Nipponzan Myohoji Sangha Peace Pagoda, Leverett, MA

a calming sunday visit to one of only two peace pagodas in the united states in leverett massachusetts.  
a beautiful, calming sancuary on a mountain side. with goldfish pond and rock garden. but volunteers (and money) are needed for the completion of their temple.
i would highly recommend a visit. the only other peace pagoda in the united states is in grafton, new york.

balanced tiny rock stupas on the trail to the peace pagoda 

balanced rock stupas on the trail up to the peace pagoda in leverett, ma 

peace pagoda, leverett, ma 

peace pagoda, leverett, ma 

being one sixteenth native american myself, i almost busted my colon laughing at this:

forest hills cemetary, jamaica plain, ma

this is a marker for e.e. cummings in the forest hills cemetary in jamaica plain. it is made from a large tree trunk, and on the inside there is a poem of his...also hidden on the inside of the trunk is a small plastic bag with three e.e. cummings books, which are a strange find in a cemetary on a dreary sunday evening. 

the arnold arboretum, jamaica plain, ma

you absolutely cannot come to the boston area without visiting the arnold arboretum in jamaica plain...and unfortunately, i've known people to live here for years without ever taking the time to trek over to jp and visit. it is possible the most comforting place i've found here...summer, spring, winter and fall. 

i want all of these colors on my walls... 

goodbye summer... 

mark kozelek vs. isaac brock

i have to say that i was apprehensive, to say the least, when i heard that mark kozelek would be covering modest mouse songs on the new sun kil moon album. but now, that i've heard a few tracks (and always having been a fan of mr.kozelek, as well as mr.brock), i am much too impressed not to post about it.
if you're a fan of either band, or you're just looking for some good solid, melancholy music for the coming winter, check the album out:
sun kil moon "tiny cities"

here ye!! here ye!!

to all and everyone in boston, and beyond, another AMAZING show is about to take place at our beloved middle east club (down)...
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2005
THE TIGER LILLIES w/ the Grindhouse Marionettes

please make yourselves available for this show...you will not be disappointed...the tiger lillies put on one of the most lovely, wonderful and disturbing performances you'll ever have the honour to witness. big claims? yes, but come and see for yourself.

see you there.