Archive for August, 2007

Daddie’s Shakti Flower

Daddie's Shakti Flower

Daddie’s Shakti Flower  – M. Ulto 2007 (click for full sized image)
I am Daddie’s Shakti Flower
I am his moon and his stars
and his stain unclaimed
when the riddle unravels
first on my skin in freckled code
later in DNA stripped bare
petri me attached and new
Daddies are plenty
Fathers are rare
I in faith renew
my search for you.
- M. Ulto, August [...]

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The Wager – Update Week 2

My Diet…
So far, I’ve lost a few pounds, look younger (didn’t realize this was possible hahaha), went down a pants and cup size.  I feel good, but damn, the chocolate cravings have not decreased.  The craving for cheese and dairy has, though.  Not missing fish at all.
I’m basically eating only whole veggies, fruit, whole grains, [...]

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Tolerance Park Project

Here is a piece created for the Tolerance Park Project, which seeks to create a park on Governor’s Island.
Peace,
Melissa

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Oh Death Music Video

I directed a music video for Plastiq Passion a couple of weeks ago and we’ve finally finished up on post. My editor Raul did an amazing job. Much thanks to Jonathan for his cheeky performance as Death. And thanks to Nate and Natalie for their help on the shoot!
Check it out!!!
Peace,
Melissa

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The Wager

The Wager

Healthy Food by MiraRuido
Today starts a six week wager with my friend Brad. I’ve been complaining about getting in shape and getting healthy for months now, since moving and general life chaos took me off point. But I haven’t done anything about it – I’ve just been sort of stuck. So [...]

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These Words…To You, Wherever You Are…

These Words...To You, Wherever You Are...

Rock and Roll Love Search – M. Ulto 2007
Yah, dating…um…yah…
What can I say? Its never easy for anyone. And I have less patience and time to spare than most. I skim deep dialectics in minutes, absorbing and comprehending meaning instantly. Yet men – can’t read them or figure them out at [...]

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