Annie Loyd - Voice of the Valley Spirit

2011-06-27T09:38:00.001-07:00

Trees for Arizona to Replace Trees Lost in Fires in AZ, AZ Community Tree Council Launches Effort to Replant Native Trees http://ow.ly/5rb7T

2011-06-06T17:54:00.001-07:00

good sites for the latest information on the wildfires in Arizona - http://ping.fm/krgHb and http://ping.fm/mCOcB and http://593info.org/ be well and be safe

2011-05-05T11:56:00.001-07:00

artwerks lateral 58 - first saturday season finale this saturday may 7 - 10 -4 music, walt richardson, wayward maggie - http://ow.ly/4O7Yn

2011-04-25T05:23:00.001-07:00

Conscious Living - A Fruitful Garden Tomorrow Tuesday April 26 302 West Monroe at 6 pm music, food, empower, educate, inspire! http://ow.ly/4Gf6b

2011-04-20T10:24:00.001-07:00

Film screening of "389 Miles: Living on the Border" at ASU http://ow.ly/4EoPr

2011-04-20T10:22:00.001-07:00

AZ forefront of border security, immigration, historicity of ethnic and racial struggles, human rights debates, Public conversation http://ow.ly/4EoFT

2011-04-20T05:33:00.001-07:00

ALAC | AZ Latino Arts & Cultural Center elects board of directors and chairman http://ow.ly/4E5Ch

2011-04-20T04:55:00.001-07:00

Artwerks - Artists painting Fire Hydrants - Centerline district historic downtown Glendale, AZ http://t.co/a380Mpf

2011-03-08T05:56:00.001-08:00

thank you google for your tribute to women! http://ping.fm/FwMjp

2011-03-08T05:53:00.001-08:00

today 100th anniversary of international women's day check it out http://ping.fm/gvTLT

2011-03-06T10:21:00.001-08:00

USIP funded by US Congress since 1984 - now we face end of all funding - USIP is exactly what we need in this country. http://ow.ly/48RJ8

2011-03-06T10:16:00.001-08:00

at first they thought it was impossible, then they thought it was improbable , then they came to view it as inevitable!

2011-03-06T07:53:00.001-08:00

yoga, music, practice - beautiful morning ~ http://ow.ly/i/8RX3

2011-03-04T15:02:00.001-08:00

Artwerks Lateral 58 First Saturdays - tomorrow Mar 5 Centerline District Historic Downtown Glendale, AZ http://ping.fm/3dorc, 4 info

2011-03-04T14:59:00.001-08:00

new mn drumming tonight, shadow rock - 8thave south of thunderbird - starts at 7:30 then check out grt art at 1st friday http://ow.ly/48hBb

2011-03-03T10:21:00.001-08:00

Certified Arborist Training:
March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2, 8. For information visit: www. http://ping.fm/JWshe

2011-03-03T08:53:00.001-08:00

Artwerks Lateral 58 in the arizona republic - thanks for being so brilliant artists! http://ow.ly/47fZ0

2011-03-03T06:27:00.001-08:00

artwerks lateral 58 - First Sat this weekend March 5, 10 am - 4 pm live music, more than 50 artists, live mural projects http://ow.ly/477hK

2011-02-26T10:06:00.001-08:00

AZArtes a new newsletter of the latest az art community! http://ping.fm/HKpYK

2011-02-26T09:20:00.001-08:00

a good read for the day the earth charter a way of living for us all http://ping.fm/IofvL

manifestation

2010-12-08T07:33:00.001-08:00

manifestation - a process of honoring the traditions of the past and being conscious to the energy of the present

2010-12-02T06:59:00.001-08:00

there's something happening here - - everyday it grows stronger - it can be ignored no longer-
we're ready to rise from the ashes of despair

2010-11-30T05:46:00.001-08:00

the universe is on the side of love, peace and justice - take the time to find it - it is there - i promise!!!

2010-11-26T04:54:00.001-08:00

Need presents for the holidays? - come to Artwerks Lateral 58 Sat Nov 27 downtown historic Glendale 10 - 4 p.m. - support local artists!

morning meditation

2010-10-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

The morning meditation talks about - Imaginative action is very important in life. Without it, we are less than human. For imagination to come into being, we need decisiveness and control. Unless we have these two factors, we cannot manifest the concentration to bring something into being. We should not surrender our right to decide the course of our lives to vague propitiations of the unknown. We should explore every new possibility that appeals to us and, with wise action, build the force of our character.

I feel so incredibly blessed to have had people around me that have encouraged me to explore new possibilities - my expediences have been rich, they have had great depth and weight, i have learned, laughed and loved. The best seems to be that out of all I have experienced it [life] feels as though it has only just begun!!!!

18 years ago

2010-10-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

18 years ago i walked into sobriety - who knew it would give me a completely new life!
i fell incredibly blessed - it is said that "i once thought the worst thing that could happen was that i would be an alcoholic - today i find it is one the greatest gift i have been given!'

2010-10-28T09:05:00.001-07:00

there's a momentum building people r waking up - talk w your friends - help Out The Vote - It's your voice - don't give up - it could happen

Todays inspiration!

2010-10-27T11:04:00.001-07:00

So my daily of inspiration came from this energetic artist!

Abstract Art Painting by the Contemporary Artist Vera - www.veraarts.com

The date is set for the show -

2010-10-25T09:16:00.000-07:00

annie loyd - "coming out"

Friday December 10th at 4:30 at Despins Printing and Graphics 15770 North Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, Google map to Despins Printing

So the count down begins!
Stay tuned!

2010-10-11T06:09:00.001-07:00

Come Out - Come Out - National Coming Out Day!!! I'm gay, I'm an artist, I'm happy and I'm so grateful to live a blessed & beautiful life!

2010-10-08T07:48:00.001-07:00

Faith is standing in the vibrational knowledge before the evidence has shored it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-07T08:43:00.001-07:00

new moon drumming tonight shadow rock 8th ave and thunderbird http://ping.fm/eVNoz

2010-10-07T06:45:00.001-07:00

press conference - mon. october 11th-10am-one voice community center-725 W Indian School Rd-phoenix-85013 end the hate stop the bullies

engaging the Energy that creates worlds

2010-10-04T07:44:00.000-07:00

In your effort at motivation, because you are focused upon what you do not want, you do not have the benefit or help of your true power. But when you are focused completely upon what you do want - thereby releasing all resistance or opposition to your own desire - you are engaging the Energy that creates worlds, and your power of influence is mighty. In your connection to, and allowance of, your true power, your influence to bring others into their own power is great.

- Abraham-Hicks, The Vortex, page 30

2010-10-04T06:08:00.001-07:00

being gay is not a disease, it is not a perversion -I AM GAY- if you have a problem with it - come pick on me & leave our kids alone !!!!

2010-10-04T05:51:00.001-07:00

good monday morning!

2010-10-01T04:11:00.001-07:00

first friday art events tonight in downtown !!! take a walk on the wild side - go have some fun!!!

2010-09-30T06:04:00.001-07:00

enlightenment is moving to the rhythm of the internal inspiration - it is not preordained it is a response to ones desire

2010-09-27T05:36:00.001-07:00

Freedom of religion does not require me to silence my freedom of speech-

2010-09-17T16:33:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/wxUCe

2010-09-17T05:41:00.001-07:00

make art

2010-09-16T07:03:00.003-07:00

spirits - being human

2010-09-16T07:03:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/Kp74w

2010-09-15T06:30:00.001-07:00

life is . . . in the moment

Rio Arriba County

2010-09-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

While looking for information about some land in Rio Arriba County - I came across this written document. This clearly reflects the values and priorities that I find to be important. ~ annie

Planning Protects Traditions, Community, Quality of Life----By Patricio Garcia, Community Development Director The New Mexico sunlight sifts through the trees and mixes with the leaves scattered along the acequia to create an enduring sense of peace and place. For many of us, this walk along the water is where we find essential qualities of New Mexico, of Rio Arriba County, of community.

However, the very things that create this sense of place and create an artificial sense of seclusion and protection. Listen more closely and you can hear the cars on the highway or heavy equipment involved in nearby construction. You can almost hear the population of Rio Arriba County.

Among the most valuable assets in Rio Arriba County are its deep-rooted culture and environmental beauty. Together, they are a large part of why generation after generation has chosen to live here and why new neighbors arrive everyday. Yes, we need economic growth. Yes, development is on its way whether we like it or not. But we cannot grow at the cost of the very qualities that brought us and keep us here.

County Planning staff is working with representatives of the community on a comprehensive plan that attempts to balance the need for jobs, homes and services with the need to protect our quality of life. The county has formed study groups that are looking at growth, developement, and community needs and wants. Our population of 41,000 is expected to reach 52,000 by 2010 and we must plan for smart growth and sustainable development.

Land and water are important to the rituals of our community. When we lose our connection to the land, to our traditions, to our roots, we lose who we are. We must build our community but if we fail to maintain our strong self-identity at the same time, we invite an upsurge in social problems like substance abuse.

With every step we take forward, we must be careful to ensure that we are moving toward a future where our children can find their own path, perhaps along an acequia, and feel the sense of peace and place we do have today.

ALAC | Olivia Calderon

2010-09-04T06:53:00.000-07:00

Last night we traveld to ALAC (Arizona Latino Arts and Culutral Center) at 147 East Adams St in the heart of downtown Phoenix AZ to experience the world renowned talents of Olivia Calderon - her music and presence grips your soul and takes you to a place of joy, passion and love!

Some of the photos from the evening:

Love is in the air

2010-09-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

shared my experience strength and hope at a women's meeting for those of you that get – get it!

Picked the topic of LOVE!

Amazing energy of love in the meeting and incredible happenings

As I expereince responses to the news of “hey, we’re looking to move” it occurs to me that I am compelled to share the information with others for a couple of reasons: one to share the news with others and because it is my process of my personal journey of coming to acceptance

I love the friends we have

I am incredibly grateful for the amazing network of friends of how we are connected here and there and everywhere!

I am convinced we will find more than we expected on this journey

I reminded myself about the importance of remaining focused on doing the daily practices that got me to where I am today!

Awoke at 2 am this morning – so much emotion - nothing in particular - just so much emotion

Insanity is

2010-08-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

It is said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results I have lived in Arizona for about 20 years. I came here in 92 and I have seen the city grow out of the ruins of the savings and loan debacle - survived the tech crash and participated in Phoenix’s meteoric rise as the 5th largest city in the US yet be ranked about the 49th state in the US for education.

I've sat on the board of directors of non profits, I have actively – I mean really actively participated in politics -i've played with the Democrats, the Republicans and I ran for US Congress as an Independent on a transpartisanship platform – all right true enough we were probably ahead of our time – however point is we have not been slouches.

We have served actively in our community participated in fundraisers, from autism, to homelessness, to assisting in the building of the AZ Department of Peace, we have created event after event from founding One Planet magazine to creating peace on earth day events, to participating in building a straw bale studio in Dewey AZ.

I have friends in the solar industry, was a founding board member of the AZ Green Chamber of Commerce, have volunteered at schools, parks and walked the walks for breast cance, AIDS, domestic violence and lymphoma.
I have persistently prayed, paid, pleaded and participated.

I have shown up as radio talk show host, emcee, auctioneer, mediator, negotiator and facilitator!
All the while believing that what we will do and have done will not be individually important; however it is vital that we do and so we have done!

As I started - It is said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results -
The time has come to say good bye to our beloved desert in the Valley of Sun.

The Phoenix community was founded and grew on a principle of community not competition. Phoenix was birthed from the visions of cowboys, Indians, Mexicans, immigrants -- working together for a better life, no snow, laughing, loving and living long tough lives.

Then the migrants came – from Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Minnesota – none – the – less.
What is done is done.

It’s time to move on -

We have talked about leaving for several years – the conversation began in earnest when then gov Janet Napolitano made the extraordinary decision to empower the king Arpaio with the crazy authority of the 287g agreement and then appease the ignorant and militarize the AZ Mexico border.

I had been approached with the opportunity to pen a column for the AZ Capitol Times yet when I sat down to write nothing would come – first clue – I was at a loss for words – this is serious!!!

So many things confound me – how being and acting ignorant become synonymous for conservative?

It's not however in our let's rush to tell a story any story forget the facts and speaking form our biased perception we'll just make assumptions – no one individual or group of individuals or organizations are to blame – this responsibility falls on the shoulders of all of us.

Lunacy is not equal to liberal and ignorant is not equal to conservative.

All thought there are plenty of lunatic liberals and ignorant conservatives however if am off point again!

I am an independent – not a member of the independent party – I am an independent, an artist, a cultural creative, a visionary. I am a believer that what goes around comes around. I believe when I reach for joy. I will find it. And when I focus on the crap, that is all I see, so I choose to focus on opportunity. To that point, I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. Joyful! Expressive! I feel free!

2010-07-30T10:33:00.001-07:00

thank u to all that held a light 4 social justice and human rights we continue to stand together moving forward in light & love

2010-07-29T07:43:00.001-07:00

Report #immigration Harassment in #Arizona to #MHRSAZ, 602-824-8255 (txt or voicemail), report@immigrantharassment.com #sb1070 #visiblepresence

2010-07-29T07:38:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/lcSZ7 #visiblepresence

I stand for . . .

2010-07-29T07:24:00.000-07:00

I do not hesitate one second to state clearly and unmistakably: I belong to the human rights resistance movement - I stand for justice - I stand for human rights - I will continue to work for freedom and liberation from western imperialism, illusions of manifest destiny and oppressive capitalism just as the resistance movement secured the rights of women to vote, the rights of civil rights for black people and today we stand

United together - one people - one cause - human rights and social justice for all. ~ annie loyd

(The photo was taken of people of New York protesting SB1070 in Arizona.)

2010-05-18T06:09:00.001-07:00

hope is alive - i feel it - IT is growing daily - as I focus on the hope - the more people I meet who feel the hope - the dream is alive

2010-05-17T17:05:00.001-07:00

#DREAMAct http://ping.fm/KsORa

2010-05-04T06:04:00.001-07:00

the dawning of the day brings hope & opportunity - I'm determined to seek out individuals in my community that are creative & collaborative

2010-04-27T07:52:00.001-07:00

let us lead with justice - let us work to connect with our humanity and share our conscious connection with all those we encounter - namaste

2010-04-26T08:09:00.001-07:00

I know my values - justice, brotherly love & compassion - I stand for these values in my community - Si Se Puede

2010-04-23T11:49:00.001-07:00

Gov Jan Brewer " I will be announcing my decision on SB 1070 this afternoon"(friday) - according to sources press conference will be at 1:30

2010-04-19T09:20:00.001-07:00

Washington - Sens. Kyl & McCain, called for the immediate deployment of 3,000 National Guard troops to the border w/ Mexico - unbelievable

2010-04-19T09:09:00.001-07:00

i just called AZ Gov Jan Brewers office and said "vote no on SB 1070" - did you call yet? 602-542-4331 or 1-800-253-0883

2010-04-19T05:02:00.001-07:00

Calling all conscious beings - CALL the Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer and say "NO TO SB1070" 602-542-4331 or 1-800-253-0883 - NO to RACISM

2010-04-16T07:21:00.001-07:00

clarity - personal consciousness - as spring is in the air so is our opportunity to reflect and call forth that we desire to grow within us

2010-04-15T13:20:00.001-07:00

Universal Human Rights Article 9 "no one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile" - all are free or none of us r ~

2010-04-14T07:15:00.001-07:00

say what you came here to say - out loud - you may never know when your voice was THE voice that made the difference! ~namaste

2010-04-13T07:01:00.001-07:00

deep breath - one step at a time - focus on the solution

2010-03-08T08:12:00.001-08:00

incredible people gr8 stories check out oneplanetmagazine.com send us an email w/ your feedback publisher(at)oneplanetmagazine(.)com

2010-03-04T19:06:00.001-08:00

looking 4 photos & student 2 interview abt protests 2day if u r interested/know someone send email 2 publisher(@)oneplanetmagazine(.)com

2010-03-03T05:28:00.001-08:00

there are a thousan dmeanings in every view, if only we open ourselves to see the scripture of the landscape. ~365 tao

2010-02-22T08:51:00.001-08:00

the skillful use of foods is far superior to medicine - 365 tao

2010-02-21T06:10:00.001-08:00

awakening to our inner voice & learning to distinguish it from mere instinctual impulses is one of the crucial goals of self-cultivation

2010-02-19T05:57:00.001-08:00

we make life real by the thoughts we project - 365 tao - namaste

2010-02-15T05:23:00.001-08:00

practice, practice, practice - great messages from International Association of Intuitive Entrepreneurs www.IAIE-Connect.com

2010-02-13T08:12:00.001-08:00

TODAY! Grand Opening Sunday Cycles Bike Shop & kick off for Kickin' & Crankin cross country bike ride for Type 1 diabetes, 32nd St & Bell Rd

2010-02-08T06:17:00.001-08:00

Good Morning World - I am back! - The rain has washed away the dust once again - congrats to the Saints!!!! I am grateful and I am loved

2010-01-28T08:11:00.001-08:00

from a dear friend - there is no good or bad - there are things that we celebrate and lessons that we learn!

2010-01-27T09:19:00.001-08:00

I choose focus, I choose the ability to make a decision with ease and comfort, I choose joy, I choose light - I choose love

2010-01-26T06:35:00.001-08:00

so yes - we are all connected, we are all one, so now the opportunity is for our actions to demonstrate our belief of these facts

2010-01-21T03:22:00.001-08:00

extremely heavy rainfall expected across the desert southwest with flooding inevitable - did you finish building the ark? namaste!

2010-01-19T04:44:00.001-08:00

the rain washes away the old making room for the new namaste, #consciousness

2010-01-18T06:10:00.001-08:00

me and my attitude makes all the difference for how me and my day will be #beoriginal

2010-01-13T11:13:00.001-08:00

Spend more time focused upon your dream than upon the reality. ~abraham-hicks!!!!!!

2010-01-11T05:46:00.001-08:00

come sail away!!! join us on the world peace cruise http://ping.fm/9L5uO sign up today!

2010-01-06T09:34:00.001-08:00

we're ridin' uncle wiggley's wonderful wide ride!!!

2010-01-05T08:29:00.001-08:00

Rumors r true One Planet magazine after being lost in space is scheduled to re-enter the atmosphere Feb 2010- r u a writer? let's hear frm u

2010-01-05T07:47:00.001-08:00

the deepest sound is silence - namaste

2010-01-04T04:41:00.001-08:00

if we still ourselves we can mirror the divine perfectly:stillness comes naturally frm momnts of solitude where we allow our minds 2 settle

2010-01-02T16:03:00.001-08:00

blessed with friends and feelin' the love! namaste

2010-01-01T07:41:00.001-08:00

We are in the process of remembering what we came here 2 do & 2 be. - Dance in the light & love of knowing it is all good! - Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T09:42:00.001-08:00

apologies for the triplicate postings!!! a little over the top with technology hope all the glitches now worked out! if not let me know!

2009-12-31T08:36:00.001-08:00

We made it = deep breath - elation!!! I am so excited to see what's next!!!
it's all good ~ namaste!!!!!!

2009-12-30T08:32:00.001-08:00

just in case you missed this post - Move your $$ from the big banks to smaller community banks and S & L's it's time to spread the love!!!

2009-12-29T12:31:00.001-08:00

you are mystery and power - you are love and love is you

2009-12-28T10:55:00.001-08:00

clean the closets, tidy the shelves, align all that is and that you desire to be ~ namaste

2009-12-23T10:26:00.001-08:00

it's all good - !!!!

2009-12-12T06:32:00.001-08:00

Happy Chanukah~

2009-12-08T06:44:00.001-08:00

accepting somone into your tribe is a symbolic baptism - it is an act of pure love

2009-12-07T07:23:00.001-08:00

may you know peace~

2009-11-29T07:49:00.001-08:00

"I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do something I can do." Helen Keller

2009-11-25T10:07:00.001-08:00

Happy thanksgiving here's a little something to kick off the holiday with a big smile http://ping.fm/WuliM

2009-11-23T07:56:00.001-08:00

"be here now~"