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Some new years moments… 🤩

Pic 1 & 2 My sister @itskrystlewithak.duh and my nephew @automaddox__13 are moving back to Spain this summer indefinitely, so this was our last new years home together. My nephew grew this new look so we had to try. So incredible to witness his journey to becoming an astounding human. He has always had a wise old sage living inside of him.

Pic 3 This is the 3 year of hosting this beautiful humans new years extravaganza. @untangled_web thank you for being such a blunt force of truth, balance, fun, and discipline in my life.

Pic 4 @kathleendearmas @shalafontenot1 this place @thesolariumsanctuary is here because of these two elders who have shepherded me in my darkest times of blindness, not in to what they wanted but to a place where I’ve learned to trust myself. Of course the pic I got of them was holding the new babies!

Pic 5: new babies on the way. I couldn’t have picked a better womb sister for this phase of being pregnant. @herbyemmy you have been such a profound inspiration and reflection for me during this time and preparing for the new life. Thank you for being that go getter with ease grace and so much beautiful mama presence.

Rest: being able to be witness from grandparents to grand children, this is the integenerational living at its best. I love that this is not just the place for “friends” to gather but the place where even the ones not in “our weird world” can come and feel at home.

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I Leave a Seed (Southern Screens 2025 Selection)

This documentary follows Kathleen Whitehurst, a deaf Cajun artist from Arnaudville, Louisiana, as she builds a one-of-a-kind home that reflects her individuality and resilience, inspiring others to live boldly and authentically.

This project really showed me the value in leaving a seed, meaning something that goes beyond you. Something that grows, and gives back to the world after you’re gone.

Shoutout to Whitey (Kathleen) one of the coolest people you’ll ever meet. She will be at the show November 16th at 2:45pm. Swing by!

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Earlier this year I found myself in a magical little town in the deep south at a vortex of mostly Creole, Cajun, and Canadian lineage. There I had the pleasure of learning, building, and playing with some of the finest people I have ever met - a deeply connected community of artists, visionaries, and souls so full of compassion at that I didnt want to leave.

@nunu.arts.culture was at epicenter, a space to gather and feel at home with so many people from different walks of life, and be inspired by the humility and talent of the individuals drawn to its dynamic environment. Something was cookin' all the time - literal food, but also live music, art classes, workshops, .. etc, and if it wasnt happening it was being planned.

The main experience that brought and kept me there was being part of a bamboo revival, igniting a spark that most likely existed deep in my ancestral genetics. Having worked with different mediums over the years, bamboo stands out as the most flexible, strong (especially when joined together), sustainable (its the fastest growing plant), lightweight, and naturally aesthetic materials to build with.

Led by visual artist Kathleen Whitehurst @kathleendearmas and powered by volunteers, farmers, artists, and builders, we re-discovered the simplicity of harvesting, processing, and building by the end with the expertise of a bamboo master @jwolfdesign (he's built competition winning bamboo frame bikes) We built and we continue to build cool stuff, but more than anything we're actively building a community of creators to inspire a self sufficient future.

Couldnt fit even close to everything I want to be able to share, so there will be more to follow.. Check out the bio links at @canopyspirits and please donate to the community & cause if you can. We made the news! Big things in the works. Much love ♡

arnaudville, louisiana

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Happy Birthday to my sweet Aunt Whitey

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Somewhere in there is Augusten in tree climbing heaven. Last tree before the sun goes down.

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Healing Elements, gathered on the flower full moon to offer sounds of remembering on our first zoom sound experience 🧬🪐🙏🏻. A gift from our ❤️ to your ❤️. #starseed #ascension

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Look at these amazing women! @green_for_ldaf has been traveling the state promoting best practices to get Louisiana’s agricultural commission working for our farmers and our communities! I don’t envy the work Marguerite has with a statewide campaign at all! But I am so proud to see my likeminded cohorts here at home supporting M. Green! They’ve also got my back for LA State Rep District 45 #Geaux4Gleason VOTE “Marguerite Green” on the ballot everywhere in LA #October12 ; VOTE “Rhonda Kim Gleason” in Lafayette AND SPREAD THE WORD !!!! @merrygold66 @kathleendearmas @geaux4gleason @green_for_ldaf

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Happy Mardi Gras!!!! The sun has returned, rainbow light codes, dancing with shadow birds, rowing light boats, sacred drumming and singing, fairy necklaces, spiders and vultures a truly magical day! #medicinewoman #artismymedicine

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