One Thousand Cranes

An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creatures , and is said to live for a thousand years. In Japan, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a person's wish come true. This makes them popular gifts for special friends and family.

A paper crane can be given by folder, who is wishing happiness and prosperity upon the receiver. A crane can bring long life and good luck. Hanging a crane in one's home is thought to be a powerfully lucky and benevolent charm.

Feel free to post a note or picture where you found your crane.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

What Do You Do When You Find A Crane?

You found a crane, now what?

Obviously you were curious enough to come to the website, which is a good start. My hope is that finding the crane made you feel or think something. I'd love to hear about it. Or see it. All comments/feedback/feelings/opinions/photos are welcome.
 
As a favor, it would be great if you would take the crane you found and place it somewhere else, for another person to find and enjoy.  I can only get to so many places, so crane finders placing their cranes elsewhere would increase the amount of people who could potentially enjoy the cranes. The farther you can place it, the better. But remember, if you're "re-releasing" it, try to do it in a dry, safe place.

Monday, August 1, 2011

I've Been Everywhere

Just got back from twelve days on the Oregon Coast.  Saw beautiful sites and towns.  Learned a great deal about Lewis and Clark.  Those two men and their crew were true explorers.

If you have not heard it, you should listen to this Johnny Cash song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmFN9C9PVpg
Always feels good to be back home after a long trip.

Origami cranes were dropped in San Diego, Portland, Salem, Lincoln City, Cannon Beach, Astoria and points in between.  Legend has it that a crane flies free of time, carrying hope of love, joy and celebration for all.  Hopefully, the individuals that found the cranes experience the best of times from life.

 Crane left along side some beautiful blown glass art in Lincoln City, OR.

Learned a new skill on my trip.  Stone Stacking.  
Stone Stacking can be a performance art, a spectacle, or a devotion, depending upon the interpretation by the audience that views it. Essentially, it involves placing some combination of  rocks or stones in arrangements which require patience and sensitivity to generate, and which appear to be physically impossible while actually being only highly improbable.
 This one was created near Cannon Beach, OR.

It is always good to be back home.  Be true to yourself, and each other.