Inspirational passage for Alex and anyone else who is going thru a difficult time

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity
and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with god,
whatever you conceive Her to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its shams, drudgery,
and broken dreams, it is still beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

(I don't know who wrote this but I just love it and it makes be feel better when I read it, so here's to you Alex...)

Alex's Exhibit "Elements"

A Serene Hollywood Scene

Halle Berry joined Ellen DeGeneres and an A-list crowd last weekend at West Hollywood's White Room Gallery, for Alexandra Hedison's photography exhibition called "Elements." Hedison, a former actress and renowned photographer, said the show is about "Corners and details and screens and lines." But Hedison's girlfriend, DeGeneres, is also one of the photographer's favorite subjects. "I love shooting her," Hedison revealed. "I mean who wouldn't?"

"I'm really proud of her," DeGeneres told us. "She has such an amazing eye. She sees things most people don't." Jill Hennessey agreed. "It's incredibly serene and meditative," she told us of the photos. And Constance Marie added, "In the entertainment industry there are so many things that make you go, ‘Eh,' so we need a little, ‘Ahhh.'"

Funny man and photography buff Ben Stiller found Hedison's photos to be simple, but not pretentious. "A lot of art and photography is pretentious. And when people talk about it they sound pretentious," Stiller stated. "When the art of photography is not pretentious itself, then you in turn don't sound as pretentious when you're talking about it. So I enjoy that because now I won't sound pretentious talking about it."

One things for sure, after this show, everyone in Hollywood will be talking about Alexandra and her camera.

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"Perhaps what I am presenting in my work is the beauty and perfection of the moment we are in now. I am presenting the position of "now" and "here" versus the projection of what we think is better and more desirable beyond."

Framing, grid patterns, color combinations, lines, layers, and composition all contribute a sense of urgency and peace to Alexandra Hedison's photographs. The photographs are all connected in that each image places the viewer in one position looking out onto a variety of abstract landscapes. Hedison's screens have to do with obstacles, the things that interrupt or stand between us and the beauty that lies beyond. She challenges the viewer to see things in a different way through her choices of unique framing. The framing acts as obstacles to the outside scenery, whether it is a curtain or a layer of trees. Although the viewer is aware of the obstacles posed by the photograph, the grid patterns and pattern repeats allows one to be comfortable and relaxed in their position. In many ways Hedison allows the viewer to see the beauty in the barriers, while questioning the relationship between the journey and the destination. The series is an overview of Hedison's medium format color photographs from the past four years.

Alexandra Hedison is a native of Los Angeles who made her professional transition from acting to photography in 2000. Her work has been published in Time, USA Today, NY Times, People, and Newsweek. This year she was accepted into AFI's distinguished Directing Workshop for Women and will be directing a short film for AFI in August.

Gossiping

I've been somewhat trying to avoid discussing the whole Alex and Ellen thing out of respect for their private lives. I don't think I'd like my break up to be public. However, it is kinda big news and ignoring it is like pretending there is no elephant in the living room.

However, I don't like to perpetuate things that are not true and relying on what is being reported out there is shaky ground. That's all I'm going to say. If you want to know the scoop you'll have to find it somewhere else.

I hope this blows over soon so that Alex can get back to living her life to the fullest. I hope that she just...comes back from this and kicks ass at whatever she does, and meets the most fabulous, gorgeous woman.

Why I'm starting this website

I'm starting this website as a fan of Alex. She is talented, beautiful and needs a piece of cyberspace for herself and her fans. Seeking other fans!