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Obama Deception

Rob Clement — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:32:03 +0000

Posted here is a film by Alex Jones, syndicated radio show host and infowars.com mastermind. This is here as an offering of information and opinion. All things need to be examined from multiple angles and therefore I invite you to watch and draw your own conclusion.

Long have I feared the abuses of those in power. Money, though I enjoy having it as much as the next guy, has always worried me. Especially those who have so much of it the figures seem make-believe. This may all be fear-mongering of its own. There is always truth and falsity in all things. It is the truth in this film that has me on edge.

Eagles in the Chicken Coop

Rob Clement — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:36:34 +0000

Just stumbled upon what looks to be a killer documentary…check it out!

Passing of a Friend

Rob Clement — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:48:09 +0000

The evening of October 9th, 2009, a report of a bear walking through Ojai resident’s yards was called into local authorities. According to local residents, police dispatched to the scene initially tried to scare the bear away, utilizing empty swimming pools, rocks, sticks and shouting to route the bear Northward towards the Sespe wilderness.

According to Alliso St resident Chris Nottoli the bear, well lit by police spotlights, climbed a pine tree in an attempt to hide at approximately 1 a.m. Local authorities proceeded to close off the street in hopes the bear would eventually climb down and make his way back to safety.

“Mr. Bear 2009″

The following evening the bear had not moved from his post. Ojai resident Brent Florence, having spent over 8 hours observing the scene, claimed there were idling police cruises and a nearby party that kept the bear firmly planted in his tree. Local bear hunter Tom Farmer spoke with the police at one point, trying to come up with ideas on how to coerse the bear down.

Eventually California Fish and Wildlife was called in. “We knew the bears fate was sealed at that point,” states Nottoli. A tranquilizer dart was fired at the bear who, when hit, proceeded to climb higher into the tree. In an attempt to keep the bear from climbing higher, another dart was fired, which in turn caused the bear to climb even higher. Eventually the tranquilizer took its effect and the bear toppled from its post, crashing into branches on the way down and landing in a cactus bush. According to authorities, the bear would have been euthanised after tranquilization regardless of its landing.

An impromptu memorial arouse the morning of October 11, 2009 in the cactus bush the animal landed in.

Cycles

Rob Clement — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:10:41 +0000

La Joie

Life is a river. A never ending flow of surprise and reflection. Some surprises come wrapped in challenge and static. When an old and dear friend-the kind in which months and even years can pass with no contact for when at last you reunite it is as if no time has passed-drops in for a surprise visit, it is only pure simple joy that can follow.

A very dear friend, Brandon Hill, made his visit recently. Bringing with him the lovely mountain girl named Ty, we took our short time to the park at Kiya’s request. For it was Kiya’s introduction to the charm of “Brando,” and the two together quickly combined their powers. The day was hot, almost unbearably so. However it was of little concern as memories of yesterday and plans of tomorrow blossomed in the heat, beads of gratitude dripping from our chins.

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At a glance

Rob Clement — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:15:17 +0000

It is a wonder to me,
all the pretty things we never see.

Cherry Creek in a Flash

Rob Clement — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:02:07 +0000

A quick run into the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to visit a friend from Ojai proved to be both a challenge (one arm full of squirming toddler, the other with camera) and an entertaining glance of some of Denver’s own gadabouts.

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Kiya Paints

Rob Clement — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:51:25 +0000

Sometimes the best way to learn something new is to simply jump in, emerge yourself fully!

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Return to the Heavens

Rob Clement — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:17:05 +0000

Nearly seven years on the west coast, moons spent in intimate union with tides of destiny, left me bereft one life wonder; the Rocky Mountains. Exactly one month after I quit smoking I challenged Torreys Peak with Coda, Mia and some friends from work. The experience was electrifying. Home have I returned!

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Psychedelic expressionism on the 4th

Rob Clement — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:23:05 +0000

Fireworks in Denver

Rob Clement — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:06:39 +0000

Infinite Park display from Colorado Blvd Whole Foods Parking Lot

Spica Dr loves Sweet Water

Launching Boyhood Dreams

To the Moon!