A Grandfather Speaks What Him Know!

"Simply put 'She' rests within a core value a man will need and a woman will come forth from. Each woman comes from an answer. It is their destiny to answer the questions presented to them." - Alowan Chanteh Inyan Wichasha, [Aug. 19, 2018] 

"Simply put 'She' rests within a core value a man will need and a woman will come forth from. Each woman faces this and sings this song to the Ancients in the memories of Creation!" - Alowan Chanteh Inyan Wichasha, [Aug. 19, 2018]

TOUCH.

Fatherhood is the theme here. This shot reminds me of the way 

Black fathers prior to the 1980's tried to invest in their sons. 

photo by Russell Frederick. (2015)

II. 

The mystique.

Mommy and many other women I studied growing up held their mystique quietly. Their silence around their mystique bound this particular knowledge in an unseen perception felt by touch. Touch is unseen translating one essence to another. Ignorance makes it an elusive serpentine energy, embracing the essential within what balances a son is first insinuated by their mother's touch.

Touch.

There is that word again. Touch begins renewal, awakening and feeling. 

Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 

10/30/18 

the Okey Doke gets the weak mind.

IN Honor of LIFE: listen.

Alessandra Belloni by Hasan Bakr, Jan. 9, 2018.

"Listen to the sounds you cannot hear hearing what others may, or may not hear. At some point, Your honest is clarity, your clarity is gratitude. ~ Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories [10/22/18]

FRINGE CREATURES
© Chiara Fersini, artist

FRINGE CREATURES
by Melissa La Flamme

Wisdom ways say,
don't tell.
Show.

Embody.
Smell.
Move.
Breathe
fire.
Sing honey
rising
from the wellspring.

Notice strong
what residue
lingers
on your damp soul,
what releases
a perfectly
discordant note
off the chart
of your everyday
transactional reality.
What surprising riff
alights
psyche's
true
musk;
incites
a rumble
of courage
in you, as you,
crashing on waves
of ancient anger
running pure
now as protest
to overthrow
everything about you
not authentic,
not of soul.

A revolution
you are,
down and dirty
on some wholly, holy
quest
to call in,
reclaim,
protect
and cultivate
all of you,
your one messy life.
Ruthless in its terrible
Beauty.

Discerning,
calling home
your true nature
from every
other
contortion
is what you do
til you don't;
til Mystery
unhinges you,
frees you
from daylight's
mind-chains,

til the trap door to
crazy-wisdom
creaks open
and chaos
wafts
on ancestral winds,
revealing
abandoned buildings
strewn with
burnt-out bodies
of old lies,
waiting for release.

Ask Impossible
questions,
the real ones
you've avoided
til now.
Ask those Others
who meet you
when you're not looking.

The Ones
on the back roads
dusty with wander,
harbingers of a dangerous
liberation—
rare animals with attitude,
fringe creatures,
sovereign,
free of answers. 

© Melissa La Flamme, 2016, 2017 


Melissa La Flamme's book, "What You Are For: Inciting A Revolution In Your Soul," is available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1478753250

the Unknown is What We Don't Acknowledge.

Hello by Pixoeil Normandy.

Introspection evolves around stillness the way stillness requires attentiveness to surface within a person learning to learn from themselves about the worlds within them. It isn't a revolutionary process; it is transformative within the quiet of Being.

"Who am I alive?" is a question to ask in these moments of knowing. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 9/29/18 

Introspective Giorgia by Nino Sanfilippo.

"Beautiful women, who command are more easily misunderstood as being powerful because drawing attention to themselves by the force of their essence can be disguised as vanity, or self-absorption by any number of men, unable to see beyond need, or lust. It is distracting the illusion of Beauty, but enforced as a presence in the Medicine teachings; it becomes a tool, a shield, and a weapon!..." 

Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 

5/9/18 

Snezhana Schneeflockchen.by Jim Brady 

"What is wrong with being feminine is in the beliefs of men." 

- Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 

Tormented Story, Released Spirit!

Note to Rachel Gunn:

I took the time to place your narrative in a correct form, and closely read your story. There is a profound shift in perspective you traveled through to become and hold a perspective this honest. There is a lot felt in my Being from you to me. You trick all who were, and are taken by how you present yourself, but I had mastered a trick my parents taught me, and looked for a revelation.

We all ache to tell our stories. Yours requires attention to detail an aroused man cannot grasp with clarity... There is a lot in your story, and out of habit I will study your words. Maybe, I will share what else I have learned from you. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories (9/30/18)

Rachel Gunn over the decades... has a story to tell.

Story of Rachel Gunn:

OK, It's been a few weeks since I vented so here I go. Not that anyone is going to read this long ass shit. I posted the center pic on Instagram today which is a modeling picture when I was around 35 years old. So a guy commented on the pic what he thought was a compliment which said Wow, you must be 20 years old there. So beautiful". 

Maybe he thought it was a compliment, but to a 43 year old woman as myself it's not, because instantly it saddened & angered me. It's essentially saying that "Wow, I looked so good when I was younger, but I'm not 20......I'm 43". The reality of it is that in the middle picture I was around 35 and it is a modeling pic so yeah, it was probably airbrushed. The picture on the far left. That is really what I looked like in my twenties when I was 25. Yes, I looked really different. I was an ugly duckling & bullied & teased for the way I looked. The picture in the middle is 35, and the picture on the far right is from a few weeks ago, the age I am now, age 43, no airbrushing. I don't airbrush my selfies. This is me. 

I put a lot of work and time and money into trying to improve myself. I have jogged thousands and thousands of miles over the years, spent thousands and thousands of dollars on plastic surgery, eat well, try to live a healthy lifestyle.. basically doing all I can to try to maintain what I have & to improve myself. It saddens & disgusts me that this society, especially this country celebrates youth so wholeheartedly & makes getting older, especially in women, seem like something to be ashamed of. You don't know how many times I've been made to feel bad for the age I am, for getting older, how many times I've been insulted because of my age, how many times I've been made to feel like I shouldn't be able to do the things I want to do because I am too old, the opportunities & doors that close because of my age. 

Why in other countries is aging celebrated and the elders respected while here women are made to feel like they are washed up and should just pretty much die already. Not everyone has the opportunity to grow older, unfortunately; so shouldn't aging be something to be thankful for? 

For the past 20 years I've been on this endless quest for perfection trying to attain these unrealistic beauty standards just so I'll maybe, for once, think I'll be at peace with myself, & then I'm reminded again that: "No, I'm not 20, that I'm getting older and that eventually the heads will stop turning & nobody will notice me anymore." That is something I have to come to peace with. Our faces, our bodies, our outsides all eventually deteriorate no matter how hard we try to fight it; but our insides, our soul, our spirit, that is what remains infinite & lives on into eternity. It would be nice if this world wasn't so shallow, if more people could look beyond the outer shell into what lays beneath, but realistically that is not how it is. Therefore, not only myself, but many women & men will ride on this endless roller coaster to attain the ideal embodiment of perfection. Honestly, as much as the insults hurt regarding my age, I wouldn't want to be 20 years old again. I have fought so hard to be who I am today. 

I hold wisdom my 20 year old self knew nothing about & my legacy will not be the mask I show to the world, what you see on Facebook, but my beautiful children, these special beings I created who I love more than anything & am so proud of; the connections I've made over the years, people I've made feel better: my spiritual being. That is real life, not bodies & faces & beauty, & the sexuality that society abuses & I myself bought into. So try to remember to honor & respect the fact that we all do age & to realize that getting older doesn't have to be a bad thing, but a beautiful thing to be applauded. I'm not just going to sit in my room & curl up into a ball & rot away because I'm 43 years old. 

Sorry. Everyone is unique & beautiful in their own way, despite weight, looks, age, sexual orientation, etc. So next time you insult someone because of their age or looks or only hold those you think are physically beautiful in high regard, remember you are not only hurting the other person but yourself; for you are missing out on the true meaning of what life is & that is having heart & seeing others for what is on the inside. I wish I wasn't so hard on myself, and could see myself how I see others, but I can't. I will lose my looks, but I will never lose my heart, that will never perish. Sometimes I just need to remind myself of that. Then maybe one day, maybe I'll be at peace. Yeah, it's cheesy. So what. lol. 

Sara Gunn 

March 23, 2018

Rachel Gunn, as a nun, in a photo shoot with D.W. Enterprise Images, LLC. 

photographer Wade Edwards, in St. Louis. April 24, 2018.

We are all intrigued by Nuns, who have taken sacred vows, who are seeped in dark secrets contrary to their vows. All the questions we have are answered by what we deny being cognizant of... Sometimes, we are our own lies... - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 9/30/18

Not Seen by Choice.

"Vulnerable shielded soul of a woman tells deep into the consciousness of a people what ails them. . . " 

- Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories 

About a Woman's Character.

Connie Nielsen born July 3rd 1965 is the strong Danish actress who starred in the movie, Gladiator. She gave a profound interpretation of the dilemma of consciousness, the plight of Roman women in high stakes games of intrigue, power and love at the time Rome was the dominant Western power, unbeknownst to the rest of the world! Her portrayal remained a fixture in my interpretation of her complex role as the daughter of a Caesar and brother to a man, who killed his own father for the throne... 

The secrets women tell to their souls in silence would strain the inner core of most men! - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 3/6/18 

Connie Nielsen as Lucilla in the movie, Gladiator (2000).

Knowing from within...

". . . Home life is centered within the woman of the house. Centered she guides the forces of the union between elements drawing husband home by this ability to merge. The signs of this are subtle. This woman tells this story. Look close." ~ Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 3/21/18

Woman to Woman!

Helen Mirren Praises Kim Kardashian For Being 'Shameless And Proud

Queen of cool, Dame Helen Mirren has praised stars of today – namely Kim Kardashian – for changing societies perceptions of what is beautiful and acceptable for women.
In an interview with The Telegraph, the Dame revealed that while she is not a fan of the Kardashian’s per se, she loves the way Kim, along with other stars including JLO and Madonna, have "raised their middle fingers to this epithet of 'slut'".
"I’m not into the Kardashians – it’s a phenomenon I just don’t find interesting, but – and this is the big word: B-U-T-T – it’s wonderful that you’re allowed to have a butt nowadays," she said.

"Thanks to Madame Kardashian, and before her, JLO. We’re also allowed to have thighs now, which is great too. It’s very positive."

The 70-year-old actress says that when she was growing up, it was deemed "unbelievably sluttish to even have a bra strap showing".

"Everything was about women conforming. I love shameless women. Shameless and proud!"

by Jessica Bosco

Helen Mirren as contemplation is either an ideal, or the sensuality she exudes is a whiff of confidence born of an assurance she will perform in life, as well as on film excellently. Also, she's beautiful! - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories 

For Men Who Don't Know: listen.

Thick Chloe Vevrier is a right size. It is an ideal, at most, what more men prefer than tiny frames. If one goes beyond this into the question of soul a struggle ensues because  physical attraction holds can reason down with a vise grip! Reality frees the grip! - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories [1/17/18]

the Concept: vulnerable

"...vulnerable, shielded soul of a woman tells deep into the consciousness of a people what ails them..." - Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories  

Child of GOD! 

Kathie Lee-Gifford's talk show on NBC I watch most mornings on purpose for several reasons: one being her elegance and well crafted sensuality. It is a hard thing for many I know, and have known to grasp my assessment of her as a type of compelling beauty I regard highly. But, that is not the purpose of this moment to digest about Kathie Lee-Gifford. It is what she knows, and how she shares 'knowing'. 

It is about her integrity, the way she holds on to it, and how she is a Christian on the national stage. Her co-host Hoda Kotb is on assignment at the Winter Olympics, and in her stead one of former president Bush's daughters, Jenna Bush Hager, is doing a fine job in that role. They share like good friends different from the way Hoda and Kathie Lee, because those are unique relationships. 

Today's co-host, Jenna, held in high regard the insights Kathie shared on a documentary series: I Am Second. Taking the proverbial baton Kathie took the compliment from Bush's daughter about passing on Mrs. Gifford's insights to her own daughters! 

"God goes through so much trouble to make every single one of us so unique. Right?" Kathie Lee Gifford said with ease, "What is the first letter in unique? U. 

Don't let anybody try to make you like someone else. Don't let anyone define you or demean you in this world, and don't let anybody tell you, you are not a child of God!" - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 2/20/18 

Vulnerable is being exposed in the open. From hidden to seen vulnerability loses its elasticity as its core definition needs to develop hardness. Daphne B. By Tony Murano is posing her for Met Art. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 2/20/18 

this is an interesting story to be contined...

Veronika Zemanová

Veronika Zemanova a Czech Republic porn star was born April 14, 1975.

Originally a photographer, Veronika's stunning looks soon put her on the other side of the camera and she is now one of the most sought-after adult models in the world. After finishing school in 1989 passes to the Institute, where interested in biology and art. At the end of her studies, was three years in a school of photography, though it took working as a waitress and selling to open her own Photography Studio. However, in 1997, before they could finish pay credit was stolen. Veronika lost everything. So had to work of photographer Assistant and later decided to pose herself as a nude model and topless.

In Rome, she met a photographer who published her first website, with which she worked under the pseudonym of Eve. 

Veronika has been posing for numerous publications in the United States. UU. and Great Britain for Mayfair and Playboy magazines. Unlike many other models, Veronika didn't want to undergo an operation of plastic surgery or pose with men. Perhaps in that she lived her success to some extent. However, in 2001 she increased the chest.

Next in her career as a model in 2002 she released a single called "The Model", singing with the German band Kraftwerk, but it was an unsuccessful commercial one. On 12 November 2003 she was married to a man, which she says: "was the first to which interested more what I said than my breasts".

In early 2004 she retired from the world of erotic photography, but her manager said that it might continue to show in fashion shows, commercials and films. - anon