Some folks are justifiably concerned about the upcoming November Slow Dance Contest. We’ve never been to such a competition, much less hosted one. What makes us think everything will turn out ok?

Such a profound question could only be answered in the heavens above. In unsure moments, we’re reminded that the universe is a great slow dance, moving at once very fast and remarkably slow. One could argue, and we do.

We’ll also assert: it’s obvious the creator intended slow dancing. Those steps are programmed into our beings at the most fundamental level. So if you’re feeling worried, don’t; we were made do this. You’ll see.

If you need further calming, please consult Béla Tarr’s genius film sequence above. These are universal truths we’re talking about. Isn’t it all so clear?

Update: NEW PRIZE CATEGORY ADDED! The sun. First person to dance like the sun wins a prize.

Watch the dance that starts at 1:35. This sequence probably won Saura and company several international film awards. If you can imitate it successfully, you’ll win something special at the November 21 Slow Dancing Contest at Kaleidoscope Free Speech Zone (across from Boss Tycoon Smoke Shop) on 24th near Folsom.

No knives please.

I guess that’s what happens when we hear too many stories about how hard it is for the recording industry to survive in the face of online piracy…

It’s easy to forget about abundance. It’s a little sad when people assume scarcity and allow that assumption to govern how they distribute their work.

Of course this is a complex issue and I don’t suggest that everyone should just give their work away. I do suggest that we all carefully consider the things that we assume to be scarce.

I propose that small format (less then 800 px by 600 px) web resolution (72 dpi) images are not scarce.

Words and ideas aren’t scarce either.