Author Archives: ideameus

Walk for Freedom

Posted on October 16, 2017

Standing at the phone booth in the greyhound bus terminal, Vancouver BC, on a beautiful hot July afternoon. I was a sixteen but looked all of 12 years old, because of my scrawny frame and skin tanned from working for the … Continue reading →

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She wept

Posted on August 25, 2015

“I know I shouldn’t look.” A life’s savings in disappearing retirement funds. Working the last weeks of a good job, no  prospects in sight. A family happy  when times were good: torn with fear, anger, and shame. One look at … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness of winter birds

Posted on November 19, 2014

Curious are birds in the chilled sun of a winters morning. No  fears of tomorrow warning. Now this spot is a warmer stay, Inner-self is feathers, heartbeat, and life for another day. Original photo and words by Marcus Ellard based upon – Matthew … Continue reading →

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Man of La Mancha Ideas From an Old Knight

Posted on February 22, 2014

#m- I have been inhibited to express my ideas and convey my observations, despite the ideal expressed by  name of my website. I recognize that, like many people, my path in life has led me to a very specific and … Continue reading →

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The idea of a nice break

Posted on January 25, 2013

This video from Jessie L (El Negrito Antonio Lauro) reminds me why, during the many challenges, stresses, and busyness of life, I still pursue the goal of learning the guitar. Even more, how nice it is to stop and listen … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Design, Culture, by me for us.

Posted on December 16, 2009

The name Idea me us, starts with the belief in the power of an idea. It does not end there. We need to go further. An idea needs to be shared, like music in a performance. With much of our … Continue reading →

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