Saturday, August 15, 2009

XANADU / SATURDAY SCAVENGER HUNT

Our Saturday Scavenger Hunt word for the week is "Xanadu" given to us by No Regrets


Xanadu is supposed to be a place of perfect peace.
I think Xanadu is what these fellows were looking for in that opium pipe.
Maybe you can find your way to Xanadu if you can get through the mists.


Perhaps Xanadu is a thing of perfect beauty... like this little angel.





What if Xanadu is about harmony and balance in nature?

Clearly, I do not personally know what or where Xanadu is. I can only imagine what it might be or represent.


I am prepared to accept most possibilities with but one exception of what I feel that Xanadu is certainly NOT...
anything to do with Olivia Newton John!
Just my personal opinion folks. Feel free to disagree.



If you are looking for a musical version of the word Xanadu, I'd suggest this interpretation by Rush...






You thought you were going to see Olivia Newton John here didn't you! No freaking way!

Posted by Ananda girl at 12:01 AM
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25 comments:

  1. AlienCGAugust 15, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    First of all, thank you for putting up an ONJ video. These are all perfect examples of XANADU. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  2. dmarksAugust 15, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Cool. I already did a post on this word :)

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  3. crazy4coensAugust 15, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Love it! You covered a lot of territory!

    And you added Rush! Hold See loves Rush. He's been to at least 3 of their concerts. BTW - they have aged well - I think they look better now than they did then (you SURE can't say that about me, though!).

    Thank you soooo much for no Olivia Newton John! What was her draw anyway? The high thin tinny voice? No I am sure it was her body and Grease. Anyway - thanks for not sharing her.

    Have a GREAT date day!

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  4. Ananda girlAugust 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    AlienCG-- Thank you... and you are so welcome!

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  5. Ananda girlAugust 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    dmarks-- Hey! I'm on my way over to have a look.

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  6. Ananda girlAugust 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Crazy4coens-- You are welcome for the no ONJ!!!
    Her voice has the effect of nails on chalkboard. Others are free to like her if they can. I honestly cannot stand her voice.

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  7. cubeAugust 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    ROSEBUD.

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  8. Ananda girlAugust 15, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Cube-- I'd certainly rather be watching Citizen Kane than Xanadu!

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  9. laura b.August 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Great examples of Xanadu. I LOVE Rush too...but I am going to admit to a soft spot in my heart for ONJ and that particular movie. I think they evoke a sweet innocence that is sort of touching in some way. But I am soft like that :-) A really fun post, Ananda.

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  10. laura b.August 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Oh, and I looked a Dmarks post from a year ago...and there we all were together weighing in on Xanadu! Pretty cool :-D

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  11. Sebastien MillonAugust 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    That opium smoking painting is super cool!

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  12. Sebastien MillonAugust 15, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    would you by any chance know who that painting is by?

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  13. crazy4coensAugust 15, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Sebastian - It says h/wyeth in the url.

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  14. billy pilgrimAugust 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    i like the concept of xanadu but i don't trust any words that begin with an x.

    i'll stick to nirvana. although not a physical place, if reached it can transform my rec room into paradise lost.

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  15. dmarksAugust 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    In Xanadu did Newton-John
    A stately pleasure-dome decree

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  16. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    laura b-- thanks! It's okay if you like ONJ. You just won't find her here. haha

    That was a great post over at dmark's blog. I'm glad he left the link.

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  17. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Sebastien! Yay! Yes it is one of my very favorite paintings by N.C. Wyeth. He illustrated my childhood. I have the most marvelous story books for children that he illustrated and they are an absolute delight for the eyes.

    He and Maxfield Parish are my idols. Would only that I could create just bliss on paper!

    Of course, none can touch MY Lion, my prize. :)

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  18. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    billy pilgrim-- Not a fan of Xena?

    I like nirvana but its been a while since I last visited... sigh. Must be nice to find it in your rec room. ;)

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  19. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    dmarks-- there is a pleasure dome in Xanadu? Probably not like the one in my head though.
    hee hee

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  20. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    ALL-- SORRY NO SUNDAY POST... RECOVERING FROM DATE. MUST SLEEP OR DROP.

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  21. NoRegretsAugust 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I'll have to listen to the Rush tomorrow... I love them actually, and not sure I remember this song. Great post!

    I love that... 'recovering from date'. Hopefully in a good way!

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  22. Ananda girlAugust 16, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    NoRegrets-- Yes! Please come back and listen whenever you wish. Thanks for the nice words.

    Yes, date was very nice. Nice man. Nice time. Nice we're going out again next Sat. too.

    Stayed up waaaaayyyy too late.

    Big frickin' grin!

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  23. mo.stoneskinAugust 17, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    Phew, I was pretty worried about running into Olivia here!

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  24. Ananda girlAugust 17, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Mo-- Haha. I hope you've got a new post for us soon... though I understand about all the obligations. Not enough time in a day is there?

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  25. Sebastien MillonAugust 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Oh cool, a member of the Wyeth family!

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