#thecirclegame

[itsthesherf]

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[specialjcreations]

Open faced, salty, surprise snap of one of my waves from north of town a couple of weeks ago. You never know when a friend is standing on the beach getting a million pictures of you in your happy place. And just when I was thinking it may never happen again. Maybe it was a manifestation of time spent recently, reminiscing hardcore on my old flickr account where I used to vigorously archive EVERY session + surf adventure. I loved (and still love) getting pics of friends on waves and I miss having a little crew. All are very important people and some I know will be forever friends. Ohhh but how life changes. Sometimes our cups overflow and at other times they run bone dry. Nothing stays the same no matter how hard we try to capture every bit in our albums. Analog or pixel perfect, filtered frames, life rolls along. It’s all got me thinking deep thoughts again + again + again. Waves like the one in this pic are my favorite. They aren’t gnarly looking, I’m not getting shacked and my toes are far from the nose but they are where I find joy and everything seems to merge into that one perfect moment keeping me paddling back for more. Here’s to those moments. May you also find your joy. Thanks for the pics, James! 🌊💙✨ . . . . . . #simplejoy #surfingwaves #happyplace #deepthoughts #thecirclegame #beingreal #specialjcreations https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5VpbKAH7y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eytugt25fuyq

[joehutsko]

#thecirclegame #jonimitchell (at Washington Square West) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZfn0PD3gFf9A_vuxUqG1oHCKQWYYFnYhYaC80/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hong-kong-art-man]

Kong Kong’s Superstar Agnes Chan: Tokyo Is The City Where All Those Diverse Energies Are Incredibly Harnessed 

“If Japan is enigmatic, Tokyo will be the heart of that riddle. Its rhythm and essence are so utterly alluring that the city demands to be explored. It has a depth that keeps travellers in a constant state of rapture and delight,” said by Michael Ryan. 

In Japan, entertainment is all about competition. A performer won but soon saw himself being copied. He silently stepped out of the race and entertainment companies started to grow new leaves again. The history of Hong Kong witnessed only one person from our city, a superstar from 1972 and up to the present, who could become super-popular in Japan in the 70s as an idol singer and later transformed herself into an important education ‘influencer’ affecting the way that parents should teach their children. She is Agnes Chan(陳美齡). Agnes is also a powerful writer in Japan and Hong Kong. She goes deeper and deeper into the subject of education by a series of books and the full impact of her blow is felt among the millions. 

 Agnes began singing in her high school years in Hong Kong. The rendition of Joni Mitchell’s ‘The Circle Game’ in 1971 made her famous. Japanese songwriter Masaaki Hirao brought Chan to Japan, and in 1972 she recorded her first Japanese pop hit ‘Poppy Flower’. The success, like the click of a trigger, changed Agnes’ fate and propelled her to international stardom. Agnes said, “My Dad told me fame is a vanity plate and wisdom is the eternal treasure island. Despite my singing career, my marriage and my kids, I never give up studying. Now, I am still learning to help myself and others. I want other people to feel happy, confident and curious about the world.” 

Agnes studied in Tokyo’s Sophia University, University of Toronto and Stanford University, leading to her doctoral degree. She is now an influential artiste, writer and university professor in Japan. 

In 1986, Agnes married her Japanese manager. She gave birth to 3 sons. She has been living in the quiet and restful embassy area called Hiroo (廣尾) in Tokyo for many years. She is an expert in Tokyo which most Hongkongers love —— no matter a street, a shop, a café, a temple, a tree or a dog belonging to the magic city. 

I asked Agnes, “What is Tokyo like, the capital of Japan having about 14 million people?” When I was in my teens, I was crazy about Tokyo. Not being disparaging but yearning for a minimal lifestyle, I am now fond of Vancouver more. Agnes said, “There is a Japanese expression called ‘Ten people, ten colours’. It is an interesting paradox that a lot of people who claim to be ‘Tokyoites’ were actually from other parts of Japan. Tokyo has a highly mixed population and people are eager to get rid of their local accent. The idea to homogenize the way they speak is to avoid ‘differentiation’ by others at the first encounter. Amusingly, as conversation goes more in-depth, people start to explore your origin of species. They will raise questions about where you come from, your past schools, careers, marital status and even blatantly your exact age. Reinforcement of stereotypes is common in Tokyo but the funny thing is that their backgrounds are diverse. I remembered that in the 1980s, when I, as a performer, took my baby son to the place of work and many were shocked by my ‘abnormality’. My act caused a public debate called ‘Agnes controversy’ i.e. whether working women should have that kind of daring behaviour.” I went after the direction, “So, you do not dislike Tokyo?” Agnes smiled confidently, “I like Tokyo. We live in an age where uncommon things can be our common pursuits. As I have said, Tokyo is filled up with surprises and varieties. Gentlemen and elegant ladies know their restaurants in Ginza(銀座). The ‘kawaii’ funky boys and girls will wear their dark Gothic or bright-colour Lolita outfits in Harajuku(原宿). The affluent and cultural hipsters hang around in Roppongi Hills(六本木山). Asakusa(淺草) is Tokyo’s ‘low city’ where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past centuries will rejoice the heart of the Edo nostalgic blimps. Lonely men and women can seek comfort from the weird red-light districts of Shinjuku(新宿). Edgy and alternative musicians are chasing dreams in Shimokitazawa(下北澤). Trend-setters are busy preparing their popular fashion movements in Shibuya(澀谷). Tokyo consists of about 14 fascinating and individualistic urban hubs, each of which is like a small paradise for its own believers. This is the greatest charm of Tokyo, ranking it in Asia an incomparable number one city in terms of its incredible dissimilarities.” 

After the defeat in World War II, Japan, with Tokyo as its steam locomotive, worked hard to become the huge world economy in the 1980s. Her downturn followed the collapse of the so called ‘bubble economy’ of the 90s. It is more than clear that the old export model of growth will not be sustainable in a new global market. In response to chronic deflation and low growth, Japan has attempted economic stimulus and run a fiscal deficit. As a tourist, I can feel the new investments and re-investments in Tokyo. I sadly no longer feel the happy glow on the face of a Tokyoite in the street. More sadly, I now feel the same for the face of a Hong Kong man… 

MLee 

Music: Medley  https://youtu.be/rZj2g37ZTkg

Music: The Circle Game https://youtu.be/xDVE3iXjoC0

Music: 香港香港  https://youtu.be/_wzFFHGarnQ

Interview: 灼見教育 https://youtu.be/MlZj5I_pMnA

[minstrel75itg]

The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (1983 ed.): Neil Young Born in Toronto in 1945. As a child, #neilyoung moved with his mother to #winnipeg after she divorced his father, a well known sports journalist. He played in several high school rock bands. In #thesixties he moved back to #toronto and worked in #folkclubs , where he met #stevestills #richiefuray and #jonimitchell . Mitchell wrote #thecirclegame for Young after hearing his #sugarmountain . #nya #rockandroll #neilyoungarchives #canadianrockers https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSOSP-FpVN/?igshid=lf1bz7mp7ya1

[shadowbolt240z]

New sticker acquired for the toolbox. #gotchya #circlegame #thecirclegame #madeinusa (at Bellingham, Washington)

[tcgsocks]

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[extraordinarylegend]

Somebody is having a little fun while talking with the team about how one adds value to your business through perfecting business systems. Http://www.RyanWinkle.com #thecirclegame #businesssystems #alwaysberecruiting #business #newmoneyhabits #entrepreneur #wealthwave #ditchthedesk (at Wealthwave Phoenix) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuC4szhueL/?igshid=1f6430jbdx6h5

[fifthbuddha]

I have a confession... #IAM addicted to #FrenchFries. There I said it, I'm an addict. #MyStrangeAddiction🤣🤣🤣 #PinotNoir is my favorite wine, for future reference, it's going to come in handy soon, I love gifts, I can see the future, that Intel will come in handy soon. Thank me later!🖖👑🌞🏆➕🙏🏽🕉✡☯️🔚 Anyone wanna play #TheCircleGame? Oh yah, I'm just as psycho as #TeamRetards. Try me? I look like the one? #FinalChapter🌋 #Gods & #Goddess get checked! I'm in charge here biiiiiiiiiiiitch! #ItsShowtimeYouRaggedyHoes⭐️ Yall don't know I AM huh? #GoogleMeBitch... "5th Buddha" P.S. transmute all your #AscestralKarma & #PastLifeKarma, you pass go, project it upon me or my #ChildrenOfTheLight, you're not invited to the party. Love. That's it. If you come at me with a low vibration negative energy, NEXT... @5thBuddha👑 (at Outback Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGgOzYjeu6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1st5xxzu6t6tq

[toxic-nightmare25]

Don't miss out! This is the big show! They just did the first ever ALL STARS circle game. Now starting season 12 and European season 2Don't miss out on all the fun and the great community you would be apart of!

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#TheCircle #thecirclegames #DramaAlert #blocked https://t.co/hibUTYRCW9

[funnymemesocks-blog]

Exploring Sedona was a blast, be sure to check out our socks available on Amazon or click on our profile and follow this link to our website and see how you can qualify for free shipping today!

[reflections-in-t]

. . hits joni mitchell . 60〜70年代当時の米英を中心としたロックやフォークの洗礼を受けながら過ごしてきた身としては、ジョニ・ミッチェルの作品と生き方、革新的な音楽性とシンガーとしての強い個性に少なからず影響を受け、折に触れ彼女の音楽に耳を傾けてもきました。 . Both Sides, Now（青春の光と影）、サークルゲーム、ウッドストックなどの初期の傑作曲はもとより、コート・アンド・スパークや逃避行、ジャコ・パストリアスやパット・メセニーらを従えて録音したシャドウズ・アンド・ライトといったアルバムなどでつねに時代をリードしてきた彼女の音楽的な才能は、あらためて聴いても他にはない独自性と強い個性を発揮していて、いまなお新鮮です。 . 数あるアルバムから初期の頃の名作やヒットチューンを集めたこのベスト盤も彼女のことを知るには最適の一枚。ちょっとヘンなカバー写真も魅力的…笑 . . #JoniMitchell #hits #ジョニミッチェル #BothSidesNow #青春の光と影 #Clouds #TheCircleGame #サークルゲーム #Woodstock #ウッドストック #JacoPastorius #ジャコパストリアス #PatMetheny #パットメセニー #MichaelBrecker #マイケルブレッカー #AppleMusic .

[booksforyears]

It turns out that even books can get in on the fun with filters 📚❤️📷 #books #read #reading #bookish #booklover #booklife #bibliophile #snapchat #themostofnoraephron #noraephron #essays #thecirclegame #margaretatwood #poetry #alittlelife #hanyayanagihara #mtrain #pattismith #memoir #bookstagram #booksofinstagram

[jerseyshoredogs]

"And the seasons they go round and round, And the painted ponies go up and down, We're captive on the carousel of time, We can't return we can only look behind, From where we came, And go round and round and round In the circle game." #asburyparkboardwalk #songlyrics #jonimitchell #thecirclegame #asburyparknj #seasons #localsonly #conventionhall #jerseyshore Effie #jerseyshoredogs #dogs #dog #rescuedogs #dogsofig #chihuahua #chihuahualife #chihuahuasofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #terriermix #mutts #nj #njspots #explore #optoutside #boardwalklife #upcountryinc (at Asbury Park Boardwalk)

[belle-skinner]

My Joni album dropped while I was on tour - and I am happy to announce that it is now officially on all streaming platforms! (Patreon members get access to a free album download) *all the links are in my bio*

Whatever you listen on, I hope you like it - and I'm excited to share the videos on YouTube in the coming weeks - subscribe to my channel there if you can! #linkinbio

Thanks to

@ericmargan for mixing/tape engineering

@starling_studios for mastering

@milakapustinaphoto for photography

@jonimitchell for the songs and inspiration

#jonimitchell #jonimitchellarchives #bothsidesnow #acaseofyou #morningmorgantown #songstoagingchildrencome #littlegreen #cactustree #forfree #california #bigyellowtaxo #songtoaseagull #woodstock #houseoftherisingsun #thecirclegame #chelseamorning

[quartzfactory]

#flashbackfriday we were babies together and now I'm holding your baby #vivirose🌹 #cousinpower #thecirclegame #timetimetime #thenandnow via Instagram http://ift.tt/2kAVmay