pursuit of Spark no A grasshopper took shelter from the rain on our front porch, and so did we. A grasshopper took shelter from the rain on our f… A grasshopper took shelter from the rain on our front porch, and so did we. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338273632 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:28:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/blue-tea-meditation 00:00:58 Pursuit of Spark no Tea this morning from two new little pots, pinched with love. Tea this morning from two new little pots, pinche… Tea this morning from two new little pots, pinched with love. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337975673 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:15:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/gray-clouds-and-zinnias-tea-meditation 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no The layers of clouds on my gray celadon yunomi echoed the cloudy sky, and my eye was drawn to the vivid pop of zinnias on a gray day. The layers of clouds on my gray celadon yunomi ec… The layers of clouds on my gray celadon yunomi echoed the cloudy sky, and my eye was drawn to the vivid pop of zinnias on a gray day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337819068 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:57:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/emerging-tea-meditation 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no A cicada emerging from its shell and bounty from a friend's garden for tea this morning. A cicada emerging from its shell and bounty from … A cicada emerging from its shell and bounty from a friend's garden for tea this morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337693357 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:21:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/glimpse-of-hope-on-a-sorrowful-morning-tea-meditation 00:01:08 Pursuit of Spark no We sat down to tea with heavy hearts, and took solace in the flowers that had bloomed only after struggle. We sat down to tea with heavy hearts, and took so… We sat down to tea with heavy hearts, and took solace in the flowers that had bloomed only after struggle. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337441675 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:15:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/apricot-and-baby-blue-tea-meditation 00:01:00 Pursuit of Spark no Golden Thread Liu An tea, silver threaded spider web, baby blue bug on apricot hydrangea stems. Golden Thread Liu An tea, silver threaded spider … Golden Thread Liu An tea, silver threaded spider web, baby blue bug on apricot hydrangea stems. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337147815 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:43:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/positive-and-negative-tea-meditation 00:00:25 Pursuit of Spark no My teabowl this morning is impressed with the bark of our dogwood tree, and I sipped my tea looking at positive and negative. My teabowl this morning is impressed with the bar… My teabowl this morning is impressed with the bark of our dogwood tree, and I sipped my tea looking at positive and negative. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336846827 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:36:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/libations-and-glow-tea-meditation 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no Spilled a little tea this morning, and wondered if it could be considered libations for a good week? The locust tree is putting out new growth that glowed, even on this cloudy morning. Spilled a little tea this morning, and wondered i… Spilled a little tea this morning, and wondered if it could be considered libations for a good week? The locust tree is putting out new growth that glowed, even on this cloudy morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336089421 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:48:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/edges-of-things-tea-meditation 00:00:59 Pursuit of Spark no Three bowls of tea, thinking about the edges of bowl and flower and sky. Three bowls of tea, thinking about the edges of b… Three bowls of tea, thinking about the edges of bowl and flower and sky. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335942598 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:09:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/surprised-by-spiders-tea-meditation 00:00:59 Pursuit of Spark no Admired the enormous web woven overnight, but not as thrilled when the weaver jumped on me. Admired the enormous web woven overnight, but not… Admired the enormous web woven overnight, but not as thrilled when the weaver jumped on me. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335787866 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:09:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/beauty-of-imperfection-tea-meditation 00:00:54 Pursuit of Spark no A quickly pinched bowl, with glaze that emphasizes its imperfections, was perfect for tea this morning listening to the cicadas. A quickly pinched bowl, with glaze that emphasize… A quickly pinched bowl, with glaze that emphasizes its imperfections, was perfect for tea this morning listening to the cicadas. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335638620 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 13:58:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/7-31-17a 00:00:34 Pursuit of Spark no While waiting for my tea to cool, I cut three blooms from the hydrangea, and marveled at their lovely theme and variation. While waiting for my tea to cool, I cut three blo… While waiting for my tea to cool, I cut three blooms from the hydrangea, and marveled at their lovely theme and variation. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335227887 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:37:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/green-tea-pink-spots-tea-meditation 00:01:18 Pursuit of Spark no Green tea in a yunomi with pink-haloed spots. The potter didn't brush the pink on the pot itself, instead she put a copper-glazed pot near it knowing (hoping?) that the copper would enter the atmosphere of the kiln and find its way to this yunomi. Green tea in a yunomi with pink-haloed spots. Th… Green tea in a yunomi with pink-haloed spots. The potter didn't brush the pink on the pot itself, instead she put a copper-glazed pot near it knowing (hoping?) that the copper would enter the atmosphere of the kiln and find its way to this yunomi. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334913432 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:44:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/songs-from-an-alien-electric-planet-tea-meditation 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no When the air warmed up the cicadas began to sing songs from an alien electric planet. When the air warmed up the cicadas began to sing … When the air warmed up the cicadas began to sing songs from an alien electric planet. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334857614 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:25:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/glow-on-a-cloudy-day-tea-meditation 00:00:36 Pursuit of Spark no The false sunflowers glow, even on a cloudy day. The false sunflowers glow, even on a cloudy day. The false sunflowers glow, even on a cloudy day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334630516 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:08:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/dodging-raindrops-tea-meditation 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no Listened to the rain and watched bees dodging the raindrops to feast on the false sunflowers. Listened to the rain and watched bees dodging the… Listened to the rain and watched bees dodging the raindrops to feast on the false sunflowers. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334442174 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:14:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/the-luxury-of-running-water-tea-meditation 00:00:59 Pursuit of Spark no A water main ruptured last night. We made tea with bottled water and sat in the garden, still humid but cooler today, thinking about the luxury of running water. A water main ruptured last night. We made tea wi… A water main ruptured last night. We made tea with bottled water and sat in the garden, still humid but cooler today, thinking about the luxury of running water. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334237119 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:41:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/lavender-and-time-two-gardens 00:08:38 Pursuit of Spark no The cicadas are singing their love songs, the lavender has just been cut back, and Maggie and Julie think about how time passes differently in the garden. The cicadas are singing their love songs, the lav… The cicadas are singing their love songs, the lavender has just been cut back, and Maggie and Julie think about how time passes differently in the garden. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334026273 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:20:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/7-20-17a 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no Cicada songs created a refrain for tea this morning. Chose deep green sweet Gyokuro and a black and white yunomi whose subtle texture felt wonderful as I sipped my tea. Cicada songs created a refrain for tea this morni… Cicada songs created a refrain for tea this morning. Chose deep green sweet Gyokuro and a black and white yunomi whose subtle texture felt wonderful as I sipped my tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333882246 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:46:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/straddling-the-blossom 00:00:41 Pursuit of Spark no Sometimes you know something good is inside, but just can't figure out a way in. Sometimes you know something good is inside, but … Sometimes you know something good is inside, but just can't figure out a way in. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333608530 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:38:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/clouds-in-my-bowl-tea-meditation 00:00:16 Pursuit of Spark no Clouds in my bowl: Tea meditation by Pursuit of Spark Clouds in my bowl: Tea meditation by Pursuit of S… Clouds in my bowl: Tea meditation by Pursuit of Spark info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333486298 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:35:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/layers-tea-meditation 00:00:26 Pursuit of Spark no Green tea in blue bowls. The layers of slip and glaze give each bowl a sense of history, even though they are just a few weeks old. Green tea in blue bowls. The layers of slip and … Green tea in blue bowls. The layers of slip and glaze give each bowl a sense of history, even though they are just a few weeks old. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333330796 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:21:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sounds-of-summer-tea-meditation 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no Heat rising off the car roof, cicadas practicing their love songs. Heat rising off the car roof, cicadas practicing … Heat rising off the car roof, cicadas practicing their love songs. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333189581 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:06:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/pop-of-color-on-a-gray-day-tea-meditation 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no Cool steady rain. The false sunflowers are beginning to bloom, a pop of color on a gray day. Cool steady rain. The false sunflowers are begin… Cool steady rain. The false sunflowers are beginning to bloom, a pop of color on a gray day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333041254 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:58:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/slow-bees-and-ragged-breeze-tea-meditation 00:00:21 Pursuit of Spark no So hot and steamy, even the bees moved slowly. So hot and steamy, even the bees moved slowly. So hot and steamy, even the bees moved slowly. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332711801 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:38:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/in-the-bowl-tea-meditation 00:00:28 Pursuit of Spark no Global Tea Hut's new tea is best, they write, steeped right in the bowl. The tiny green leaves were tender enough to eat. Global Tea Hut's new tea is best, they write, ste… Global Tea Hut's new tea is best, they write, steeped right in the bowl. The tiny green leaves were tender enough to eat. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330539768 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:10:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/upside-down-and-backwards-tea-meditation 00:00:35 Pursuit of Spark no Sometimes you can find the whole world reflected in a bowl of tea. Sometimes you can find the whole world reflected … Sometimes you can find the whole world reflected in a bowl of tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330350405 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:56:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/ladders-were-raised-tea-meditation 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no Raindrops clung to the leaves and workers raised ladders in a nearby yard as I sipped vivid green Gyokuro tea. Raindrops clung to the leaves and workers raised … Raindrops clung to the leaves and workers raised ladders in a nearby yard as I sipped vivid green Gyokuro tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330174287 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:57:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sunlight-through-leaves 00:00:35 Pursuit of Spark no Early tea, low sun filtering through the leaves, a lovely play of light and shadow. Early tea, low sun filtering through the leaves, … Early tea, low sun filtering through the leaves, a lovely play of light and shadow. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329517763 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:52:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/amber-and-blue 00:00:29 Pursuit of Spark no Amber houjicha tea in a blue bowl with glorious hydrangea blooms in my vase. Amber houjicha tea in a blue bowl with glorious h… Amber houjicha tea in a blue bowl with glorious hydrangea blooms in my vase. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329310636 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:36:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/flowers-and-a-visitor 00:00:41 Pursuit of Spark no Cut hydrangea and lavender for my tea tray, which attracted a visitor. Cut hydrangea and lavender for my tea tray, which… Cut hydrangea and lavender for my tea tray, which attracted a visitor. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328838427 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:31:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/noticing-what-happens-as-time-passes-by 00:00:54 Pursuit of Spark no Blue jay fledglings, just a few weeks old, are already learning to fly by flitting tentatively from branch to branch of the dogwood tree. Blue jay fledglings, just a few weeks old, are al… Blue jay fledglings, just a few weeks old, are already learning to fly by flitting tentatively from branch to branch of the dogwood tree. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328757647 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 01:15:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/berries-on-the-way-in-and-on-the-way-out 00:00:30 Pursuit of Spark no Green tea and red and blue berries. Green tea and red and blue berries. Green tea and red and blue berries. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328616456 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 23:20:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/summer-colors-emerging 00:00:22 Pursuit of Spark no Liu An tea from Global Tea Hut woke us up. In the garden, the summer colors are emerging. Liu An tea from Global Tea Hut woke us up. In th… Liu An tea from Global Tea Hut woke us up. In the garden, the summer colors are emerging. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328201930 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:35:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/mountain-garden-tree 00:00:58 Pursuit of Spark no As I sipped my puerh tea this morning, I thought about what tea master Wu De, of www.globalteahut.org, told us yesterday, that what matters is where a tea grows -- "Mountain, garden, tree." As I sipped my puerh tea this morning, I thought … As I sipped my puerh tea this morning, I thought about what tea master Wu De, of www.globalteahut.org, told us yesterday, that what matters is where a tea grows -- "Mountain, garden, tree." info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327698136 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:54:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/bright-red-and-deep-green 00:00:46 Pursuit of Spark no Savored deep green Konacha tea while the robins and squirrels ate bright red serviceberries. Savored deep green Konacha tea while the robins a… Savored deep green Konacha tea while the robins and squirrels ate bright red serviceberries. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327593122 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:28:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/cool-and-hot 00:00:25 Pursuit of Spark no The patio stones were cool underfoot, the tea was hot in our cups, and the robins and mockingbirds feasted on ripe serviceberries as we sipped our tea. The patio stones were cool underfoot, the tea was… The patio stones were cool underfoot, the tea was hot in our cups, and the robins and mockingbirds feasted on ripe serviceberries as we sipped our tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327431062 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 15:03:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/change-is-the-constant 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no Slender tea leaves danced in hot water while a robin gorged itself on ripe serviceberries. Slender tea leaves danced in hot water while a ro… Slender tea leaves danced in hot water while a robin gorged itself on ripe serviceberries. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327127994 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:51:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/finding-a-place-where-you-can-flourish 00:00:50 Pursuit of Spark no The oakleaf hydrangea languished in the shade until we moved them two summers ago. In the sun they are thriving, their blooms opening like little stars. The oakleaf hydrangea languished in the shade unt… The oakleaf hydrangea languished in the shade until we moved them two summers ago. In the sun they are thriving, their blooms opening like little stars. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326018184 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:51:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/growl-and-hum-tea-meditation 00:00:28 Pursuit of Spark no Light rain sent us to the back corner of the garden, for tea under a canopy of maples listening to the growl and hum of a neighbor's lawnmower. Light rain sent us to the back corner of the gard… Light rain sent us to the back corner of the garden, for tea under a canopy of maples listening to the growl and hum of a neighbor's lawnmower. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325897240 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/butterflies 00:00:28 Pursuit of Spark no Green tea, purple flowers, and white butterflies on this spring afternoon. Green tea, purple flowers, and white butterflies … Green tea, purple flowers, and white butterflies on this spring afternoon. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325768297 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:56:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/spider-in-midair 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no The red tea opened my eyes to the little things that loomed large in the garden. The red tea opened my eyes to the little things t… The red tea opened my eyes to the little things that loomed large in the garden. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325352726 Wed, 31 May 2017 13:10:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/red-blue-white-tea-meditation 00:00:26 Pursuit of Spark no The simple pleasure of new red tea in a blue cup, looking at white blossoms and listening to the birds. The simple pleasure of new red tea in a blue cup,… The simple pleasure of new red tea in a blue cup, looking at white blossoms and listening to the birds. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325036627 Mon, 29 May 2017 15:33:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/mock-orange 00:00:49 Pursuit of Spark no The fragrance of mock orange blossoms reached us as we sipped green tea harvested in Japan just a month ago. The fragrance of mock orange blossoms reached us … The fragrance of mock orange blossoms reached us as we sipped green tea harvested in Japan just a month ago. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324257879 Wed, 24 May 2017 12:48:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/cool-and-cloudy 00:01:01 Pursuit of Spark no Cool Gyokuro tea in new tiny cups on a green cloudy day. Cool Gyokuro tea in new tiny cups on a green clou… Cool Gyokuro tea in new tiny cups on a green cloudy day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324094870 Tue, 23 May 2017 13:25:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/memories-of-yesterdays-rain 00:00:34 Pursuit of Spark no My chair was dry when I stepped out for tea this morning, but the garden held memories of yesterday's rain. My chair was dry when I stepped out for tea this … My chair was dry when I stepped out for tea this morning, but the garden held memories of yesterday's rain. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323403339 Fri, 19 May 2017 15:02:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/openings-tea-meditation 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no The garden is filling up with color. The garden is filling up with color. The garden is filling up with color. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323257871 Thu, 18 May 2017 21:30:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/peonies-cuttings-love 00:11:42 Pursuit of Spark no The roses are in bloom in Maggie Barrett's Tuscan garden, the peonies are about to open in mine, and we talked about the stories that are embedded in their beauty. The roses are in bloom in Maggie Barrett's Tuscan… The roses are in bloom in Maggie Barrett's Tuscan garden, the peonies are about to open in mine, and we talked about the stories that are embedded in their beauty. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323223285 Thu, 18 May 2017 14:37:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/stripping-bark 00:00:32 Pursuit of Spark no The weather was already steamy when we stepped into the garden for tea. The weather was already steamy when we stepped in… The weather was already steamy when we stepped into the garden for tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322978884 Wed, 17 May 2017 00:12:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/creaking-pines 00:00:19 Pursuit of Spark no Tea in Pennsylvania listening to the pines in the forest creaking. Tea in Pennsylvania listening to the pines in the… Tea in Pennsylvania listening to the pines in the forest creaking. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322976837 Tue, 16 May 2017 23:54:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/pots-and-trees 00:00:49 Pursuit of Spark no Daughter of the Forest red tea this morning in a teabowl by potter Jack Troy impressed with roots and glazed with ash from the bark of Pennsylvania trees. Daughter of the Forest red tea this morning in a … Daughter of the Forest red tea this morning in a teabowl by potter Jack Troy impressed with roots and glazed with ash from the bark of Pennsylvania trees. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322557448 Sun, 14 May 2017 14:23:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/clouds-and-sun 00:00:36 Pursuit of Spark no The leaves were still wet with yesterday's rain, the sun came out, the gray yunomi held the outline of clouds. The leaves were still wet with yesterday's rain, … The leaves were still wet with yesterday's rain, the sun came out, the gray yunomi held the outline of clouds. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322162777 Thu, 11 May 2017 20:29:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/dogwood-blossom 00:00:26 Pursuit of Spark no A dogwood blossom lay on the picnic table like an offering from a naughty squirrel. A dogwood blossom lay on the picnic table like an… A dogwood blossom lay on the picnic table like an offering from a naughty squirrel. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321922025 Wed, 10 May 2017 14:38:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/messy-beauty 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no Some things that seem out of scale or unkempt are actually beautiful. Some things that seem out of scale or unkempt are… Some things that seem out of scale or unkempt are actually beautiful. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321921543 Wed, 10 May 2017 14:34:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/happy-to-be-home 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no The garden beds are newly defined with thick mulch, the red maple glowed in the sunlight. The garden beds are newly defined with thick mulc… The garden beds are newly defined with thick mulch, the red maple glowed in the sunlight. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320930032 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:40:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sun-dogwood-sky 00:00:28 Pursuit of Spark no Sun dogwood sky by Pursuit of Spark Sun dogwood sky by Pursuit of Spark Sun dogwood sky by Pursuit of Spark info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320810415 Wed, 03 May 2017 22:15:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/different-character 00:00:20 Pursuit of Spark no No time to finish my second cup of Dragon Well tea before racing for the train. No time to finish my second cup of Dragon Well te… No time to finish my second cup of Dragon Well tea before racing for the train. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320491563 Tue, 02 May 2017 12:56:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/practicing-their-dance-moves 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no The sun came out, and three girls walked past on their way to middle school, practicing their dance moves. The sun came out, and three girls walked past on … The sun came out, and three girls walked past on their way to middle school, practicing their dance moves. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320332583 Mon, 01 May 2017 14:09:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/white-against-gray 00:00:44 Pursuit of Spark no A fine mist was falling as I walked into the garden for tea. A fine mist was falling as I walked into the gard… A fine mist was falling as I walked into the garden for tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320203828 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:26:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/fading-and-budding 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no As the dogwood fades, the peony and chive buds hint at what's to come. As the dogwood fades, the peony and chive buds hi… As the dogwood fades, the peony and chive buds hint at what's to come. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319900409 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:11:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/tipped-with-red 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no Everything was damp, but I was determined to sit under the dogwood while her bracts were still tipped with red. Everything was damp, but I was determined to sit … Everything was damp, but I was determined to sit under the dogwood while her bracts were still tipped with red. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319745114 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:36:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/from-the-inside-out 00:00:51 Pursuit of Spark no The pink dogwood is fading, and the locust bark is changing from the inside out. The pink dogwood is fading, and the locust bark i… The pink dogwood is fading, and the locust bark is changing from the inside out. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319572508 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:19:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/pink-splendor-on-a-rainy-morning 00:00:57 Pursuit of Spark no Liu Bao tea picked in China many years ago warmed me on this rainy spring morning. Liu Bao tea picked in China many years ago warmed… Liu Bao tea picked in China many years ago warmed me on this rainy spring morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319396399 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:06:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/opening-and-closing 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no From the shelter of our porch, I watched commuters open and close their umbrellas as they walked to the station to catch the 8:33. From the shelter of our porch, I watched commuter… From the shelter of our porch, I watched commuters open and close their umbrellas as they walked to the station to catch the 8:33. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319250047 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:19:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/calm-focus 00:00:47 Pursuit of Spark no Cool and gray, leaves emerging, Liu An tea with the promise of calm focus. Cool and gray, leaves emerging, Liu An tea with t… Cool and gray, leaves emerging, Liu An tea with the promise of calm focus. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318823311 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:05:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/gold-and-gray 00:00:26 Pursuit of Spark no The Liu An tea drew light into it, even on a cloudy gray morning. The Liu An tea drew light into it, even on a clou… The Liu An tea drew light into it, even on a cloudy gray morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318644296 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:27:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/spiky-branches 00:00:51 Pursuit of Spark no He put down his tea and took a photo of the locust tree, whose spiky branches looked like veins, he said, or neurons. He put down his tea and took a photo of the locus… He put down his tea and took a photo of the locust tree, whose spiky branches looked like veins, he said, or neurons. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318474627 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:46:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/pink-dogwood 00:00:40 Pursuit of Spark no She may be old, but the pink dogwood still knows how to put on a show. She may be old, but the pink dogwood still knows … She may be old, but the pink dogwood still knows how to put on a show. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318282100 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:49:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/glow 00:00:24 Pursuit of Spark no Tea, dogwood and new maple leaves all glowed in the morning sunlight. Tea, dogwood and new maple leaves all glowed in t… Tea, dogwood and new maple leaves all glowed in the morning sunlight. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318077722 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:56:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/gorgeous-slow-dance-of-spring 00:00:56 Pursuit of Spark no The serviceberry blossoms have faded just as the dogwoods begin to open. The serviceberry blossoms have faded just as the … The serviceberry blossoms have faded just as the dogwoods begin to open. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317951437 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:30:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/petals-in-the-wind 00:00:32 Pursuit of Spark no When the wind blew, the serviceberry petals fluttered down. When the wind blew, the serviceberry petals flutt… When the wind blew, the serviceberry petals fluttered down. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317881704 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 01:19:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sweet-green 00:00:17 Pursuit of Spark no Sweet green tea, contemplating all of the sweet spring green in the garden. Sweet green tea, contemplating all of the sweet s… Sweet green tea, contemplating all of the sweet spring green in the garden. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317742813 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 23:59:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/surprise-returns 00:00:52 Pursuit of Spark no Cherry and serviceberry are in full bloom, and the astilbe we thought we'd killed last year are peeking out of the soil, ready for more benign neglect. . . Cherry and serviceberry are in full bloom, and th… Cherry and serviceberry are in full bloom, and the astilbe we thought we'd killed last year are peeking out of the soil, ready for more benign neglect. . . info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317499888 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:03:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/what-didnt-get-eaten-will-bloom 00:01:03 Pursuit of Spark no The serviceberry is in her white party dress, and everything else is getting ready to bloom. The serviceberry is in her white party dress, and… The serviceberry is in her white party dress, and everything else is getting ready to bloom. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317347366 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:55:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/floating-blossoms 00:00:58 Pursuit of Spark no The heat encouraged the serviceberry to open its floating white flowers. The heat encouraged the serviceberry to open its … The heat encouraged the serviceberry to open its floating white flowers. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317184279 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:37:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/beauty-of-the-morning 00:00:38 Pursuit of Spark no The soft hazy sunlight illuminated the beauty of the morning as I sipped my tea and listened. The soft hazy sunlight illuminated the beauty of … The soft hazy sunlight illuminated the beauty of the morning as I sipped my tea and listened. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316989120 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:18:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/finding-equilibrium-again 00:00:58 Pursuit of Spark no The crows laughed at me while I finished my tea and thought about how so much is thrown at us to knock us off balance. Tea meditation helps me find equilibrium again. The crows laughed at me while I finished my tea a… The crows laughed at me while I finished my tea and thought about how so much is thrown at us to knock us off balance. Tea meditation helps me find equilibrium again. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316868314 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:58:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/blue-sky-and-green-tea 00:00:25 Pursuit of Spark no The birds were quiet, the sky was vivid blue, and the sunlight turned the tips of the branches silver this afternoon for tea. The birds were quiet, the sky was vivid blue, and… The birds were quiet, the sky was vivid blue, and the sunlight turned the tips of the branches silver this afternoon for tea. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316564403 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:36:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/unfurling 00:00:38 Pursuit of Spark no On a calm, gray morning, the leaves continue to unfurl. On a calm, gray morning, the leaves continue to u… On a calm, gray morning, the leaves continue to unfurl. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316416008 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:48:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/thread-of-blue 00:00:31 Pursuit of Spark no Sipping tea and imagining I am far away. Sipping tea and imagining I am far away. Sipping tea and imagining I am far away. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316220090 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:06:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/everything-is-becoming 00:01:00 Pursuit of Spark no The fog burned off as I sipped my tea, revealing new growth everywhere. The fog burned off as I sipped my tea, revealing … The fog burned off as I sipped my tea, revealing new growth everywhere. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316067758 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:23:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/sparrows-and-cardinals-and-blueberry-bushes 00:00:43 Pursuit of Spark no New Japanese green tea and new signs of spring on another wet morning. New Japanese green tea and new signs of spring on… New Japanese green tea and new signs of spring on another wet morning. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315721281 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 18:24:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/matcha-on-a-sunny-afternoon 00:00:30 Pursuit of Spark no Listening to kids a few doors down swinging on their swingset, watching the clouds grow and change and dissappear. Listening to kids a few doors down swinging on th… Listening to kids a few doors down swinging on their swingset, watching the clouds grow and change and dissappear. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315549978 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:54:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/earthworms-and-juncos-and-puerh-tea 00:00:39 Pursuit of Spark no The last few days of hard rain sent earthworms to the surface. We sipped pu'erh tea and listened to the birds battling over the neighbor's birdfeeder on this cloudy day. The last few days of hard rain sent earthworms to… The last few days of hard rain sent earthworms to the surface. We sipped pu'erh tea and listened to the birds battling over the neighbor's birdfeeder on this cloudy day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315399899 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:18:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/borrowed-scenery 00:00:33 Pursuit of Spark no Tiny shots of green tea in the rain. Tiny shots of green tea in the rain. Tiny shots of green tea in the rain. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315217566 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:52:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/high-clouds-and-spring-green-tea 00:00:44 Pursuit of Spark no Sweet Gyokuro tea in a new yunomi, watching the clouds Sweet Gyokuro tea in a new yunomi, watching the c… Sweet Gyokuro tea in a new yunomi, watching the clouds info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315033685 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:42:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/birdsong-and-leaf-blowers 00:00:37 Pursuit of Spark no Tea on a gray morning, full of birdsong. Tea on a gray morning, full of birdsong. Tea on a gray morning, full of birdsong. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314915375 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:29:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/rainy-afternoon-tea-meditation 00:00:42 Pursuit of Spark no Chinese green tea with mourning doves in the afternoon rain. Chinese green tea with mourning doves in the afte… Chinese green tea with mourning doves in the afternoon rain. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314704242 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 14:51:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/light-morning-rain 00:00:49 Pursuit of Spark no A glimpse of color on a rainy day. A glimpse of color on a rainy day. A glimpse of color on a rainy day. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/176791707 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:14:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/miya-ando-interview 00:17:13 Pursuit of Spark no Sculptor Miya Ando has created a work of art that is both a kimono and armor, formed from thousands of squares of anodized aluminum. I met Miya in her studio, where she told me stories about growing up in two cultures, apprenticing to a swordmaker in Japan, and fixing cars in California. To see more of her work, visit miyaando.com. Sculptor Miya Ando has created a work of art that… Sculptor Miya Ando has created a work of art that is both a kimono and armor, formed from thousands of squares of anodized aluminum. I met Miya in her studio, where she told me stories about growing up in two cultures, apprenticing to a swordmaker in Japan, and fixing cars in California. To see more of her work, visit miyaando.com. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/139458523 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:39:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/4-chambers 00:08:41 Pursuit of Spark no In Jody Oberfelder's 4Chambers, we're pulled into the power of the heart by dancers who let us feel their heartbeats -- and make us aware of our own. In my story for Studio 360, dancer Mercedes Searer offers a visceral experience of being in the piece -- and shows us it's possible to dance on the radio! In Jody Oberfelder's 4Chambers, we're pulled into… In Jody Oberfelder's 4Chambers, we're pulled into the power of the heart by dancers who let us feel their heartbeats -- and make us aware of our own. In my story for Studio 360, dancer Mercedes Searer offers a visceral experience of being in the piece -- and shows us it's possible to dance on the radio! info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/96130108 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:56:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/a-r-t-in-middlebury-vermont 00:06:16 Pursuit of Spark no Last fall when I spoke at Middlebury College, my hosts told me about a fascinating program at the vocational/technical high school in town, where students learn how to weld, paint, sew, hang lights, and build just about anything, all in service of theatre. Alumni from the program are mixing sound for Motown the Musical, rigging Cirque du Soleil, and acting on TV shows such as The Office. I'm thrilled that NPR's Weekend Edition asked me to report a story about the Addison Repertory Theater high school program at the Hannaford Career Center. Here it is. Thanks to Sarah Popov for production assistance on this story, and Laura Bertran at NPR for her insightful editing. And thanks to Steve Small and all the students and teachers at A.R.T. Last fall when I spoke at Middlebury College, my … Last fall when I spoke at Middlebury College, my hosts told me about a fascinating program at the vocational/technical high school in town, where students learn how to weld, paint, sew, hang lights, and build just about anything, all in service of theatre. Alumni from the program are mixing sound for Motown the Musical, rigging Cirque du Soleil, and acting on TV shows such as The Office. I'm thrilled that NPR's Weekend Edition asked me to report a story about the Addison Repertory Theater high school program at the Hannaford Career Center. Here it is. Thanks to Sarah Popov for production assistance on this story, and Laura Bertran at NPR for her insightful editing. And thanks to Steve Small and all the students and teachers at A.R.T. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/91613418 Fri, 10 May 2013 20:12:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/work-mysteries-managing 00:08:29 Pursuit of Spark no Now that school has ended, college graduates are ready to take on the world and take on a new job. Negotiating a salary - in particular your first salary - is a complicated task, and Dick Nodell offers some wisdom. Now that school has ended, college graduates are … Now that school has ended, college graduates are ready to take on the world and take on a new job. Negotiating a salary - in particular your first salary - is a complicated task, and Dick Nodell offers some wisdom. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/91613014 Fri, 10 May 2013 20:09:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/work-mystery-how-to-be-an 00:05:44 Pursuit of Spark no Being an intern is an exciting (or, for some, scary!) step from college into the world of becoming a "real person" with a real job. What is the most important work one can do as an intern? And how might it lead to something that pays? In this conversation, Dick Nodell explores the work mystery of what it means to be an Intern. Being an intern is an exciting (or, for some, sca… Being an intern is an exciting (or, for some, scary!) step from college into the world of becoming a "real person" with a real job. What is the most important work one can do as an intern? And how might it lead to something that pays? In this conversation, Dick Nodell explores the work mystery of what it means to be an Intern. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/61973901 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:22:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/joel-meyerowitz-and-maggie 01:09:09 Pursuit of Spark no Photographer Joel Meyerowitz and writer Maggie Barrett talk about their life together, and their collaboration on their new book Provence: A Lasting Impression. Their honesty, about the pleasures and challenges of their creative partnership in life and in art, is an inspiration. Photographer Joel Meyerowitz and writer Maggie Ba… Photographer Joel Meyerowitz and writer Maggie Barrett talk about their life together, and their collaboration on their new book Provence: A Lasting Impression. Their honesty, about the pleasures and challenges of their creative partnership in life and in art, is an inspiration. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/52268670 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:17:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/work-mystery-conflict-and 00:12:13 Pursuit of Spark no In Today's Work Mystery, Dick Nodell talks about the Spark conversation with Maggie Barrett and Joel Meyerowitz. He notes the vibrant creative connection the two have in the way they talk about their work and their life together, and offers a couple of ideas about how to revitalize a relationship. In Today's Work Mystery, Dick Nodell talks about … In Today's Work Mystery, Dick Nodell talks about the Spark conversation with Maggie Barrett and Joel Meyerowitz. He notes the vibrant creative connection the two have in the way they talk about their work and their life together, and offers a couple of ideas about how to revitalize a relationship. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/49813910 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:10:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/on-being-a-pattern-interrupt-1 01:05:26 Pursuit of Spark no Ed Zimmerman is a lawyer who specializes in tech deals. He's happiest in gatherings where he's the host, so for many years he's organized conferences and workshops for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists so they can get to know each other, and he can get to know them. Ed came up to me at TED right after I'd given my talk, and invited me to one of these meetings, where I got to see up close the informal and engaging way he gets people to talk about what they do. I was interested in how he chose this kind of work, and in talking with him found that the answer is complicated and fascinating, and that part of it comes directly from his father. Here's the entire interview, which is full of Ed's humor and generosity. Ed Zimmerman is a lawyer who specializes in tech … Ed Zimmerman is a lawyer who specializes in tech deals. He's happiest in gatherings where he's the host, so for many years he's organized conferences and workshops for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists so they can get to know each other, and he can get to know them. Ed came up to me at TED right after I'd given my talk, and invited me to one of these meetings, where I got to see up close the informal and engaging way he gets people to talk about what they do. I was interested in how he chose this kind of work, and in talking with him found that the answer is complicated and fascinating, and that part of it comes directly from his father. Here's the entire interview, which is full of Ed's humor and generosity. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44089115 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:51:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/spring-peepers 00:02:18 Pursuit of Spark no On my way home from recording with Dick Nodell in Connecticut, I stopped to listen to these tiny frogs sing their desire on a spring night. On my way home from recording with Dick Nodell in… On my way home from recording with Dick Nodell in Connecticut, I stopped to listen to these tiny frogs sing their desire on a spring night. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44083288 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:51:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/transforming-discomfort-into 00:14:18 Pursuit of Spark no In social situations and at work -- and maybe especially at social situations that are work! -- it's not uncommon to face an uncomfortable situation (like being mistaken for a waitress at a gathering of CEOs when you're one of them!). In this episode of Work Mysteries, Dick Nodell offers some intriguing ways to turn an uncomfortable situation into a powerful interaction, as well as thoughts about how to create a public persona that's true to who you are. In social situations and at work -- and maybe esp… In social situations and at work -- and maybe especially at social situations that are work! -- it's not uncommon to face an uncomfortable situation (like being mistaken for a waitress at a gathering of CEOs when you're one of them!). In this episode of Work Mysteries, Dick Nodell offers some intriguing ways to turn an uncomfortable situation into a powerful interaction, as well as thoughts about how to create a public persona that's true to who you are. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/33025660 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:49:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/spark-liz-forkin-bohannon-and 00:18:37 Pursuit of Spark no With the money she'd saved from babysitting jobs and a sewing machine her parents gave her for her birthday, Liz Forkin Bohannon began Sseko Sandals, a company in Uganda where women earn the money they need to go to university. Liz Forkin Bohannon was just named as a finalist in Cartier's Women's Initiative Awards. Liz was my first interview for Pursuit of Spark, here's her delightful and inspiring story. Right after college, Liz went to Uganda to work for the Cornerstone Leadership Academy. She fell in love with the students, who came from poor families, and asked the school's founder what she could do for them once she returned to the US. He asked her to figure out a way to help young women earn the money to go on to college. Liz's first idea was a chicken farm -- and we're lucky she quickly abandoned that concept and moved on to create sandals that could be made in Uganda and worn by women all over the U.S. With the money she'd saved from babysitting jobs … With the money she'd saved from babysitting jobs and a sewing machine her parents gave her for her birthday, Liz Forkin Bohannon began Sseko Sandals, a company in Uganda where women earn the money they need to go to university. Liz Forkin Bohannon was just named as a finalist in Cartier's Women's Initiative Awards. Liz was my first interview for Pursuit of Spark, here's her delightful and inspiring story. Right after college, Liz went to Uganda to work for the Cornerstone Leadership Academy. She fell in love with the students, who came from poor families, and asked the school's founder what she could do for them once she returned to the US. He asked her to figure out a way to help young women earn the money to go on to college. Liz's first idea was a chicken farm -- and we're lucky she quickly abandoned that concept and moved on to create sandals that could be made in Uganda and worn by women all over the U.S. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/27776092 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:51:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/work-mysteries-turning-off 00:08:19 Pursuit of Spark no Lucy is a newlywed with a big new job -- and her husband is getting a bit miffed that when she's home, it seems like a part of her is still at work. Daily Juggle's leadership coach Dick Nodell has some great ideas for how to keep the passion going both at home and at work. Lucy is a newlywed with a big new job -- and her … Lucy is a newlywed with a big new job -- and her husband is getting a bit miffed that when she's home, it seems like a part of her is still at work. Daily Juggle's leadership coach Dick Nodell has some great ideas for how to keep the passion going both at home and at work. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/22448745 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:52:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/getting-ready-for-school-1 00:10:33 Pursuit of Spark no September has begun -- and the required lists of school supplies from teachers can be daunting. Daily Juggle's Julie Burstein sits down with Diane Thomson of Creative Organizing to get suggestions for a system that will let your middle or high school student get ready and stay organized throughout the year. Diane's emphasis is to SIMPLIFY! Here's our conversation. September has begun -- and the required lists of… September has begun -- and the required lists of school supplies from teachers can be daunting. Daily Juggle's Julie Burstein sits down with Diane Thomson of Creative Organizing to get suggestions for a system that will let your middle or high school student get ready and stay organized throughout the year. Diane's emphasis is to SIMPLIFY! Here's our conversation. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/22444922 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:51:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/daily-juggle/getting-ready-for-school 00:10:16 Pursuit of Spark no September has begun -- and the required lists of school supplies from teachers can be daunting. Diane Thomson of Creative Organizing has some suggestions for a system that will let your middle or high school student get ready and stay organized throughout the year, and her emphasis is to SIMPLIFY! Here's our conversation. September has begun -- and the required lists of… September has begun -- and the required lists of school supplies from teachers can be daunting. Diane Thomson of Creative Organizing has some suggestions for a system that will let your middle or high school student get ready and stay organized throughout the year, and her emphasis is to SIMPLIFY! Here's our conversation. info@pursuitofspark.com (JB Raku Media LLC)creativity,work,conversation,art,craft,fun