My friend, Farrah, gave this to Toots for her 4th birthday, and can I just say, “thank you“? And for a proper re-enactment of how I might say that, please shout it using all your lung capacity. Because this entertains Toots (and Booger, who as you probably will guess, promptly shoved some of…Continue Reading
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Mediate, Part 1
Next on my “Road to Oprah” list is “meditate.” I’ve dabbled in this before, and I can say I felt some benefit. But I didn’t stick to it. Surprised? (Have you read this website?) So my plan is to start with 5 minutes of meditation a day. For the first week, I will…Continue Reading
Learning to Forgive: The End?
Learning to Forgive, Pts. 1-3 are here. I really really don’t want to write this today. But I will. Because I must. I had high hopes for this one. And I think it went OK, just not as well as I’d hoped. A part of me truly believed forgiveness would be easier. But…Continue Reading
The Grotto
I remember the old wooden box Its tarnished screen inlaid on top That coveted elusive box Such hallowed metal inside Shimmering on the dresser, breathless, unopened Ali Baba’s cave Opened by magic No one’s rightful treasure Yet I heard stories whispered and shamed The upstaged engagement ring Guilt necklace bought in a rush…Continue Reading
Forsook the Folk
I can’t help it! I like the latest Mariah song. It’s just so me. I mean, don’t you just want to roll around in these lyrics? If there’s a camera up in here Then it’s gonna leave with me When I do (I do) If there’s a camera up in here Then…Continue Reading
Book Club
This month we’re reading Five Skies by Ron Carlson. I’ve heard good things. Word.
Deliciousness
Trader Joe’s organic creamy tomato soup (in the box), add Trader’s Joe’s “soycatash” (corn and edamame) and TJ’s spelt. Bring to a low boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Add cracked pepper and a RyKrisp. Is good.
Clean Water: NOT an Oxymoron
Just the fact that I’m drinking treated waste water is enough to send me over, then there’s this alarm-a-thon.
In Progress
Birds leave shadows on the grass where a blanket is drawn Close by, clouds skitter Blacking out The wings It’s like this On the ground Where light and dark intermix A speckled mosaic Of wondering and cursing Not sure what it should be What should it be A shadow, a bird…Continue Reading
Get to Know TED
TED is an annual conference that challenges the world’s most influential thinkers to give the talk of their lives in just 18 minutes. You’ve got to check this out.
Concert Reminder
This program works with your iPod to alert you when anyone in your music library is in town for a concert. Very cool, unless your iPod is filled with one-hit wonders.
Good “Cook” Book
I loved reading about Captain Cook’s explorations in Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before (Tony Horwitz). Although arrogant, he was gutsy. Not that it got him anywhere in the end.
