a train of thought that ran off the rails.

Humans have eyes that see the world. They can see colors, shapes, and textures. Other animals also have eyes that see the world. And they can also see colors, shapes, and textures; but not in the same way that humans see them. Dogs, dolphins, doves; each have their own unique vision.

The tiny fraction of the light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes is labeled the "visible spectrum". But many animals cannot see all of the wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum, and many more can see outside of the spectrum visible to us.

So who is to say that a human's vision is the "correct" one? Simply put, there are many ways to see the world. None of them are right. None of them are wrong. They are just different. The world cannot be viewed upon without biased eyes.

Oftentimes, we find our own way of seeing the world so astoundingly beautiful that we yearn to show others this beauty; yearn to have them see the same world that we do.

But we forget that this usually cannot work; not because the person is unwilling to view the certain beauty, but because the person is unable to view it. They do not possess eyes with the same sight bias. They possess their own bias. And neither sight is wrong. But neither sight can see the Truth.

Opening your mind is the best way to open your eyes. I have to remind myself occasionally to acknowledge my own sight bias, but I never forget to appreciate the beauty that can be seen within my own "visible spectrum".

So then, what would the world look like if it were possible to view the Truth? Well, I suppose that remains to be seen. [Pun intended.]

peace.
-lise.

watercolors/whatarecolors.

Now, I know what you're thinking:

"Lise, those watercolor paintings required zero talent. A baby could have done them."

WRONG. A baby would have eaten the paint and died, rendering him/her unable to finish said paintings.

Lise: 1, Babies: 0.

However, on the off chance that you were instead thinking:

"Lise, those watercolor paintings required zero talent. A dog could have done them."

You would be RIGHT! Well, at least sort of right. My Aussie helped me paint the third one. (You can see his paw prints if you look closely.) AND he is smart enough to know that paint is not to be eaten.

Lise: 1, Dogs: 1, Babies: 0.

However, babies are the only ones who don't have to worry about where they go to the bathroom, so I guess it all evens out in the end.


peace.
-lise.

thank you, daniel gardner!

I think this book just saved my life.

I would love to give a twenty page review about it, but I feel as if nothing I say could do it any amount of the justice it so very deserves. My advice to you: read it.


peace.
-lise.

the half blood prince.

As I am sure you are aware [unless you happen to be a troll or live under a Crumple-Horned Snorkack], the sixth part of J. K. Rowling's magical series arrived tonight, at midnight, in its much condensed - but perhaps as evenly anticipated - movie version.

Since the sixth book remains my second favorite of the seven, behind only the Prisoner of Azkaban, I felt it fitting that I should leave a short excerpt from the wondrous book who's animated twin comes to screen today. Enjoy!

"I believed him finished. I am not proud of it, I was wrong, but there it is... If he had not forgiven we who lost faith at that time, he would have very few followers left." [said Snape]

"He'd have me! said Bellatrix passionately. "I, who spent many years in Azkaban for him!"

"Yes, indeed, most admirable," said Snape in a bored voice. "Of course, you weren't a lot of use to him in prison, but the gesture was undoubtedly fine -- "

"Gesture!" she shrieked; in her fury she looked slightly mad. "While I endured the dementors, you remained at Hogwarts, comfortably playing Dumbledore's pet!"

"Not quite," said Snape calmly. "He wouldn't give me the Defense Against the Dark Arts job, you know."

I cannot even contain my excitement at the thought of Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter portraying these characters in the newest movie. Though, my celebrity crush on the endlessly talented Mr. Rickman might play a part in this unbridled enthusiasm, now that I think about it...


peace.
-lise.

smile like you mean it.

"catfish smile"

Because, hey, even bottom-feeders have some fun once in a while. You know, playing red rover and duck duck fish. Good old-fashioned benthic zone amusement.

peace.
-lise.

notte sento.

I love this Italian short film.

peace.
-lise.

let sleeping dogs lie.

Lately my dog has developed a strong affection for the foot of my bed. And I have maintained a strong affection for the rest of my bed.

Hope your summer is going well :)

peace.
-lise.