...talkin' dogs

31.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

a little sad today.
have all this beauty
all around,
and nobody to share it with...
don't seem fair,
so it does'nt.

Oh, here comes the dog...
ok so I'm not alone
but i need to teach this one
to talk...

another day in middle earth,
going acrossed the water again
the airport is spewing out
another long distance
traveler
got beer
got smoke
fridge is full
gas in the Jeep
and all should be right with the world...
I know whats missing,
and theres nothing I could do
to fill the void.
Good thing the dogs
a good listener...
would be better if she could talk though...
wish the girl would call...

another day on Vashon,
and another day in Amerika...

be well todo mundo,

J.Level

...the dog saw it before I...

28.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

...the sister Dog yowled right next
to my hand and then ate the biggest
got damed bug I had ever seen
She looked up at me and smiled
my tiny little 150 pound hero Dog
Got's my back, so she does.

So, there was nothing left to do but
smile
smile
smile today
We crossed the water to the other side
hot like Africa
to return to
middle earth's
cool
and shady jungle
another world.

...The dog split
I watered the jungle
and the other little dog
the flowers and emense weeds
smoked a bit
and smiled.
Was another day transforming
a west Seattle
view
from scuzz
to crystal clear...
everybody smiled today.
It's not as alarming nowaday's
as it was there in the beginning.
weird creatures so we are to adapt
and overcome with just some smiles...
smile, Neng


be well todo mundo,

J.Level


... and to you there Styl666...
I'd say thats about enough babe.
you'll be nice.
or I will start writtin' about YOU.
I am lookin for a villin to include...
Don't make me put my literary foot
in yo ass...
All smiles..., JL

..I just clean windows

25.07.08
Vashon,WA

... I just take my shoes off

and go in barefoot knowing all this will
look different in about 2 hours
The dog wanders around
and I have wonderful conversations
with whoever's there...
When I leave the light is different
and who evers there sez
" wow ! look at the light !!! "
I've cleaned the windows
not more. Just alittle attention
was all they needed to shine,
to let in the light that was there,
but covered with some stuff...
Like everything
and everyone...
I put my boots on.
The dog jumps in the Jeep
I tie the ladders on,
and we drive that lovely
drive back town
Earl
Don and Mike at Bishops...
then ,
to the house...
I made 324 bucks.
The dogs happy.
The windows are happy,
and all is right with the world,
in middle earth.

I'll share.
you always have a place
in middle earth, Neng...
always.


Be well todo mundo,

J. Level

....Just a small, gentel, well behaved 150 lb dog...

22.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

...Who'da thunk it ?
I call her " Dog ".
You'd love her, Neng...

Be well todo mundo,

J.Level

... the house in middle earth

21.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

... the dogs always waitin' at the door when the truck pulls up.
gots yer trees and bugs and things
that just grow ten feet taller
when your not lookin'...

I have never much cared
for that sorta thing before
yer bugs
as big as my hand,
trees,
or things that grow outta control
Camping ?
un pension de la mala muerte
sin tele...

Middle earth,
It's good for the dog
good for the art
... It's good.

Tommorow, a foto of the beast...

Be well todo mundo,

J.Level

Steel...

18.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

...The brother's
asked if I could come over to the other side to work on a special house...
" ...well, aint' this the most beautiful house we've done yet..." i said.
Spent the day tellin' Steel,
and listening to Steel
a huge guy,
as delicate as anyone I know.
taught me much,
this sensitive
enlightened man.

We ate on Alki beach,
then sat on the balcony of the most
beautiful home we've done to date,
smokin' and confessin'
I try not to confess....
but I do...
I am workin' on NOT
apoligizing
or critizing
or judging.
These Steel words,
"...don't judge
don't critizize
don't apoligize...".
All right
and just
to those around
and distant...

We ended at the home of a saint.
She had lived her life in India,
careing for those
without,
she said,
" ... You'll be fine...",
over her glasses.
I had said nothing,
she was reading
and I am used to doing
my Zen thing
without a sound
more than a
"Squeeeeek...",
rubber on glass...
and moving on to the next room.
"...You'll be fine..." she said.
"...I know...",
I said.

I think alot about the choices
and the words.
The thoughts
that were as loud
as the screaming ever was...
I won't do that again, Steel.

" ...you missed a spot
riiiiiiiiiighht there..." I pointed.
He gave me an evil,
but loving stare...

I am blessed to have these people in my life,
I know.
I know...

Another good day
transforming things...


Be well todo mundo,

J.Level

foto:c 2008 spl " my painting's on the front lawn of El Prado, Madrid. March 2008

...YOUR A GIRL !!!!!!!! no, non, niet.......

14.07.08
Vashon, wa


...we played the xbox
and everybody got bored fast.
not the xbox we thought it was.
Deception ?
or too low tech ?
you decide.
The boss is leaving for Eureka today,
and I will finally be alone
out here in middle earth
me and the lassie dog...
All good ?
All good.

be well todo mundo,

J.Level

foto c adm2008

Styl666,
you are always welcome. why did you never say you were a girl...?
sorta changes things... Don't need a girl, I gotta dog. So come play with the dog
he doesn't bite. I do though... jl

..." Your a lucky boy "

12.07.08
Vashon,Wa

...Weird folks I have in Seattle.
Marpa and Roux
Shanlin and those Austrailians
who brought the beer
and an XBox for me...
Blessed ?
Probably.

Working on the manison again today
we're taking pictures,
I will produce the film,
and the brothers will
make lunch.
I'm takin' the dog,
and another for back up.
Big as a house, so she is...
looks like Lassie and
will watch over the little ones
.
It's all comming back togeather.
Thank God...
been a long hard trip till today...


be well todo mundo,

J.Level

foto © ARD2008

... and Styl666, It will never be the same again. I am never going back.
You come here. Better for all...I'll find you a dog. Easier, no?

....A word from the President.

10.07.08
Seattle,Wa

... crossed the water today.
Been out there couple a weeks, and it is settin' in my bones.
That Island...
Don't feel like Cap Hill stands much of a chance.
Roux
He just said,
" I cannot believe you are going to live on the Vashon...
well, then again,
It's really perfect !
I say, it is a good Idea. "
He's called the " President "
by many from here to India
to Vashon,
and in Burton, that little peice of middle earth.
Blessed...?
You bet.
The plan is approved by the President,
What more can a brother say ?

I will put up the first peice when it's done.
Soon Styl666, soon.
I am fine, no really.
Thanks for the words...
I know.
this is better
for everyone.
Thank's.

All good ?
All good.

Be well todo mundo,

J. Level

foto c 2007spl

...Vashon

09.07.08
Vashon,Wa.

It is so very cool here
I wish you were here...
What i saw today drivin' to
a house that fit right into
the middle earth around it
spent a day looking as far north
as one could see...
the lady of the house awakened me,
" Nice, eh? "
" ...yeah, I wish I could share it..." I said.
" ... Share it with me for awhile,
then finish my damned windows ...ok ? "

So,
all's seemingly well.
I am not surprised
being immortal
an all...
ma o meno

Be well todo mundo,

J.Level

...on, " The brothers "

04.07.08
Seawa
eeuu

...the island was quiet, Domingo.
and finally commin' back to the real world,
on the otherside of the water...
the jets are still going right over the house...
people still movin'...
people talkin'...
the island was quite,
Domingo my dear old friend.

We, the brother's ate well
tennis on the big screen
smoke in the bowl...
and enough Trader Joe's wine
enough...there were words
devils lawyers
little last second defeats
and big amazon wins
the island was more quiet, Domingo.

Goin' out to the island to live
I am urban
but I like it out there in middle earth
think I'll get a dog.
think I'll start a new painting...
I think maybe I'm feelin' change...
weird feeeling Domingo
a weird feeling indeed.

be well todo mundo,

J. Level

foto©2008spl " The brothers at B.L.'s"