Marched to Save Women's Lives

WOW!!!

It was an amazing experience yesterday! I was one of about 800,000 people that marched to Save Women's Lives in Washington D.C. and I am so glad to have been a part of the demonstration. According to the police, this is the LARGEST demonstration in history to date for ANY subject. If I offend anyone, that is not my intention. I want to keep what is mine (my body) and help others to keep what is theirs. Also, I do not know where any of you stand on the issue, but I know I love YOU for who you are and I can only hope to receive the same in return. No judgemnet passed! I simply am sharing an experience and a powerful one at that! Here were some of my favorite slogans yesterday one of the most disturbing as well.

"Terminate Presidency - Abort Bush"
"My Bush is Pro-Choice"
"I want to control your uterus." (This was a man wearing a mask holding a sign and I ask, who is the terrorist in this group?)

Our crew went down with the Empire State Pride Agenda bus and we were one big happy family! They rock!

My production team and I wore t-shirts that created a little buzz about Icarus Fool and we passed out postcards. Our slogan, Help remove the Scarlet A...based on the true story of a teenager who self-induces a miscarriage even though abortion IS legal. Our website is up however, it needs a lot of changes and they are being worked on. Anyway, you can check it out www.IcarusFool.com but, remember, it's getting a complete makeover.

Remember to vote! There have been over 200 abortion laws changed since Bush has been in office. We are one seat away on the Supreme Court to eliminating Roe vs. Wade if he is elected into office again. I fear Bush! And, I love life!

Peace!

Copyright © 2009 Alyssa Polacsek, Lakota Films, LLC

Porcelain Doll - Lyrics Only

Porcelain doll with a broken smile

Friend of mine

Sits on a shelf staring vacantly

Not empty

She fears oblivion

She fears chaos and rage

She fears someone broke her smile

Someone broke her smile

Prozac withered tears

Stolen breath delivers night

Drowned a cause (Caressed the light)

Singed the hem of her skirt

She screams of anguish

She screams hell pain

She screams someone broke her smile

Someone stole her smile

Vodka martini (extra dry please)

Coats the blues

Panicked pants strain to break free

Releasing the caged bird that sings

She cries her secrets

She cries nursery rhymes

She cries someone broke her smile

Someone broke her smile

Steals a moment from death (Cheats the world)

Grasping at words on a page

Words on a page emerge from her scars

Not porcelain skin

She’s not a porcelain doll

She dreams of chance

She dreams enlightenment

She dreams of prayer

Speak softly her name

The absurdity

Of the idea of a god

Protecting the soul

Of a madman

Of a madwoman

In love

With

An idea.

Copyright © 2004 Alyssa Polacsek, Lakota Films, LLC

Harley - 15 Years!

For those of you who don't know, my cat Harley has been sick the last few weeks and he finally decided it was time to sleep peacefully. He was 15 years old and he was a true gentleman. He would stand back and let the ladies eat first. He would wait patiently for the stroke of a hand. Now, he is running in the grass with Bubba, Witchy, Houdini & Cody...chasing field mice and swatting at bugs and butterflies...lounging lazily in the sunshine...climbing trees and playing. That is the vision I provided him. Quinn, Thumper and Gizmo and myself and everyone else will miss him. We had some quality time together these last few weeks. Here's to Harley!

Love and peace!

Copyright © 2009 Alyssa Polacsek, Lakota Films, LLC & Natural Child Blog

White Out on Mt. Baldy

Hey All!

I backpacked Mt. Baldy this weekend in rain, sleet, snow and near whiteout conditions at times, but I am back safe and sound and I had a blast! It was a true challenge. Some of you are familiar with Baldy...I went straight up the bowl (which, apparently not many folks do...there is no trail)...came up onto the Devils Backbone and followed the ridge to the summit. We came back down on the trail because the weather was getting pretty harsh. You can't even tell that I am at the summit in the pics...but, the ones with the dog, those are the shots on the summit. Fortunately (if you are my parents) and unfortunately (if you are me) there are no pictures in the most difficult of places in the bowl...too dangerous to pull out the camera. I lost my footing a couple of times but caught myself. It scared me, but I got an adrenaline rush that got me out of there. I used the ice ax once and in the future I will be sure to have one on me at all times in these types of conditions. Anyway, enjoy the photos. Mom, Dad, Jack & Francine...you can breathe now. Click on the link to see the pics. Oh! We got very lucky because the Sierra Club Ski Hut was opened...so, we stayed there. It was warm & dry...although, I did smack my face pretty hard on a wooden beam above my head when I sat up at night. Ouch! It's fine! I feel good!!!

Love ya!


Copyright © 2009 Alyssa Polacsek, Lakota Films, LLC & Natural Child Blog

Mt. Whitney - 2nd Time

Can you say COLD? Better yet...how about FREEZING!?

Friday, we (myself, Alfonso, & Chris) headed to Lone Pine Camprground (6,000 feet) to acclimate overnight for what was in store the next day! We sat around a campfire (which I have not sat around a fire in several moons), smoked a ceremonial pipe (consisting of sage, rosemary, mint...nothing illegal), and went to bed. It was quite cold! Around 38 degrees.

Saturday, we got a late start...none of us are early risers...besides, it was freagin' cold out there! We hit the trail at 11:45 AM. We stopped along the way at Lone Pine Lake for a snack and some photos. Then, we tromped around Mirror Lake for a bit. Finally, we headed to our final destination...Trail Camp (12,000 feet - 6 miles in all). And, if you thought last night was cold...our water froze in a matter of minutes! I KID YOU NOT! We managed to keep it from doing so entirely, but just to give you an idea of what "cold" really is, there were several times when thirsty that we would have to chew on ice. It gets dark very early. We were in our tent and sleeping bags at 6:30PM.

Sunday, another late start...we hit the trail at 9:15 AM...5 miles to go...We summitted at 12:45. How the hell I did this the last time in 2 hours and 20 minutes is beyond me! Perhaps the cold is a factor?! We used crampons (metal spikes that attach to your boots) on the switchbacks (of which there are far too many!) to move along the ice and snow with confidence. They were fun!!! They take more leg work though! Anyway, we stayed at the top for a quick phone call to my dad on someones cell, a few photos, a snack, some small chat with others up there, then we headed back to Trail Camp...another 5 miles...and, we were down by 3:30 PM (about 2-3/4 hours)...again, not sure how I did it in 2 hours the last time! Urgh! Anyway, we napped & ate & packed up...hit the trail at 5:30 PM...IT IS DARK....headlamps were on...only 6 miles to go...we ran into three others heading down that only had one bike light between them. So, we put them in our group and I, ME, Alyssa, lead us all down and out. I tried to get out of it several times, but they liked me in the front and I kept a good pace for all of us tired asses! There was fog to contend with and, did I mention IT WAS DARK!!! We got off the trail a couple of times but we figured it out in a matter of moments. Those 3 boys would have been screwed. Their light died and they were not equipped to camp. We were in the parking lot by 8:30 PM and they were very happy we ran into them. We were all happy to be back to the car and driving home by 9PM. So, Saturday, we hiked 6 miles...and, Sunday, we hiked 16 miles! My name is Poop Deck Charlie!

I'm going to Chipotle for lunch right now and ordering a big fat vegetarian burrito with lots of guacamole! YUMMY!


Copyright © 2009 Alyssa Polacsek, Lakota Films, LLC & Natural Child Blog

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Bubba - 16 Years!

To all of you who have ever known and loved Bubba.

Today is a very difficult day for me. Bubba is about 16 years old and I have had him since he was about 3 years of age. Bubba is getting wobbly in the legs, not eating, and a few other things I won't go into, but I don't want him to suffer and he has had a good life. He and I are spending the day together...we're going to the dog park one last time so he can announce to all the youngsters his final words of wisdom. He is eating hamburger...he hasn't eaten in a couple of days now, so this is good. That's my boy!

Bubba History: Bubba was found in a dumpster with a broken rib, a hernia, dreadlocks (we take after one another...for those of you who haven't seen me in awhile, I am locking my hair), an inverted eyelid, and larangitis. I was always a big-dog person until Bubba came into my life. Bubba has a HUGE heart! And, a HUGE personality! He did an amazing Marlon Brando impression from "The Godfather" in his younger years. He starred in an NYU film (which he auditioned for the part outside of Port Authority...he was great!) and he was in 2 productions of "The Cherry Orchard," which some of you were in with him. Bubba is an avid camper. He loves the sun and the shade. He loves to sleep belly up in your arms and snore while you shake his leg and say, "The turkey's done." He loves cats...for awhile he thought he was one...even went so far as to try to use the litter box and lay on the kitchen table. He was so pleased with himself! Bubba has travelled all over the country; California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, Montana (where he almost got arrested for having a corn cob pipe in the VW which contained resin...no, Bubba didn't smoke, but my ex did), Colorado, Wyoming, Vermont, NY, and many other states. He has climbed mountains...and been carried up several too. He used to play with Taz...his stuffed animal which he claimed as "his" the first day he came to stay with me...up until which had been mine. I had no problems giving it to him...he was so excited over it! Bubba has been the most loyal friend! I love him! And, I will miss him very very much! Here's to Bubba! (This is where you raise your glass and toast him!) Thanks.

Love, Bubba's MOM!

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