If you know me at all, you know that I (ahem) used to be a control freak. We're going to pretend that this is past tense. We're going to pretend that I no longer need to have the illusion that people, places and things bend to my will.Now … [Read more...] about To thy own self, contain
Listening to Lake Margaret
Lake Margaret from my campsiteI just spent 2 night and 3 days up at Lake Margaret in the Sierra near Kirkwood, CA. By myself. Mostly. My teenage daughter and her 3 friends were about a 5 minute walk away but I could see nor hear … [Read more...] about Listening to Lake Margaret
The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
I study spiritual laws because I'm a control freak. Spiritual laws are really just like scientific laws. They're about knowing why when I do this, this happens and when I do that, that happens. In my 10 years of spiritual … [Read more...] about The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
Four Snouts up for The Way Way Back–Prediction: sleeper of the year
(:)(:)(:)(:) snouts up for The Way Way Back which I predict will be the sleeper hit of the year. This film is so good it brought me out of unplanned blogging retirement. Inexplicably,given its provenance, this film seems to have had … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for The Way Way Back–Prediction: sleeper of the year
The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently
For those of you who weren't able to make it and wanted to hear my recent talk, here you go! The picture quality is infused by the heavenly light that poured in from the windows behind me but you can see me and hear me. I AM wearing a top … [Read more...] about The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently
5 snouts up for Master Harold and the Boys at the Sacramento Theater Company one more weekend
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Master Harold & the Boys by Athol Fugard at the STC one more weekend. Before it's too late, get a ticket to this magnificent play, production and performance. I don't have time to say much more but I will … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for Master Harold and the Boys at the Sacramento Theater Company one more weekend
4 snouts up for Hotel Colinas del Sol in Atenas, Costa Rica
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Hotel Colinas Del Sol in Atenas, Costa Rica"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder how I keep from going under" Even though he meant nothing like this, Grandmaster Flash (the granddaddy of rap) had it right. The … [Read more...] about 4 snouts up for Hotel Colinas del Sol in Atenas, Costa Rica
Greetings from Costa Rica
Wow, do I only blog in South America? I hope not. I have a week off and internet in Costa Rica so it only makes sense to blog. Well I just tried and failed to take a picture from our hotel room at the Hotel Colinas del Sol--it's … [Read more...] about Greetings from Costa Rica
What Actually Gets Me to Change?
So I'm preparing to lead this "Illness 2 Wellness" support group for six weeks starting Thursday--very interesting process. I find that as interested as I am in the tools that have worked for me and others to get well (whole foods, … [Read more...] about What Actually Gets Me to Change?
Run to the Rockwell Exhibit at the Crocker–last 3 days!
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell at the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento. I waited until late in the run to see this. I had an intuition I would like it, but I didn't know why. I kept … [Read more...] about Run to the Rockwell Exhibit at the Crocker–last 3 days!
Listen to your body (it’s smarter than you are)
They say we teach what we need to learn. After 2 or 3 years of thinking about starting a support group for chronically ill people, I finally start one--when? When I'm in the middle of a longterm illness of course. I'm on the second … [Read more...] about Listen to your body (it’s smarter than you are)
I create therefore I can
I fell asleep last night with what felt like an insight on the relationship between creativity and ability to manifest the life you want. Let's see if it can withstand the scrutiny of the light of day. It's this: the act of … [Read more...] about I create therefore I can