PoiPriestess

This costume consists of an up cycled pair of pants combined with a simple wrap skirt and wrap top to match in bright pink and purple — two of my favorite colors. The pants were simple — cut the seam, serge the purple up the side and then attach the ties. The ties are made [...]

Unfortunately, I have been forgetting to take photos of what I’ve been starting with so it really doesn’t help much in terms of comparison. Fortunately, Old Navy had this shot of the dress on line. Of course, the model doesn’t have my proportions — so figure shorter and more voluptuous! One of the things I [...]

Let’s see – – the quick summary of my past 6 weeks. . . April 14-17, 2009 I moved everything out of my old place. About a third of it went to my new office/art studio/sewing lab. Through a bizarre twist of fate, my bed ended up there as well which is convenient if I [...]

First written week of March 23, 2009: I’ve been on vacation this week — quite an interesting experience in and of itself. That, alas, for another post. This post is dedicated to the fun poi-la-hoop practice I had on the 25th (shortly after my 40th birthday) to “Tom Sawyer” remixed by Z-Trip. Fun, fun, fun! [...]

As you may or may not be aware, on April 25 I’m producing the largest gathering of internationally renown fire dancing artists ever assembled on one free, legal and public stage in the western hemisphere. This event is being held in Union Square and is part of the Jewels in the Square program (city sponsored) [...]

You done good Ma. I’m changing the world, if only on a “small” scale right now (over 1030 students so far and growing). I have done the thing you and dad advised against — when I was young I wanted to be both an engineer and a teacher and unintentionally, I have become both. I [...]

I was on my way to a gig and we got caught in a fire — rather there was a fire and traffic was stopped and the road was closed. We had to turn around and go back. That was fun and interesting. I’ve never seen a natural fire that big before. Beautiful experience. And [...]

I so love my life. I made this cool costume where the trim cost more than the clothes.doing… hee hee… I get to roll around in the dirt and play wth fire… ah, yes, there I go doing things I “shouldn’t” be

A grand success, even if I did set my costume on fire. Ironically, none of the beginners did it but a bunch of the pros did. . .

My second television experience!

I had a fascinating new year’s eve. I had a gig that I accepted for less money than I would normally require. Why? Ultimately, because of my (unfounded) fear of not being able to pay my rent. I arrived at the site and within minutes fell in a construction ditch (about a 4-5 foot blind [...]

Temple of Poi performed today in Union Square. What an honor to once again get to support the San Francisco Food Bank’s Canned Food Drive! We also sold copies of the Temple of Poi 2006 Fire Dancing Expo DVD and donated a portion of the sales proceeds to the Food Bank as part of our [...]

Hunter (isn’t he hot? that picture is amazing!), Atreyu (who wore a mask which scared the children — but it was Halloween! aren’t masks okay?) and I were off to do a gig for a 6 year old. I acquired this gig through a beautiful woman I met on the N line some months ago [...]