tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post3124057470930833098..comments2024-02-23T15:59:49.280-07:00Comments on Mobile Kodgers: IS THIS A LIFE WELL LIVED?Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-53388863880365834292011-12-26T10:18:01.005-07:002011-12-26T10:18:01.005-07:00Thank you for this post Randy. I had the pleasure...Thank you for this post Randy. I had the pleasure of meeting Leonard in 2007 and have been wondering recently how he is. It's odd to think of him living anywhere else but Salvation Mountain, but given his condition it sounds as if this is the best thing for him<br /><br />Dave<br />http://www.pbase.com/daverichards/saltonseaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-21069699115622600032011-12-18T17:05:36.292-07:002011-12-18T17:05:36.292-07:00I think Leonard deserves to go back to Salvation M...I think Leonard deserves to go back to Salvation Mountain, not some pathetic nursing home. I am so sad to learn of his caretaker's passing. Thanks for the blog and post.DearMissMermaidDotComhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598961939363561237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-49730951428728765762011-12-18T14:54:09.074-07:002011-12-18T14:54:09.074-07:00Not only was Leonard's life well lived - he cr...Not only was Leonard's life well lived - he created more than just a peace of art - he created and sustained community - the community of Slab City. Leonard's artwork of Salvation Mountain became an icon that gave validity and meaning to the residents and visitors of Slab City. To say he did nothing for humanity is just not correct and is short sighted. A meal for one hungry person helps only that person temporarily, in fact only one time. An icon that can be used as a validation of meaning that helps thousands of people multiple times. I think the Forest Gump analogy is incorrect but that is unimportant. To created art is to create something for humanity - that is a priceless contribution.coupe2unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-32050542355809198372011-12-18T08:51:03.780-07:002011-12-18T08:51:03.780-07:00@Gracie - You nailed it "anyone who is happy ...@Gracie - You nailed it "anyone who is happy is living well."<br /><br />That's one for the wall :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905216028697876865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-52951756975282519912011-12-17T18:16:33.072-07:002011-12-17T18:16:33.072-07:00Leonard is quite alive and doing well in a nursing...Leonard is quite alive and doing well in a nursing home and getting a rest he hasn't had in 27 years. He's looking and feeling better than he has in a long time.<br />It is Kevin, Leonard's 46 year old caretaker, who passed away.<br /> Of course it is a life well lived because he loved what he was doing. He loves that people came to the middle of nowhere -- the middle of the desert -- to see him and his mountain. It gives him great pride and great joy. Anyone who is happy is living well.Gracienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-37703158320849547562011-12-16T22:00:50.517-07:002011-12-16T22:00:50.517-07:00I liked your conclusion about Leonard. I enjoyed t...I liked your conclusion about Leonard. I enjoyed talking to him and was dismayed that people were stealing from him, but he just seemed to accept it. He was an exceptional man. Thanks for letting us know, Randy.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-31484900680245352612011-12-16T12:38:25.955-07:002011-12-16T12:38:25.955-07:00Odd to find someone who took from Forrest Gump wha...Odd to find someone who took from Forrest Gump what I took. I don't know how many times over the years I've read the book and watched the movie, but each time I learn something new about life.<br /><br />I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Leonard, as you do, and I feel that I missed something important.<br /><br />May he rest in peace.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-74932151101586007242011-12-16T08:28:24.438-07:002011-12-16T08:28:24.438-07:00I think that is the wrong question to ask of one w...I think that is the wrong question to ask of one who has limited abilities. He lived a life he chose and spent an inordinate amount of effort in proclaiming it. It was probably a good life for him - he succeeded in getting lots of resources from others to sustain him. But what did he accomplish? Very little except to make those who agree with him feel like he was important. He didn't actually help anyone in need. All that paint donated would have paid for quite a few meals ($15-30/can) for people who really need it. It's like praying for someone - you get to feel like you are doing something great for humanity while not actually doing anything at all.<br /><br />A better question is did he live a life to emulate? No. For the reasons above - he was self-absorbed and fanatic while not helping anyone else. He prompted a lot of people to waste resources on advertisement rather than real charity.<br />Did he do anything to help humanity or even other people? No, he was the recipient of other's generosity but he himself was ultimately a taker, albeit a peaceful one.<br /><br />His caretaker, Kevin, contributed his compassion and caring for this poor soul and the world is a little diminished by his passing if only because of the example of his compassion.Tesajehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965295812302989459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-52780973635121581512011-12-16T05:40:05.177-07:002011-12-16T05:40:05.177-07:00Yes, indeed this is a life well lived!
How could ...Yes, indeed this is a life well lived! <br />How could anyone question that it is not? <br />Leonard has enjoyed his life at Salvation Mountain therefore ,nothing else can matter. Also, unlike so many others with ailments he has successfully made a positive impact in his community and the world. He has gained the hearts of so many and multiplied it into others such as Kevin. <br />This my friend IS to have lived unlike so many of US that are already dead.<br />CHDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-45184241024157206232011-12-16T00:45:46.047-07:002011-12-16T00:45:46.047-07:00"Judge not, that ye be not judged."
You..."Judge not, that ye be not judged."<br /><br />Your friends are right, Randy. He seemed happy, did what he wanted and left something interesting for us to talk about.<br /><br />I check your blog more often than you update it. Keep up the good work.matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11233445128234029521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-6304725737787528122011-12-15T20:24:50.123-07:002011-12-15T20:24:50.123-07:00Thank you for your post - and for all your interes...Thank you for your post - and for all your interesting posts about humanity. <br />I have always wanted to see Salvation Mountain and meet Kevin. I am so regretful I did not get to meet him. Hopefully I will see Salvation Mountain one day. What a wonderful dedicated life he lived. Thanks for sharing with us.<br />--JoolJools from N. Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980014236616602466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-73872491979558137792011-12-15T18:19:17.179-07:002011-12-15T18:19:17.179-07:00I didn't notice when I took the picture, but K...I didn't notice when I took the picture, but Kevin is holding his left arm.<br />It is a shock he died so young. He just secured new caretakers for the mountain.<br />Thank you, Kevin.Gracienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-43277799554115113542011-12-15T17:54:42.307-07:002011-12-15T17:54:42.307-07:00HE created some lovely art for sure...Sorry to hea...HE created some lovely art for sure...Sorry to hear of all this sad news..Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-49264949059877710352011-12-15T17:30:25.175-07:002011-12-15T17:30:25.175-07:00Sadly, Kevin passed away two days ago. Leonard is...Sadly, Kevin passed away two days ago. Leonard is in a care facility, but a board is running the Mountain. Hope to get back out there again this winter. <br /><br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />Karen and Steve<br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-32610357501154896142011-12-15T16:56:54.575-07:002011-12-15T16:56:54.575-07:00not sure if you know or not, and I hate to be the ...not sure if you know or not, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Kevin Eubanks has passed away unexpectedly....<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v026ujBXFk0&feature=shareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com