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Entry # 6 Zuni Pueblo Rainbird

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  Those who are familiar with Zuni Pueblo pottery will recognize the rainbird element. The rainbird appears three times in the upper band and three times on the lower band. The most recognizable part of the rainbird are the eyes and the beak. The body of the rainbird transforms into complex geometric forms.    The black and white pigments over white results in a strong and pleasant color to those who appreciate the look of a fine historic piece of art. This is an excellent example of historic Zuni Pueblo pottery. Zuni Pueblo pottery of this style was apparently made earlier than 1875 and continued being made after the 1900's. This Pottery with the red under band could date as early as 1865. Zuni (A:shiwi) women used ollas (oy-ahs) like the one above to collect, carry and store water. The development of the Zuni rainbird design was influenced by styles from other Pueblo cultures, such as the pottery of the Hopi people. The design is a powerful symbol of the rainbird, ...

Entry #4 My Procrastination

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  Procrastination is not often about laziness but more of an emotional rollercoaster. It is somewhat hard in avoiding negative feelings like stress, boredom, or self doubt. Distraction is the most visible form of procrastination. Engaging in an enjoyable activity instead of ones that are important. The most fear inducing in procrastination is fear of failure. Frustration, doubting one's own ability to complete simple tasks .My own fear as of right now is falling behind on my studies. I think it's a great idea to get racing thoughts out of your head and putting it on paper. The Art of Laziness !!

New wave of Heavy Music...

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 This can be rewarding to the heavy metal community. The music can be understandable, I know every kind of genre can refer to me. But this is where I grew up on music. In my life, everywhere was a taste of music. Even from disappointment to prepping you up for anything., this can be where Nirvana started. And when the 80's metal movement dissipated. It did not stop me from being a true metal fan. Nirvana disappointed, after Cobains tragic demise. A sad moment in the musical industry. The only band that stuck together and the mainstream of metal that was, Pantera. Just when we thought metal was finished. They bought it on full force. Overshadowed by grunge and alternative crap, they are what started the whole aggression of metal. Sometimes rhythmic, downbeat but all in all raw power. Relentlessly heavy in all types of ways in music.  My take on this is getting into the mosh pit in my head... every time a groovy metal or an aggressive melody. Music is life in any genre...we shou...

guitar world

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My love for music has been family oriented. My father was a well taught guitarist.He taught himself through listening, which I think is artistic.I grew up listening to Creedance Clearwater to Black Sabbath just by his experience. I thank my dad to this day that I have some ability to play a guitar and love the music that I grew up on.