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A Cup of Coffee with Frank Lloyd Wright

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on May 6, 2008
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http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/339197.html

The above link is an article in the Buffalo News, May 5, 2008 on the  June opening of the The Davidson House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s creations. However, this one is different. Guests can actually stay overnight and have occupancy of the entire house. If you can image, sitting in the living room, drinking your morning coffee while pondering the genius of this man.

It allows one to stop and see the brillance of Mr. Wright. During museum tours, we don’t  have the opportunity of living in the space long enough to feel it, not just see. Experience is the essence of life. In this house, you have the ability to feel but to also appreciate the man, not just the inventor/architect.

Now, how do you like your coffee?  In a bustling coffee house or surrounded in the quietness of inspiration?

Einstein and His Blind Journey

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Einstein and His Blind Journey

This article was contributed by : Dennis Wheeler, in “The Focus” 4/1/08 ( edited by gay rogers)

I read a funny story about Albert Einstein, the great physicist. Once he was traveling from Princeton on a train, when the conductor came strolling down the aisle punching the tickets of each passenger. When he came to Dr. Einstein…Einstein reached into his vest pocket. He couldn’t find his ticket! So He searched another pocket…still no ticket! He looked in his briefcase but just could not locate his ticket. As a last resort he looked in the seat beside him…still no ticket! The conductor said, “Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know who you are are. I’m sure you bought a ticket. Don’t worry about it.” Einstein nodded with appreciation.

The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets. As he was ready to move to the next train car, he turned around and saw the great physicist on his hands & knees looking under his seat for the ticket. The conductor rushed back, “Dr. Einstein, you must not worry…I know who you are. No problem. You don’t need a ticket. I’m sure you bought one.”

Einstein then replied, “Young man, I too know who I am. What I don’t know is … where I’m going!!”

Comments by gay:

There are many references to draw from in this story. The strongest one that spoke to me was: when the rest of the world may think we have it “all together”, underneath it all… we don’t know “what in the world” we are talking about.

Is it Ok to admit when we aren’t sure about something to others?… yes, most of the time it is the preferred practice. However, it seems transparency or authenticity is difficult for so many because of the “masks” we wear in business and in our personal lives.

However, let’s also be willing to admit that being so transparent in every situation might not be what is best for the particular situation either.

The point being, the “clear cut” assumptions we make are not always right and it is important for us to see the other perspective with new eyes… and have the willingness to remove our masks clouding our vision.

Frank Lloyd Wright Fans… it’s “Wright for the Night”

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on May 1, 2008
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 http://www.thedavidsonhouse.com/

A respected colleague has created an opportunity of a lifetime. If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, as I am,  you now have the opportunity to experience an overnight adventure ( at least two) at Wright’s  Davidson House in Buffalo, New York.

Wright’s work was not only that of an architect but of an inventor and artist. In today’s lanuage you would say he was about “being green” as he attempted to bring into his design the organic environment. This house displays Wright’s concept perfectly.

I keep thinking “what a great place to seclude oneself to write , reflect, or just hang out for a while”

It is the perfect excuse to visit Buffalo and the surrounding areas such as Niagra Falls, in addition to touring many of Wright’s historical venues in town. There are not many opportunities like this… just maybe if you stay long enough, some of Wright’s creative genuis will rub off.

There is a direct link on the blog roll to see more details, or just click WWW.http://www.thedavidsonhouse.com/info.html

Enjoy…